Israeli strikes kill 3 in Lebanon, Beirut to seek truce extension
Ahead of the talks on Thursday (April 23, 2026), Israel called on the Lebanese government to work together with it against Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah
Will Iran play at the 2026 World Cup? Government responds after FIFA president says team will attend
Iran have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but their participation remains uncertain due to security concerns over playing in the United States. FIFA, led by Gianni Infantino, insists matches will proceed as scheduled. Irans government is still reviewing the situation, meaning a final decision on whether the team will travel has yet to be made.
AbbVie to build $1.4 billion manufacturing campus in North Carolina
Four dead in Russia, Ukraine after exchange of drone strikes
As diplomatic talks have stalled and neither side has made a breakthrough on the front, Moscow and Kyiv have both stepped up their long-range drone attacks, firing swarms of the unmanned explosive-packed devices at each other on a nightly basis
Telangana Police await extradition of UK-based pharmacist to conduct murder trial
Hyderabad: The Telangana Police have made all efforts for the extradition of a UK-based pharmacist wanted here to stand trial on charges of murder for targeting his ex-wifes family through alleged arsenic poisoning, a senior official said on Wednesday. Ajith Kumar Mupparapu, 45, appeared before Westminster Magistrates Court in London as the Crown Prosecution Service Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Watch: Tamil Nadu and West Bengal to decide their fate tomorrow | Above the Fold | 22.04.2016
In todays video, we cover the upcoming Tamil Nadu and West Bengal Assembly elections as attention turns to polling day. We also bring you the latest on the IranIsrael conflict, a significant court ruling in the 2006 Malegaon blast case, and revisit Pahalgam a year after the attack.
Supreme Court rules for Michigan in its fight to shut down an aging energy pipeline
Boy, 16, jailed for raping teenage girl
Searchers find body of 1 of 6 missing crew members from ship that overturned during typhoon
Debris, including a partially submerged inflatable life raft was spotted about 110 miles from the ship
Amazon Launches GLP-1 Program: Does It Save You Money?
Rape academy: CNN uncovers online networks where men plan, share wives assaults
*Trigger warning When French pensioner Dominique Pelicot was convicted in 2024 of drugging his wife Gisle unconscious and facilitating her rape by over 70 men, many of them strangers recruited online, the world briefly recoiled in horror. The website he used to find accomplices, Coco, was shut down. Public outrage peaked, and then faded. But Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Iran fires on three ships in Strait of Hormuz, complicating efforts to resume U.S.-Iran talks
Iran opened fire on a container ship in the strait, and a second was attacked a short time later, according to the British militarys United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Centre
South Korean court cuts jail time for battery CEO over deadly plant fire
A court sentenced Aricell CEO Park Soon-kwan to 15 years in prison in September last year, saying the company's practices had prioritised profit over worker safety
Nepal Home Minister Sudhan Gurung resigns amid questions over financial conduct
EU publishes measures to address impact of Iran war on energy market
The Commission said the measures - announced in a package called 'AccelerateEU' - included optimising the distribution of jet fuel between EU countries, in order to avoid shortages
UAE asserts financial strength with $2 trillion in assets despite regional war strains
UAE Embassy in Washington clarifies that any implication that the nation requires outside economic assistance misreads the facts
Ukraine has asked Turkiyeto host a Zelenskiy-Putin meeting, Foreign Minister says
We asked the Turks about it, we asked some other capitals, says Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha
The end of oil? As fuel shocks cascade, 53 nations gather to plan a fossil fuel phaseout
For years, fossil fuel advocates spruiked oil, gas and coal as reliable energy. That narrative has been reversed. Fossil fuels have become expensive and unreliable, while renewables are cheap, reliable and secure.
China condemns Japanese leaders' war shrine offerings, visits
Japans negative actions concerning the shrine grossly trample on human conscience, and China is very indignant at these heinous acts and strongly condemns them, says a spokesperson for Beijings Foreign Ministry
On the first anniversary of the Pahalgam terror attack, Indian Army personnel recounted their experiences during Operation Sindoor, highlighting challenges such as harsh terrain, constant drone threats, and high-alert deployments.
