‘Picture abhi baaki hai’: Iran’s Bollywood jab at Trump amid Hormuz blockade; warns missile boats ‘warming up’

[ad_1] Screengrab from video, shared by Iran consulate in Mumbai, on X NEW DELHI: Iran pushed back on US President Donald Trump’s claim that its navy was “finished” by showcasing its fast missile boats and referencing a Shah Rukh Khan movie dialogue.In a social media post, slamming Trump and sharing a video of their navy […]

Random Musing: Don Tzu and art of war (only winning, no losing) | World News

[ad_1] A few years ago, a video had gone viral of an Indian man thrashing a youngster and taunting him: “May may banayega tu (Will you make memes)?”. The answer to that existential question is Yes, because everyone is making memes now, from the White House, which has been serenading us with super-edits set to […]

Hormuz row: Iran takes ‘100% PhD’ dig to mock Trump for ‘blockading their blockade’

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump. (AP photo) Iran on Monday mocked US President Donald Trump by ridiculing his blockade announcement earlier that day with a meme that said ‘Break an enemy blockade by blockading their blockade.’Along with the meme, Iran also took a dig at Trump by writing in his style. “I have, believe me, […]

‘Enemy will become trapped in a deadly vortex’: Iran claims ‘full control’ of Strait of Hormuz

[ad_1] Image used for representative purposes Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps asserted their sweeping control over the Strait of Hormuz, even as it signalled that civilian maritime traffic remains permitted under regulated conditions.In a statement, quoted by AFP, the Guards’ naval command said, “All traffic… is under the full control of the armed forces,” accompanied […]

‘Constantly in communication’: Vance says Trump called ‘a dozen times’ during peace talks with Iran

[ad_1] United States Vice President JD Vance on Saturday said that President Donald Trump called “a dozen times” as he and his team were engaged in peace talks with Iran in Pakistan’s Islamabad.While speaking to reporters, Vance said, “We were talking to the President consistently. I don’t know how many times we talked to him […]

‘I’m fed up’: Why mild annoyance at Donald Trump might not help Keir Starmer politically | World News

[ad_1] President Donald Trump and Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer attend a business roundtable at Chequers near Aylesbury, England. AP/PTI(AP09_18_2025_000277B) There’s a recurring gag in Yes, Minister (and Yes, Prime Minister) which usually involves the premier of Great Britain discovering, with mounting irritation, that he is not quite as sovereign as he believed. At some […]

Middle East war: Inside Palantir’s Maven, the AI tool powering US strikes in Iran

[ad_1] This partially redacted image from video provided by US Central Command shows a military vehicle in Iran shortly before it was struck by a missile fired by US forces on Sunday, March 1. (Image used only for representation) US President Donald Trump on Friday (US local time) praised software firm Palantir Technologies even as […]

‘Strait of Hormuz will open, with or without Iran’: Donald Trump ahead of peace talks in Pakistan

[ad_1] President Donald Trump waves as he walks to board Marine One from the South Lawn of the White House, Friday, April 10, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) asserted the Strait of Hormuz “will open with or without Iran,” ahead of ceasefire talks with Tehran scheduled […]

‘Entire trip was spectacular’: Donald Trump hails Artemis II crew after historic Moon mission, eyes Mars next

[ad_1] Trump hails Artemis II crew after historic Moon mission, eyes Mars next US President Donald Trump on Saturday congratulated the crew of Nasa’s Artemis II mission after their successful return to Earth, praising the astronauts and declaring that the next phase of US space exploration will be Mars.In a post on Truth Social, Trump […]

‘Don’t play us’: US vice president Vance warns Iran as he heads to Pakistan for talks

[ad_1] US vice president JD Vance on Friday warned Iran saying, “don’t play us”, as he departed for Islamabad in Pakistan to lead high-stakes negotiations aimed at ending weeks of Middle East conflict.“We’re looking forward to the negotiation. I think it’s gonna be positive. We’ll of course see,” the US VP said while boarding Air […]