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Myanmar’s junta said its troops have captured a battlefield town in the country’s east. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Myanmar’s junta said on Wednesday (August 20, 2025) its troops have captured a battlefield town in the country’s east, clawing back rebel-contested territory as it prepares to stage a disputed December election.Demoso — 105 kilometres (65 miles) east of the capital Naypyidaw — has witnessed intense combat since 2021, when the military deposed the democratic government and sparked a civil war.The embattled junta plans to hold elections in areas it controls starting on December 28 and has been pressing a series…

Terms of Reference (ToR) signed amid pressure from the U.S to reduce its economic ties with Russia. File | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto India and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), comprising Russia, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and the Kyrgyz Republic, on Wednesday (August 20, 2025) signed the Terms of Reference (ToR) to launch negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), the Indian government announced.Also Read | Unjustified, says Russia on U.S. pressure on India for buying Russian crude oilThis comes amid pressure from the U.S. — in the form of additional tariffs on imports from India — to reduce its economic…

When Al-Nassr plays Al-Ittihad in the 2025 Saudi Super Cup semifinal on Tuesday, August 19, Cristiano Ronaldo will make his official season debut after signing a two-year contract extension. With the goal of adding more trophies to his already remarkable career, the Portuguese superstar starts a new chapter in Saudi Arabia. Al-Nassr will take on Al-Ittihad in the 2025 Saudi Super Cup semifinal.(AFP) Top players like Joao Félix, Kingsley Coman, and Íñigo Martínez bolstered the Riyadh-based team’s lineup. In addition, Jorge Jesus, the team’s new head coach, brought experience and tactical discipline to lead the group. In order to test…

Social media has been abuzz with concerns about “Ozempic vulva,” a condition seemingly affecting women trying to lose weight with GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide. According to many reports, the usage of such drugs may cause “rare” side effects like changes in the labia, along with dryness or even urinary incontinence. But what exactly is it?“While these medications can help shed significant weight, some women have reported a troubling and less-discussed side effect, now colloquially referred to as ‘Ozempic vulva or Ozempic vagina’,” said Dr Karuna Malhotra, aesthetic physician, Cosmetic Skin and Homeo Clinic in New Delhi’s Rajouri Garden. Dr…

A young woman has alleged that a young political leader in Kerala had sent her obscene messages nearly three-and-a-half years ago. The woman took to the media on Wednesday. The allegations may set off a political storm in the State considering the gravity of the accusations raised against the young leader.The woman, who stopped short of naming the leader, dropped hints about his identity and alleged that he had approached her in an inappropriate manner and continued to send her obscene messages. She said that she came into contact with him over social media. The woman alleged that the young…

Lava launches Play Ultra smartphone for budget centric gaming audiences in India | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Lava on Wednesday (August 20, 2025) launched the new Play Ultra smartphone catering to the budget centric gaming audiences in India. The new Lava Play Ultra features IP64 rated for dust and water protection.The Lava Play Ultra has a 6.67 inch flat AMOLED display with a 120 Hz refresh rate, 1,000 nits peak brightness and supports 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut. The display also allows 10-finger multi-touch support for controls and comes with an oleophobic coating. Lava Play Ultra ships with a 5,000 mAh battery…

Schools shut and villages swept away as Pakistan reels from monsoon devastation.At least 21 people have died in monsoon rain-related incidents in Pakistan, authorities said, pushing the nationwide death toll over the last week above 400 as floods and landslides continue to devastate large parts of the country.The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said on Wednesday that 11 people were killed in Gilgit-Baltistan in the north and 10 others died in Karachi, Pakistan’s financial hub, where heavy rain triggered electrocutions and house collapses.Schools in Karachi, a city of more than 20 million, remained closed as forecasters warned of further downpours…

Updated on: Aug 19, 2025 08:41 pm IST Al Nassr secured a spot in the 2025 Saudi Super Cup final by defeating Al Ittihad 2-1 in the semifinal held at Hong Kong stadium on Tuesday. In the Saudi Super Cup semifinal on Tuesday in the Hong Kong stadium, Al Nassr defeated Al Ittihad 2-1 to reach the 2025 final game. Soccer Football – Saudi Super Cup – Semi Final – Al Nassr v Al Ittihad – Hong Kong Stadium, Hong Kong, China – August 19, 2025 Al Nassr’s Cristiano Ronaldo reacts REUTERS/Tyrone Siu(REUTERS) While Steven Bergwijn scored for Ittihad, Sadio…

Dhanashree Verma and Yuzvendra Chahal’s divorce after five years of their marriage was quite a difficult period in their lives. The cricketer stirred controversy after he turned up in court wearing a T-shirt that read “Be Your Own Sugar Daddy” and spoke about his divorce. Now, Dhanashree has opened up about the separation and how it affected her family. In a recent interaction with Humans of Bombay, Dhanashree admitted that her divorce was “confusing.” She also shared that trolling affected her family more than it affected her, and she had to take care of her parents’ well-being at a time…

New Delhi, The All India Football Federation on Tuesday said that Mohun Bagan Super Giant captain Subhasish Bose was injured during the Indian Super League final on April 12 and not during the country’s Asian Cup qualifying round match against Bangladesh in March. Subhasish was injured during ISL final, not during Asian Cup qualifiers match in March: AIFF to MBSG In a letter written to the Kolkata club, the AIFF quoted the opinion of the medical department of the national men’s team to support its point. “Subhasish Bose was not injured during the AFC Asian Cup – 2027 qualifier match…