In the 1950s, US scientists planned to use nuclear bombs to blast a harbor on the Alaskan coast: Project Chariot, a Cold War scheme to reshape the map with atomic blastsIn 1958, the US proposed Project Chariot to blast a harbor in Alaska. This plan was part of Operation Plowshare, seeking peaceful nuclear e...
20 Jul, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
America's most dangerous grave is buried beneath layers of lead & concrete: True story behind US's only grave that can never be exhumedArmy Specialist Richard McKinley rests in a unique grave at Arlington National Cemetery. His burial involved a double lead-lined casket and...
20 Jul, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
US strikes Iran for ninth day; Iran says two oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz exploded and immobilisedUnited States forces conducted strikes against Iran for a ninth consecutive day. Iran reported explosions on two oil tankers in the Strait ...
20 Jul, 2026, 10.25 AM IST
US and Iran escalate strikes across Mideast; bridges and a water plant hitThe United States and Iran intensified their conflict across the Middle East on Friday, launching fresh strikes on military and infrastruct...
18 Jul, 2026, 06.18 AM IST
Opposition to data centres grows in cramped urban JapanThe more Yoriko Kitagawa learns of a massive data centre to be built near her home in Hino on the outskirts of Tokyo, the more she worries....
17 Jul, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
US reports 'wave of strikes' on Iran as war returnsThe United States initiated strikes against Iran after reimposing a naval blockade. Iran's Revolutionary Guards reported targeting the US F...
15 Jul, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
Tehran threatens to halt all Mideast energy exports after US reimposes its blockade on IranThe United States reimposed a blockade on Iranian ports over ship attacks. Iran retaliated with strikes on nations hosting American forces....
15 Jul, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
Oil heads for weekly gain as Middle East supply risks persistOn Friday, oil prices saw a modest increase as they aimed for weekly gains. Renewed hostilities between the US and Iran have severely limit...
10 Jul, 2026, 08.16 PM IST
Rs 6 lakh crore wealth boost! Sensex rallies 828 points, Nifty closes above 24,200. 5 key factors behind D-Street rallyIndian stock markets experienced significant gains on Friday, with major indices closing higher. TCS reported strong first-quarter earnings...
10 Jul, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
Oil Price Today (July 10): Crude oil up 6% this week as US and Iran continue attacks. Where are prices headed?Even with Friday's decline, both crude benchmarks were set to end the week higher. Brent was on course to gain about 6%, while WTI was pois...
10 Jul, 2026, 07.46 AM IST
Oil edges lower, but heads for weekly gain as Middle East supply risks persistOil prices saw a slight dip Friday but are set for weekly gains. US and Iran exchanged strikes, escalating regional tensions and impacting ...
10 Jul, 2026, 07.23 AM IST
US official says 'technical talks' continue with Iran, no new strikes in past hoursUnited States officials stated no fresh strikes occurred while diplomatic talks continue. Iran launched attacks on US military sites in Gul...
10 Jul, 2026, 06.47 AM IST
Iran says it hits US military targets in Gulf, lays slain leader to restIranian forces attacked U.S. military infrastructure in Gulf states on Thursday. These strikes followed U.S. attacks on Iran's southern and...
09 Jul, 2026, 08.15 PM IST
US and Iran exchange intensifying fire across the Mideast, threatening the interim deal to end warUnited States forces launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday. Tehran responded by targeting U.S.-allied Mideast countries in an...
09 Jul, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
Iran official says US strike targeted perimeter of nuclear plant: state mediaIran's state media reported United States strikes near the Bushehr nuclear plant. Several areas in Bushehr province were targeted, includin...
09 Jul, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
Missile alerts sound in Bahrain and Qatar after US launches new round of airstrikes against IranUnited States forces conducted new airstrikes targeting Iran early Thursday. Missile alerts sounded in Bahrain and Qatar following the Amer...
09 Jul, 2026, 06.39 AM IST
Truce over? Trump reveals why he ended the ceasefire with IranUS President Trump declared the Iran truce effectively over after attacks on shipping. The United States launched retaliatory strikes on Ir...
08 Jul, 2026, 04.13 PM IST