Gabriel Martinelli etched his name into FIFA World Cup history with a dramatic 96th-minute winner as Brazil completed a remarkable comeback to defeat Japan 2-1 in the Round of 16, securing a place in the quarter-finals. Japan shocked the five-time world champions by taking the lead in the first half through Kaishu Sano, putting Brazil…
Los Angeles: Canada became the first team to secure a place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 after edging South Africa 1-0 in their Round of 32 clash on Monday. Stephen Eustáquio scored the decisive goal in the second minute of stoppage time, sealing a historic victory for Canada and booking the nation’s…
Thiruvananthapuram: Advocate A. Santhosh Kumar has been appointed as the Special Public Prosecutor in the case related to the alleged attack on officials of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) during a search at the residence of the Leader of the Opposition. Santhosh Kumar previously served as the District Government Pleader between 2011 and 2015. He has…
Islamabad: Three senior members of the Pakistan-based militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), including a close aide to the group’s founder Hafiz Saeed, have reportedly died in separate incidents under mysterious circumstances in Pakistan, according to multiple local media reports. The deceased have been identified as Ghazi Mumtaz, Khalid Bashir and Mohammad Khusaima Qasim, all described as…
MIAMI: Colombia secured top spot in Group K at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after battling to a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Portugal, booking their place in the Round of 32 as group winners. In a tense and tactical contest, Colombia matched Portugal’s attacking quality with disciplined defending and controlled possession. While neither side found…
FIFA World Cup 2026 – Group HCape Verde 0-0 Saudi Arabia Cape Verde made history by reaching the FIFA World Cup knockout stage for the first time in the nation’s history after holding Saudi Arabia to a goalless draw in their final Group H match. Playing in their first-ever World Cup, the African nation produced…
Toronto, Canada: Senegal reignited their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a commanding 5-0 victory over 10-man Iraq in their final Group I fixture on Friday, keeping their hopes of reaching the Round of 32 alive as one of the tournament’s best third-placed teams. Entering the match with no margin for error after consecutive defeats,…
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has once again transformed astronomers’ understanding of the early Universe by revealing one of the most extraordinary galactic interactions ever observed. Scientists have identified a remarkably rare system in which multiple galaxies are merging under the influence of gravity, offering an unprecedented glimpse into how massive galaxies formed during…
Caracas, Venezuela: Venezuela has been struck by two powerful earthquakes that caused widespread destruction across the country’s northern region, flattening buildings, damaging infrastructure, and triggering an international humanitarian response. Rescue teams continue searching through the rubble, raising fears that the death toll could increase significantly. According to international reports, the twin earthquakes—measuring 7.2 and 7.5…
New York: Ecuador produced one of the biggest upsets of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, defeating football powerhouse Germany 2-1 in a dramatic Group E clash at MetLife Stadium to keep their knockout-stage hopes alive. Germany made the perfect start, taking the lead in just the second minute through Leroy Sané. However, Ecuador responded with…
