As FIFA kicks off its first expanded Club World Cup in the United States with an eye-watering $1 billion prize pool, fans may be disappointed by the absence of some of football's biggest names. While the tournament promises action and global attention, several superstars won’t be gracing the American pitches due to club ineligibility or personal setbacks. Among the most notable absentees is Cristiano Ronald

Ricky Ponting, head coach of Punjab Kings, left team co-owner Preity Zinta speechless with a candid response during their conversation at the end of IPL 2025. Despite Punjab Kings falling short in the final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Ponting was widely praised for leading the team to a historic season. In a relaxed sit-down with Zinta, the Bollywood actress and cricket franchise co-owner posed a question that fans have often wondered: how does a fier

Sports presenter Sanjana Ganesan, wife of Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, recently opened up about the lighter side of their relationship and how her husband often playfully disrupts her professional composure during interviews. Speaking on the ‘Moment of Silence’ podcast, Sanjana shared candid moments from their personal and professional lives, including a memorable post-match interview after India’s T20 World Cup win over South Africa

US President Donald Trump has addressed Elon Musk’s recent public apology, following a sharp online feud that drew widespread media attention. Speaking to the New York Post, Trump acknowledged Musk’s gesture, calling it “very nice” but admitted to being “a little disappointed.” The disagreement stemmed from Musk’s harsh criticism of the president’s “Big Beautiful Bill” and alleged claims rega

US President Donald Trump has unveiled a new immigration initiative officially dubbed the "Gold Card" or “Trump Card” allowing wealthy foreign nationals to gain a pathway to US residency by contributing $5 million to the federal government. The announcement came via Trump’s Truth Social post, where he likened the card to a “more sophisticated” version of the Green Card, branding it a “beautiful road” to acces

In an unprecedented show of domestic force, President Donald Trump has deployed more military personnel to Los Angeles than currently stationed in Iraq and Syria combined. A total of 4,700 troops including over 4,000 National Guard members and 700 Marines have been sent to quell immigration-related protests that have rocked the city for six consecutive days. For comparison, the Pentagon confirms that only 2,000 troops remain in Syria and 2,500 in Iraq.

In a testimony before the US House Armed Services Committee, General Michael Kurilla, commander of US Central Command (Centcom), described Pakistan as a “phenomenal partner” in counterterrorism, specifically citing Islamabad’s cooperation in capturing ISIS-Khorasan operatives. His remarks come amid high Indo-Pak tensions following India’s retaliatory strikes during Operation Sindoor after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which kille

The Washington Metro is cautiously reintroducing its automatic train operation system after a 15-year pause, but unresolved technical issues continue to complicate a full rollout. Green and Yellow line trains have resumed automated operations without major incidents, yet a troubling pattern of station overruns on the Red Line has Metro officials proceeding with caution. Automatic train operation, known as ATO, was a standard feature of the Metrorail system for more than 30 years b

West Indies white-ball skipper Shai Hope has been recalled to the national Test squad for the upcoming three-match series against Australia, beginning June 25 in Bridgetown. The announcement came on Tuesday as part of a 16-member squad named for the 2025–27 ICC World Test Championship cycle. Hope, who last played Test cricket in 2021, returns on the back of consistent performances in limited-overs formats. The

Barbora Krejcikova's preparations for defending her Wimbledon crown took a major blow as she suffered a surprise first-round exit at the Queen’s Club in London on Tuesday. The 29-year-old Czech star was beaten 6-4, 6-3 by Slovakia's Rebecca Sramkova in a stunning upset that casts doubt on her grass-court form heading into the 2025 Championships. Krejcikova, currently ranked world number 17, claimed her

Elavenil Valarivan, one of India’s top rifle shooters, secured the bronze medal in the women's 10m air rifle event at the ISSF World Cup 2025 in Munich, despite holding a strong lead in the early stages of the final. The 25-year-old shot an overall score of 231.2 to finish behind 18-year-old Chinese sensation Wang Zifei, who took gold with a commanding 252.7, and South Korea’s Kwon Eunji, who secured silver with 252.6.

FIFA’s newly expanded Club World Cup kicks off this weekend in the United States, featuring 32 elite football teams and a staggering $1 billion in total prize money. But as the glitzy competition begins, questions loom about its long-term impact on players, domestic leagues, and the global football ecosystem. With top European clubs like PSG, Real Madrid, Chelsea, and Manchester City participating, the tournament offers a payday of up to $125 million for

The revamped FIFA Club World Cup begins this weekend in the United States, featuring 32 top football clubs from around the world. Europe leads with 12 teams, followed by South America’s six, while Asia, Africa, and the CONCACAF region each send four teams. Oceania and the host nation each add one team, completing a truly global lineup. Teams qualify through two main routes: winning their continental championshi

A protest in downtown Los Angeles over federal immigration raids escalated into violent chaos Monday night, with masked looters targeting multiple businesses, including a high-profile break-in at an Apple Store. Videos shared widely on social media showed individuals smashing the store's windows, stealing electronic products, and defacing the building with graffiti. The unrest marks a dramatic shift from what beg

In a controversial and incendiary statement, US House Speaker Mike Johnson on Tuesday called for California Governor Gavin Newsom to be "tarred and feathered" amid intensifying political clashes over the federal government’s deployment of troops to Los Angeles. Johnson made the comment during a House Republican leadership press conference, where he stopped short of advocating Newsom’s arrest but said the governor should be publicly punish

An emergency curfew was imposed in downtown Los Angeles as the city faced a fifth consecutive day of protests sparked by recent federal immigration raids. U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the deployment of hundreds of U.S. Marines to control the escalating unrest, triggering backlash from California state officials. Despite opposition from Governor Gavin Newsom and other leaders, Trump activated 4,000 National Guard troops, asserting that the situation

The launch of the highly anticipated Axiom-4 mission, which was set to send Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla to the International Space Station (ISS), has been postponed once again. This marks the fifth delay in the mission, originally scheduled for June 11, 2025. SpaceX, the aerospace company leading the rocket launch, cited a technical glitch in the Falcon 9 rocket's propulsion system specifically, a liquid oxygen (LOx) leak as the reason

A significant political shake-up appears imminent in Karnataka, with the Congress high command reportedly preparing for a major cabinet reshuffle. Senior party leader Rahul Gandhi is said to be dissatisfied with the current state leadership, particularly following the tragic stampede during the RCB felicitation event in Bengaluru, which left 11 people dead and many injured. Sources reveal that Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and Home Minister G Parameshwar

The Andhra Pradesh government has taken a decisive stand against derogatory and defamatory narratives in the media, especially those that target women and public perception. In a bold move, senior journalist Kommineni Srinivasa Rao was arrested in Hyderabad after moderating a controversial debate on Sakshi TV, where a guest made an outrageous claim suggesting that Amaravati was filled with female sex workers. The segment triggered widespread public outrage and

United Airlines is expanding its in-flight entertainment offerings through a new partnership with Spotify, allowing passengers to access curated music playlists, audiobooks, and video podcasts directly from their seatback screens. This new feature, launching this week, brings a fresh digital experience to air travel and represents the first time Spotify's video and audiobook content has been integrated into an airline entertainment system. Passengers flying with United will no