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South Korea is considering expanding its naval operations closer to the Strait of Hormuz following pressure from US President Donald Trump to support the war against Iran. Seoul plans to extend the deployment of its Cheonghae anti-piracy unit towards waters near Oman, potentially adding a P-8A maritime patrol aircraft and 75 personnel. The proposal comes as South Korea balances Washington's demands with concerns about being drawn into the conflict and protecting vital Middle Eastern oil supplies

Larry Page once expressed a willingness to leave his fortune to Elon Musk during past discussions. Their friendship, formed over shared interests, faced challenges due to differing views on artificial intelligence. Page's belief in technology's potential contrasted with Musk's concerns about AI risks. These disagreements reportedly led to a cooling of their relationship over the years. Ultimately, both billionaires maintained their respective visions for the future of humanity.

Iran has made an exception for Indian ships in the Strait of Hormuz, allowing them passage despite restrictions on merchant shipping. But this is no act of generosity. Tehran needs Indian medicines, while India depends on the critical waterway for crude oil, LPG and LNG supplies. With transit fees, geopolitical calculations and Trump's midterm setback adding to the equation, is Iran rewarding India or sending Washington a message? Here's what India's Hormuz exemption really means.

Fresh satellite imagery is revealing significant damage at Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait after repeated Iranian attacks during the conflict. Before-and-after images show intact facilities prior to the war and later imagery in which several structures appear heavily damaged or destroyed. The strategic importance of the target is considerable. The US military describes Ali Al Salem as CENTCOMs theater gateway, a major logistics and air-mobility hub used to move personnel, equipment and cargo acr

JD Vance is opening a visible divide with Donald Trumps second-term foreign policy while positioning himself to retain and potentially inherit the MAGA coalition ahead of 2028. After the Republican midterm defeat, Vance publicly argued that everyone knows why we lost, blaming the Iran war and calling for the GOP to end the conflict, refocus on inflation and the cost of living, return to an America First agenda and change Americas relationship with Israel. Fox News reports that the message is r

Donald Trump is facing an extraordinary political backlash, and this time, the pressure is coming from inside his own family. As Republicans reel from their devastating midterm election losses, Donald Trump Jr. has thrown his support behind Vice President JD Vance's blunt assessment that the Iran war was a major reason behind the GOP's defeat. Vance questioned whether the conflict was worth the political cost, pointing to rising fuel prices and the administration's foreign policy decisions. In a

Watch the song 'Adra Parama' from Tamil movie 'Raawadi' starring Basil Joseph and LK Akshay Kumar. 'Adra Parama' is sung by Arivu and the music of the song is composed by Jen Martin. Lyrics of 'Raawadi' song 'Adra Parama' are written by Lyrikist Udhay. Directed by Vignesh Vadivel, the movie is slated to release in cinemas worldwide on December 24, 2026. 'Raawadi' also stars John Vijay, Jaffar Sadiq, Noble K James, Shariq Hassan, Arunachaleswaran Pa, Sathyan and Aishwarya Sharma in pivotal roles.

Watch the song promo 'Emani Varninchanu' from Telugu movie 'Srirastu' starring Pranam Devaraj and Sanjana Anand. 'Emani Varninchanu' is sung by Kapil Kapilan and the music of the song is composed by Shekar Chandra. Lyrics of 'Srirastu' song 'Emani Varninchanu' are written by Shreemani. Directed by Shankar Reddy, the movie also stars Suman, Aamani, Devi Prasad and Ravi Prakash in pivotal roles. To know more about 'Emani Varninchanu' song from Pranam Devaraj and Sanjana Anand starrer 'Srirastu' wa

Watch the song 'Eepari Soundaryavaa' from Kannada movie 'Srirastu' starring Pranam Devaraj and Sanjana Anand. 'Eepari Soundaryavaa' is sung by Kapil Kapilan and the music of the song is composed by Shekar Chandra. Lyrics of 'Srirastu' song 'Eepari Soundaryavaa' are written by Varadaraj Chikkaballapura. Directed by Shankar Reddy, the movie also stars Suman, Aamani, Devi Prasad and Ravi Prakash in pivotal roles. To know more about 'Eepari Soundaryavaa' song from Pranam Devaraj and Sanjana Anand st

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Watch the Official Trailer from English movie 'The Angry Birds Movie 3' starring Lily James, Jason Sudeikis, Keke Palmer and Emma Myers. 'The Angry Birds Movie 3' movie is directed by John Rice. To know more about 'The Angry Birds Movie 3' trailer watch the video. Check out the latest English trailers, new movie trailers, trending English movie trailers, and more at ETimes - Times of India Entertainment.

