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Scars of strikes: Iran begins repairs at Fordow nuclear site, new satellite images reveal

This handout satellite image provided by Maxar Technologies A few days after back-to-back US and Israeli strikes, Iran’s most fortified nuclear site seems to be busy as fresh satellite images reveal extensive surface damage and ongoing reconstruction. US and Israel have claimed that Fordow nuclear site, which is embedded deep within a mountain near Qom, […]

‘The battle begins’: Iran’s Khamenei hits back at Trump’s threats; US may join strikes

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in series of posts on early Wednesday warned the “terrorist Zionist regime” and said “the battle begins” amid escalating tensions with Israel. Khamenei’s post came following escalating threats from US President Donald Trump, who had just hours before called for Iran’s “unconditional surrender.” Moments later, Khamenei posted on X: […]

Fresh H-1B row begins as MAGA freaks out over 120,000 visa approvals for 2026: ‘They should go home’

Laura Loomer and Steve Bannon expressed their disapproval over the ‘huge’ number of H-1B approvals that US gave for 2026. The USCIS has revealed that 120,141 H-1B visa applications have been selected for 2026 which is the lowest since 2021, owing to several issues, including H-1B cap, increased fee etc.But MAGA supporters freaked out over […]

US military begins process to remove up to 1,000 trans personnel under new directive

File photo: US defense secretary Pete Hegseth (Picture credit: AP) The US department of defense has begun implementing a directive to remove transgender troops from military service, following a green light from the Supreme Court earlier this week. US defense secretary Pete Hegseth issued a memo on Thursday outlining that openly identifying transgender personnel must […]

Republican race for Georgia Senate seat begins as US Rep. Buddy Carter becomes first GOP candidate | World News

Republican race for Georgia Senate seat begins as US Rep. Buddy Carter becomes first GOP candidate (Photo: AP) US Rep Buddy Carter on Thursday became the first Republican to jump into the race to challenge Democratic US Sen Jon Ossoff in 2026, as other hopefuls maneuver following Gov. Brian Kemp’s announcement that he won’t seek […]

Putin’s three-day truce to mark WWII victory begins

A Kremlin-declared three-day ceasefire to coincide with Russia’s World War II Victory Day celebrations began at midnight on Thursday. Russian President Vladimir Putin’s order aims to mark the 80th anniversary of what Moscow calls the “Great victory.” The truce is set to run until the end of Saturday. Ukraine, however, has rejected the ceasefire outright. […]

Amid India-Pak tensions, Pakistan MP says he’ll head to England if war begins; watch video

Sher Afzal Khan Marwat (File Photo) A Pakistani politician from jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) has revealed what he plans to do in the event of a war with India. Pak Army Hit By Ammunition Shortage; Artillery Stockpile Near Zero Amid War Fear | India Ready! Follow live updatesSher Afzal Khan […]

Harvey Weinstein retrial begins: Prosecutors say Hollywood mogul made assault victims ‘feel small’

Prosecutors in Harvey Weinstein’s retrial told a Manhattan jury on Wednesday that the disgraced Hollywood mogul used his power and influence to sexually assault women and make them “feel small,” ignoring their pleas to stop.Weinstein, 73, is facing retrial on charges of sexually assaulting former production assistant Mimi Haleyi in 2006 and raping aspiring actress […]

Hands Off Movement: Watch: Thousands at protest against Donald Trump, Elon Musk as ‘Hands Off!’ movement begins

A wave of demonstrations swept across the United States on Saturday as thousands took to the streets to protest US President Donald Trump and his close adviser Elon Musk over sweeping government downsizing, cuts to public services and controversial social policies.More than 1,200 “Hands Off!” rallies were held in all 50 states, drawing civil rights […]