US orders non-emergency consular staff to leave Karachi, Lahore amid Middle East tensions

[ad_1] The United States on Wednesday ordered non-emergency staff at its consulates in Karachi and Lahore to leave Pakistan, citing security concerns as tensions escalate across the Middle East following Iranian retaliation to US-Israeli strikes.The US embassy in Islamabad said the State Department directed non-emergency US government employees and their family members at the two […]

Finn Allen’s record century powers New Zealand into T20 World Cup final | Cricket News

[ad_1] A ruthless New Zealand rode on a record-breaking 33-ball century from opener Finn Allen to outclass South Africa by nine wickets and storm into the T20 World Cup final in Kolkata on Wednesday. Allen smashed 10 fours and eight sixes to chase down 170 in just 12.5 overs, leaving the entire South African side […]

‘Huge danger’: Stuart Broad flags Hardik Pandya as England’s biggest semifinal threat | Cricket News

[ad_1] India’s Hardik Pandya (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A.) Former England seamer Stuart Broad has issued a strong warning to England ahead of their semifinal clash against India, singling out Hardik Pandya as the player who could decisively swing the contest.Broad stressed that Pandya’s impact goes far beyond numbers on the scoreboard. The Indian all-rounder has […]

US-Israel attack in Iran: Qatar to fully shut gas liquefaction amid Tehran’s retaliatory strikes

[ad_1] Qatar will fully shut its gas liquefaction operations on Wednesday amid escalating tensions in the Middle East following US and Israeli attacks on Iran and Tehran’s retaliatory strikes across the region, according to Reuters sources familiar with the matter.Two Reuters sources close to the matter said that Qatar would completely halt its liquefaction facilities […]

Kuwaiti jets suspected of taking down three US F-15s in ‘friendly fire’: All you need to know about the F/A-18 Hornet

[ad_1] F/A-18 Super Hornet (Image credit: Boeing website) Three US F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jets went down over Kuwait on Sunday in what American officials have described as an “apparent friendly-fire incident,” amid escalating hostilities linked to the Iran conflict.According to reporting by The Wall Street Journal, citing people familiar with preliminary findings, a Kuwaiti […]

Why the ‘win the semifinal, win the trophy’ trend matters in India vs England clash | Cricket News

[ad_1] Suryakumar Yadav and Harry Brook (Image credit: Agencies) India and England have each lifted the T20 World Cup twice, and their rivalry in the semifinals has been perfectly balanced so far — one win apiece. Interestingly, on both occasions, the team that won the semifinal went on to clinch the title.Now, as the two […]

US planning to arm Kurdish forces to trigger uprising in Iran: Report

[ad_1] The CIA is reportedly working on a plan to arm Kurdish forces in a bid to spark a popular uprising in Iran, according to multiple people familiar with the discussions who spoke to CNN.Sources said the Trump administration has held active talks with Iranian opposition groups and Kurdish leaders in Iraq over the possibility […]

Rupee hit by Middle East crisis: Currency falls to new low of 92.18 against US Dollar

[ad_1] Rupee tumbled 69 paise on Wednesday, sliding to hit a record low of 92.18 against the US dollar amid surging oil prices and a pullback from riskier assets. Analysts have cautioned that the currency could remain under strain until tensions in the Middle East subside.Ongoing tensions in the Middle East have sent shockwaves through […]

Rashmika Mandanna’s sindoor and mangalsutra grab attention post-wedding to Vijay Deverakonda |

[ad_1] After tying the knot last month, Rashmika Mandanna was seen showing off her mangalsutra (thali) and sindoor as she walked hand in hand with her husband, Vijay Deverakonda. The couple had just returned from a visit to Vijay’s native village in Telangana.Ever since their wedding on February 26 in Udaipur, the newlyweds have been […]

‘Has become star in short time’: Ex-India cricketer blasts Abhishek Sharma before T20 World Cup semifinal | Cricket News

[ad_1] India’s Abhishek Sharma plays a shot during the T20 World Cup cricket match between India and West Indies in Kolkata, India, Sunday, March 1, 2026. (AP Photo) Abhishek Sharma’s form has come under scrutiny ahead of India’s T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal against England, with former cricketers Manoj Tiwary and Irfan Pathan raising concerns […]