Afghanistan Claims Downing of Pakistani Fighter Jet as Conflict Escalates
Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have sharply intensified, with both sides carrying out airstrikes and military operations across the border. Taliban officials in Afghanistan have claimed that Afghan defence systems shot down a Pakistani fighter jet in the eastern city of Jalalabad and captured the pilot alive. Afghan Claim of Jet Downing According to reports […]
India’s Semiconductor Role ‘Essential’ in Global Supply Chain, Says US Envoy
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said India plays a critical and indispensable role in the global semiconductor supply chain, especially as other countries in the region expand production of legacy chips. He made the remarks at Sanand, Gujarat, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated US-based Micron Technology’s semiconductor assembly and testing facility. Building Resilient […]
Iran Reportedly Moves to Shut Strait of Hormuz as Regional Tensions Rise
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has reportedly warned vessels over VHF radio that they are not permitted to transit the Strait of Hormuz, according to a Reuters report. An official linked to the European Union’s naval mission described the critical maritime corridor as “closed,” though Iranian authorities have not officially confirmed issuing a […]
Who Is the ‘Gang of Eight’? Lawmakers Briefed Ahead of US Action on Iran
The “Gang of Eight” is a select bipartisan group of senior US lawmakers who receive classified briefings on sensitive national security matters. According to House Speaker Mike Johnson, this group was given a detailed briefing earlier this week regarding potential US military action against Iran. Johnson stated that the briefing took place days before the […]
Dubai Explosions Spark Viral Claims About Fairmont The Palm Strike
Explosions heard across Dubai on Saturday triggered widespread speculation online, with viral videos claiming that Iran may have struck Fairmont The Palm hotel on Palm Jumeirah. The sounds followed Iran’s retaliatory attacks on US targets in the Middle East. Social media clips showed smoke and visible fire near the Fairmont The Palm area. However, there […]
Why Oman Stayed Out of Iran’s Retaliatory Strikes in the Gulf
As hostilities between Israel and Iran expanded into a broader regional confrontation, several Gulf nations reported missile activity and heightened air defence responses. Sirens echoed across cities such as Dubai and Doha following Iran’s retaliatory strikes. However, Oman stood out as one Gulf state that appeared largely unaffected. Analysts attribute this to Oman’s long-standing diplomatic […]
Trump Criticizes Supreme Court Over Tariff Decision, Signals Fresh Trade Action
US President Donald Trump has sharply criticized the Supreme Court of the United States, one week after it invalidated his sweeping global tariff policy. Trump warned that the ruling could potentially result in “hundreds of billions of dollars” being returned to foreign countries and companies that he claims have long taken advantage of the United […]
T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Line-Up Nears Confirmation
The Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup 2026 is reaching its decisive phase, with the semifinal picture almost clear. Two teams — England and South Africa — have officially secured their spots in the final four, while the remaining two berths will be decided through crucial matches this weekend. Confirmed Semi-Finalists England have […]
Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna Meet PM Modi After Wedding, Invite Him to Hyderabad Reception
Actors Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna recently tied the knot in Udaipur on February 26, celebrating their marriage through two traditional South Indian wedding ceremonies. The intimate yet elegant event was attended by close family members and friends. Following their wedding, the couple visited Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his office to seek his blessings. […]
5.4 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Kolkata, Residents Rush Outdoors
Kolkata experienced strong tremors on Friday afternoon after a 5.4 magnitude earthquake struck near Agargaon in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The quake’s epicentre was located south-west of the BMD Seismic Centre, according to officials cited by ANI. The tremors, though brief, were widely felt across Kolkata and nearby areas, sparking panic among residents. People in high-rise apartments, […]