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Strait of Hormuz open or close, Iran-US deal to collapse anytime? Tehran strikes against vital American bases in Kuwait, Bahrain, U. S attack multiple Iranian military targetsStrait of Hormuz: Iran has been insisting on controlling passage through the vital strait, through which a fifth of the world's oil and liq...- Iran war latest ground report: Interim deal imperilled further as both sides go ballistic againIran war: Escalating tensions saw the U.S. launch airstrikes against Iran following attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait. President Trump warned o...
- British military says a cargo ship was hit while moving through the Strait of HormuzIn a worrying development, a cargo ship on a UN-supported journey through the Strait of Hormuz was hit by a projectile, raising alarms as I...
- Telegram vs MeitY: From takedown orders to temporary ban, a look at the history of clashes with the social media platformMeitY’s most severe platform-wide intervention latest flashpoint in long history of clashes between Telegram and authorities in India.
- Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi punished with 74 lashes for performing without hijab in an online concert, calls it vulgarIranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi faces 74 lashes and a two-year travel ban for performing without a hijab during a viral online concert. The ...
- 5 world market themes for the week aheadGlobal markets are watching closely as a U.S.-Iran deal faces crucial weeks. Key economic data from the U.S. and Australia, along with Colo...
- Thailand revives $30 billion coast-to-coast corridor to rival Malacca StraitThailand plans a massive "Land Bridge" to connect the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand. This project aims to offer a new shipping route...
- US military to build war-ready stockpile in Australia: documentsThe US military is planning a permanent war-ready stockpile of weapons for its Marine Corps on Australia's southeast coast, tender document...
- France, UK seek Hormuz deployment if U.S.-Iran ceasefire takes holdFrance and Britain are proposing a multinational naval mission for the Strait of Hormuz. This plan aims to secure shipping routes should a ...
- FIFA World Cup on ZEE5: Fans complain about streaming experience; report buffering, crashes and no 4KFootball fans in India are experiencing significant technical problems with ZEE5's 2026 World Cup broadcasts. Complaints include buffering,...
- America's shutdown of Anthropic's AI models is not a surprise. And India has seen it coming for 30 yearsThe US government's export control order on Anthropic's advanced AI models, blocking non-American nationals, highlights a long-standing Ind...
- Trump threatens 100% tariff on French wine over digital tax, says will have 'no choice'US President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to France. He threatens to impose 100% tariffs on all French wines and champagne. This...
- Geopolitical crises, economic cooperation, artificial intelligence to be key focus areas of G7 meet in France: SourcesThe 52nd G7 Summit in Evian, France, will focus on geopolitical crises, economic cooperation, AI, and developmental partnerships. Discussio...
- Why the G7 is worried about global economic imbalancesIn a pivotal discussion at the G7 summit, France is highlighting urgent concerns about the global economic landscape. China's robust export...
- What is the US Fifth Fleet, America’s backbone in the Middle East and why is it under Iran’s attack?Iran's IRGC claimed to have targeted the US Navy's Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain amidst escalating tensions. This naval command, cruc...
- Why is the US stock market crashing today? S&P 500 erases all gains and wipes out $1.3 trillion in 2 hours as Nasdaq and Dow turn sharply lower - Tech stocks and chip sector collapseThe US stock market crash today caught many investors off guard. Early gains quickly vanished as the S&P 500 erased more than $1.3 trillion...
- North Carolina graduation row: Student calls out valedictorian's Kanye West-Hitler quote reference, says she wasn't handed diploma on stageA North Carolina high school graduation ceremony became controversial when a valedictorian quoted rapper Ye, whose remarks praising Hitler ...
- India 5th largest military spender in world in 2025, SIPRI report mentions May conflict with PakIndia emerged as the fifth largest military spender globally in 2025. The nation's defense expenditure reached USD 92.1 billion. India's nu...
- India considers spending curbs to protect fiscal deficit targetIndia's government is reviewing potential budget spending cuts. Higher oil prices are increasing subsidy costs and threatening fiscal goals...
- ET Alpha Wealth Summit: Decoding market cycles and India's next wealth creatorsInvestors face market uncertainty. The ET Alpha Wealth Summit on June 4 in Mumbai brings together top investors. S Naren of ICICI Prudentia...
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