Global oil and natural gas prices surged sharply on Thursday after Iran launched fresh strikes on key energy infrastructure across the Gulf, including Qatar’s main liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility, raising concerns over prolonged supply disruptions.Brent crude, the international benchmark, climbed close to $114 per barrel, up from below $73 on the eve of the…
Dominique McElligott, best known for playing Queen Maeve in the hit series ‘The Boys’, has not only hung up her superhero costume but has also stepped away from acting.After ‘The Boys’ came to an end this week, showrunner Eric Kripke made the surprise revelation behind the character’s absence in the finale. Kripke revealed in an…
The trailer for ‘Neelira’, a film set in war-torn Northern Sri Lanka in 1988, has been released. Backed by Karthik Subbaraj and Rana Daggubati, the movie, directed by Somitharan, focuses on the emotional struggles of ordinary people caught in conflict, inspired by real memories. The film is set to release on April 3. The trailer…
England’s head coach Brendon McCullum with captain Ben Stokes. (File photo/PTI) The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Monday decided not to make any changes to its leadership group after England’s 4-1 Ashes defeat in Australia, following a review of the tour.Firing people would “be the easy thing to do,” Gould said but he…
Hailee Steinfeld radiated joy and support for her ‘Sinners’ co-stars, even as she sat out the 2026 Oscars due to her pregnancy. The actress, expecting her first child with husband Josh Allen, shared a heartfelt message praising the horror film’s ensemble after it earned five nominations, including Best Picture. Her absence from the Oscars felt…
The French government will invest €655 million ($758.29 million) in artificial intelligence and introduce a single chatbot system across public services, Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said on Tuesday, according to a Reuters report.The initiative is aimed at expanding the use of AI in government operations, with Lecornu positioning the move as part of France’s effort…
The Cabinet on Saturday approved a 2 per cent increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for Central government employees, as per sources.This comes amid wider demands from employee bodies for major changes in pay structure under the proposed 8th Pay Commission.In its memorandum, the National Council-Joint Consultative Machinery (NC-JCM) has sought a higher fitment factor of…
Following his second apology for tax evasion, K-pop star Cha Eunwoo faces a petition questioning his military band assignment. Critics argue his public role and recent controversy warrant a review of his selection, citing potential damage to military trust. Authorities, however, maintain his posting adheres to internal regulations and are not investigating any changes. Hours…
Virat Kohli of Royal Challengers Bengaluru lifts the IPL trophy (Getty Images) The Kerala High Court has rejected a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the use of the name “Indian Premier League” by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The petitioner, Ashique Karoth, who described himself as a social worker, had argued…
Rishabh Pant and Sanjiv Goenka (X) Lucknow Super Giants have pushed back against rising speculation after a viral post-match moment involving owner Sanjiv Goenka and captain Rishabh Pant triggered widespread debate online. The controversy erupted following Lucknow’s six-wicket defeat in their IPL 2026 opener at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. While the result exposed…