Lufthansa cuts 20,000 flights as fuel prices soar and travel crisis deepens
'In total, 20,000 short-haul flights will be removed from the schedule through October, equivalent to approximately 40,000 metric tonnes of jet fuel',... Lufthansa cuts 20,000 flights as fuel prices soar and travel crisis deepens
Mum's warning after daughter's Bali trip could leave her with permanent scars
One mum is warning others after her daughter suffered a very nasty reaction to a temporary henna tattoo while on the picturesque island on her travels... Mum's warning after daughter's Bali trip could leave her with permanent scars
Bengaluru jail terror plot: NIA court sentences 7 in radicalisation case
The case involved a terror conspiracy linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba, allegedly orchestrated inside Parappana Agrahara Central Jail. The accused were involved in recruiting, training, and radicalising inmates to carry out terror activities, along with plotting attacks in Bengaluru and planning Naseer's escape during a court appearance.
US woman sexually assaulted at K'taka homestay; Minister says attempts to cover up case foiled
A US tourist was allegedly sexually assaulted at a homestay in Madikeri, Karnataka. The incident reportedly occurred on April 19 at a private property in Kutta village, following which the accused, Vrujesh Kumar, was arrested. The homestay owner has also been taken into custody.
Bengaluru housing prices may rise up to 40% on Metro push; real estate demand surges across India
Housing prices in Bengaluru may rise up to 40% due to expanding Metro connectivity and infrastructure upgrades, according to Colliers. Improved connectivity via existing and upcoming Metro lines is boosting demand across residential, office, and industrial segments.
UK inflation rises in March as prices at pump spike higher after Iran war
LONDON, Apr 22: Inflation in the UK climbed in March after a sharp jump in prices at the pump in the wake of the disruption to energy supplies caused by the Iran war, official figures showed Wednesday. The Office for National Statistics said the annual consumer price inflation rate increased to 3.3% from 3% the previous month. The rise was in line with market expectations. Analysts said the increase has put paid to any expectations that the Bank of England [] The post UK inflation rises in March as prices at pump spike higher after Iran war appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
The intelligence report indicates that despite recent operations, the Iranian armed forces remain a potent regional power
Iran sets Hormuz blockade removal as precondition for US talks
Iran on Wednesday, April 22, said it will only resume negotiations with the United States after Washington lifts its naval blockade, signalling a firm diplomatic condition amid fragile ceasefire tensions. According to Tasnim News Agency, citing an interview with Rudlaw News Network at UN headquarters, Irans UN Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani said Tehran is ready Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Iran tankers go dark to sail past US blockade laden with crude
Figures from Vortexa suggest that Iran is still able to export its oil, with at least 34 Iran-linked tankers and gas carriers making their way through the strait and past the warships
FIFA unlocks more World Cup tickets and adds new, more expensive categories
Football's governing body puts more tickets on sale but has introduced new premium-priced tiers that angered some fans. FIFA unlocks more World Cup tickets and adds new, more expensive categories
FBI chief denies allegations of drinking and negligence
FBI Director Kash Patel denied he was ever intoxicated on the job or absent from duty. FBI chief denies allegations of drinking and negligence
Iran war: Whats happening on day 54 as Trump extends ceasefire?
Trump said the US would extend the ceasefire with Iran until it presents a proposal and talks conclude. Iran war: Whats happening on day 54 as Trump extends ceasefire?
Born after 2008? UK brings in tough new rule you may never be allowed to buy cigarettes
The UK is implementing a groundbreaking law to effectively ban smoking for future generations by progressively raising the legal age to buy tobacco. This phased approach aims to significantly reduce smoking-related deaths and healthcare costs without impacting current smokers. New vaping regulations are also introduced to protect young people, marking a historic step in public health.
Ukraine says some Russian missiles fly near Chornobyl, risking major accident
Both the Chornobyl site and western Ukraine's two-reactor Khmelnytskyi nuclear plant have been on the flight path of Russian hypersonic Kinzhal missiles since the invasion, Ukraine's top state prosecutor Ruslan Kravchenko said.
