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Abducted at Dawn: The Unanswered Fate of Qadam’s Missing Men

In Damascus’s Qadam district, a neighborhood long known for its working-class migrants from Syria’s Alawite coast became, in the early hours of 7 March 2025, the scene of a terrifying campaign. Armed men moved from house to house in al-Bawwaba—also known as al-Anaza—abducting residents, looting homes and leaving families trapped between sectarian threats, official denials and a year of agonizing uncertainty. What unfolded there was not an isolated episode. It formed part of a broader pattern of...

Who are the greatest footballers never to make an appearance in England? | The Knowledge

Plus: scoring past three keepers in one day, highest ratio of European to domestic titles and a dream resultMail us with your questions and answers“I’ve been wondering: who is the greatest footballer never to make an appearance in England?” muses Cameron Turner. “Did any of the game’s greats go their whole career without visiting the home of football? I think the best bet might be a South American from the 1970s-1990s, though Brazil and Argentina often played friendlies at Wembley.”This question...

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Akshaya Tritiya explained: Why people buy gold on this special day

From gold counters lighting up with shoppers to property deals and new car bookings, Akshaya Tritiya is widely seen as one of the most auspicious days for making big-ticket purchases. The day is associated with prayers to deities such as Lakshmi and Kuber, with gold viewed as a symbol of prosperity and financial stability.6 Vishu style inspirations from South Indian stars: Sai Pallavi to Manju Warrier Why gold takes centre stageGold naturally steals the spotlight on Akshaya Tritiya. Buying it on...

Fact check: Viral video does not show Saudi FM announcing end of reliance on US amid Mideast tensions

Multiple users have been sharing a video on social media platforms X and Facebook since Tuesday, showing Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan allegedly announcing the end of reliance on the US. However, the video is old and does not contain any such statement. The conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran began on February 28, 2026, after joint US-Israeli strikes targeted Iranian military, nuclear, and leadership sites. In response, Iran launched hundreds of...

Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for April 15, 2026, puzzle No. 569

Need help with today’s Connections: Sports Edition puzzle? You’ve come to the right place.Welcome to Connections: Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.A quick public service announcement before we continue: The bottom of this article includes the answers — and hints — for the four categories. So if you want to solve the board hint-free, we recommend you play before continuing.You can access today’s game here.Advertisement

Vance says pope should ‘be careful’ when talking about theology

While speaking at a Turning Point USA event in Athens, Georgia, Vice President JD Vance said that Pope Leo XIV should “be careful” when he talks about theology. The pope recently criticized the war with Iran.

Happy Vishu 2026: Top 50 wishes, images, messages to celebrate Malayalam new year

Kerala celebrates Vishu on April 15, 2026, marking the Malayalam New Year with a focus on renewal and prosperity. The festival emphasizes the significance of the Vishukkani, the first auspicious sights at dawn, believed to shape the year ahead. Families gather to welcome fresh beginnings, fostering hope, abundance, and gratitude for a successful and joyful year.

Shukra Nakshatra Parivartan 2026: 16 अप्रैल से बदलेगा शुक्र का नक्षत्र, सिंह समेत इन राशियों की पलटेगी किस्मत

Shukra Nakshatra Parivartan

Vance warns the pope should 'be careful' when talking about theology

Trump administrationVance warns the pope should 'be careful' when talking about theologyVance, who is Catholic, said the pope was wrong in saying Jesus wasn’t on the side of those who wield the sword, pointing to the U.S.’ helping defeat the Nazis during World War II.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00 Turning Point USA spokesperson Andrew Kolvet speaks with Vice President JD Vance at a Turning Point USA event in Athens, Ga., on Tuesday.Chip Somodevilla / Getty ImagesS...

Word of the day: What 'fastidious' means and how to use it right

Word of the day What fastidious means and how to use it right

Aaj ka Rashifal 15 अप्रैल 2026: कुंभ राशि वालों का बचत पर जोर रहेगा, जानें अन्य राशियों का हाल

Aaj ka Rashifal

Adhik Maas 2026: 2026 में 13 महीने! जानें अधिक मास की तारीख, महत्व और नियम

Adhik Maas

Nazi search engine shows if ancestors were in Hitler's party

Nazi search engine shows if ancestors were in Hitler's party59 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleBethany BellViennaChristian RainerChristian Rainer says he found the name of his grandfather "within a few seconds"A new German online search engine is helping people to discover if their ancestors were members of the Nazi Party.Christian Rainer, from Austria, told the BBC he found the name of his grandfather "within a few seconds"."I found out that he became...

Most common names in the US revealed by census bureau

NewsWorldAmericasMost common names in the US revealed by Census BureauThe 2020 Census is the first since 1990 to provide data on first namesMike Schneider Tuesday 14 April 2026 17:52 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":false,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"CF1:2957548To1","articleMeta":{"url":"https://www.independe...

Bloomberg Surveillance 4/14/2026

Jonathan Ferro, Lisa Abramowicz and Annmarie Hordern speak daily with leaders and decision makers from Wall Street to Washington and beyond. No other program better positions investors and executives for the trading day. (Source: Bloomberg)

Bada Mangal 2026: ज्येष्ठ में 4 या 5 नहीं, 8 बड़े मंगल, नोट करें तारीख और शुभ मुहूर्त

Bada Mangal

Texting? Out. Handwritten notes? In. Here's how to upgrade your stationery

LifestyleTexting? Out. Handwritten notes? In. Here's how to upgrade your stationeryStock your desk with quality stationery from Shutterfly, Rifle Paper Co., Papier and more.April 14, 2026, 10:50 AM EDTMili GodioUpdates EditorSkip to table of contentsYou can use personalized stationery to send thank you notes, congratulations, "just because" cards and more.Courtesy Mili GodioSending a handwritten note to mark a momentous occasion (or just because) is the perfect way to make someone...

Solar New Year 2026: भारत में 3 बार मनाया जाता है नया साल, जानें कब-कब होता है सेलिब्रेट

Solar New Year

The Great Intellectual Surrender

I often find myself returning to the subject of AI, and to the striking speed with which educational institutions have rushed to adopt it. At this point, it feels less like a smooth transition and more like a race, with everyone scrambling to reach the finish line first. I see this as a symptom of something deeper: our collective inability to know, let alone predict, the future. Futurology has offered some utility in mapping broad trajectories, but it has largely failed to anticipate the particu...