The United States and Iran are close to signing a proposed agreement that would extend the current ceasefire for 60 days, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and allow Iran to resume oil exports while negotiations continue on Tehran’s nuclear programme, as per US media outlet Axios.According to the report, the draft memorandum of understanding (MOU)…
Australian couple Quentin and Kylie Birt have donated more than A$100 million to charitable causes in the past two years, including a recent A$40 million contribution to FightMND. Despite becoming some of Australia’s biggest private donors, the Brisbane-based couple insist they are not trying to build a reputation as philanthropists. Quentin Birt, who made his…
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East may be creating new strategic space for China to expand its influence across Asia, at a time when the United States remains heavily engaged in conflict elsewhere, according to a report.According to the report, the diversion of attention and resources of the United States to the Middle East…
India women’s cricket team NEW DELHI: India have largely stayed with experience while making a few bold calls in announcing their 15-member squad for the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup in England, with the return of Yastika Bhatia and the omission of Pratika Rawal emerging as the biggest talking points from Saturday’s selection meeting at…
American CEO James Blunt has called on the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to introduce a regularly updated public dashboard tracking H-1B visa data. In a post shared on social media, James Blunt said better transparency around H-1B approvals, extensions and transfers could improve public understanding of the visa system and reduce misinformation….
Wix, the Israel-based website building giant is cutting around 20% of its workforce which is around 1,000 employees as part of a restructuring plan aimed at adapting to the fast evolution of artificial intelligence and currency headwinds. As reported by Business Insider, in a message to the staff shared on social media platform X (formerly…
NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu politics witnessed fresh turmoil on Monday after three AIADMK MLAs resigned from the Assembly and moved towards joining the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), prompting sharp reactions from both the Dravidian parties, DMK and AIADMK, which accused the Vijay-led party of “horse-trading”.The resignations of MLAs P Sathyabama, Maragatham Kumaravel and S…
German military likely to start conscription mid-2027, senior politician says Germany could reintroduce compulsory military service by mid-2027 if voluntary recruitment fails to meet ambitious troop targets, a senior parliamentarian has warned, as the country faces a growing threat from Russia and an unpredictable United States.The government introduced a new voluntary military service model in…
The government has identified 40 sub-sectors, including rare earth magnets and printed circuit boards, for expedited clearance of foreign direct investment (FDI) proposals from countries sharing land borders with India, PTI reported.Under the revised framework, proposals from countries such as China, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar and Afghanistan in these sectors will be processed within…
Iran mocked US President Donald Trump through an AI-generated video on ‘how Trump agreed to a ceasefire’The Iranian consulate in Hyderabad posted the video on X with the caption, “How was the ceasefire extended? The video is getting viral in Iran.”The 45-second AI clip shows a fictionalised Trump, along with Vice President JD Vance and…