Darryl Sutter, the head coach of the Calgary Flames, famously prophesied that a first-round series against the Colorado Avalanche would be “a waste of eight days” before the team even made the playoffs. He was completely wrong. The Colorado Avalanche swept the Nashville Predators in only seven days. Colorado won 5-3 on the road in … Read more
For the second time this season, the AL MVP hit two home runs in a game. On a baseball field, Shohei Ohtani can do it all, but the Japanese two-way sensation has never hit a grand slam in his career. That was altered on Monday night. Ohtani’s first grand slam came on a two-homer night … Read more
Danish Kaneria, a former Pakistan spinner, has stated that “India is not an adversary,” but that people who want to influence others via religion are. Former cricketer Shahid Afridi’s anti-India comments prompted the statement. Kaneria claimed that Afridi tortured him because he was Hindu and pressured him to convert to Islam, but Afridi denied it, … Read more
England will play New Zealand in their maiden Test series next month; following the appointments of Ben Stokes as captain and Rob Key as Managing Director of Men’s Cricket, as well as two new head coaches. Following their big revamp, New Zealand head coach Gary Stead feels England will be “more of a threat” when … Read more
On behalf of Graham Thorpe’s family, the Professional Cricketers’ Association has issued a statement indicating that the former England international has “become dangerously unwell.” Graham Thorpe, is a former England batter and assistant coach; is “very sick” in hospital, according to the Professional Cricketers’ Association (PCA). Between 1993 and 2005, Thorpe played 100 Test matches … Read more
Russian forces are attempting to expand their attack in the Luhansk area, according to the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense, with “constant attempts” to bridge the Siverskyi Donets river near Belahorivka. The Ukrainian Defense Ministry’s spokesperson, Col. Oleksandr Motuzyanyk, claimed the Russians had erected three pontoon crosses across the river and were providing artillery and aircraft … Read more
In response to the lack of a major escalation announcement in Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “Victory Day” speech Monday; US Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield told that Putin “has recognised he has no victory to celebrate”; but she added that he also gave no indication that he plans to end the war. In … Read more
A European Union official told during a meeting with Ukraine’s prime minister; European Council President Charles Michel and other participants “had to pause the discussion to take shelter when missiles struck again the region of Odesa.” President Michel and Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal were joined by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky via video link from Kyiv; … Read more
According to a senior US defence source, the US has delivered “more than 85” of the 90 howitzers guaranteed to Ukraine; as well as more than 110,000 of the 184,000 ammunition rounds. According to the official, “more than 310” Ukrainian soldiers have finished howitzer training; with another “50 plus” now being taught, as well as … Read more
In the southern Ukrainian city of Odesa, a hotel has earned the nickname “the bulwark of the Russian world.” On a Black Sea beach, the luxury development “Grande Pettine” is located. The complex housed seminars dedicated to the brotherhood of Ukraine and Russia while the pro-Russian movement in Odesa was at its pinnacle; roughly ten … Read more
Russian military in Mariupol, Ukraine, held a Victory Day parade to commemorate the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany during World War II. Hundreds of inhabitants murdered in the current war were carried to a mass grave in the village of Vynohradne; according to a Telegram message by the City Council. According to a post … Read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin attempted to justify his war in Ukraine by blaming the West and comparing the fight to World War II; but despite warnings from Ukraine and its allies, he did not announce any escalation. Putin presented the faltering military effort as a continuation of the Soviet Union’s historic victory over Nazi Germany; … Read more
On Monday, anti-Russian protesters hurled red paint at the Russian envoy to Poland; this prevented him from paying tribute to Red Army soldiers who perished in World War II at a Warsaw cemetery. On Victory Day, when the Allies defeated Nazi Germany, Ambassador Sergey Andreev arrived at the cemetery to leave flowers. A parade was … Read more
As Europe faces another “whatever it takes” moment with Russia’s war in Ukraine continuing on its eastern edge, Italian Premier Mario Draghi talks with US President Joe Biden this week in Washington. When the presidents meet on Tuesday, both Rome and Washington will underscore their long-standing alliance and common determination to assist Ukraine in defending … Read more
