Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks to members of the media during a press briefing at the Pentagon, Thursday, April 16, 2026 in Washington. (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf) Washington: President Donald Trump says the US Navy is clearing Iranian mines from the Strait of Hormuz, a vital sea route for oil shipments whose disruption is increasingly threatening…
A recent study linked to a powerful earthquake near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula has offered a closer look at how tsunamis begin beneath the ocean surface. Using data from the SWOT (satellite) mission, researchers were able to detect subtle wave patterns forming close to the earthquake source. These signals carry clues about how the seafloor shifted…
In a world increasingly illuminated by artificial light, truly dark skies have become a rare treasure. According to researchers, more than 80% of the global population now lives under light-polluted skies, making it difficult to see anything beyond the brightest stars from many urban areas. Yet a handful of remote deserts, mountains, forests and protected…
Actor and comedian Alex Duong, known for his appearance in ‘Blue Bloods’, has sadly passed away after a brave battle with a rare form of cancer. He was 42.Duong passed away at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 28, at St. John’s Hospital in Santa Monica, California, US Daily reports. The actor reportedly died after going…
Madhuri Dixit, Triptii Dimri and Dharna Durga star in Maa Behen, a chaotic family drama directed by Suresh Triveni. The trailer shows conflict, crime, and comedy after a sudden death. Ravi Kishan and others join the cast. The film streams on Netflix on June 4. Madhuri Dixit, Triptii Dimri and influencer Dharna Durga are coming…
UK net migration fell below 200,000 UK net migration has fallen below 200,000 for the first time since the Covid pandemic, driven largely by a sharp fall in the number of people arriving for work, according to new official figures.Data released by the Office for National Statistics showed estimated net migration stood at 171,000 in…
Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ is gearing up for its OTT debut following an exceptionally successful run in theatres. According to multiple reports, the film is expected to start streaming sometime in late May or early June 2026. It has become the first Hindi film to surpass the Rs 1000 crore net mark in India,…
MUMBAI: With the US-Iran ceasefire in West Asia looking fragile, sensex gave up part of Wednesday’s gains to close 931 points lower at 76,632 points on Thursday as foreign funds continued to lead the selloff. Investors around the world were skeptical about the continuation of the truce that was announced on Tuesday as Israel, a…
Babil Khan shared rare childhood photos of late father Irrfan Khan on March 19, 2026, captioning: “To begin again, remembering you.” Sutapa Sikdar commented: “Mashaallah.” Images show tender moments. Irrfan died 2020 at 53 from rare cancer. Babil debuted in ‘Qala’ 2022. In a moving tribute, rising star Babil Khan took to social media on…
As regional conflict persists in the Middle East and aviation remains disrupted, airlines have been dedicating flights to fly in fresh fruits and vegetables in Kuwait. The move has been aimed at maintaining stocks of fresh produce in supermarkets and ensuring a streamlined supply of food to the citizens. Recently, Jazeera airways set up an…