Washington,Ā May 9: US President Donald Trump has announced a temporary three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, set to begin today and continue through May 11. The ceasefire is described as a short humanitarian and diplomatic pause aimed at reducing hostilities while also enabling a mutual exchange of 1,000 prisoners from each side. Trump said both Moscow and Kyiv had agreed to the arrangement following his direct request, calling it a possible āfirst stepā toward ending the ongoing war. The truce reportedly includes a suspension of all military activity during the three-day window. It also coincides with Russiaās Victory Day…
Author: Nandhini
Top-ranked Jannik Sinner cruised past Alexander Zverev in the final of the Madrid Open to win the tournament for the first time and become the first man to win five consecutive Masters 1000 events.
Nepalās new government has effectively cancelled more than 1,500 major public appointments through a sweeping ordinance issued by President Ramchandra Paudel, local media reported.
Following a heatwave warning issued by the India Meteorological Department, a dedicated ward to treat heat stroke patients has been established at KAPV Medical College Hospital in Tiruchirappalli. Temperatures in the central region soared to 105Ā°F on Tuesday and remained high at 102Ā°F on Wednesday, prompting health authorities to step up preparedness.
Tamil Nadu recorded 19,965 suicides in 2024, a disturbing figure that highlights the growing public health concern over substance abuse and its impact on mental health. Officials report that a significant proportion of these deaths were linked to alcohol and cannabis addiction.Around 71% of the suicides ā approximately 14,175 cases ā involved individuals affected by alcohol or cannabis use, illustrating the strong correlation between substance misuse and impulsive, self-harming behaviour. Experts note that addiction often worsens existing mental health struggles, making individuals more vulnerable to suicide.Data further shows that 76% of those who died by suicide were men, while 26%…