Iran hangs man convicted of links to Israel's Mossad
Mehdi Farid... was hanged this morning for extensive cooperation with the terrorist spy service Mossad after the case was examined and the final verdict was approved, the judiciary's Mizan Online website said.
US blocks Iraq's dollar shipments to squeeze Iran-backed militias, WSJ reports
US Treasury Department officials recently blocked a delivery of nearly $500 million in US banknotes - the proceeds of Iraqi oil sales - from accounts at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York
US military pushes for boost in 2027 spending on drones, air defences used in Iran war
The Pentagon wants to triple spending on drones and related technology to more than $74 billion and invest over $30 billion into more critical munitions, including missile interceptors
China, India place strategic bets on clean energy out of favour in the West
The massive bets by the world's two most populous nations come at the same time that the West has quietly backed away from its ambitious green hydrogen goals from the start of this decade after cost constraints proved stickier than anticipated
Trump maintains blockade, claims Iran seeks Hormuz reopening to make $500 million a day
The disruption of shipping through the key global energy corridor has heightened geopolitical tensions and impacted international markets
What to know as Trump extends ceasefire in Iran war
Trump says he made the move at Pakistans request as he waits for a unified proposal from Iran
US Navy reviews Ford-class aircraft carriers, future ships may face cancellation
Navy Secretary John Phelan said the review aims to assess whether the systems, capabilities and long-term costs align with operational needs, with findings expected next month
Over 30 nations to meet in London to discuss Strait of Hormuz reopening
On the 15th day of the ceasefire between Iran and the United States on Wednesday, April 22, over 30 nations are set to meet in London to push forward plans for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a key artery for global oil trade. More than a dozen countries have signalled countries across Europe, Asia and Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Trump picks Christopher Phelan to lead White House economic council
If confirmed by the Senate, he will succeed Stephen Miran, who previously moved to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors after serving in senior economic roles
After Tim Cooks era, Apple turns to insider Ternus for next chapter
London: Apples next CEO John Ternus is a company veteran who rose through the iPhone makers hardware engineering ranks but until now has maintained a low profile. Ternus will take over as chief executive in September for Tim Cook, who turned Apple into a USD 4 trillion tech colossus during his 15-year run after the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Harvey Weinsteins rape retrial opens in New York for third time
New York: Prosecutors once again portrayed Harvey Weinstein as a onetime Hollywood power player who used his sway as a tool of sexual assault, repainting a familiar but fraught picture Tuesday at a rape retrial nearly eight years after the former movie tycoons arrest. This case will come down to power, to control and to Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
U.S. military pushes for boost in 2027 spending on drones and air defences used in Iran war
The Pentagon plans to triple drone spending to over $74 billion and invest more than $30 billion in critical munitions, including missile interceptors, due to low stockpiles during the Iran war
Iran-Israel war LIVE: Trump extends Iran ceasefire but maintains blockade
Israel and Hezbollah trade fire with talks expected this week, even as more talks are expected in Washington this week after a 10-day ceasefire went into effect last Friday
Trump extends Iran ceasefire but keeps blockade
Donald Trump extended the Iran ceasefire at Pakistans request but kept the US naval blockade in place, as talks stalled and uncertainty persisted over Tehrans willingness to join negotiations
The bottom could be falling out in Trumps polls
For the song shoot, Sara Ali Khan wore a metallic bralette-style outfit with a thigh-high slit, flaunting her legs. Her shimmering silver co-ord featured a halter-neck, bralette-style top with cut-out detailing across the front, which accentuated her figure.
Trump extends ceasefire until Iranian proposal is submitted, talks are over
The U.S. President said he was acting at the request of Pakistan to hold off attacks until Iranian leaders and representatives could come up with what he called a unified proposal
US-Iran ceasefire extended even as Vances Pakistan peace trip on hold
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, April 22, posted a statement on Truth Social saying that due to deep divisions within Irans government, and at the request of Pakistani Field Marshal Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Washington has agreed to hold off on a military strike against Iran while its leadership works toward Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Girl from remote border town tops JKBOSE Class 10, scores 499/500: Girls lead with 90.42% pass rate
A border town achiever brings pride to Poonch as the overall pass percentage rises to 88.85% in the Jammu division, with girls outperforming boys once again.
