A Russian-flagged tanker, the Anatoly Kolodkin, carrying an estimated 730,000 barrels of crude, is closing in on Cuba even as the United States tightens its de facto oil blockade on the island. Washington is weighing its options, with the possibility of interception looming, while Moscow signals defiance by making the shipment highly visible. What might…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday chaired a virtual meeting with chief ministers to review the impact of the ongoing Middle East conflict, with discussions centred on fuel supply, inflation and logistics amid rising global tensions.The meeting focused on ensuring coordinated action between the Centre and states to manage potential disruptions triggered by…
Priyadarshan’s ‘Bhooth Bangla’ is set to be one of the final on-screen appearances of veteran actor Asrani, who passed away last October. The filmmaker shared a long creative association with Asrani, with his last two films, ‘Bhooth Bangla’ and ‘Haiwaan’, featuring the actor. Interestingly, both projects also star Akshay Kumar.Priyadarshan opened up on Asrani’s legacy…
Iran-linked hackers have reportedly claimed that they broke into the personal email inbox of FBI Director Kash Patel and published a series of private photographs and documents online, marking one of the most sophisticated cyberattacks on a sitting US law enforcement chief. According to a report by news agency Reuters, the claim was made on…
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo (Image Via X) LEGO is rumored to join the growing excitement around the FIFA World Cup 2026. The popular toy brand is speculated to introduce new football-themed sets. Two of them are already making waves on social media. These include a detailed model of the official World Cup 2026 ball….
As the United States deepens its military involvement in Iran, President Donald Trump has been publicly acting as if the conflict is already behind him.Even as thousands of additional troops are being sent to the Middle East and tensions remain high, Trump has repeatedly signaled that he sees the war as effectively over — a…
Nick Cassidy won pole in Madrid E-Prix qualifying race. (Image credit: Formula E) Nick Cassidy secured the maiden pole for the new Formula E team, Citroen Racing, during qualifying at the Madrid E-Prix last weekend. However, the Kiwi driver was unable to capitalise on it in the Round 6 race, where he made contact with…
US Vice President JD Vance confronted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a tense phone call this week, challenging what he viewed as overly optimistic claims about the war in Iran. According to Axios, the exchange laid bare growing unease within the Trump administration over how the conflict was initially presented and how it is…
NEW DELHI: At least seven people were killed and several others were injured after an avalanche struck Zoji La in Ladakh on Friday.The avalanche also blocked the Srinagar-Leh highway, affecting movement in the area.Rescue and relief efforts are underway following the incident.Ladakh’s lieutenant governor in a post on X said, “Heard the unfortunate news of…
Two large Chinese-linked container ships made an abrupt U-turn near the Strait of Hormuz on Friday as Iran tightens its grip on one of the key passages for global shipping. Ship-tracking data showed the CSCL Indian Ocean and CSCL Arctic Ocean, both linked to China’s state-owned COSCO Shipping, attempted to leave the Gulf in the…