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The Strait of Hormuz is facing another major escalation, with Iran reportedly seizing a UAE-owned tanker near Qeshm Island. Fars has reported the alleged seizure, raising fresh questions over the fate of the vessel and its crew. The reported incident comes after multiple attacks involving UAE-linked shipping and amid heightened tensions between Tehran and Washington. With Hormuz carrying a major share of global energy shipments, any disruption could send shockwaves far beyond the Gulf. Iran has

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Democrat senator Jon Ossof in a fierce attack on Donald Trump, accused the US president of 're-rigging' the system. Addressing a rally in Atlanta, Ossof while admitting that the system was rigged, claimed Trumps political rise should be understood as a symptom of deeper problems in American politics, particularly the influence of money and powerful interests. According to Ossoff, the country must confront the underlying political and financial forces that helped create the environment for Trumps

President Donald Trump has suffered another major Supreme Court defeat in his bitter legal battle with writer E. Jean Carroll. The Justices rejected Trumps latest attempt to revive his appeal, leaving him facing more than $5.6 million in damages after a civil jury found him liable for sexual abuse and defamation. But Trumps larger $83.3 million Carroll case remains alive, creating another major legal headache for the President.

Russia is claiming another battlefield gain in southeastern Ukraine, with the Russian Defence Ministry saying its forces have captured the village of Rybalskoye in the Zaporizhzhye Region. Moscow says units of the Battlegroup East took control of the settlement within 24 hours after breaking through Ukrainian defensive positions. The ministry also claimed that Ukrainian forces suffered losses of up to a company of personnel and that Russian units destroyed armored vehicles, other vehicles and un

The USS Abraham Lincoln is finally heading home after a grueling deployment, but questions over the toll on its crew continue to grow. CENTCOM commander Admiral Brad Cooper visited the carrier as it prepares to return, praising sailors for what he called one of the most operationally intense deployments of the modern era. Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao said the crew spent more than 200 days in a combat zone and carried out more than 10,000 sorties. Cao also acknowledged a small number of mental-

Two hypersonic ballistic missiles have reportedly been launched toward Yemens southwestern city of Mocha and the Red Sea, according to Yemens army. Reports said the missiles were fired by the Houthi group from the former headquarters of the 170th Air Defence Brigade on Mount Oman, east of Taiz, an area under Houthi control. The Yemeni military did not provide details on the missiles final destination, whether they were intercepted, or whether the launches caused casualties or damage. The Houthis

A reported backchannel between Washington and Irans Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is drawing attention after President Donald Trump confirmed that direct contact with IRGC officials exists. Speaking to Fox News Trey Yingst, Trump said he was in no hurry and also issued a sharp warning involving Oman. The comments follow reports that Trump administration officials had bypassed Irans formal negotiators and communicated directly with IRGC leadership, with Tulsi Gabbard reportedly among the U.S.

President Donald Trump clashed with a CNN reporter over questions surrounding reports involving sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln. During the heated exchange, Trump repeatedly told the reporter to be quiet, dismissed CNN as fake news, and questioned the reporters affiliation. Trump sharply pushed back against the line of questioning, accusing the reporter of being disrespectful and rejecting the claims being raised. The confrontation came as scrutiny grows over developments involving the ai

Germanys worsening drought is hitting one of Europes most important trade routes. The Rhine River has fallen to historic lows, effectively splitting the waterway and disrupting cargo movement to major industrial hubs. Chemical giant BASF is among those affected, while companies are shifting cargo to rail and road. But with freight capacity already stretched, Germany faces rising costs and growing pressure on its supply chains.#Germany #RhineRiver #Drought #GermanEconomy #SupplyChain #ClimateChan

After weeks of protests, hunger strikes and demonstrations in Ranchi, the Jharkhand government has cancelled the JSSC-CGL examination and examinations conducted through TDPL since 2014. Chief Minister Hemant Soren also announced a CID investigation into the examinations, while students had been demanding a CBI probe into alleged irregularities. The announcement sparked emotional celebrations among protesting aspirants, who called the decision a major victory in their fight for transparency and f

Donald Trumps famous hairstyle is once again at the centre of online attention after images appeared to show a visible patch on the back of his head. The speculation intensified after Trump was seen wearing his trademark red MAGA hat, with social media users questioning whether he was concealing anything. Trump has previously joked about hiding his bald spot and discussed his hair publicly, but there is no verified evidence that he wears a wig or that the latest images confirm any specific chang

The US-Iran ceasefire framework has reached its 60-day mark without a final political agreement. Negotiations remain stalled over Irans nuclear programme, sanctions, reconstruction and control of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Donald Trump has acknowledged backchannel contacts with the IRGC, while Washington and Tehran accuse each other of violating the arrangement. Iran also disputes that the memorandum contained a binding 60-day deadline. The fighting remains paused, but the confrontat

Yemens Houthis claim ballistic missiles struck a Saudi military landing ship and four accompanying patrol boats off Al-Mokha. Spokesperson Yahya Saree said the landing ship caught fire, several escorts sank and other vessels were damaged as part of the groups siege-for-siege campaign. The Houthis also claimed a drone attack on a Saudi-backed weapons depot in Marib. Saudi authorities have not publicly confirmed the reported maritime losses, and the claims remain independently unverified. Watch.