Rex Heuermann told ex-wife he murdered Gilgo Beach victims at family's home, documentary reveals
Shiv Sena builds home for Pahalgam attack victim Adil Shah's family; Shinde fulfils promise
On the eve of the first anniversary of the Pahalgam terror attack, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde handed over a newly constructed house to the family of local victim Adil Shah in south Kashmir. Shah, a ponywallah, was killed while trying to save tourists during the 2025 attack.
Strait of Hormuz: How a threat became a playbook
How the Strait of Hormuz became a system of control, shaping power and the global economy. Strait of Hormuz: How a threat became a playbook
Iran to restart domestic flights; charts phased airspace reopening
Iranian government sources told The Hindu that they plan to first reallow overflight operations that will bring a huge respite to all international airlines connecting Europe with Asia, including Indian carriers
Who is Tatiana Gabriela? Joe Jonas confirms relationship two years after divorce from Sophie Turner
The Jonas Brothers member made his relationship Instagram official by sharing a series of pictures with Gabriela during a trip to Puerto Rico.
HDFC Life reappoints Vibha Padalkar as MD & CEO for 5-year term
The decision, cleared by the Board on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, ensures leadership continuity at one of India's largest private life insurers. Padalkar, who has led the company since 2018, has been instrumental in key milestones including its stock market listing
Donating clothes seems eco-friendly, but vast amounts of low-quality fast fashion end up as waste in places like Chile's deserts and Indonesia's shorelines. While second-hand markets offer benefits, the sheer volume overwhelms reuse and recycling systems. True solutions lie in reducing production and extending garment life, not just donation bins.
Tim Cook's Legacy Is Turning Apple Into a Subscription
The soon-to-exit Apple CEO went all in on services. Now, the incoming CEO, John Ternus, will need to embrace the AI era. Tim Cook's Legacy Is Turning Apple Into a Subscription
Ex-official describes pressure from U.K. PM's office, deepening Mandelson row
Starmer has said he was wrong to appoint Mandelson to the role and has expressed regret
Cuba confirms recent talks with visiting U.S. delegation
The U.S. negotiators laid out several conditions for negotiations with Cuba to continue, including the release of prominent political prisoners
Watch: Several killed in fireworks unit blast in Kerala | Above the Fold | 21.04.2026
Todays Above the Fold episode, take a closer look at the tragic blast in Thrissur, Kerala. We begin with Indias outreach to West Asia, including a key visit to Saudi Arabia, followed by the end of campaigning ahead of the Tamil Nadu and West Bengal Assembly polls. In global news, Apple is set for a leadership change, and more.
Meta Is Sued Over Scam Ads on Facebook and Instagram
A lawsuit from the Consumer Federation of America accuses Meta of misleading consumers about its efforts to combat scams advertisements on its platforms.
Trumps cryptic post adds uncertainty as US-Iran ceasefire talks hang in balance
Iran Foreign Ministry condemns arrests in UAE as 'baseless'
Iran accuses Gulf states of allowing U.S. forces to carry out attacks from their territory, and launched missile and drone strikes against what it calls U.S. interests in those countries throughout the war
U.S., Iran signal they will return to Pakistan for ceasefire talks, officials say
President Donald Trump on April 21 accused Iran of repeatedly violating the ceasefire with the U.S. in the war in West Asia
Tim Cook an incredible guy who kissed my a**: Trump on outgoing Apple CEO
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday, April 21, paid tribute to outgoing Apple chief executive officer (CEO) Tim Cook, calling him an incredible guy in a Truth Social post that recounted a series of favours he said he had done for the tech executive, while also declaring that Cook had outperformed even company co-founder Steve Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Astronauts for America Founders Share Mission Behind Nonprofit
Mass trial for nearly 500 alleged gang members in El Salvador
Mass trial for nearly 500 alleged gang members in El Salvador Mass trial for nearly 500 alleged gang members in El Salvador
What was the Iran nuclear deal Trump dumped in search of better terms?
