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US President Donald Trump on Monday claimed that the United States has “literally obliterated” Iran’s military capabilities, saying American forces have struck more than 7,000 targets across the country since the start of the conflict, even as he urged other nations to join efforts to secure shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.Speaking ahead of a…

Filmmaker Alexandre Singh won an Oscar in the category of best live action short film for the French-language drama ‘Two People Exchanging Saliva’ at the 98th Academy Awards on March 15.His film, co-directed with long-time creative partner Natalie Musteata, shared the honour in a rare tie with ‘The Singers’ by Sam A. Davis and Jack…

Admiration for Adolf Hitler should be morally unthinkable anywhere. Yet in parts of Pakistan, his name still surfaces in conversations with a strange tone of respect. The reaction can be startling for Europeans who encounter it. The German journalist Hasnain Kazim described precisely this experience in a widely discussed essay in Der Spiegel, where he…

President Donald Trump’s 300+ word Truth Social post defending Fox News’ Mark Levin took the MAGA world by surprise as it laid bare the intense infighting the MAGA is going through over the Iran war. And President Trump, who has hundreds of demanding situations to attend, had to swoop in to rescue pro-war Mark Levin…

US Green Card holders and some select visa holders in the US can not get visa-free entry to Argentina, the immigration authority of the South American country has said in its updated rules. The move is aimed at simplifying the immigration procedures, facilitating the entry of travelers as the country expresses confidence in the US…

The 2026 Academy Awards ended with a surprising post-credits gag that caught viewers off guard. Host Conan O’Brien appeared in a dark comedy sketch where his fictional promotion turned into a deadly trap. When the camera returned, the office plaque had changed to MrBeast. The joke referenced the Oscars’ planned move to YouTube in 2029….

Several artists used the Academy Awards red carpet and stage on Sunday to protest not only the Trump administration’s immigration policies but also to advocate for Palestinian liberation, adding to growing artist-driven activism at entertainment awards shows.The presence of “BE GOOD” and “ICE OUT” pins at the Academy Awards drew less attention than last month’s…

Donald Trump defended a controversial fundraising email from a pro-Trump political action committee that used a photo from a solemn military transfer ceremony, brushing aside criticism and lashing out at a reporter who questioned him about it.Many people were outraged about the email, which used a photo from the dignified transfer that Trump attended last…

Debris from one of the UAVs fell under the Independence Monument on Maidan in Kyiv. Explosions echoed across the Ukrainian capital on Monday as air defences engaged a barrage of Russian projectiles in a rare daytime assault on Kyiv.AFP reported air defence batteries firing repeatedly as flashes lit up the sky and plumes of smoke…

Oil prices surge 40% during Middle East crisis: How it may impact petrol prices in the UAE / Image: file While the Gulf region sits atop some of the world’s largest oil reserves, the prices we pay at the pump aren’t immune to global chaos. Following recent shifts in international policy and escalating tensions involving…