Open this photo in gallery: Pilates is experiencing renewed popularity thanks to its adaptability to all fitness levels.Photology1971/Getty Images Once a closely guarded secret in the training regimens of elite dancers, Pilates became mainstream decades ago. But the workout, embraced for its accessibility, versatility and transformative benefits, is experiencing a moment anew. You can see…
Leaders of the BRICS bloc have sharply rebuked the United States and Israeli bombardments of Iran in June, calling them a “blatant breach of international law” while voicing strong support for the creation of a Palestinian state. But their joint declaration on Sunday, issued at a summit in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro,…
Gold price comes under renewed selling pressure despite a combination of supporting factors. The Fed’s hawkish stance acts as a tailwind for the USD and weighs on the XAU/USD pair. Trade uncertainties and rising geopolitical risks could support the safe-haven precious metal. Gold price (XAU/USD) is seen consolidating its intraday losses to over a one-week…
United States President Donald Trump’s administration has ordered its embassies abroad to stop scheduling new visa interview appointments for students and exchange visitors, according to an internal cable seen by news agencies on Tuesday. In the memo, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the pause is in place because the State Department plans…
On Tuesday, the United Kingdom government suspended free trade negotiations with Israel in response to its military conduct in the war on Gaza and the expansion of illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank. Addressing the parliament, Foreign Secretary David Lammy said the UK government couldn’t continue talks on upgrading its existing trade agreement with…
The U.S. Senate has voted to advance the GENIUS Act, the country’s first stablecoin legislation. As Bloomberg News reported, the bipartisan vote on Monday (May 19) came two weeks after the Senate’s Democrats joined forces to block the legislation. The bill is now due to be debated on the Senate floor in hopes of passage…
Open this photo in gallery: Runner jogging under the bridge by the rivervgajic/Getty Images On a recent run on Toronto’s waterfront trail, I sped past a friend of mine. She told me, half-jokingly, that I only passed her because she was purposely running slowly to stay in Zone 2. My friend is one of many…
US president threatens Iran with bombings if Tehran does not come to a nuclear agreement with Washington. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has ruled out direct negotiations with the administration of US President Donald Trump over the country’s nuclear programme but signalled a willingness for indirect talks, while Trump threatened bombings and secondary tariffs if Tehran…
The Mohanlal-Prithviraj film ‘Empuraan’ is set to undergo modifications following growing protests against its content. According to reports, the changes, requested by the producers themselves, will focus on specific scenes and references. The modifications are expected to be completed by Monday, with the unmodified version of the film continuing its theatrical run in the meantime….
By Alimat Aliyeva Chinese researchers have successfully conducted robotic tests on Earth, replicating the microgravity conditions of the Moon, Azernews reports. A team of engineers from the Chinese University of Mining and Technology has developed a robot designed to extract minerals from the surface of celestial bodies. According to China Central Television, the designers have…