In a chat with European Council President Charles Michel, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasised the importance of unblocking Ukraine’s ports; this was for wheat exports. “It is critical to avoid a global food crisis triggered by Russia’s aggressive activities,” Zelenskyy remarked on Telegram. Michel remarked during a visit to the Black Sea port city of … Read more
Three citizens with gunshot wounds to the head were discovered buried on the side of a highway in Makariv about 35 miles east of Kyiv. The Prosecutor General’s office stated, “According to preliminary information; Russian Armed Forces troops shot three males in the head; during the takeover of the settlement.” “The preliminary investigation is still … Read more
Emmanuel Macron, the French president, has stated that Ukraine has sole authority over its negotiations with Russia. “We are not at war with Russia”; Macron declared during a speech to the European Parliament on Monday about the continent’s future. “We are battling in Europe to preserve Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity”; “We also want to … Read more
Protestors had earlier battled with supporters of Mahinda Rajapaksa, whose ruling family protesters blame for the country’s economic turmoil. COLOMBO- An official reported that Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa resigned Monday after weeks of rallies demanding that he and his brother, President Mahinda Rajapaksa, stand down over the country’s worst economic crisis in decades. … Read more
Experts say Putin is left with few options after two months of failed offensives, ranging from all-out mobilisation to proclaiming victory in the eastern Donbas region. Monday appears to be a critical day for Ukraine. May 9 is Victory Day in Russia; a national holiday celebrating the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in World … Read more
Because the summit is intended to promote democracy in the hemisphere; the United States has stated that Cuba, Nicaragua, and Venezuela are unlikely to be invited. During a visit to Cuba on Sunday, Mexican President Andres Manuel López Obrador said he will underline to his US colleague Joe Biden that no country should be left … Read more
According to the military, an officer and ten troops were murdered while attempting to stop armed fighters from attacking a water-lifting station. At least 11 Egyptian military personnel were killed in an armed attack on the Sinai Peninsula; and security forces “foiled a terrorist attempt” on a water-lifting station east of the Suez Canal. The … Read more
In the worst-affected areas, temporary shelters with medical and psychological support services are being established. At least eight people have perished in fires in the eastern Russian Siberian province of Krasnoyarsk; where flames have torn through settlements and efforts to put out the fires have been impeded by heavy winds. The Krasnoyarsk area has declared … Read more
Human rights organisations frequently criticise Israel’s home demolition strategy as collective punishment. Israeli forces attacked a community in the occupied West Bank and demolished the home of a Palestinian; who they claim killed an Israeli settler last December, resulting in clashes. According to an Israeli army statement, soldiers used explosives to demolish Omar Jaradat’s home … Read more
In Northern Ireland’s legislative assembly, a pro-Irish reunification party is on track to become the largest. Belfast, Northern Ireland – Northern Ireland appears to be on the verge of a “seismic” election result following Thursday’s parliamentary vote; with seats remaining to be filled. Sinn Féin, a pro-reunification party that was previously the political wing of … Read more
In Iraq, the controversial figure has sparked arguments about his philosophy and the security dangers he could pose. Iraqi capital Baghdad – A mosque demolished by tractors, irate protestors torching buildings, and police arrests; despite their small size, recent events in Iraq have shocked the country in the last month; and all have been tied … Read more
A $700 million superyacht related to Russian President Vladimir Putin has been seized by Italy. According to Reuters, the yacht had been stationed in Tuscany for repairs since September of last year. The finance ministry did not name the owner in a statement announcing the seizure decision; simply stating that he had ties to “prominent … Read more
According to the head of the Kharkiv regional state administration; a Russian missile assault on a museum in the northeastern city of Kharkiv ignited a fire that overtook the premises late Friday. Oleh Synegubov said in a message on his Telegram channel; that the son of the director of the Hryhoriy Skovoroda National Museum was … Read more
According to Russia’s defence ministry, a “significant buildup” of military supplies from the United States and the European Union; was burned at a railway station in the northwestern city of Kharkiv on Saturday. “During the night, rocket soldiers and artillery targeted 44 control points and 196 strongholds of Ukrainian troops; locations of manpower and military … Read more
