Amazon says it still wants to make a game set in JRR Tolkien’s fantasy universe despite canceling a Lord of the Rings MMO it had in development. Earlier this year it was reported that Amazon’s The Lord of the Rings MMO was dead, but with a sliver of hope that the company would still eventually … Read more
France captain Kylian Mbappé has candidly admitted that he has never rewatched his country’s heartbreaking 2022 World Cup final defeat against Argentina. Despite netting a historic hat-trick during the thrilling showpiece event in Qatar, the Real Madrid superstar confessed that revisiting the painful memory could reopen old psychological wounds. Les Bleus talisman haunted by Qatar … Read more
For decades, outbound travel from India was largely centered around destinations—visiting iconic landmarks, ticking countries off bucket lists and pursuing traditional sightseeing itineraries. Today, that model is rapidly evolving. A growing segment of Indian travelers is increasingly planning trips around experiences rather than destinations, with music festivals, cultural gatherings, sporting events and community-led travel formats … Read more
Top peacekeeping awards for military and police On 5th June, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will honor two peacekeepers with the Captain Mbaye Diagne Medal for Exceptional Courage, UN Peacekeeping’s highest award. The ceremony will be held at UN Headquarters from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST and broadcast live on UN Web TV. Sergii Prykhodko, Ukraine … Read more
Lilian Schmidt could not, for the life of her, figure out how to get her daughter to go to sleep. None of the advice given to her by sleep experts or her pediatrician worked—not using a white noise machine, not buying blackout curtains, not even giving her a massage. “Every single day, it took like … Read more
Spain and Peru will take the pitch in an international friendly just days before the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Spain, making their 17th World Cup appearance, were the 2020 champs and are a favorite to advance to this edition’s final. Despite those expectations, they will be looking for a stronger performance than their draw with … Read more
NEW DELHI: Left-arm spinner Manav Suthar announced his arrival on the Test stage in stunning fashion, weaving a web around Afghanistan’s batters as India registered the biggest victory in their Test history with an innings-and-300-run win in the one-off Test at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh on Monday.Making his Test … Read more
Xbox exec Matt Booty has attempted to clarify Microsoft’s new position on game exclusivity, following the reveal that Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution will never come to PlayStation. Last night’s Xbox Showcase featured the return of games specifically earmarked as exclusives for Xbox consoles (though, of course, they’ll still also be coming to … Read more
Releasing the UN’s annual report on Friday, Special Representative Pramila Patten said the numbers reflected a deepening global trend, with rising insecurity, displacement and dwindling resources for survivors all fueling the crisis. “In 2025 documented cases of sexual violence as a tactic of war, torture, terrorism and political repression marked by extreme brutality and overwhelmingly … Read more
France and Northern Ireland will square off in an international friendly just days before the 2026 FIFA World Cup. France, making their 17th World Cup appearance, were the runner-ups in the epic 2022 Final against Argentina. Despite that success, they will be looking to bounce back after a stunning defeat to the Ivory Coast last … Read more