NY judge’s query procedural, unlikely to derail DoJ bid to drop charges, says US lawyer in Adani case (Image credit: AP) NEW YORK: A US federal judge’s decision to seek a fuller explanation from prosecutors before approving the dismissal of criminal charges against billionaire Gautam Adani is a procedural requirement and does not signal that…
What’s behind Taiwan’s military overhaul? China threat drives 14-day reserve training plan Taiwan is overhauling its military reserve system by extending mandatory reserve training from up to seven days to 14 days, introducing drone operations and US-made High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (Himars), as it seeks to tackle worsening troop shortages amid a declining birth…
US President Donald Trump has said the United States will maintain its naval blockade on Iran until Tehran agrees to a deal addressing Washington’s concerns over its nuclear programme, signalling a hardening stance even as military options remain under consideration.Speaking to Axios, Trump indicated that the blockade is currently his preferred tool of pressure, describing…
UK thunderstorm warning causes Airport travel chaos / Image – file Thousands of passengers travelling through two of the UK’s busiest airports faced significant disruption after powerful thunderstorms swept across southern England, forcing airlines and air traffic controllers to delay hundreds of flights at Heathrow and Gatwick.The disruption came as the UK Met Office issued…
We see the current rebound in Gold to extend towards the initial resistance of $4,700 and then reverse the course, says Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Any upside in gold and silver prices may face resistance at higher levels, says Vedika Narvekar, Research Analyst – Commodities & Currencies,…
Taylor Swift fans sparked fresh online drama after old Joe Alwyn headlines resurfaced on X. One viral fan comment claimed Alwyn “wouldn’t have a dollar” without Swift’s support, triggering heated debate across social media. While some users defended the actor, many Swifties mocked his career struggles. The controversy comes as attention around Swift’s future with…
NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the judgment of Chhattisgarh high court convicting former chief minister Ajit Jogi’s son Amit for the 2003 murder of NCP func Ramavatar Jaggi and sentencing him to life imprisonment.The bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta and Vijay Bishnoi also raised questions over the manner in which HC…
MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli (PTI Photo) As the tennis world gears up for another edition of Wimbledon, India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson drew interesting parallels between some of cricket’s biggest icons and modern tennis stars, while also reflecting on India’s recent World Cup successes and the challenge posed by Australia.Speaking ahead of the grass-court major,…
Three Pakistan Coast Guard personnel were killed on Sunday after Baloch fighters opened fire on a patrol boat in the Arabian Sea near the Iran border, marking the first-ever attack of its kind on a maritime security vessel, according to security officials.Intelligence and police officials said the boat was on a routine patrol in a…
IShowSpeed has reacted to a viral clip from Diamond Gym, questioning the gym’s extreme approach to exercise after seeing people complete 300 burpees before starting a hard workout. Speed appeared surprised by the routine and described the style as “fatigue maxxing.” The phrase is internet slang for pushing yourself to extreme tiredness, often by making…