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After Trump's No-Strike Decision, Iran Media Bursts Out Laughing At Him
Iran media Press TV reported there was no contact for talks with the US, whether direct or indirect

Russia Calls For "Political And Diplomatic" Solution To Iran War
Russia has warned against strikes that could endanger Iran's Bushehr plant, for they may lead "irreversible consequences".

No Strikes Against Iran Power Plants For 5 Days, Says Trump, Adds A Caveat
Iran War Live News: No Military Strikes Against Iranian Power Plants For 5-Day Period, Says Trump, Then Adds A Caveat

Opinion: Opinion | A $500 Billion Bill: What Economists Won't Tell You About Iran-Israel War
The Gulf War of 1991 lasted 43 days and cost, in today's money, $102 billion. The current conflict has already passed its third week. There is no credible exit timeline.

2 Covid Mentions In PM Modi's Rundown Of Middle East War Impact On India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke in the Lok Sabha today on the Middle East conflict and the challenges it has created for India

World's Worst Air Crashes In Recent Years
From India to Indonesia, here is an overview of the recent major aviation disasters, including the Air Canada Express crash at LaGuardia.

Another American F-15 Crash In Middle East? Viral Video Follows Iran Claims
While the exact date and location of the video remain unverified by independent sources, some users and outlets have linked it to recent claims by Iran that it shot down an American F-15 near Hormuz Island.

For Troops, 'BRRRT' Is Sound Of Music: All About The 'Avenger' In Hormuz
The US Air Force (USAF) issued a formal request in November 1970 to build a 30 mm rapid-fire cannon for a new close air support platform, which became the GAU-8/A Avenger carried by the A-10 over the Strait of Hormuz

Japanese Man Sets World Record With 8 Rope Skips In A Single Attempt
His journey from initial difficulties to achieving the record shows how hard work and determination are essential for success.

"Unstable Man With No Strategy": Top Economist To NDTV On Trump's Hormuz Deadline
Trump wrote on Truth Social that the US would "hit and obliterate" Iranian power plants -- "starting with the biggest one first" -- if Tehran did not fully reopen the strait within 48 hours (23:44 GMT on Monday or 5:14 am IST on Tuesday), according t

"Attendants Feeling Ill": Truck In US Crash Was Moving Towards Another Plane
Both pilots were killed after an Air Canada Express regional plane collided with a fire truck while landing at LaGuardia Airport.

Indonesia Says It Won't Pay $1 Billion Fee For Trump's 'Board Of Peace'
Indonesia's president, Prabowo, has joined Trump's "Board of Peace" and pledged troops to Gaza but claims he has made no financial commitments.

PM On How India Is Responding To Hormuz Chokehold-Driven Energy Crisis
The war in Iran presents a "concerning situation" given India imports significant quantities of crude oil and gas from Gulf nations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Parliament Monday.

'Spoke To Heads Of Nations Twice': PM On Shielding Indians Stuck Amid War
Prime Minister Modi spoke about the disruption in cargo movement through the Strait of Hormuz, which has emerged as a geopolitical pressure point

Opinion: Opinion | 'Humiliation', 'Neglect': Congress's Quiet Unravelling As Leader After Leader Leaves
"The door is open for people to leave" attitude has not helped the party.

Ukraine Using Underground Network To Rescue Children 'Indoctrinated' By Russia
Some children are reportedly put in "re-education" programmes where they are exposed to pro-Russian views.

Russia Promotes Max Messenger App As WhatsApp, Telegram Face Bans
Russians are being urged to use Max Messenger in the name of "technological sovereignty".

Israel's Iron Dome Under Scrutiny After Iranian Strikes Near Nuke Sites
Netanyahu said it was a "miracle" that nobody had been killed in Iranian attacks. He, however, did not offer any explanation for why the air defence system-- in which Israel and the United States have invested billions of dollars for decades-- failed

Why Indian Talent Is In High Demand As Germany Struggles With Workforce Shortages
India has a vast surplus of young workers, while Germany has an aging population with millions of vacancies.