Watch the song 'Nee Nida Ninne Chusi' from Telugu movie 'Garividi Lakshmi' featuring Anandhi. 'Nee Nida Ninne Chusi' is sung by Veeha and the music of the song is composed by Charan Arjun. Lyrics of 'Garividi Lakshmi' song 'Nee Nida Ninne Chusi' are written by Suddala Ashok Teja. Directed by Gowri Naidu Jammu, the movie also stars Rag Mayur, Naresh, Raasi, L B Sreeram, Avasarala Srinivas, Ankith Koyya, Shakalaka Shankar and Sharanya Pradeep in pivotal roles. To know more about 'Nee Nida Ninne Ch

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has characterised the midterm results as a broader referendum on American politics, including the Trump administration and Vice President JD Vance. Asked about the election results and Abdul El-Sayed, Mamdani argued that voters were rejecting a political system in which working people are told their demands are unrealistic while wealthy Americans receive political attention. He specifically described the election as a referendum on Vance asking for two more yea

On Thursday morning, a three-storey under-construction building collapsed in Chawri Bazaar, Old Delhi. The incident occurred around 9.50 am near the Chawri Bazaar Metro station. Multiple fire units and rescue vehicles arrived quickly to initiate the rescue operation. Senior officers are overseeing the ongoing rescue efforts at the site of the collapse. Several individuals are feared to be trapped under the debris following this unfortunate incident.

In a tragic incident in Bengaluru, a 22-year-old man named Kiran was violently killed after being discovered by his girlfriend's father, Anand, while together at his residence. Overcome with rage, Anand attacked Kiran, inflicting critical injuries that led to his demise. The police have arrested Anand and are conducting further investigations. Kiran hailed from Thiruvegappura, Kerala, and was an employee of Anand.

Yemen's Houthi rebels have displayed the wreckage of a drone they claim to have shot down over Taiz governorate. The group says the unmanned aircraft belonged to Saudi Arabia and was a Chinese-made Wing Loong II reconnaissance and strike drone. The Houthis have also issued a threatening message to their adversaries, warning that Yemen would become their graveyard and that Bab al-Mandab would lead them into the depths of hell.#Houthis #SaudiArabia #SaudiDrone #Yemen #WingLoongII #Taiz #BabAlManda

Canara Bank is mandated to reimburse a woman Rs 4.14 lakh after unauthorized transactions were linked to a fraudulent phone call. The woman's financial loss totaled Rs 5.44 lakh, but the bank could not substantiate claims of her authorization. The commission highlighted that authentic transactions do not imply voluntary consent in cases of fraud. As a result, the bank must also compensate for mental anguish and litigation costs.

In a legal move, Paris Jackson has petitioned the court for a $600 million transfer to the family trust. While the estate has generated significant income since Michael Jackson's passing, his children have yet to see the trust funded. Its executors cite unresolved tax matters as a barrier. Paris believes that as she and her brothers near their thirties, distributions should begin.

Emil Michael from the Pentagon highlighted gaps in America's military preparedness exposed by the Ukraine-Russia conflict. The US provided substantial support, but Ukraine often created needed technologies independently. Pentagons stockpile of drones remains significantly behind Ukraine's production targets for the ongoing war. Future military strategies emphasize adapting to evolving warfare, including developments in underground and space conflicts.

Virat Kohli, one of cricket's greatest players, celebrates his 38th birthday today and reflects on his journey. He has achieved numerous records and is aiming for more milestones in his career. Kohli's contributions to India include a 2011 World Cup title and an expected focus on the upcoming 2027 ODI World Cup. Throughout his career, he has consistently performed well across all formats of the game.

