‘Turn up the heat’: Trump shares editorial critical of Putin; move amid failing Russia-Ukraine talks

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) amplified pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin by sharing a sharply worded editorial that urges Washington to abandon concessions and adopt a tougher line against Moscow. The move came amid mounting frustration over stalled Ukraine peace efforts.The editorial titled Putin ‘attack’ bluster shows Russia is the one…

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Euro switch: Bulgaria joins the euro nearly two decades after EU entry; cheers mix with fears over prices

Bulgaria on Thursday adopted the euro as its official currency, becoming the 21st country to join the eurozone, a long-anticipated milestone that comes almost 20 years after the Balkan nation entered the European Union, but one that has exposed deep political and public divisions.At midnight, Bulgaria formally gave up the lev, which had been in…

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Mamdani reverses plan to end mayoral control of NYC public schools, citing accountability and community involvement

Mamdani backs mayoral control of NYC schools while pledging greater community involvement Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has reversed his pledge to end mayoral control of New York City’s public schools, signalling a major shift in his education policy stance as he prepares to take office. He said the decision reflects a belief that clear accountability for…

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‘Slow death’ – R Ashwin’s chilling warning on ODI cricket after Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma era | Cricket News

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (ANI) Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has raised serious doubts over the long-term future of One-Day International cricket, warning that the format could struggle to survive beyond the 2027 World Cup once Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma step away. Ashwin acknowledged the excitement generated by Kohli and Rohit’s recent appearances…

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India, Pakistan exchange list of nuclear installations: All about the 1988 agreement; what purpose does it serve — explained | India News

NEW DELHI: India and Pakistan on Thursday exchanged, through diplomatic channels, the list of nuclear installations and facilities covered under the Agreement on the Prohibition of Attack against Nuclear Installations and Facilities, the ministry of external affairs said.The exchange took place simultaneously in New Delhi and Islamabad, in keeping with the provisions of the bilateral…

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