Police arrested Oli, 74, and former home minister Ramesh Lekhak on Saturday, a day after Prime Minister Balendra Shah was sworn in following the first elections since the September uprising that toppled Oli’s government
Satellite imagery has confirmed damage and smoke at port facilities on Qeshm Island following US-Israeli strikes, amid escalating West Asia tensions. No casualties were reported at the port, though separate strikes elsewhere caused deaths and injuries
Iranian drones struck Kuwait’s Mina al-Ahmadi refinery, triggering fires at the key oil facility. No casualties were reported, but the attack raises concerns over energy supply disruptions in the region
The White House is set to release Donald Trump’s 2027 budget, proposing a sharp rise in defence spending up to USD 1.5 trillion, signalling a strong focus on military priorities amid global tensions
Emmanuel Macron and Lee Jae Myung agreed to cooperate on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and stabilising global trade routes as Middle East tensions continue to disrupt oil supplies
It is unclear what the proposal would mean. Oman did not immediately acknowledge it
The Artemis II crew comprises NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, along with Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen
French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday emphasised the need for dialogue to resolve the West Asia conflict, calling a military operation to liberate the Strait of Hormuz “unrealistic” due to Iranian defenses. He stressed that any resolution requires cooperation with Iran and a ceasefire
A statement issued by Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell confirmed that General George would retire with immediate effect from his role as the 41st Chief of Staff of the Army
Reports indicated that those affected included travellers, local villagers, and families who were outdoors observing Nature Day. The presence of civilians near the site at the time of the strike contributed to the high number of casualties
The document was released by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan
The Fastsort-Textile machine was one of Time magazine’s ‘Best Inventions of 2025’.
The document was released by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan
03 April,2026 08:29 AM IST | Kozhikode | AgenciesThe Fastsort-Textile machine was one of Time magazine’s ‘Best Inventions of 2025’.
03 April,2026 08:25 AM IST | Beijing | AgenciesHe did not mention the possibility of sending US ground troops into Iran.
03 April,2026 08:18 AM IST | Tehran | Agencies‘On Earth As It Is Beneath’ by Brazilian author Ana Paula Maia, set in a remote Brazilian penal colony where the boundaries between justice and cruelty collapse, is among the six worldwide contenders for the coveted literary honour.
03 April,2026 08:12 AM IST | London | AgenciesIn a statement attributed to the spokesperson of the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, Iran dismissed US assertions that its military infrastructure had been significantly damaged
02 April,2026 03:37 PM IST | Tehran | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
Iran-backed Houthi supporters gathered in Sanaa on Thursday to protest against the Israeli parliament’s approval of a new death penalty bill for Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks in West Bank. PICS/AFP
In a post on X, the embassy cautioned that such groups could carry out attacks targeting locations associated with the United States. The advisory raised concerns over the safety of American citizens and assets in Iraq
02 April,2026 03:27 PM IST | Baghdad (Iraq) | mid-day online correspondent
The devices will be used in aeroplane mode to capture photos and videos during the 10-day lunar flyby mission. The move aims to modernise documentation and allow astronauts to share unique moments from space, while still ensuring spacecraft safety
02 April,2026 02:35 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Donald Trump said US forces are close to achieving core objectives in Iran, including weakening its missile capabilities and preventing nuclear development
02 April,2026 11:01 AM IST | Washington | AP
A 2023 post by Marco Rubio opposing unilateral US exit from NATO has resurfaced after Donald Trump hinted at reviewing America’s role in the alliance
02 April,2026 09:01 AM IST | Washington | ANI
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Donald Trump has announced sweeping new tariffs of up to 100 per cent on patented pharmaceutical imports, aiming to push global drugmakers to move manufacturing to the United States. Companies that shift production and reduce prices can avoid the tariffs, while those that partially comply may face 20 percent duties. Firms that refuse both conditions could be hit with tariffs as high as 100 percent. Generic medicines are currently exempt from the policy, offering temporary relief for India, which dominates global generic drug exports. However, officials have warned the exemption may be reviewed if production is not relocated to the United States.
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