In the last two days, the Middle East saw a sudden and dangerous spike in conflict. What started as tension between Israel and Iran turned into a major crisis when US President Donald Trump stepped in. US strikes Iran The US carried out major airstrikes on three of Iran’s most important nuclear sites — Natanz,…
Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton was expected to attend Royal Ascot on Wednesday but pulled out at the last minute as she continues to focus on her health and recovery following cancer treatment.She was expected to join Prince William on Wednesday, June 18, for the second day of the prestigious horse racing event. Sources told…
From left to right: Mojtaba Khamenei, Ali Asghar Hejazi and Mohammad Golpayegani As Israeli bombs hit Tehran and top Iranian commanders are killed, 86-year-old Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is more isolated than ever. This has led to growing questions about who could replace him if he dies.Khamenei has lost several of his closest military…
All use of AI for the military will be consistent with OpenAI usage guidelines, according to the startup [File] | Photo Credit: REUTERS The U.S. Department of Defence on Monday awarded OpenAI a $200 million contract to put generative artificial intelligence (AI) to work for the military. San Francisco-based OpenAI will “develop prototype frontier AI…
U.K. Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner addresses a multi-faith event in commemoration of the victims of the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad last week, at India House in London. | Photo Credit: PTI The United Kingdom and India are united in their grief for all those impacted by the Ahmedabad-London Air India plane crash…
Russian crude shipping rates rose sharply after a new round of U.S. sanctions on Russian energy interests unveiled in January took effect. Representational file image. | Photo Credit: Reuters IFreight rates for Russian oil shipments from the Baltic ports to India eased further in the period from late May to early June, thanks to high…
Smoke rises following what Iran says was an Israeli attack on Sharan Oil depot in Tehran, Iran, June 16, 2025. | Photo Credit: Reuters Amidst reports of possible broadening of the Israel-Iran conflict, the Indian Embassy in Iran has urged “all” Indian nationals and People of Indian Origin who are using “own” vehicles to leave…
Trump has repeatedly downplayed risks that TikTok is in danger, saying he remains confident of finding a buyer for the app’s U.S. business [File] | Photo Credit: REUTERS U.S. President Donald Trump is widely expected to extend the Thursday deadline for TikTok to find a non-Chinese buyer or face a ban in the United States….
President Donald Trump boards Air Force One at Calgary International Airport on June 16, 2025, in Calgary, Canada, on his way back to Washington | Photo Credit: AP U.S. President Donald Trump said his early departure from the G7 summit in Canada on Monday (June 16, 2025) had “nothing to do” with a possible ceasefire…
Thailand’s inance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira in Bangkok. File photo | Photo Credit: REUTERS Thailand’s formal trade proposal will be submitted to the U.S. this week, with the first round of discussions set to take place online, the country’s Finance Minister said on Tuesday (June 17, 2025), as it seeks to head off the threat of…