Two people, including a gunman, were killed in a terrifying shooting at a Citibank office complex in Tampa, Florida. The suspect allegedly crashed his vehicle through a fence and opened fire with a rifle, killing a woman before a security guard confronted and fatally shot him inside a cafeteria. Four others suffered non-life-threatening injuries. More than 360 deputies responded, while hundreds of fleeing employees sought shelter at a nearby hotel. Authorities are investigating the motive behind

Trump admits the Iran war hurt Republicans in the 2026 US midterm elections, as his party lost control of Congress. Despite acknowledging the political damage, Trump insists the military campaign was necessary to stop Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons. He also agreed with Vice President JD Vance's assessment that the war contributed to Republican losses. Trump claimed his personal popularity remained strong, but said he could not transfer the love from his rallies to Republican candidates.#D

Christa Pike could face another execution attempt after Republican Marsha Blackburn won Tennessee's gubernatorial election. Blackburn had previously declared Pike should have been executed long ago and demanded the return of the electric chair after her botched lethal injection. Outgoing Governor Bill Lee has suspended executions for the rest of the year, while Pike's lawyers fight another attempt and reveal a suspected rare blood cancer that could further complicate her execution battle.

Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir share a light-hearted moment during a team bus conversation, and the video is winning hearts online! Watch the viral interaction between the two Indian cricket stars along with Team Indias visuals from the airport.

A deadly shooting erupted at Citibanks sprawling office complex in Tampa, Florida, after a gunman rammed his car through a security fence and opened fire on a woman in an outdoor courtyard. The terrifying attack unfolded during lunchtime, sending office workers scrambling for safety as gunfire rang out across the campus. One woman was killed and four others were taken to hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening. According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, the g

Pune's very own Yaqub Bangi, Yassira Memon, and Shubham Pariyar have earned coveted spots in the Sarabhai Younglings Internship program by triumphing in the national SPOT science aptitude test by the Vikram Sarabhai Science Foundation. This enriching program will provide them with invaluable insights through institutions like ISRO, HAL, and IIM Bangalore. Their journey is supported by Panaah Communities, emphasizing how access to opportunities can nurture potential in underserved areas.

Abdul El-Sayed made history with his Michigan Senate victory, becoming the first Muslim elected to the US Senate. In his victory speech, El-Sayed took a playful jab at Vice President JD Vance, joking about Vance swearing him into office in January. He also mocked Donald Trump over his name, telling the president he could simply call him Senator. El-Sayed celebrated his win over Republican Mike Rogers and criticized AIPAC-linked spending against his campaign. His remarks combined humor, political

Oil prices experienced a notable downturn, with Brent crude slipping below $95 and WTI declining beneath $90. This trend follows substantial losses from earlier sessions, influenced by the political shifts stemming from the US midterm elections. The election results could reshape President Donald Trump's stance towards the Iran conflict, opening doors for potential negotiations.

US Vice President JD Vance has blamed the Iran war for Republicans' devastating defeat in the 2026 midterm elections. In a lengthy X post, Vance admitted that many voters who backed Donald Trump in 2024 switched to Democrats, citing the war, inflation, America First policies and US relations with Israel as major concerns. Declaring that the war was the reason Republicans lost, Vance acknowledged growing anger among the party's own supporters. Meanwhile, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries ha

PM Narendra Modi made a phone call to Sharad Pawar to inquire about his health condition. After being hospitalized for pleuritic pain, Pawar was discharged from the hospital on Wednesday morning. Modi urged Pawar to concentrate on his recovery while Supriya Sule would manage the nation's responsibilities alongside him. Pawar expressed gratitude to the PM for his concern and reassured him of his intention to rest. Dr.

Is JD Vance sending a political warning to Donald Trump after the Republicans' crushing midterm defeat? In a lengthy post on X, the vice president declared that the Iran war was the real reason Republicans lost control of Congress, questioning whether the conflict was worth its political cost. The remarks have revived scrutiny of reported differences between Vance's preference for diplomacy and Trump's military approach to Iran. But in an unexpected response, Trump agreed that the war had hurt R

Arshdeep Singh delighted fans by showcasing a special dance dedicated to his girlfriend Samreen Kaur after claiming a wicket. He shared that these dance moves are a mood booster during tough times. His outstanding four-wicket haul was pivotal for India's bowling prowess, while Virat Kohli's steady batting led India to a five-wicket victory post-rain delay, putting them in the lead in their ODI series against New Zealand.

Tanvi Patri has made history by reaching the badminton final at the Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires. She defeated Japan's Yuzuno Watanabe in a challenging three-game semifinal match. Previously, only three Indian players had attained similar success in this competition. Tanvi has previously won prestigious titles at the Badminton Asia U-17 Championships as well.