Yemen’s Houthis launch missiles at Saudi Arabia after strikes on Sanaa airport

Yemen’s Houthis said they launched missiles at Abha airport in south-western Saudi Arabia on Monday in response to air strikes on Sanaa’s airport that they blamed on the kingdom. The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen, which backs the country’s internationally-recognised government, said its air defences “dealt with” the missiles and no casualties were reported. The Houthis,…

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Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2026: Why is this year’s yatra so special, and what is the ‘Fire Horse Year’ that makes it so rare? |

The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra holds deep spiritual meaning for many faiths. Devotees circle Mount Kailash, which is considered the abode of Lord Shiva. The year 2026 marks a rare Fire Horse Year, enhancing spiritual potency. This alignment occurs only once every sixty years, making it significant. Pilgrims believe bathing in Lake Mansarovar cleanses karma during…

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India v England: India’s women’s Test cricket win at Lord’s an ode to the country’s pioneering women cricketers

The 37-year-old was playing only the eighth Test of her 17-year-long international career, a reminder of the few opportunities her generation has had in the longest format. At the pre-match press conference, she had reflected on what it meant to still be present for the occasion: “Maybe it’s late but not too late. Still I’m…

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