US stock markets moved sharply higher on Tuesday as investors cheered signs of possible de-escalation in the Middle East conflict, even as major indexes remain on track for their steepest monthly declines in years.At 10:05 a.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 627.92 points, or 1.39%, to 45,844.06. The S&P 500 gained 103.78 points,…
Margaret Hamilton, standing tall with her back to the camera and proudly facing the mountain of Apollo code she had developed, is not only a historic picture, but it is also a representation of the human spirit, precision, and ingenuity. Indeed, the code developed by Margaret Hamilton played a very important role in 1969 in…
47-year-old Jitendrakumar Prajapati raped a customer in UK and then left a message saying ‘I am sorry’. Jitendrakumar Prajapati started a malice-free conversation with the woman for whom he delivered food in Boston, Lincolnshire on January 14. The 47-year-old told the woman that he was new to the area and would need her help for…
Thousands of women and girls sought treatment for sexual violence in war-ravaged Sudan over nearly two years, with Doctors Without Borders saying Tuesday that rape is being used as a weapon in the country’s brutal conflict.The aid group, known by its French acronym MSF, said at least 3,396 survivors of sexual violence were treated at…
Tovino Thomas addressed rumors of a dispute with Dulquer Salmaan at the ‘Pallichattambi’ press meet, humorously dismissing the speculation and highlighting their long-standing friendship and his past work as an assistant director on one of Dulquer’s films. He also shared that ‘Pallichattambi,’ set in the late 1950s, began discussions in 2018 and involved over 100…
US gasoline prices have crossed $4 per gallon for the first time since 2022, as the ongoing Iran war continues to disrupt global oil supplies and push up fuel costs.According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), the national average price for regular gasoline stood at $4.02 per gallon on Tuesday — more than $1 higher…
US defence secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday said that the coming days in the Middle East conflict would be “decisive.” He further warned Iran that Tehran should “cut a deal” if it is “wise,” asserting that President Donald Trump “doesn’t bluff and he does not back down.“ ‘Trump doesn’t bluff’ Hegseth urged Tehran to agree…
A recent photograph of veteran filmmaker Bharathiraja has sparked concern among his fans. The image shows the once energetic director appearing frail. This follows a difficult year for Bharathiraja, marked by personal tragedy and his own health issues. His legacy in Tamil cinema remains significant, with his films continuing to inspire. Veteran filmmaker Bharathiraja has…
King Charles III will travel to the United States in late April for his first state visit as monarch, Buckingham Palace confirmed on Tuesday, even as the trip draws criticism in Britain against the backdrop of the ongoing Iran conflict.The visit, which will include Queen Camilla, is being framed by the palace as an effort…
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa arrived in London on Tuesday for his first official visit to the UK, marking a significant step in the gradual restoration of ties between the two countries after years of strained relations.British Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed him at 10 Downing Street, where the two leaders shook hands ahead of an…