An AFP analysis of satellite imagery, ship-tracking data and expert interviews has raised fresh questions about China’s maritime activities after thousands of Chinese fishing boats were detected forming geometric formations in the East China Sea. According to the AFP report, the unusual gatherings, recorded across several days between December and early January, have prompted maritime…
Donald Trump (File photo) Donald Trump made a big claim amid the Middle East crisis, claiming that Iran is “about to surrender”. The US President said this during a virtual meeting with G7 leaders on Wednesday, as revealed by Axios, citing three officials from G7 countries.According to the report, Trump told allies during the Group…
NEW DELHI: Two Indian nationals were killed and 10 others injured in an attack in Sohar city in Oman, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday.Speaking about the incident, Additional Secretary (Gulf) Aseem R Mahajan said that a total of 11 people were injured, including 10 Indians. Five of the injured have already been…
File photo of Hemang Badani during a press conference. (PTI) As debates rages over the inclusion of Abrar Ahmed in the Sunrisers Leeds squad during The Hundred auction, Southern Braves head coach Hemang Badani says his franchise approached the draft with a simple principle: stick to the plan and build the best possible squad. He…
Former Chelsea and Arsenal star Amy Carr dies at 35 after long battle with brain tumour (via mirror) Former England youth international Amy Carr has sadly passed away at the age of 35 after fighting a brain tumour for more than a decade. Carr, who once played for top clubs such as Chelsea F.C. Women,…
Gold prices slipped by Rs 992 to close at Rs 1.59 lakh per 10 grams in futures trade on Friday, following a weaker trend in international markets and a firmer US dollar. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, April gold contracts fell 0.62%, or Rs 992, to Rs 1,59,279 per 10 grams, with 7,891 lots changing…
Sunny Deol’s ‘Border 2’ (Jan 23, 2026 release) earned Rs 392cr+ worldwide. Now on OTT from March 20. Anurag Singh directs 1971 Indo-Pak war saga with Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, Ahan Shetty honoring real heroes. Action-packed drama blends battles, sacrifices, and hit track “Ghar Kab Aoge.” ‘Border 2’ headlined by Sunny Deol, stormed theaters on…
NEW DELHI: India on Friday denied reports that it was holding off bilateral engagement or delaying a trade deal with the United States, saying discussions between the two countries are continuing for a “mutually beneficial agreement.” “We have noted a media report regarding ongoing trade talks with the US. It is denied that there is…
The Trump administration significantly underestimated the possibility that Iran would move to close the Strait of Hormuz in response to US military strikes, leaving Washington scrambling to manage the economic fallout as the conflict disrupts one of the world’s most critical energy routes, according to sources cited by CNN.Officials familiar with internal discussions said the…
High-energy lasers are increasingly being viewed as a cost-effective way to defend against drones and missiles, especially those launched by Iran at oil refineries and US bases across the Middle East. Shooting a laser costs as little as $3.50 per shot, compared with systems like Patriot missile interceptors, which can cost more than $3 million…
