So we’re here outside the U.S. embassy compound in Tehran. Here we have an apple with the CNN logo. The Twin Towers interspersed with the dollar sign. The Statue of Liberty. This is one of the most photographed walls, probably in all of Tehran. Americans know this as the former U.S. compound. But to Iranians, […]
Roads were seen with moving tanks as intense clashes continued between Afghanistan and Pakistan, with both sides claiming damage and casualties. This latest confrontation left 15 Afghan civilians dead, officials in Kabul told AFP on Wednesday.The fighting broke out overnight in Spin Boldak, a southern Afghan district.Ali Mohammad Haqmal, a local spokesman, confirmed the casualties […]
Gulf countries job market booms, pushing a gender-inclusive workforce. Image: TOI The Gulf region is set to add nearly 7 million new jobs by 2025, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing economic transformation. This robust growth aligns with the Gulf Cooperation Council’s (GCC) vision to diversify economies, promote private sector development, and foster an […]
A new book has thrown one of Britain’s most mythologised political marriages into the spotlight, alleging that Margaret Thatcher — the first female prime minister and conservative icon — had two extramarital affairs during her career. Driving the news In The Incidental Feminist, journalist Tina Gaudoin claims that Thatcher was involved in two affairs: one […]
The United States has detained a well-known Indian-origin scholar on charges of unlawfully retaining national defence information. According to the affidavit filed by US authorities, more than 1,000 pages of classified documents were found at Tellis’s home in Virginia after investigations.A federal court in Virginia ordered the arrest of Tellis, who has worked as a […]
The High Court of Australia on Wednesday upheld the federal government’s decision to deny a visa to American political commentator Candace Owens, effectively preventing her from entering the country. The court unanimously ruled that immigration minister Tony Burke’s October 2024 decision was lawful, rejecting Owens’ argument that the refusal placed an “impermissible burden” on her […]
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the Knesset as President Donald Trump looks on at the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025 in Jerusalem. (Chip Somodevilla/Pool via AP) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reacted to US President Donald Trump’s comment that he “isn’t the easiest guy to deal with.” “Well, I hope he says […]
Pakistan has secured a $1.2 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund. IMF on Tuesday said that it has reached a staff-level agreement with the South Asian country under its ongoing loan program, paving the way for Islamabad to access $1.2 billion pending approval from the Fund’s Executive Board.According to the official statement issued by […]
Donald Trump and JD Vance; George Stephanopoulos US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) mocked ABC News host George Stephanopoulos, calling him “Slopadopoulos” during a meeting with Argentine leader Javier Milei at the White House. The jibe was over a recent interview Stephanopoulos conducted with Vice President JD Vance. “We’ll take a couple of […]
A marine helps a woman cross a flooded street in Poza Rica (Image credits: AP) TIANGUISTENGO: When a river that winds through the mountains of central Mexico suddenly turned into a crushing wall of water this week, it practically wiped the 400-person village of Chapula off the map. Residents only had time to shout, warning […]
