In the latest in a series of mysterious drive-by shootings at high-profile terror ideologues and commanders in Pakistan, Lashkar-eTaiba (LeT) co-founder Amir Hamza (67) was shot by unidentified gunmen in Lahore on Thursday. This marks the second assassination attempt on Hamza, a USdesignated terrorist, over the past year; he had survived a shooting in May…
An oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico in March that polluted beaches, killed wildlife and spread hundreds of miles was triggered by a leak near the Abkatun field operated by state energy company Pemex, Mexican officials said on Thursday.Pemex Chief Executive Officer Víctor Rodríguez said the leak had gone unreported within the organisation, leading…
A senior Gulf official has claimed that Iran is refusing to offer the concessions Donald Trump needs to “save face and leave” the Middle East conflict, even as the US president pushes for a deal to end weeks of fighting.According to Politico, the official, who is familiar with ongoing negotiations, said Trump “badly wants this…
Babar Azam joins Virat Kohli (Screengrab/X) Babar Azam once again underlined his stature as one of the finest T20 batters in the world, reaching a historic milestone during the PSL 2026 clash between Peshawar Zalmi and Quetta Gladiators at the National Stadium in Karachi.Peshawar Zalmi continued their impressive run with a convincing eight-wicket victory. After…
Viswanathan Anand, fondly known as “Vishy,” is India’s first Grandmaster and a five-time World Chess Champion who revolutionised the game in the country. Chennai, his home city, is where he has built a residence that reflects both his calm personality and extraordinary journey. His home is not just luxurious but deeply personal, filled with memories,…
BENGALURU: Earth’s orbit is turning into a high-speed traffic grid and Indian satellites are swerving to stay safe. More than 1.5 lakh close approach alerts were issued for Indian space assets in 2025, exposing mounting collision risks in an increasingly crowded sky.Data from Indian Space Situational Assessment Report 2025 shows about 1.6 lakh alerts globally,…
Iran mocked US President Donald Trump’s claims of a breakthrough in ongoing negotiations, dismissing it as “building castles in the air”.Iran state media IRIB (Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting) shared a video of Trump saying, “I think we have a very successful negotiation going on right now.” “If it happens, it’ll be announced fairly soon,…
Asian stocks edged lower on Friday, pausing after a strong rally this month, as investors dialled back risk ahead of a crucial weekend that could shape the trajectory of the Middle East conflict.MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan slipped 0.8%, though it remained near its highest level since early March. The index is…
AHMEDABAD: It’s been an awful start to the season for threetime IPL champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Without a win in five matches and just one point from a rain-marred encounter, the Knight Riders languish at the bottom of the table with a solitary point.Sidelined by the absence of their premier pacers, the waning form…
In Bengal, the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has triggered sharp political controversy, with allegations that large numbers of people risk being struck off voter lists. But in Kalimpong’s Tibetan settlement, many residents recall the experience of voter verification very differently — as a process that recognised settled communities rather than excluding them.In…