Trump withdrew the US from the JCPOA in 2018, branding it 'the worst deal ever' and seeking stronger terms. What was the Iran nuclear deal Trump dumped in search of better terms?
Are we heading into a world divided by AI tribes?
Four thinkers join Mohamed Hassan to explore how AI is reshaping our politics, culture and collective thinking. Are we heading into a world divided by AI tribes?
Iran-US war: Four scenarios for whats next as talks stumble
Between an expiring ceasefire and a possible deal lies a range of ways in which the war could proceed, analysts say. Iran-US war: Four scenarios for whats next as talks stumble
Donald Trump says U.S. in very, very strong position for Iran talks
Trump accused Iran of repeatedly violating the ceasefire with the U.S. in the war in West Asia, as both countries deliberate over a possible new round of peace negotiations
Nearly 1,000 killed in road accidents in J&K in 2025; Jammu worst affected
Despite a declining trend in road accidents over the past three years, the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir recorded 972 deaths and over 7,500 injuries in 5,258 accidents in 2025. Jammu district emerged as the worst affected.
Muslim BJP leader storms Lenskart store, applies tilak to all employees amid bindi-hijab row
BJP leader entered a Mumbai store and confronted the staff over claims that religious symbols like the tilak and bindi were discouraged. The clip shows that she is applying tilak to employees and tying sacred threads (kalawa), while questioning the store management and raising objections over the reported restrictions.
Fired former U.K. official says he felt political pressure to approve Mandelson as U.S. Ambassador
European Union expects positive decisions on 90 billion euro loan to Ukraine on April 22
We expect some positive decisions tomorrow on the 90 billion loan, says European Union's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas
3 reasons war between US, Israel and Iran is headed for frozen conflict
Sydney: With a shaky ceasefire in place between the US, Israel and Iran and little progress on talks to resolve the complex issues at the heart of the war where is this conflict going? The most likely scenario is a frozen conflict. A frozen conflict is not static, but is an unresolved war Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Apple CEO Tim Cook on What Advice Hed Give His Successor
Myanmar President seeks peace talks within 100 days, rebels reject offer
For groups that have not yet engaged in dialogue and negotiation, we also invite them to come participate in discussions by the final deadline of July 31, says President Min Aung Hlaing
No delegation from Iran visits Islamabad, state television says, as talks speculation grows
So far, no official has acknowledged that a delegation will be heading to Islamabad, where officials have been on standby for days now for the possible talks
Pak receives second tranche of USD 1 bn loan from Saudi Arabia
Karachi: Pakistan has received the second and final tranche of USD 1 billion from Saudi Arabia, as part of a USD 3 billion aid package aimed at boosting its foreign reserves, the state bank said on Tuesday. Last week, Saudi Arabia pledged USD 3 billion in deposits for Pakistan and extended its existing USD 5 Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Japan ends post-WWII ban on lethal weapons exports in break with pacifist era
The approval by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichis Cabinet of the new guideline clears a final set of hurdles for many arms sales, including Japanese-developed warships, combat drones and other weapons
Kuwaiti actress Hayat Al-Fahad, a pioneering force in Gulf television and theatre, has passed away at 78 after a prolonged illness. Her death marks the end of an era for the region's entertainment industry, where she was a defining cultural voice for over five decades. Al-Fahad's career spanned acting, writing, and producing, leaving an indelible mark on Arab drama.
UK electricity price shake-up: Will your bills rise or fall under the new clean energy plan?
The UK government is overhauling its electricity pricing to decouple household bills from volatile gas markets, aiming to leverage cheaper renewable energy. This once-in-a-generation opportunity seeks to deliver cleaner, more secure, and ultimately cheaper power by giving renewables a greater role in price setting.
War in Iran is causing biggest energy crisis in history, IEA says
The war in West Asia has choked up maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, which is a conduit for a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas flows
Iranian supertanker breaches lockade line after offloading 2 million barrels of crude oil
The successful transit comes amid heightened monitoring of Iranian maritime activities and commercial shipping lanes in the region
