A U.S. court has dismissed Donald Trump’s high-profile defamation lawsuit against a major newspaper over a controversial report linking him to Jeffrey Epstein. The judge ruled that the case failed to meet the strict “actual malice” standard required in defamation claims involving public figures.
14 April,2026 12:54 AM IST
Disturbing visuals emerging from Tehran have ignited a fresh wave of global concern, as damage to the Mahatma Gandhi Hospital becomes a flashpoint in the escalating conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. Footage released by the Iranian embassy and local media outlets shows shattered wards, debris-filled corridors and emergency evacuations following reported airstrikes. Authorities in Tehran allege that civilian infrastructure, including hospitals and schools, has been repeatedly targeted, claims that have intensified scrutiny and sparked international debate. WATCH
13 April,2026 04:55 PM IST
Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, has passed a highly controversial death penalty law that applies specifically to non-citizen Palestinians in the West Bank. The legislation, backed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and driven by far-right allies including Itamar Ben Gvir, allows military courts to impose capital punishment in terror-related cases with a simple majority verdict. Critics argue the law effectively excludes Jewish Israelis from prosecution under the same framework, raising serious concerns about discrimination and unequal application of justice. The Palestinian Authority has condemned the move as a “war crime,” citing violations of the Fourth Geneva Convention. Legal experts and civil rights groups warn the absence of clemency provisions and its application in occupied territory could place Israel in direct conflict with international law. WATCH
01 April,2026 04:11 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Rajya Sabha and warned that the West Asia conflict has triggered a serious global energy crisis impacting India’s oil, gas and trade routes. He said ships are stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, with Indian crew among those affected, while one crore Indians living in Gulf nations remain a major concern. Modi said India is in contact with Iran, Israel and the United States pushing for de-escalation and reopening key shipping lanes. The government is also sourcing crude oil and gas from alternative markets to avoid supply disruptions.
25 March,2026 12:19 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
