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WASHINGTON: A day before his April 6 deadline to Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, US President Donald Trump went all out with cuss words against Iran, saying “Tuesday will be Power Plant Day”, and reverting to his original warning of attacks on energy infrastructure. In an expletive-laden social media post, the US President wrote: “Open the Fuckin’ Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell." He said Monday would also be “Bridge Day”, speaking of what the US-Israeli forces would target....more
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said Sunday he believes there is a "good chance" of making a deal with Iran on Monday, ahead of his deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face heavy bombing. "I think there is a good chance tomorrow, they are negotiating now," the president told a Fox News journalist....more
MUSCAT: Oman and Iran have held deputy foreign minister-level talks, discussing options to ensure the smooth transit of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Omani Foreign Ministry. The meeting was held on Saturday “at the level of undersecretaries in the foreign ministries of the two countries”, the ministry said on Sunday in a post on X, adding that it was “attended by specialists from both sides”....more
WASHINGTON: “Seriously wounded" and "really brave” is how US President Donald Trump described the American airman rescued from Iran on Sunday, two days after an F-15E fighter jet of the US military was shot down in the ongoing war. “He is a highly respected Colonel,” Trump further wrote in what was his second post on the matter....more
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Sunday claimed that the US provided guns to the anti-regime protestors in Iran, adding that the “Kurds took the guns”. We sent them a lot of guns. We sent them through the Kurds. And I think the Kurds kept them," Trump told Fox News over a telephonic interview....more
NEW DELHI: A political controversy erupted in Assam on Sunday after the Congress accused Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife, Riniki Sarma, of holding passports from three countries and owning significant assets overseas. Shortly after, the Assam Chief Minister hit out, dismissing these allegations as unfounded and politically driven....more
 NEW DELHI: An evening of culture, cuisine and luxury came alive in the heart of the capital as Lexus New Delhi hosted “Whispers of Japan” recently, offering its customers an immersive experience inspired by the rich traditions of Japan. Around 75 Lexus guests gathered at the Janpath showroom for the exclusive event, which celebrated the spirit of Japanese hospitality and craftsmanship that defines Lexus....more
DUBAI: Pakistan has decided to repay a loan of USD 2 billion to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on its demand, a media report said on Friday. The UAE had provided the fund to support the balance of payment, and it was being rolled out until recently....more
NEW DELHI: British High Commissioner to India Lindy Cameron on Thursday said the U.K. is keen to see “de-escalation” in West Asia and eventually the conflict come to an end besides the resumption of oil flow in order to ensure it does not have a detrimental impact on its economy. At an interactive session hosted at an event, she also said the U.K., however, is “supportive of defensive action to prevent Iran firing missiles across the region, which is prolonging the conflict and causing damage to allies and people in the region”....more
PATNA: A sharp rise in legal confrontations between states and the Union government risks undermining India’s constitutional design, Supreme Court judge Justice BV Nagarathna said on Saturday, cautioning that such disputes erode the spirit of cooperative federalism and weaken institutional balance....more
NEW DELHI: Dhurandhar: The Revenge has crossed ₹1000 crore net in the Indian market on April 5, its 18th day in the theatres. This marks its entry into an elite club that houses only two other films - Baahubali 2 and Pushpa 2....more
LONDON: Singapore's Changi Airport has topped the list of world's best airports for the fourteenth time since 2000 at the Skytrax World Airport Awards 2026. The airport was also named the World’s Best Airport Dining, the World’s Best Airport in the 60–70 Million Passenger Category, the World’s Best Airport Immigration Service, and the Best Airport in Asia....more
NEW DELHI: The finance ministry has announced a full customs duty exemption on a wide range of critical petrochemical products to shield the domestic industry amid the raging US-Iran war. The exemptions will stay in place till June 30, 2026, the ministry said in a statement. The move comes amid a war which has disrupted global supply chains, tightened shipping routes, and pushed up input costs for energy-linked industries worldwide....more
SEOUL: Imagine a life-saving spray that instantly stops severe bleeding. That’s exactly what researchers in South Korea have developed — and it could change how wounds are treated on the battlefield, and in ambulances and emergency rooms. The next-generation hemostatic agent is being developed primarily for use by military and emergency medical professionals, though its simplicity suggests it may become more widespread in the future, allowing at-home usage....more |
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