Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is recovering from severe and disfiguring injuries sustained in the airstrike that killed his father at the outset of the ongoing war, according to multiple accounts, even as conflicting reports continue to cast doubt over his condition and ability to govern.Three individuals familiar with his inner circle told Reuters…
White House on Saturday dismissed a report that the United States had agreed to release Iran’s frozen assets held in foreign banks. The denial comes at a time when American and Iranian delegations are holding negotiations in Islamabad to broker a ceasefire. A Reuters report cited a senior Iranian source claimed that US had agreed…
NEW DELHI: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday took a jibe at Islamabad as it mediates talks between Iran and the United States, highlighting allegations that Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif‘s X post was drafted by Washington.While talking to reporters, Tharoor said, ‘Do you know what kind of relationship Pakistan has with Washington… There have…
As you step through the gates of the City Palace in Jaipur and enter the Diwan-i-Khas, two massive silver vessels catch the light, standing in stark, shimmering contrast to the red and pink sandstone of the royal hall. To the uninitiated, they might look like extravagant kitchenware. But these urns are more than mere containers;…
US President Donald Trump on Saturday went on a social media spree as delegations from the US and Iran held peace talks in Pakistan, days after both sides agreed to a two-week ceasefire following a month-long war.In a post on Truth Social, Trump said that the United States is clearing out the Strait of Hormuz…
Representative image (IANS) Iran on Saturday warned a US military vessel that it would be attacked “within 30 minutes” if it crossed the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian state television reported, citing a senior military official.The US vessel reportedly retreated after the warning was issued, the official added. This comes as the peace talks between the…
Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head (Image credit: SRH/IPL) NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad’s explosive opening duo of Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head turned the Powerplay into a run-fest, dismantling the Punjab Kings attack in their IPL 2026 clash in Mullanpur on Saturday.Right from the outset, the intent was crystal clear – attack, dominate and unsettle. After…
Sheikh Mohammed issues nationwide call to raise UAE flag, reinforcing unity / Image: file Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, called on citizens and residents to raise the UAE national flag across homes, buildings and institutions.The message was shared through his official account…
For decades, the United States has been the cultural and economic epicentre of the global village. However, that influence is currently being leveraged to broadcast a rising anti-Indian sentiment. From online posts to religious pastors, everyone in the country has jumped on the anti-Indian and anti-Hindu bandwagon for clout, inciting fears of the community and…
China’s auto industry is moving at a pace that is starting to worry some of the biggest global carmakers. Leaders from Honda, Ford and Toyota have openly admitted that the competition is getting tougher, especially with the rapid rise of electric vehicles.The shift is clearly visible in the numbers. Over 13.17 million new energy vehicles,…