President Trump may already have a name in mind to replace Karoline Leavitt as White House Press Secretary. During a Fox News interview recently, Trump unexpectedly pointed to correspondent Alexis McAdams and asked, How about you? He then told her, Ive always liked you. With Leavitt preparing to leave the White House at the end of August, speculation is growing over Trumps next press secretary. Heres what happened and why McAdams suddenly found herself in the spotlight.

The Mar-A-Lago Mafia took corruption to greater heights, said Democrat senator Jon Ossoff in a scathing attack on Donald Trump. Addressing a rally in Atlanta, Ossoff said the underlying system was already deeply compromised long before Trump entered politics. Ossoff describes Washington as coin operated, where moneys in, favors out, and argues that corporate money, billionaire spending, lobbyists have distorted American democracy for years.

Senator Jon Ossoff hit out at President Donald Trump over his handling of the Iran war. In a fiery speech, Ossoff accused Trump of allowing American sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln to fight while he allegedly slept through his meetings, golfs and trades stocks. Ossoff also attacked Trump over his focus on building a ballroom and traveling aboard a luxury aircraft associated with Qatar. The comments come as questions continue to grow over Americas military commitments, weapons stocks, fuel

India and Armenia are turning arms deals into something much bigger: a structured military partnership. Senior officials have exchanged a new framework for direct cooperation between their armed forces, building on years of defence consultations, training and military-technical ties. Armenia has already bought Indian Pinaka rocket systems, Akash air-defence missiles, Swathi weapon-locating radars and ATAGS artillery, with Indian government material putting contracts since 2022 above $1.5 billion

Hayden Panettiere has died at the age of 36, with police continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding her sudden death. Her final trip with Brian Hickerson, their troubled history and the preliminary finding of no foul play have drawn renewed scrutiny. Authorities have not publicly established a cause of death, while Panettieres family mourns the actress remembered as an incredible light and a force of nature.

Hayden Panettieres sudden death at 36 has sparked a wave of online questions surrounding her troubled past with ex-boyfriend Brian Hickerson. After news of the actress death broke, furious fans flooded Hickersons latest original Instagram post, accusing him of being involved and demanding answers. Panettiere and Hickerson had a documented history of domestic violence, while her cause of death remains undisclosed. Heres why fans are now questioning Haydens final hours and turning their attention

A Shanghai-based businessman, a web of NGOs and media outlets, and investigations spanning the US, UK and India.The network linked to Neville Roy Singham is facing growing scrutiny over alleged Chinese influence and foreign funding. The UK Home Office has opened an inquiry, while Indian investigators have already filed a chargesheet.So how does the so-called Singham Network work and is it a new model of political influence without traditional warfare?Watch: https://youtu.be/tMzDwVf0y6U?si=eaAps

Iran says three of its pilots missing in Qatar will be treated as potentially captured until their location and status are established. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said Tehran would use bilateral, multilateral and legal channels to determine what happened. Qatar denies holding the aviators, leaving it unclear whether they are in Qatari custody, missing elsewhere or being detained by another party. The unresolved case risks opening a new dispute between Tehran and Doha. Watch.

A Telegraph investigation using satellite imagery, leaked documents and specialist analysis has identified 10 Russian bases with newly constructed drone-launch infrastructure near Ukraine and Belarus. At least 59 rails were reportedly found, including longer systems believed to support faster jet-powered Geran drones. Analysts say aircraft approaching a 1,000-kilometre range could potentially reach Warsaw and other parts of NATOs eastern flank, although the infrastructure does not establish that

Ravindra Jadeja and Manav Suthar combined brilliantly to trouble Sri Lanka with their spin. Heres how Indias spin duo trapped the hosts in a web.

