A Nation Divided On June 14, 2025, President Donald Trump staged a grand military parade in Washington, D.C., celebrating both the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and his 79th birthday. Featuring tanks rolling down Constitution Avenue, flyovers by military aircraft, historic uniforms, and more than 6,500 troops, the spectacle marked the first such event…
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Israel–Iran retaliatory strikes intensify
A Region on the Brink Tensions between Israel and Iran have escalated to unprecedented levels as retaliatory military strikes between the two nations continue to unfold in one of the most dangerous confrontations the Middle East has seen in decades. The conflict, once limited to proxy wars and covert operations, has now erupted into direct,…
Air India crash
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New York Liberty
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Russian Strike in Ukraine
Russian Strike in Ukraine: A Deep Dive into the Ongoing Crisis The Russian strike in Ukraine marks one of the most devastating and geopolitically significant events in the 21st century. What began as a regional conflict in 2014 escalated into a full-scale invasion by Russia in February 2022, drawing the attention and involvement of global…
New York Liberty
A Legacy of Power, Passion, and Progress in Women’s Basketball The New York Liberty is one of the most iconic franchises in the history of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). As one of the league’s original eight teams established in 1997, the Liberty has long stood as a symbol of excellence, resilience, and women’s…
WNBA 2025 Season
WNBA 2025 Season: A New Era of Talent, Rivalries, and Rising Stars WNBA 2025 Season: A New Era of Talent, Rivalries, and Rising Stars The 2025 WNBA season is shaping up to be one of the most thrilling in league history. With the emergence of new superstars, intense rivalries, and the introduction of expansion teams,…
NBA Finals 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Indiana Pacers – A New Era of Champions The 2025 NBA Finals present a refreshing narrative, featuring two teams—the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers—vying for their first championship titles. This series not only highlights the rise of small-market franchises but also showcases the emergence of new superstars poised to…
Sri Lanka’s Independence Struggle:
A Journey Toward Freedom Sri Lanka, formerly known as Ceylon, has a rich history that spans thousands of years. However, like many countries in Asia, its path to independence was long and challenging. The struggle for independence was not a single event but a gradual process shaped by centuries of foreign rule, resistance movements, national…
2004 Indian Ocean Tsunam
The 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami: A Catastrophe That Shook the World On the morning of December 26, 2004, one of the deadliest natural disasters in recorded history struck the countries bordering the Indian Ocean. Commonly referred to as the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami or the Boxing Day Tsunami, this catastrophe was triggered by a powerful…