Once taunted for his height, javelin thrower Navdeep Singh wins India’s seventh gold | WN24
Growing up in his village Buana Lakhu in Haryana, a young Navdeep Singh, who suffered from dwarfism, would listen to the taunts of neighborhood kids calling him “Bauna (Dwarf)” and would avoid getting out of his home for days. It was only after he started competing in wrestling and athletics and got the Rashtriya Bal […]
US and UK spy chiefs praise Ukraine’s ‘audacious’ Russia incursion and call for a Gaza cease-fire | News Today News | WN24
The heads of the British and American foreign intelligence agencies said Saturday that Ukraine’s surprise incursion into Russia is a significant achievement that could change the narrative of the grinding 2 1/2-year war, as they urged Kyiv’s allies not to be held back by Russian threats of escalation. Richard Moore, the head of MI6, said […]
Loneliness, the beginning of a mental health issue across age groups: How help is at hand Eye News | WN24
About three months ago, Rosellyn Naik, 25, woke up with a start at 2 am as her cell phone buzzed. The 66-year-old woman at the other end, a new client at her counseling service, was having a meltdown. In tears, she requested Naik to listen to her thoughts that she couldn’t trust sharing with anybody […]
Despite Union Protest, New Hybrid Work Rules for Federal Employees Kick in Monday | WN24
On Monday, federal public servants will return to the office a minimum of three days a week—if grudgingly. Public service unions will start the week with an early-morning rally opposing the policy. But despite the unions’ “summer of discontent” and an ongoing court challenge, the new rules will still kick in on Sept. 9. The […]
Trudeau Insists He’s Staying on as Liberal Leader. but what if he changes his mind? | WN24
The Liberal caucus is set to meet in Nanaimo, BC, next week for a retreat ahead of the fall parliamentary sitting. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau insists he will lead his party into the next election despite polls citing his unpopularity among Canadians. Here’s a look at what would happen if he decided to call it […]
What We Know About the Alleged ISIS Terror Plot by Pakistani National Arrested in Canada | WN24
A 20-year-old citizen of Pakistan living in Canada was arrested on Sept. 4 after US authorities alerted law enforcement of the man’s alleged plan to attack a Jewish Center in New York City. Muhammad Shahzeb Khan (also known as Shahzeb Jadoon) was arrested after he was charged with attempting to provide support to the ISIS […]
Trump’s reply to child care question sparks debate, dubbed ‘nonsensical’, ‘outrageously offensive’ | World News | WN24
Donald Trump’s response to a question about making child care more affordable has sparked a heated debate. Asked by Indian-American entrepreneur and mother of two, Reshma Saujani, about specific legislation to reduce child care costs, Trump’s answer has been widely criticized. During a “policy speech” at the Economic Club of New York, Trump delivered a […]
ANALYSIS: Can Trudeau Expect Some Good News Amid a Rough Summer? | WN24
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took multiple hits over the summer, with two major ones coming just before he faces a Liberal caucus eager to hear how he plans to start adding to the win column. After meeting with his Ontario caucus in mid-August and his Quebec caucus this week, Trudeau will face all of his […]
Protesters rally in France against Barnier’s appointment as prime minister News Today News | WN24
Thousands of protesters took to the streets across France on Saturday, responding to a call from a far-left party leader who criticized as a “power grab” the president’s appointment of a conservative new prime minister, Michel Barnier. The protests directly challenged President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to bypass a prime minister from the far-left bloc following […]
For KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant, contrasting methods, contrasting returns | WN24
The contrasting red-ball avatars of KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant made concurrent appearances in the Duleep Trophy encounter at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Turning up for teams A and B, respectively, India’s two leading wicket-keeping middle-order bats dictated Saturday’s play with contrasting success. Rahul’s first-class profile has etched classics on veritably grinding tracks at the […]