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The Muslim Brotherhood peddled narratives for decades to portray terrorist organisations as esistance movements, a former special Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agent said at a Senate hearing on the pan-Arab Islamic outfit's influence in the United States. Lara Burns, former special FBI agent, argued that the US Constitution's First Amendment protected speech, dissent but not material support to terrorism. She added that slogans and rhetoric in campuses and social media were normalised a

Abdul El-Sayed's victory in the Michigan Democratic primary was a matter of concern, a senior counterterrorism expert said at the Senate hearing on the Muslim Brotherhood network in the United States. Kyle Shideler, a senior analyst for homeland security and counterterrorism at the Center for Security Policy, claimed that El-Sayed's father-in-law Chakaku Tayib had connections with Brotherhood-linked outfits. He claimed that the Brotherhood had infiltrated into college campuses as it pledged in 1

Senator Ted Cruz made explosive allegations during a Senate hearing, claiming that the Muslim Brotherhood continued to exert influence in the United States through interconnected nonprofit organizations, advocacy groups, litigation, and political activism. Cruz also pointed to the recent Michigan Democratic Senate primary victory of Abdul El-Sayed, alleging his family connections to individuals associated with Muslim Brotherhood-linked organizations. He argued that the outcome underscored what h

Iran has issued one of its strongest warnings yet over the Strait of Hormuz, declaring that the strategic waterway will remain closed until the United States leaves the region and what Tehran calls hreats against Iran come to an end. Iranian MP Behnam Saeedi said only Iran will decide when the Strait of Hormuz reopens, despite ongoing shipping talks with Oman.The statement comes as Iran and Oman move closer to a proposed commercial shipping framework, though Tehran insists the agreement will no

Two years to the day since she fled Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina broke her silence. She interacted with journalists at the Foreign Correspondents Club in Delhi. Not in person, but virtually. It was August 5, the day Dhaka marks the anniversary of her downfall.Sheikh Hasina got emotional, defended her legacy and said she plans to return home in December. Her son Sajeeb Wajed Joy, joined from the US and issued a chilling warning to India. He alleged Bangladesh has become another Pakistan on Indias ea

Russia has showcased its long-range strike capability after the Russian Navy's stealth corvette Gremyashchy launched a Kalibr cruise missile during major Pacific Fleet exercises. The missile successfully struck a coastal target nearly 1,300 km away at the Kura test range in Kamchatka despite operating in a complex electronic warfare environment.The drills involve around 60 warships, 30 aircraft and helicopters, drones, and more than 13,000 military personnel across the Sea of Japan, the Sea of O

Donald Trump is making headlines after rescuing a toddler who wandered dangerously close to the edge of the stage during a Las Vegas event. The dramatic moment drew applause from the audience, but the mood quickly shifted when Trump followed the rescue with a joke aimed at former President Joe Biden. The remark has sparked a fierce political debate online, with supporters praising Trump's quick instincts while critics called the comment insensitive. Watch the full viral moment and the reactions

BJP MP Ravi Kishan continued his 'Maun Vrat' challenge in Parliament, maintaining complete silence and refusing to answer questions from the media. The actor-turned-politician remained non-verbal as reporters attempted to seek his response on ongoing political developments.

North Korea has fired another suspected ballistic missile toward the East Sea, triggering fresh alarm in South Korea and Japan. Seoul detected the launch, while Tokyo said the projectile appeared to be a ballistic missile and ordered officials to monitor the situation. The launch comes amid rising tensions over Japans military expansion and Pyongyangs increasingly hostile rhetoric toward Tokyo and Seoul.

Donald Trump has launched a fresh political offensive against Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El Sayed and filmmaker Michael Moore after Michigan's Democratic primary. Calling El Sayed a communist and warning about the dangers of progressive politics, Trump ignited a fierce exchange that quickly drew sharp responses from both men. Here's how one Michigan primary victory turned into a national political showdown ahead of the midterm elections.

Actress Jiyaa Shankar is officially engaged! The Bigg Boss OTT 2 star shared dreamy engagement pictures with her fianc, Kaaran Dhanak, leaving fans emotional. From her heartfelt note calling him her home to the romantic proposal, the internet can't stop talking about the couple. But who is Kaaran Dhanak? In this video, we take you through Jiyaa's engagement announcement, Kaaran's background, the couple's love story, celebrity reactions, and Jiyaa's inspiring journey from television to finding he

Get ready to be swept away by the latest punjabi track 'College Mate' beautifully sung by Hustinder. This captivating track feature mesmerizing music given by Balkar and beautiful lyrics are also penned by Balkar. Don't miss the chance to witness Hustinder's performance in the captivating punjabi video track 'College Mate'. Dive into a world of musical excellence by exploring more punjabi tracks in the music videos section of punjabi ETimes. Discover the incredible vocal talents of Hustinder. In

