Not long after greeting crowds from the balcony overlooking St Peter’s Square on Thursday evening, Pope Leo XIV returned to the Sant’Uffizio Palace, where he had been living for the last two months. He was met by a jubilant group of staff and former colleagues, all eager to shake his hand and congratulate him. A young girl handed him a ...

The blood of a US man who deliberately injected himself with snake venom for nearly two decades has led to an “unparalleled” antivenom, say scientists. Antibodies found in Tim Friede’s blood have been shown to protect against fatal doses from a wide range of species in animal tests. Current therapies have to match the specific species of venomous snake anyone ...

Mother’s Day, celebrated every second Sunday in May, is a heartfelt occasion for children to express love and gratitude toward their mothers. This year, the special day falls on Sunday, May 11. To honor this occasion, renowned fashion brand Bishwo Rang and its sister brand Shraddha are offering a 20 per cent discount on a wide range of products tailored ...

Shah Rukh Khan made a stunning debut at the 2025 Met Gala earlier this week, captivating the blue carpet with his royal “King” vibes in a Sabyasachi Mukherjee black ensemble, paired with bold and chunky jewelry. Following his successful appearance, an old video of the superstar resurfaced on social media, where he had shared his reasons for not wanting to ...

Indian Army Col Sofiya Qureshi informed that Pakistan used high-speed missiles targeting airbases. It comes hours after Pakistan accused India of targeting three of its military airbases with missile strikes.

After an impressive run with Bayer Leverkusen, Xabi Alonso is now on the brink of achieving a long-cherished dream; returning to Real Madrid, this time as head coach. With current manager Carlo Ancelotti expected to depart at end of the season, all signs point toward Alonso’s appointment as the next man to lead Los Blancos. Xabi Alonso has emerged as ...

FIFA announced a major expansion for Women’s World Cup, increasing the number of participating teams to 48 starting from the 2031 tournament. The decision revealed by FIFA Council, aims to capitalise on the burgeoning global interest and development within women’s football. Mirroring the upcoming 48-team format of the men’s World Cup in 2026, the expanded Women’s World Cup will feature ...

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has rescheduled its flights to Toronto, London and Rome, rerouting its operations to avoid Pakistani airspace due to the ongoing situation between Pakistan and India. The revised schedules will remain effective from May 9 to May 31, 2025, the national flag carrier said in an official announcement on Friday, reports BSS. The changes have been made as ...

Japanese electronics giant Panasonic said Friday it was targeting 10,000 job cuts worldwide as part of efforts to boost productivity among its workforce. The group said it planned to “thoroughly review operational efficiency… mainly in sales and indirect departments, and reevaluate the numbers of organisations and personnel actually needed”, reports AFP. “Through these measures, the company will optimise our personnel ...

The Indian administration has restricted nighttime movement in the northeastern Indian state of Meghalaya, nearer to Sylhet border. As per the instruction, the movement of people will remain banned from 8PM to 6AM everyday. The night curfew was imposed in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills, West Jaintia Hills, and East Khasi Hills districts from May 8. The state shares a 443-km-long ...