Sinner Cruises, Gauff Battles into Italian Open Final
Jannik Sinner powered into the Italian Open semi-finals on Thursday with a dominant 6-0, 6-1…
Sinner Cruises, Gauff Battles into Italian Open Final
Jannik Sinner powered into the Italian Open semi-finals on Thursday with a dominant 6-0, 6-1 straight-sets win over Casper Ruud, while Coco Gauff edged past China’s Zheng Qinwen in a grueling three-set clash to reach the women’s final. American Gauff will face Italy’s Jasmine Paolini in Saturday’s title match after pulling through 7-6 (7/3), 4-6,…
Tornado Hits Minneapolis as Sirens Sound Amid NWS Warning
Tornado sirens echoed across Minneapolis on Thursday as a powerful storm moved through Minnesota, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a Tornado Warning for Minneapolis, Coon Rapids, and Blaine until 2:45 PM. Tornado Watch 251 remains in effect for parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin until 8 PM CDT on Thursday, according to an alert…
Qatar’s Strategic Investment: Billions Spent to Build U.S. Influence
Over the past two decades, Qatar has made strategic investments worth billions of dollars to build and expand its influence in the United States. By leveraging its vast financial resources, Qatar has strategically shaped key areas such as diplomacy, education, and politics. These carefully planned efforts reflect a broader strategy to secure long-term partnerships and…
Tom Cruise makes a dashing comeback at Cannes 2025
Tom Cruise made a striking return to the Cannes Film Festival in 2025, commanding attention at the premiere of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. Departing from his adrenaline-filled entrance for Top Gun: Maverick in 2022, the 62-year-old star took a more unconventional route this year. First, he delighted fans with a rare daytime appearance….
Toxic Algae Kills 200 Sea Creatures in Australia
A toxic algal bloom off South Australia’s coast, active since March, has killed over 200 marine species, including sharks and octopuses. Stretching across roughly 150km of coastline, the bloom has had a devastating impact, with ray-finned fish making up 47% of the deaths and another 26% being sharks and rays, according to OzFish data reported…
Israeli Strike on Gaza Hospital Kills Journalist, Says Hamas
On May 13, 2025, an Israeli airstrike targeted the Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, resulting in the death of Palestinian photojournalist Hassan Aslih. Aslih was receiving treatment for injuries sustained in a previous attack when the hospital’s surgical wing was struck. The Israeli military stated that the strike aimed at a Hamas “command…
Google faces over €12 billion in damage claims across Europe
Alphabet Inc.’s Google is facing damage claims of at least €12 billion from numerous price comparison platforms across the European Union. These sites accuse the tech giant of diverting their customers by abusing its dominance in search and advertising, according to a Bloomberg News analysis. The lawsuits stem from a 2017 ruling by the European…
Malaysia greenlights new MH370 search after 10 years
The Malaysian government has officially approved a renewed search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, enlisting Texas-based marine robotics firm Ocean Infinity. The company will undertake the operation under a no-find, no-fee agreement, targeting a new 15,000-square-kilometer area in the southern Indian Ocean, according to Transport Minister Anthony Loke. Under the deal, Ocean Infinity will receive…
Academic Freedom: A Fundamental Principle, Not a Myth
In Satyajit Ray’s 1980 satirical fantasy film Hirak Rajar Deshe (translated as “In the Kingdom of the Diamond King”), the king’s education minister controls the curriculum and eventually shuts down the school, symbolizing a suppression of intellectual freedom. The film critiques the stifling of free thought and the imposition of rigid control over education. This…
Indian Army Foils Pakistan’s Drone Attacks
On Friday, the Indian Army announced that it had delivered a strong response to a series of coordinated assaults by the Pakistan Armed Forces along the western border, including the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir during the night of May 8-9. The Army confirmed that the drone attacks were successfully thwarted. In…
