Paris chapter of Olympics declared closed after gala celebration, games heads to LA

While the nearly four-hour-long innovative opening ceremony, held on the River Seine, had showcased the architectural wonders of the city and the country’s rich heritage, the closing ceremony was equally enchanting in the way it ebbed and flowed with the mood of the evening, with a fair sprinkling of Hollywood, including mega star Tom Cruise, adding to the vibrancy.

Biden, Harris briefed about situation in Middle East as Iran threatens to avenge Haniyeh’s assassination

As per reports, Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken are trying to pacify the situation in Middle East, while engaging in diplomacy with the prime actors — Israel and Iran. The region became tensed, especially after Israel’s suspected involvement in the assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran.