Trump orders U.S. military to 'shoot and kill' Iranian small boats choking Strait of Hormuz
Pentagon blasted as cherry picking and false a news report saying that the dept. assessed it could take six months to completely clear the Strait of Hormuz of Iranian-laid mines
They are gone, drawings live on: Art from Minab school girls displayed in Delhi
New Delhi: Everything is as it should be in the drawings a globe in green and blue, a yellow school bus in motion, multi-hued birds perched on a branch beneath blue clouds and a shining sun. What is missing? The children who brought that fragile order into being and gave visual form to a world 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 .
Factbox-Airlines cancel flights amid Middle East conflict
Lamine Yamals hamstring injury has emerged as a critical setback for both FC Barcelona and Spain national football team at a decisive point in the season. With weeks left in the title race and limited time before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, his absence raises concerns over Barcelonas momentum and Spains attacking options.
U.S. military says it seizes another oil tanker associated with Iran
The seizure comes a day after Iran attacked three cargo ships in the strait, capturing two of them, in a move that intensified its assault on shipping in the key waterway through which 20% of the world's traded oil passes in peacetime.
Russia says it's maintaining oil supplies but has no new OPEC+ initiatives
At the moment, we are making our contribution to stabilizing prices and minimizing the consequences of the global energy crisis. Russia continues its oil supplies, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told a daily conference call with reporters.
Wildfires Burn Across Georgia and Florida, Destroying Homes
SpaceX IPO filing shows Elon Musk can retain board control
A 2024 study by the National Association of Corporate Directors found that just 3% to 4% of the Russell 3000 index was comprised of firms where insiders constituted a board majority
Ship movement via Hormuz halts, global oil prices firm up
Iran has signalled that reopening the strait is unlikely amid ongoing tensions with the US and Israel, while also stating it remains open to negotiations under certain conditions. Meanwhile, an Indian tanker carrying crude oil safely reached Mumbai under naval escort.
US tourist sexual assault case: Homestay's licence cancelled by Karnataka govt
Authorities in Karnataka have cancelled the licence of a homestay in Madikeri district after an alleged sexual assault of a US tourist. The victim, staying at Devi Villa Homestay in Kutta village, accused a staff member of drugging and assaulting her.
Watch: U.S. extended sanctions waiver on Russian oil purchase after request from over 10 countries
Lebanon to seek ceasefire extension in U.S.-hosted talks with Israel
The U.S.-mediated ceasefire has yielded a significant reduction in violence, but attacks have continued in southern Lebanon, where Israeli troops have seized a self-declared buffer zone
Pakistan Minister, U.S. envoy discuss efforts for 2nd round of U.S.-Iran talks
The meeting comes amid stepped-up diplomatic engagements aimed at bringing Tehran and Washington to the negotiating table, possibly by the weekend
India tough nut to crack: US representative as trade talks wrap up
Washington: India is a tough nut to crack, United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said here as a delegation from New Delhi wrapped up negotiations on the bilateral trade agreement with Washington. The 12-member delegation, led by Darpan Jain, Additional Secretary in the Department of Commerce, held talks on the fine print of the trade 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 .
At least 10 killed in Pakistan mining project attack: officials
About 40 militants on motorcycles and other vehicles stormed the mining project site of Pakistani company NRL in the Darigwan area of Chagai district on April 22
Iran rejects Hormuz reopening as blockade strains ceasefire
Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Thursday, April 23, that a complete ceasefire could only exist if it was not violated through a blockade, according to the Associated Press. His remarks came after US Central Command said it had ordered 31 vessels to turn around or return to port as part of operations 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 .
India 'tough nut to crack', says USTR Greer as negotiators wrap up trade talks round
India is a tough nut to crack... they've protected their agricultural markets for a very long time, Greer told the Committee on Ways and Means of the US Congress on Wednesday
Iran says won't reopen Hormuz if U.S. upholds naval blockade
While strikes around the region have mostly ceased since the truce began, there has been no letup in the pressure around the crucial trade route, with the two sides exercising their economic leverage in a bid to force the other to back down.
Watch: Donald Trump should lift the blockade | The Hindu Editorial
If Donald Trump wants a negotiated exit, he should lift the blockade in return for Iran easing its restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran, too, should step back from maximalist positions and be ready to make concessions on the nuclear front in exchange for sanctions relief and security guarantees. What West Asia needs is economic and strategic stability, not forever wars.
Hormuz traffic grinds to a halt after Iran seizes first vessels
Only one ship, bulk carrier LB Energy, was seen moving through the waterway early Thursday, with none seen entering
Trust trumps everything else: Anthropics India chief Irina Ghose
At the AWS Summit in Bengaluru, Irina Ghose, Managing Director of India at Anthropic, highlighted the importance of customers trust and reliable products that serve all users
Pakistan should clamp down on terror groups like LeT, JeM: U.S. lawmaker
The U.S. Congressman Brad Sherman remembered the victims of the Pahalgam attack on the first anniversary of the incident
Poll: Most Americans believe Supreme Court avoids ruling against Trump
I'm 40 and $300,000 in debt after my startup failed. I'm living on $10 a day in South Korea.
Militants kill 20, burn homes in Nigeria
Maiduguri: Islamic militants attacked a remote village in northeastern Nigeria overnight, killing 20 people and leaving two critically injured, local officials said Wednesday, April 22. It was the latest violence in Africas most populous country that has long been battling a complex security crisis. The attack took place late on Tuesday in Pubagu, a community 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 .
