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The U.S. militarys long-standing presence in the Persian Gulf could be headed for a major rethink after the Iran war damaged American bases across the region. Retired four-star General Barry McCaffrey claims Washington has permanently lost access to 15 Gulf bases, while the Pentagon is reportedly considering whether to rebuild some facilities or shift troops farther west toward areas including Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Israel. The potential pullback could mark a major strategic setback for the U.

Indian scientists confirm no new H1N1 strain is circulating in the country. The current seasonal influenza viruses are similar to those circulating since 2025. These strains are well matched with recommended vaccine strains for the Northern Hemisphere. Most people recover from seasonal influenza with adequate rest and care. Delhi authorities confirm full preparedness for current health situations and diseases.

Russian forces are intensifying strikes against Ukrainian military positions and weapons reportedly concealed in forested areas. Footage released by Russias Defence Ministry purportedly shows drone operators locating and striking hidden Ukrainian positions believed to contain Western-supplied artillery and other military equipment. The reported targets include M114 and M198 howitzers, with the strikes triggering large fires at the positions. The reported attacks come as Russia continues to rely

North Korean involvement in Russias war effort may be taking a potentially dangerous new turn. Ukrainian intelligence claims a fresh contingent includes roughly 400 personnel trained in drone operations, raising questions about whether Pyongyang could provide Russia with a deeper pool of drone specialists. The claims emerge as Russian forces reportedly use drone strikes while expanding their control around Novogrigorovka in the Donetsk Peoples Republic. Reports also indicate that North Korean pe

Hundreds of protesters gathered outside Elbit Systems UAV Engines facility in Shenstone, Staffordshire, demanding an end to arms supplies to Israel. The demonstration, supported by Campaign Against Arms Trade, saw protesters carry placards accusing the Israeli military of killing children and use blood-stained shroud props to highlight civilian deaths in Gaza. Demonstrator Lotika said campaigners were not outsiders but members of the local community who wanted the factorys military production to

A major claim from Tehran is raising questions about a possible new security alignment in the Middle East. Iran says it has been invited to join the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement, a pact signed by Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan that treats an armed attack on one member as an attack on all. Iranian official Mehdi Rahimi reportedly told Al-Mayadeen that Tehran received an invitation, but none of the three signatories has publicly confirmed the claim. The reported opening comes at a sensitive mo

Multiple reports claim that Tehran could be preparing as many as 15,000 intercontinental ballistic missiles ahead of a possible U.S. attack. The figure remains unverified, and previous U.S. intelligence assessments have said Iran did not possess a militarily viable ICBM capability. A 2025 Defense Intelligence Agency assessment said Iran could potentially develop such a capability by around 2035 if it chose to pursue it. At the same time, an Iranian official has reportedly warned that any attack

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt delivered an emotional message praising President Donald Trump as she prepares to step back from her role. During the event, Trump publicly thanked Leavitt for her work and joked that she loves her newborn children more than she loves him. He then invited her onto the stage. Leavitt responded by calling Trump the most consequential and historic president in U.S. history and described serving as his press secretary as the honour of her life. She also p

Irans military leadership has issued a fresh warning that any new threat or miscalculation could trigger what it describes as a revolutionary, crushing and devastating response. Irans Armed Forces chief of staff, Abdollahi, says the country is prepared across land, sea and air, as well as in space, air defence and cyberspace. The warning comes amid renewed tensions with the United States. At the same time, unconfirmed reports have raised speculation that Tehran could consider targeting Gulf infr

Yemens Houthi movement claims it has launched a new wave of drone and missile attacks targeting Saudi-backed forces and military positions in Yemens Marib region and across the border in southern Saudi Arabia, including Najran. Footage circulated by RT News allegedly shows explosions around military vehicles, smoke, destruction and wounded personnel following what the outlet describes as Houthi drone strikes. The Houthis have repeatedly claimed attacks against Saudi-linked military targets using

A major dispute is unfolding between the Pentagon and Stars and Stripes after senior figures at the military publication were fired. The dismissals came days after the outlet reported on conditions faced by sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln during its deployment. Publisher Max Lederer and editor Erik Slavin received termination notices, while reporter Lara Korte also announced her dismissal, with insubordination cited in the cases. The firings have renewed questions over the publications lo

Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured Indias private space industry of long-term regulatory consistency and government support for risk-taking during an interaction with founders and CEOs of 20 homegrown space-tech companies at Seva Teerth. The meeting coincided with National Space Day, marking the August 23, 2023, Chandrayaan-3 soft landing on the Moons south pole. Modi stressed that predictable policies are essential for private innovators to invest and take risks without fear of sudden regulat

Sanjay Raut challenged Prime Minister Modi and Amit Shah to sing Vande Mataram without teleprompters. He also questioned the government's economic record and rising inflation. The BJP condemned the Congress decision to sing only two stanzas of the national song. Congress leaders accused the BJP of politicizing patriotism and nationalism for political gain. Both parties are trading charges over the national song's recitation and its significance.

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CM Devendra Fadnavis attacked the Congress, accusing the party of losing touch with voters and relying on public statements to remain politically relevant. Their job is just to make speeches every day and stay relevant through television; that's all they do. They have lost touch with the ground. This party is limited to merely issuing statements, he claimed.

Former India leg-spinner Karn Sharma has retired from all forms of cricket at 38 after a career spanning more than two decades. He played one Test, two ODIs and one T20I for India, along with 97 First-Class matches and over 90 IPL games. A four-time IPL champion, Sharma said he is proud of his journey and hopes to give back to cricket.

Bangladesh's recent loss to Australia in the second Test has paved the way for India's ambition for the World Test Championship final. With a win against Sri Lanka, India can now surpass Bangladesh in the rankings. Australia's triumph solidifies their top-tier position, while Bangladesh proudly holds a historic No. 6 ranking. Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto advocates for increased match frequency in Australia for his team.

The United States has withdrawn two KC-135 aerial refueling aircraft from Bulgaria's Bezmer Air Base, nearly a month after their deployment to the NATO member state. Bulgarian Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov confirmed the aircraft's departure, saying all flights during the deployment were training missions over allied countries and that there was no direct threat to Bulgaria's national security. The deployment had drawn criticism from Iran, which warned that countries hosting U.S. military ass

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused the government of a patriarchal mindset while addressing thousands of women and girl students at AISSMS College in Pune. Speaking during the Congress Chhatron Ki Goonj campaign, Gandhi said Prime Minister Narendra Modi was culturally shocked after girls at a Jantar Mantar protest used cuss words, while he had no objection to boys using similar language. Gandhi said the fight was against a system that gives men greater freedom while restricting women. He also

Political tensions are rising in Ukraine as protesters gathered in Kyiv demanding political change, stronger checks on presidential power and greater accountability from the countrys leadership. Demonstrators accused the authorities of ignoring their demands and said recent nationwide mobilisation failed to deliver the dialogue they expected. Protesters called for a stronger separation of powers, a more active parliament, ministerial accountability and elections. The demonstrations come after we

Melinda French Gates advocates for self-care during significant life changes. She learned this lesson during early motherhood and her divorce from Bill Gates. French Gates advises taking quiet time daily for personal reflection and wellness. She believes processing transitions helps individuals learn and grow from experiences. This approach supports mental health and work-life balance for everyone.

Eric Schmidt has expressed discontent regarding Sergey Brin's financial backing for political measures, which includes a staggering $100 million aimed at challenging California's Proposition 40. His irritation is exacerbated by investments in various ballot initiatives, particularly a wealth tax that impacts individuals boasting a net worth exceeding $1 billion. The former Google CEO is determined to thwart this proposed tax targeting billionaires.

Awarapan 2 continues to hold strong as it heads into its second weekend, with the film showing renewed strength through its second week after settling into a steady weekday rhythm. Emraan Hashmi's sequel has comfortably outpaced its Independence Day rivals and shows no signs of slowing down meaningfully, adding healthy sums on both Day 8 and Day 9. Here's a live look at how Day 10 is shaping up.

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