Russian leader’s first visit since Ukraine invasion comes as US sanctions squeeze India’s oil lifeline Russian President Vladimir Putin touched down in New Delhi Thursday, launching a high-stakes diplomatic mission that will test India’s ability to maintain its prized strategic autonomy while facing mounting pressure from Washington. The visit marks Putin’s first trip to the … Read more
Imagine this: You’re an aspiring video game artist, portfolio gleaming with jaw-dropping character designs and epic landscapes. You nail the interview… until the recruiter slides a sketchpad across the table: “Draw this dragon. Now.” No Midjourney. No Stable Diffusion. Just you, a pencil, and 30 minutes of cold sweat. Welcome to the new reality at … Read more
Picture this: It’s the eve of Thanksgiving, blocks from the gleaming symbol of American power—the White House. Two young National Guard troops, fresh-faced and full of that raw, unjaded patriotism, are on patrol. A hail of bullets shatters the crisp air. One dies at her post. The other fights for every breath. The shooter? An … Read more