Pakistan has pitched itself as a key broker between the US and Iran in efforts to end the West Asia war. It even held high-stakes discussions with Egypt, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia to lay the groundwork for possible talks between Washington and Tehran. But the Islamic Republic has rejected Islamabad’s efforts, saying ‘Pakistan’s forums are their own’
US President Donald Trump has revealed that the military is building a massive complex beneath the White House ballroom. The underground bunker costs close to $400 million (around Rs 3,790 crore)
A Kuwaiti oil tanker carrying 2 million barrels of crude was hit by a suspected Iranian drone near Dubai, damaging its hull and sparking a fire. While the blaze was contained, authorities are warning of a possible oil spill amid rising Gulf tensions and volatile global oil markets
Planning to apply for an H-1B visa soon? Rules change from April 2026. Here's what you should know
Spain has closed its airspace to US planes involved in the Iran conflict, reasserting its opposition to Washington’s operations against the Islamic Republic. This move complicates America’s military campaign against Tehran and is likely to drive a bigger wedge between the two Nato allies
Amid Kash Patel’s email-hacking controversy, a viral video of a man dancing to an old Bollywood track has emerged, with many suggesting it is the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) director. However, the clip has zero connection to him, and the visuals date back to 2022
French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Japan from today (March 31) to Thursday (April 2). Macron, who has visited Japan several times, will hold talks with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. Meanwhile, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will visit
Bilal Bin Saqib, a self-described ‘crypto bro’ from Lahore, is emerging as an unlikely bridge between Pakistan and Donald Trump’s crypto ecosystem. Here is what we know about him
The four astronauts selected for the Artemis II mission will be the first to travel to the Moon in more than five decades. Americans Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch will make the voyage with their Canadian colleague Jeremy Hansen and are now preparing to take off as early as April 1. Their journey is set to last around 10 days
From advanced fighter jets and surveillance aircraft to drones, missile defence systems and high-value radars, Iran’s strikes have taken out some of the United States’ most critical military assets. These including AWACS, an F-35 jet, drones, and a THAAD system
Canada’s new Bill C-12 introduces stricter asylum rules, faster deportations, and expanded government powers over immigration processes. With Indians forming the largest group of asylum seekers and students, the law could significantly impact them
Nitish Kumar has stepped down as a Member of the Legislative Council (MLC). Though Nitish remains Bihar's chief minister for now, the development has set off fresh speculation about his future. Let’s take a closer look
New research reveals that getting pregnant in space would be a very difficult task. Research carried out by the University of Adelaide reveals that sperm lose direction in microgravity, reducing fertilisation rates by up to 30 per cent. This study is crucial to humans’ ability to live and survive in extra-terrestrial environments such as the Moon or Mars
The United States has deployed the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit to West Asia as tensions with Iran escalate. Operating from the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli, the force enhances Washington’s strike and maritime security capabilities, offering flexible military options amid ongoing conflict and uncertainty over potential ground operations
US President Donald Trump is said to be considering authorising an operation to take Iran's uranium. However, experts think this will be a difficult and costly operation
The conflict in West Asia has entered its fifth week, with the death toll rising. On Monday, day 31 of the war, an Indian worker died after Iran struck a power and water desalination facility in Kuwait. This has cast a light on the dangers that Indians are facing as they live in Gulf countries. Already, six others have been killed, while nearly 10 million others are at risk
A huge shipment of Nestle’s crunchy KitKat chocolate bars was stolen in Europe. The lorry carrying 413,793 units of its new chocolate range had left central Italy and was en route to Poland when it was stolen. Confirming the theft, Nestle said, ‘The vehicle and its load are still nowhere to be found’
Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis have entered the escalating West Asia conflict with missile and drone strikes on Israel, raising fears of a wider regional war. Their involvement threatens key maritime chokepoints like the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab, potentially disrupting global trade and energy supplies
A pivotal US air force E-3 Sentry AWACS plane was among the aircraft damaged by Iran in a strike on Saudi Arabia’s Prince Sultan Air Base. America has only 16 of these radars, which can track drones, missiles and aircraft from hundreds of kilometres away, making it a valuable asset amid the war
With peace talks in limbo in West Asia, the United States is weighing limited ground operations inside Iran while boosting troop deployments. With key targets identified and Iran warning of retaliation, the situation hangs in the balance between diplomacy and escalation
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Pierbattista Pizzaballa, would have ‘full and immediate access’ to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Earlier, Israeli authorities had prevented Pizzaballa from celebrating Palm Sunday Mass (March 29) there, citing ‘safety concerns’. However, this decision invited condemnation from leaders across the world
Myanmar’s parliament will start the process to elect a new president. Today, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa will visit Germany today for talks with Chancellor Friedrich Merz. In India, Nitish Kumar is expected to resign from Bihar’s Legislative Council
The theory that aliens assisted the builders of ancient monuments was popularised by Swiss author Erich von Däniken in his 1968 bestselling book Chariot of the Gods. However, these ideas have since been challenged and repeatedly debunked, yet some believe that extraterrestrials played a role in the rise of ancient civilisations. Is it true?
It is probably not a big surprise to learn that listeners often hear certain words or accents as indicating someone’s political inclinations. That is because people are primed to notice patterns that mark group membership
New research has found a strong link between excessive smartphone use and disordered eating behaviours among young people. The negative effects are significantly stronger for young people who use their smartphones for more than seven hours a day
In 2020, lockdown became a part of our daily lexicon as the Covid pandemic took over the world. Six years later, memories of the restrictions are back to haunt us as rumours swirl amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia. However, the government has said that there shall be no lockdown
US President Donald Trump’s extension of the deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz by April 6 has raised hopes that peace could be close. However, the US is also sending additional troops to West Asia. Is a ground invasion of Iran imminent? All this and more in our weekly wrap
The war in West Asia has completed a month. There is no end to the fighting so far, even as US President Donald Trump talks of ending the conflict with Iran. The war has claimed the lives of over 4,500 people. The US is spending about $1 billion per day on the conflict
PM Narendra Modi inaugurated Phase 1 of Noida International Airport in Jewar on Saturday (March 28), describing it as a symbol of ‘India's new spirit’. Envisioned as an international gateway for NCR, the Jewar airport offers an alternative to flyers from Western Uttar Pradesh and other parts of the region. Here’s what makes it special
Nepal’s former PM Khadga Prasad (KP) Sharma Oli was arrested on Saturday (March 28) morning over his alleged involvement in last September’s deadly crackdown on Gen-Z anti-corruption protests. He, along with his ex-home minister Ramesh Lekhak, is being held at the Kathmandu Police Office and would be produced before the court on Sunday