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said he had a good discussion with Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and stressed the need for continuous communication between the government and opposition parties. Rijiju said that while they may be political opponents, they are not enemies and should work together in the national interest. The Parliamentary Affairs Minister also addressed concerns over disruptions in Parliament and said both sides should ensure the House functions smoothly. His remarks c

Senator Rand Paul defended the Republican-led effort to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress, rejecting Democratic criticism that the investigation was politically motivated. During a heated Senate committee debate, Paul clashed with Senator Gary Peters, who argued the probe served no public health purpose and could undermine future congressional investigations. Watch the fiery exchange over Fauci's contempt referral.

Shreya Kalra has been crowned the winner of Lock Upp Season 2, defeating Shivangi Joshi and Yogesh Rawat in a dramatic grand finale. From nail-biting eliminations and the Janata Ki Jury to Shreya's emotional victory speech and Farah Khan's star-studded after-party, here's a complete recap of everything that happened. We also look at how the reality TV race is heating up with Prime Video's The Alliance, the announcement of The Traitors Season 2, and Bigg Boss Season 20 set to premiere soon.

The Muslim Brotherhood infiltrated American universities, media outlets and research centers in the United States, a key witness said at a crucial senate hearing. Arielle F Klepach, senior litigation counsel at Florida's National Jewish Advocacy Center, claimed that Muslim Brotherhood peddled narratives that included blaming the U.S. for 9/11 attacks and legitimised terrorism as justified resistance.

Is the United States running out of precision missiles? Recent reports from CNN and Reuters have raised questions about America's THAAD interceptor inventory after heavy operational use during the Iran conflict. Some reports suggest a significant share of available interceptors has already been expended, while the Pentagon insists US forces remain fully prepared and have all the resources they need. So what is the real story? In this video, we examine the reports, the Pentagon's response, the ch

Get ready to be swept away by the latest hindi track 'Bas Tumse' beautifully sung by Aditya Bhardwaj. This captivating track feature mesmerizing music given by Aditya Bhardwaj and beautiful lyrics are also penned by Aditya Bhardwaj. Don't miss the chance to witness Aditya Bhardwaj's performance in the captivating hindi video track 'Bas Tumse'. Dive into a world of musical excellence by exploring more hindi tracks in the music videos section of hindi ETimes. Discover the incredible vocal talents

Get ready to be swept away by the latest punjabi track 'Kawan Di Daar' beautifully sung by A Kay. This captivating track feature mesmerizing music given by Mann and beautiful lyrics are penned by Jagdeep Sangla. Don't miss the chance to witness A Kay's performance in the captivating punjabi video track 'Kawan Di Daar'. Dive into a world of musical excellence by exploring more punjabi tracks in the music videos section of punjabi ETimes. Discover the incredible vocal talents of A Kay. Indulge in

Aamir Khan paid his final respects as he attended the last rites of veteran actor Pradeep Rawat. The actor joined family, friends, and members of the film industry to bid an emotional farewell.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance described elements within Iran's leadership as crazy radicals, saying Tehran's deeply divided power structure is complicating renewed nuclear negotiations with Washington. In an interview with Fox News, Vance said some Iranian leaders want to end the conflict while others remain committed to confrontation, calling diplomacy with Iran a complex and messy process. His remarks came a day after President Donald Trump claimed a lot of progress had been made in talks with

BJP MP Kangana Ranaut welcomed Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's apology over the temporary removal of a video featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi. She also criticised the Congress over the ongoing students' protests in Jharkhand and questioned Rahul Gandhi's absence from the protest site.

Belgian powerlifting champion Sonita Muluh says she feels unsafe competing after a spotter allegedly admitted on social media to deliberately interfering with her record squat attempt and described himself as acist. The incident has sparked a criminal investigation in Lithuania, while the official received a lifetime ban and the International Powerlifting Federation pledged stronger athlete safeguards.

Auqib Nabi earned a place in India's Test squad for the Sri Lanka series. He replaces the injured fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah in the team. Nabi's selection follows his strong performances in domestic cricket competitions. He took 104 wickets across two exceptional Ranji Trophy seasons. Nabi becomes the first cricketer from Jammu and Kashmir to reach this milestone.

Among the models already launched are Sarvam AIs 30-billion and 105-billion parameter models and Indus, Gnani.AIs speech-to-speech model, BharatGens multilingual models and Avataar AIs video-generation model. The IndiaAI Mission, approved in March 2024 with an outlay of Rs 10,371.92 crore over five years, is aimed at creating domestic capabilities in computing, foundation models, applications, research and responsible AI.