As hunger ravages Afghanistan, families ‘sell’ young daughters for food

As hunger ravages Afghanistan, families ‘sell’ young daughters for food

Disturbing instances have emerged from economically-poverished Afghanistan with families are selling their young daughters to be able to afford food, medical expenses and debt relief.The United Nations says three in four people in Afghanistan are unable to meet basic needs amid widespread unemployment, a struggling healthcare system and shrinking international aid. It estimates that 4.7…

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Pan-India spy ring exposed: 50 locations on target, Delhi to Kashmir under surveillance plan; 3 more held | Ghaziabad News

Pan-India spy ring exposed: 50 locations on target, Delhi to Kashmir under surveillance plan; 3 more held | Ghaziabad News

GHAZIABAD: Three more persons, including a minor, have been taken into custody for allegedly filming railway stations and govt offices in Delhi-NCR and Mumbai and passing the “sensitive” material to handlers based in Pakistan. Police said the trio were drawn into the network by Sardar alias Jora Singh, who is the key recruiter operating across…

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'You won't make it back to your country': Amid US-Iran talks, Trump warns Tehran against closing Strait of Hormuz

‘You won’t make it back to your country’: Amid US-Iran talks, Trump warns Tehran against closing Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump (File photo/ANI) As the United States and Iran opened talks in Switzerland aimed at ending their war, US President Donald Trump claimed on Sunday that he had spoken overnight with Iranian officials and recounted an expletive-filled warning he allegedly delivered to them: if the Strait of Hormuz was shut again, they…

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'Nothing was handed to Argentina': Lionel Messi unloads on favouritism claims | Football News

‘Nothing was handed to Argentina’: Lionel Messi unloads on favouritism claims | Football News

Lionel Messi has hit back at critics questioning Argentina’s run to the FIFA World Cup final, insisting the defending champions have earned everything through their performances and not because of favourable officiating or outside influence.Argentina came from 1-0 down after the 85th minute to beat England 2-1 in Wednesday’s semifinal and book a place in…

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Physical oil premium signals shortage, volatility ahead: SVB Energy’s Sara Vakhshouri

Physical oil premium signals shortage, volatility ahead: SVB Energy’s Sara Vakhshouri

Global oil markets are facing a sharp and unusual disconnect, with physical crude trading at a steep premium to benchmark prices, pointing to a deeper supply crunch beneath the surface. Sara Vakhshouri, Founder & President of SVB Energy International, highlighted this divergence, saying, “The oil that today is traded in a physical barrel is sold…

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‘I wish it made more money’: Nia DaCosta opens up about ‘28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ box office disappointment |

‘I wish it made more money’: Nia DaCosta opens up about ‘28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ box office disappointment |

There were high expectations surrounding the theatrical release of 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple. However, after its worldwide release, the film reportedly underperformed at the box office compared to previous installments in the franchise. Director Nia DaCosta recently opened up about her feelings regarding the film’s performance and admitted she was disappointed by the…

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Director Shankar hails 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' as ‘historic’; praises Ranveer Singh’s ‘unconventional’ performance |

Director Shankar hails ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ as ‘historic’; praises Ranveer Singh’s ‘unconventional’ performance |

Legendary filmmaker Shankar declared ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ a historic moment for Indian cinema, praising director Aditya Dhar’s bold craft and seamless blend of reality with fiction. He was particularly impressed by Ranveer Singh’s unconventional performance and R. Madhavan’s nuanced portrayal, calling the film an astounding, immersive experience despite its length. ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ has officially…

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Psychology says talking to yourself isn't as strange as it seems and may actually help improve focus, concentration and keep your mind from wandering

Psychology says talking to yourself isn’t as strange as it seems and may actually help improve focus, concentration and keep your mind from wandering

At some point you have probably caught yourself narrating your grocery run, coaching yourself through a parking situation, or whispering “okay, where did I put it” as you retrace your steps through the kitchen. And then, almost immediately, you’ve looked around to make sure nobody heard you. Because somewhere along the way, we all got…

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