Iran’s exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi has issued an urgent appeal to US President Donald Trump to intervene as mass protests sweep the Islamic Republic.“Mr President, this is an urgent and immediate call for your attention, support and action,” Pahlavi wrote on social media. “Please be prepared to intervene to help the people of Iran.”The […]
Royal Challengers Bengaluru fans were left in awe of Lauren Bell after she delivered a stunning spell against the Mumbai Indians in the opening match of the Women’s Premier League 2026 on Friday, January 9. Bell ended up with figures of one for 14 in her four overs, but it was the her first three […]
Images of Iranian women lighting cigarettes from burning photographs of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei have surfaced on social media as the citizens of the country are protesting amid rising economic hardships.In the middle eastern nation, setting fire to an image of the Supreme Leader in the past has led to state action. Last year […]
The much-anticipated sequel Awarapan 2 is now expected to hit cinemas in May or June 2026, producer Mukesh Bhatt has clarified, dispelling reports that its change of date was driven by competition from other major releases such as Dhurandhar 2 and Toxic. Awarapan 2, the follow-up to the 2007 action-romance drama Awarapan starring Emraan Hashmi, […]
As President Donald Trump is looking forward to welcome Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado next week after dismissing her as a leader succeeding Nicolas Maduro, he said he would accept the Nobel Peace Prize from her — as he learned that Machado wants to share the prize with him. “I’ve stopped eight wars,” Trump […]
Swiss Federal President Guy Parmelin, left, delivers his statement as Former Grand Duke of Luxembourg Henri, left, and Emmanuel Macron, right, President of France, appear on the screen, during the official commemorative ceremony for victims of the deadly fire MARTIGNY: Switzerland held a national day of mourning on Friday for the 40 people who died […]
President Donald Trump has said he sees no reason to restrict his family’s business activities during his second term, arguing that he was criticised rather than recognised despite voluntarily limiting such dealings during his first presidency.In a lengthy interview with The New York Times, Trump said his experience of his first term in office convinced […]
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman with tablet containing Budget documents (File photo) NEW DELHI: Union minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday announced the dates for Parliament’s Budget session, which he said will be held in two phases from January 28 to April 2.“On the recommendation of the Govt of India, Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu […]
Fresh from England’s 4-1 Ashes humiliation in Australia, Brendon McCullum has admitted that he could be replaced as head coach, conceding there may be “someone better” suited to the role if he is not “able to steer the ship.” The ultra-attacking, positive and results-driven Bazball approach, developed over the past few years with the Ashes […]
The United States has intercepted and seized another sanctioned oil tanker at sea, escalating its enforcement campaign against so-called “ghost fleet” vessels accused of moving embargoed crude and drawing sharp criticism from Moscow. This was the fifth such interception under Trump’s administration aim to control the distribution of Venezuela’s oil products.The latest operation, carried out […]
