The US Open returns to Shinnecock Hills, a challenging coastal course known for its difficulty and punishing nature. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler aims to complete a career grand slam, facing strong competition from players like Rory McIlroy and Matt Fitzpatrick amidst forecasts of high winds.
Jannik Sinner is the dominant force in men's tennis heading into the French Open, with a weak field of challengers. In contrast, the women's draw is wide open with multiple strong contenders.
Elina Svitolina defeated Coco Gauff 6-4, 6-7 (3), 6-2 to win the Italian Open, her first significant title in eight years. The victory marks a resurgence for the Ukrainian player, who beat three top-five opponents en route to the crown.
By mid-2026, Russia's Ukraine invasion has transformed into a grinding conflict. Ukraine's successful drone warfare and long-range strikes on Russian infrastructure are reshaping the battlefield. Russia, adapting with infiltration tactics and glide bombs, faces a new, industrialized war of attrition. European aid bolsters Ukraine's defense, while diplomatic progress remains stalled.
Every conflict leaves behind more than tactical outcomes; it generates a blueprint for future preparedness. Operation Sindoor, when examined through a structural and doctrinal lens, reveals a decisive shift in how India must think about air power, attrition, industrial capacity, and integrated warfare. Its most enduring lessons lie not in what was achieved, but in what must now be built.
Semi-final poised at 7-7 after attritional 14th frameJohn Higgins edges to 13-11 lead over Shaun MurphyWu Yize and Mark Allen’s semi-final is poised at seven frames all after their afternoon session ended with a bizarre frame – the longest in the World Snooker Championship’s Crucible era – clocking in at just over 100 minutes.Allen began the afternoon trailing 6-2 overnight to an opponent high on confidence and belief, but fought back in style, winning five frames in succession to edge 7-6 ahead. Continue reading...
Semi-final poised at 7-7 after attritional 14th frameShaun Murphy and John Higgins deadlocked at 8-8Wu Yize and Mark Allen’s semi-final is poised at seven frames all after their afternoon session ended with the longest frame in World Snooker Championship history, clocking in at just over 100 minutes.Allen began the afternoon trailing 6-2 overnight to an opponent high on confidence and belief, but fought back in style, winning five frames in a row to edge 7-6 ahead. Continue reading...
The secretary of the second-largest department says she has been trying to reduce headcount by natural attrition, but that further job cuts are needed by the end of the financial year to fit within the department's budget.