Irans Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claims its air defences have shot down more than 200 enemy aircraft since the war began. Tehran has displayed wreckage it identifies as parts from American and Israeli unmanned systems and says a redesigned, decentralised command network allowed its defences to survive sustained attacks. The IRGC also claims more than 85 percent of its air-defence production infrastructure remained intact. The reported shootdown total has not been independently verified. W

The CBI's chargesheet highlights the alleged cruelty faced by Twisha Sharma at the hands of her husband and mother-in-law, who reportedly inflicted mental and psychological torment during their union. Notably, Twisha communicated a final message to her sister-in-law shortly before her passing. The post-mortem revealed that her demise resulted from suicide via ante-mortem hanging, with investigations ongoing as forensic data from devices and CCTV footage is awaited.

Following India's defeat in the Hockey World Cup, coach Craig Fulton emphasised the necessity for stricter defensive discipline. He urged players to maintain composure and enhance their defensive strategies ahead of the critical match against Pakistan. Midfielder Manpreet Singh echoed his sentiments, pinpointing defensive errors as pivotal to their loss. A point against Pakistan is essential for India's progression to the next round.

Did Iran back Yemeni rebels Houthi group to attack oil facilities in Saudi Arabia? A new Wall Street Journal report is raising fresh questions about Irans role in the escalating Houthi conflict around the Red Sea. According to the report, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commanders were sent to Yemen to assist Ansar Allah, overseeing the deployment of missiles, drones and naval weapons near the Red Sea. The report also alleges that Iran provided intelligence and target lists involving Saudi por

Hayden Panettieres emotional words about having a lot more life to live are resurfacing following her death at 36. In a May 2026 interview with Jay Shetty, the Heroes and Nashville star spoke tearfully about leaving behind years of darkness and embracing a new chapter filled with possibilities. She also discussed her personal struggles and hopes for the future while promoting her memoir, This Is Me: A Reckoning. Her father later confirmed her death on August 16, with the cause of death not yet o

The USS Benfold spent four days unable to manoeuvre in the South China Sea after an engineering failure disabled its generators, propulsion, toilets, galley services, air conditioning and potable-water systems. Other US vessels supplied meals before the destroyer was towed to Subic Bay for repairs. The Navy says no sailors were injured and the ship has returned to duty. There is no evidence of enemy action, but the failure raises fresh concerns about maintenance and readiness across an increasin

Kon Yashwant Pansare? : Watch the Official teaser from marathi Web series 'Kon Yashwant Pansare?' starring Bharat Jadhav, Pushkar Shrotri and Sharvari Jamenis. Kon Yashwant Pansare? is directed by Anand Dilip Gokhale. To know more about Kon Yashwant Pansare?, watch the video. Check out the latest marathi teaser, new series teaser, trending marathi series teaser, Bharat Jadhav, Pushkar Shrotri and Sharvari Jamenis's videos at ETimes - Times of India Entertainment.

Thirty lions and tigers from Argentinas shuttered Lujan Zoo have begun a major relocation to wildlife sanctuaries in South Africa and the US. Led by Four Paws, the rescue involves moving 30 big cats that spent years in cramped cages and suffered health problems. The animals will now travel to Lionsrock in South Africa and The Wild Animal Sanctuary in Colorado.

Indian women's hockey coach questioned the penalty-stroke rule interpretation after a draw. He shared footage and sought clarification from the International Hockey Federation. Former players also expressed their views on the controversial penalty-stroke action. The coach later removed his social media posts regarding the incident. FIH had not responded to clarification requests at the time of publication.

One man. Three democracies. A global money trail. Shanghai-based American millionaire Neville Roy Singham is at the centre of growing scrutiny over a network of nonprofits, media organisations and activist groups spanning the US, Britain, India and beyond. A 2023 New York Times investigation traced hundreds of millions of dollars through Singham-linked entities and reported connections between his network and organisations amplifying Chinese government narratives. Now a US federal grand jury is

Prince Harrys memoir Spare has resurfaced an awkward Eton memory involving Prince William, a strict boundary between the brothers and a disastrous haircut Harry called a legendary mistake. Harry recalled breaking Williams rule and running to his older brother for help, only to be met with laughter and a blunt question. The story gains fresh attention as Prince George prepares to begin at Eton, following in the footsteps of William and Harry.

In numerous EU capitals, rent prices outstrip the minimum wage, significantly impacting low-income earners. Cities like Prague and Lisbon record the highest rent-to-income ratios, especially for two-bedroom apartments. Other capitals also indicate rental costs above the gross monthly minimum wage. However, Brussels and Berlin provide relatively affordable housing options for those earning minimum wage. The escalating housing expenses continue to be a critical issue for workers across Europe.

Ayush Shetty produced the biggest win of his career on Day 1 at the BWF World Championships, stunning top seed and defending champion Shi Yu Qi in a thrilling contest. Led by the young Indian's heroics and PV Sindhu's comfortable win, India made a perfect 5-0 start on the opening day of the tournament in New Delhi.