The White House is considering a proposal to purchase the Chagos Islands from Mauritius, a move that could derail the UK’s plan to hand over sovereignty of the strategically important territory, according to a report published by The Telegraph.US officials have drawn up options to bypass Britain and directly negotiate control over Diego Garcia, the…
NEW DELHI: Former Tamil Nadu chief minister and DMK president MK Stalin on Sunday launched a fresh attack on the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government, questioning its durability and claiming developments in recent months had raised doubts about its future.Speaking at an event where former VCK MLA Panaiyur Babu joined the DMK along with his…
The global airline industry is set for a sharp downturn in profitability in 2026, with earnings almost halved compared to earlier forecasts, as the ongoing Middle East conflict pushes up fuel prices, disrupts key flight routes and strains airline operations worldwide.The International Air Transport Association said on Sunday that it now expects the industry to…
KOLKATA: A Trinamool worker accused of extortion took shelter under a huge pile of clothes kept inside a godown of the state government organization “Tantuja” at Amta in Howrah on Saturday when BJP workers of Basantpur Panchayat in Udaynarayanpur came looking for him at Amta Block 1. They spotted Brahmananda Chakrabarty at the state-owned Tantuja…
India’s Manav Suthar (AP Photo/Ashwini Bhatia) TimesofIndia.com in Mullanpur: Washington Sundar was effusive in his praise for his Gujarat Titans teammate Manav Suthar, who has made an impressive debut for India with both bat and ball. Left-arm spinner Manav Suthar picked up 3 for 21 and also scored 28 off 41 balls in his maiden…
India’s Manav Suthar, second left, celebrates with teammates (AP Photo) India tightened their grip on the one-off Test against Afghanistan on day two in New Chandigarh, with debutant left-arm spinner Manav Suthar producing a superb spell after the hosts declared at 564/8.The foundation for India’s dominance was laid by the batters, who piled on the…
US president Donald Trump said on Friday that Iran has yet to agree to a deal with Washington aimed at ending the ongoing conflict, attributing the delay to the resolve and pride of the country’s leadership. Trump suggested that Tehran would ultimately have to make concessions despite its reluctance.“They’re strong, they’re proud, there are things…
Iran’s longest-serving supreme leader of Iran Ayotallah Ali Khamenei has still not been buried, even after 100 days since his death in a joint US-Israel strike on Iran. The delay that has triggered questions inside and outside the country, while his son Mojtaba took over the position.While several senior military commanders and officials killed in…
EAM Jaishankar with Nepal FM Shisir Khanal Nepal’s foreign minister Shisir Khanal on Sunday emphasised on a stronger development-oriented partnership with India while also calling for the revival of dormant bilateral mechanisms and the resumption of high-level political exchanges between the two neighbours.Addressing a media briefing during his three-day visit to India, Khanal highlighted the…
Brad Pitt had a notable dating history, having been linked romantically to several high-profile celebrities around the world. The actor was previously in a long-term relationship with actress Angelina Jolie, and before that was married to Jennifer Aniston, one of Hollywood’s most celebrated actresses. Now, the 62-year-old Oscar-winning actor stepped out for a leisurely afternoon…
