The United States launched a major new wave of air strikes against Iran early Wednesday, targeting more than 80 military sites in what officials described as a direct response to Tehran’s latest attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.According to the US Central Command (CENTCOM), American forces used precision-guided munitions to strike Iranian...
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Explained: The VAR decision that left Egypt furious against Argentina
Egypt’s Mostafa Zico (11) celebrates after scoring second goal (AP Photo) Argentina’s dramatic 3-2 comeback win over Egypt in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 was hailed as another tournament classic, but the result was overshadowed by major refereeing controversies that left the Egyptian camp fuming after the final whistle. The defending champions trailed...
‘No safe harbour for thugs’: US indicts Lawrence Bishnoi, Goldy Brar in Nijjar killing
The United States on Tuesday charged jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and his close aide Satinderjeet Singh alias Goldy Brar with orchestrating the June 2023 killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada.According to a federal indictment unsealed in Los Angeles, Bishnoi and Brar ordered Nijjar’s assassination outside a Sikh temple in Surrey, British Columbia,...
‘The tournament is fixed’: Egypt star alleges ‘injustice’ after Argentina defeat
Argentina’s Lionel Messi battles for the ball with Egypt’s Mostafa Zico. (AP Photo) Egypt forward Mostafa Ziko launched a scathing attack on the match officials after his side’s heartbreaking 3-2 defeat to defending champions Argentina in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16, claiming the refereeing was unfair and alleging that “the tournament is fixed.“Egypt...
‘He can still make a comeback’: Gambhir breaks silence on Samson snub
India’s Sanju Samsaon with head coach Gautam Gambhir (PTI Photo) India head coach Gautam Gambhir has addressed the growing debate over Sanju Samson‘s absence from the T20I side, insisting the wicketkeeper-batter remains in the team’s plans despite being left out during the ongoing series against England. Samson’s omission has become one of the biggest talking...
India moves up 2 places in FDI inflow ranking
Representative image New Delhi: India moved up two places to emerge as the 11th biggest recipient of foreign direct investment (FDI in 2025, with inflows jumping 44% to $39 billion. The country is emerging as a preferred destination for investments in electronics, automobiles material and industrial manufacturing, the latest World Investment Report said.The UNCTAD publication...
MS Dhoni turns 45, steals the show at Trent Bridge during India vs England 3rd T20I
Ms Dhoni at Trent Bridge (Image: BCCI/X) Former India captain MS Dhoni marked his 45th birthday in style as he was spotted in the hospitality stands at Trent Bridge during the third T20I between India and England in Nottingham. The legendary wicketkeeper-batter became the centre of attention when broadcasters showed him on the big screen,...
Connor Murphy dead or alive? Viral YouTube bodybuilder death rumor explained
Is Connor Murphy dead or alive? What we know about the viral rumor surrounding the YouTube bodybuilder (Image via Getty) Rumors claiming fitness influencer Connor Murphy has died have spread widely across social media in July 2026, leaving many followers searching for answers. However, as of now, there has been no official confirmation of his...
Govt urges USTR to review its move to levy new tariffs
NEW DELHI: Govt has asked the US Trade Representative (USTR) to reconsider its proposal to impose 12.5% additional tariff on Indian products for allegedly failing to act against forced labour, arguing that the move does not meet legal standards, lacks country-specific analysis and fails to establish causal link between absence of import prohibitions and its...
9 Indian ships with over 190 seafarers still near Hormuz
Convoy of tankers is seen crossing Strait of Hormuz, vessel tracking data shows NEW DELHI: As on Tuesday, 50 Indian-flagged and foreign-flagged ships, with cargo bound for India, have transited the Strait of Hormuz since the start of the West Asia conflict on Feb 28.At present, only nine Indian vessels are in the Persian Gulf...
