Philippine Midterm Election Marred by Violence, Vote-buying: Monitors
Two international election monitoring groups noted “systemic deficiencies,” especially in local elections.
Day: May 15, 2025
Beauty influencer shot dead during her TikTok livestream at a beauty salon in Mexico – AP News
Beauty influencer shot dead during her TikTok livestream at a beauty salon in Mexico AP NewsTikTok beauty influencer shot dead during live stream in Mexico CNNTikTok influencer shot dead while livestreaming in Mexico at hair salon…
‘India Has A Lot Deeper Relationships With A Much Larger Set of Countries’: US Expert
India’s diplomatic stature and global relationships have deepened significantly in recent years, positioning it as a pivotal player on the world stage with a far broader and more influential network than countries like Pakistan. Richard Rossow, Chairperson of India and Emerging Asia Economics, emphasised that India now maintains “a lot deeper relationships with a much larger set of countries” and
Erin Patterson trial day 12 – as it happened
This blog is now closedJuror discharged from mushroom lunch trial as child protection worker reveals what Erin Patterson told herErin Patterson’s defence lawyer, Sophie Stafford, is cross-examining Cripps.Stafford says Cripps is “not very clear” on wha…
Watch: Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Ben Cohen arrested during Senate protest over Gaza
Ben Cohen, the co-founder of Ben & Jerry’s, was arrested during a protest on Capitol Hill that disrupted a Senate hearing involving Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The demonstration, focused on US support for Israel and the situation in Gaza, led to Cohen being …
‘Aggressive’ Hackers of UK Retailers Are Now Targeting US Stores, Says Google
Google has warned that the hacker group known as “Scattered Spider,” which recently disrupted UK retailer Marks & Spencer, is now targeting U.S. retailers with aggressive and sophisticated cyberattacks. “U.S. retailers should take note. These actor…
CDS Anil Chauhan, Tri-Services Chiefs Brief President Murmu On Operation Sindoor
On Wednesday, May 14, 2025, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan, accompanied by General Upendra Dwivedi (Chief of Army Staff), Air Chief Marshal A. P. Singh (Chief of Air Staff), and Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi (Chief of Naval Staff), met with President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan to brief her on Operation Sindoor.This high-level briefing followed the launch of Operation
Seattle to launch ‘ambassador’ program in Chinatown International District
The program begins in June with three ambassadors. They’ll provide basic services like cleaning and wayfinding, and help people in mental health crises.
R&B singer Cassie testifies that Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs raped her and threatened to release sex videos
Cassie also testified that she had a breakdown in 2023.
Alligator that starred in ‘Happy Gilmore’ dies of old age in Colorado
An alligator that appeared in numerous TV shows and films over the span of three decades, most notably the 1996 Adam Sandler comedy “Happy Gilmore,” has died at a gator farm in southern Colorado.