US says Iran must hand over uranium as truce hangs in balance
The ceasefire between the United States (US) and Iran entered its 16th day on Thursday, April 23, as Washington demanded Tehran surrender enriched uranium while uncertainty persisted over the future of the truce. The White House said President Donald Trump was awaiting a unified response from Iran on US proposals, while regional tensions continued 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 .
Pentagon abruptly announces departure of US Navy Secretary amid Iran war,
Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving his job, the Pentagon abruptly announced Wednesday, the first head of a military service to depart during President Donald Trumps second term but just the latest top defense leader to step down or be ousted. No reason was given for the unexpected departure of the Navys top civilian official, 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 .
Israel-Iran LIVE: Iran attacks 3 ships in Strait of Hormuz
Lebanon meets Israel in Washington to request truce extension
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South American migrants deported to DRC say facing pressure to return home
Rights advocates have accused Trump administration of using third-country deportations to intimidate asylum seekers. South American migrants deported to DRC say facing pressure to return home
Iran war live: Israel kills Lebanese journalist; Tehran-US talks stalled
Israeli attacks on Lebanon killed at least five people on Wednesday, including Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil. Iran war live: Israel kills Lebanese journalist; Tehran-US talks stalled
Iran releases video of IRGC seizing ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Irans revolutionary guard has released a video said to show its forces seizing a ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran releases video of IRGC seizing ship in the Strait of Hormuz
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U.S. Navy Secretary John Phelan fired by Pentagon
Mr. Phelan's departure also comes just weeks after Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth fired the Army's top officer, Gen. Randy George, as well as two other top generals in the Army
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Police seek 17-year-old for attempted murder in shooting near University of Iowa, authorities say
Senate Democrat says moderate candidates in swing states the only way to regain the majority
Worlds first nuclear waste vault: Why Finland is burying radioactive waste 400 metres underground
Finland is nearing the activation of a groundbreaking underground repository for highly radioactive nuclear waste, designed for permanent storage over tens of thousands of years. This facility, built deep beneath Olkiluoto, offers a multi-layered safety approach, isolating waste in stable bedrock. It represents a potential working model for other nations as they reconsider nuclear energy.
DeSantis signs Florida law banning local DEI funding, says white men are 'disfavored'
Baramati, Rahuri all set to conduct byelections on April 23
The Baramati bypoll holds significance, as these will be the first elections since the death of the eight-time MLA from the constituency, Ajit Pawar
Airline company Lufthansa cuts 20,000 flights as war squeezes fuel prices and supplies
Johnson gets a bit of slack in his historically narrow House majority
'Confident' Russia 'preparing to attack NATO' and spies say they know when
Russia could be ready to attack NATO within a year of the war in Ukraine ending, Dutch military intelligence agency MIVD has warned in a shock annual ... 'Confident' Russia 'preparing to attack NATO' and spies say they know when
Child 'plunges several metres' on TUI cruise ship and is in 'critical condition'
The horror incident has reportedly happened on a TUI cruise ship docked in Funchal, the capital of Madeira, with the toddler described as a 'foreign n... Child 'plunges several metres' on TUI cruise ship and is in 'critical condition'
UK approves bill banning people born after 2008 from buying tobacco products
The move aims to create a smoke-free generation and strengthen public health protections.
UFC Freedom 250 will take place on June 14, 2026, at the White House as part of US 250th independence celebrations and President Donald Trumps 80th birthday. The seven-fight card features major title bouts, but the key change is UFC CEO Dana White breaking tradition by including a live national anthem performance for the first time in years.
Water to surge into drought-depleted Lake Powell but at costs elsewhere
China rejects Trump claim of Chinese gift shipment to Iran amid tensions
The US President alleged the ship contained materials linked to China and was bound for Tehran, while also linking the incident to broader tensions with Iran and President Xi Jinping
Federal appeals court blocks California law requiring federal agents to wear identification
EU unblocks 90 billion Ukraine loan after Hungary row
Diplomats said the definitive sign-off should come by Thursday (April 23, 2026) as Budapest waits for Russian oil to arrive through the Druzhba pipeline after Kyiv said operations had restarted
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.
U.K. PM insists he won't resign over scandal of U.S. envoy's appointment
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's remarks in Parliament came as the beleaguered premier faced fresh calls to step down over his admitted error of judgement in appointing veteran former politician Peter Mandelson to the coveted post
Trump slammed Pope, depicted himself as Jesus. Then he read the Bible.
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 .
New York Bans Government Employees from Insider Trading on Prediction Markets
A new executive order seen by WIRED prohibits New York state employees from using insider knowledge to enrich themselves with prediction market bets.
AI Tools Are Helping Mediocre North Korean Hackers Steal Millions
One group of hackers used AI for everything from vibe coding their malware to creating fake company websitesand stole as much as $12 million in three months.
Investing veteran George Noble says the market is ignoring a warning flashing in oil
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
South Korea says security talks with U.S. should not be linked to Coupang probe
The Ministry commented in response to a media report that Washington has threatened to halt security talks unless Seoul provided legal guarantees for the safety of Coupangs Chairman Kim Bom during a probe into the leaking of customer information at the company
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
'Doctors said I needed moisturiser but I knew it was cancer at 26'
The extreme symptom had lasted for months 'Doctors said I needed moisturiser but I knew it was cancer at 26'
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
Video of Anne Hathaway saying Inshallah goes viral
A video of Anne Hathaway saying Inshallah has gone viral on social media. Video of Anne Hathaway saying Inshallah goes viral
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?
