Iran’s latest missile-and-drone barrage against Israel were not militarily noteworthy: a few high-value targets were struck, casualties were unclear, and Israel’s missile defences largely absorbed the onslaught.Yet alarm bells were set off globally. Why?Judging the incident only by its military effect misses the deadly consequential shifts beneath the surface.Tehran’s choice to directly strike Israel in…
The US military has described those targeted as “narcoterrorists” The US military carried out a strike on a boat suspected of being involved in drug trafficking in the Caribbean Sea on Tuesday, killing four people, as the Trump administration continues its campaign against alleged drug traffickers in Latin America.The US Southern Command posted a video…
The TOI Correspondent from Washington: Set aside the skirmishes in the Strait of Hormuz for the moment. The Trump White House has officially opened a second war front, with salvoes against the Vatican in the midst of a war on Iran. The papacy isn’t holding back either. In a scorching smackdown of the MAGA ministry,…
David Warner (IANS Photo) Former Australia opener David Warner will “accept responsibility” for his alleged drink-driving offence, with his lawyer describing the incident as a “reckless” and “foolish” mistake during a court hearing in Sydney on Thursday.The 39-year-old cricketer, one of Australia’s most recognisable sporting figures, is facing a mid-range drink-driving charge after allegedly recording…
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Man Of The Match award divides fans. (Image via: IG/X) Portugal survived one of the most dramatic matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32, beating Croatia 2-1 to book a last 16 clash against Spain. Cristiano Ronaldo scored from the penalty spot, but it was Goncalo Ramos who delivered the…
A US federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from enforcing an immigration policy that could deny visas or deport foreign researchers and trust-and-safety professionals working on misinformation, disinformation and online hate speech. Chief US District Judge James Boasberg ruled that the policy likely violates the free speech protections of the US Constitution’s First Amendment….
Govinda issues public notice against defamatory content amid his spat with Sunita Ahuja; threatens Rs 100 crore lawsuit Amid ongoing rumours and misleading reports surrounding his personal life, Govinda has issued a public notice warning netizens, media outlets, digital platforms and content creators against publishing or sharing false, defamatory or unverified material about him or…
DHAKA: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman-led BNP in Bangladesh on Saturday said future Bangladesh-India relations would largely depend on renewal or conclusion of the Ganges water-sharing agreement, stressing that a short-term deal would be insufficient.“This treaty must be indefinite and remain effective until replaced by a future agreement,” said BNP secretary general and local govt, rural…
Indian-origin man in Texas, Ravi Vavilala, said he had to remove the Ganesha idol from his home to make it look generic to prospective buyers. Days after MAGA celebrated how the real estate prices came down in Texas as Indian H-1Bs started exiting the US, a statement by Indian-American Ravi Vavilala has gone viral. Vavivala…
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO, Meta Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has told the shareholders that the company could compete with Google, Amazon and Microsoft in cloud computing if its massive data center investments result in excess capacity. According to a report by CNBC, speaking at Meta’s annual shareholder meeting, Zuckerberg said, “It’s definitely on the table.” Meta…