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Trump called his planned Iran campaign the “most crushing economic operation ever” and “economic warfare” Without naming Trump, Ghalibaf wrote: “You cannot cover up your defeats with baseless claims.” PHOTO: ANADOLU Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf mocked US President Donald Trump on Monday by posting an image accompanied with the caption “Make America Hungry … Read more
The improbable story of Marcos Rodríguez Pantoja’s wild youth became the subject of a study, as well as inspiring a novel and a film.
Adnan Siddiqui dismisses claims show is scripted, describes its unpredictable contestant dynamics as social experiment Behind the drama, eliminations and 24-hour surveillance of Tamasha lies an equally demanding production operation, with the team managing a constantly changing cast while keeping the show’s biggest moments under wraps. In a candid interview inside the show’s control base, host … Read more
Pakistan advanced to the round of 16 at the FIVB Boys’ Under-17 World Championship after a commanding 3-0 victory over Algeria on Monday, closing their Pool E campaign with two wins from three matches. Pakistan produced an assured performance throughout, winning all three sets by an identical 25-17 score-line as they controlled the contest with … Read more
India’s BRICS summit will test whether Xi’s visit signals improving ties after deadly 2020 border clashes Chinese President Xi Jinping and India Prime Minister Narendra Modi meet on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia October 23, 2024. China Daily via REUTERS Chinese President Xi Jinping is likely to attend next month’s BRICS … Read more
The fee sharply raises visa costs for workers in the tech, education and research sectors A US flag and a US H-1B Visa application form are seen in this illustration taken, September 22, 2025. REUTERS President Donald Trump’s administration on Monday released a proposed regulation to codify an unprecedented fee of more than $100,000 on … Read more
The action aims to pressure countries to cut business ties with Iran and help end the six-month conflict US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks to reporters at the White House in Washington, DC, US, August 20, 2026. REUTERS The US Treasury Department is expected on Monday to broaden the scope of secondary sanctions it can … Read more
She also starred in Elvis Presley movies and the sitcom “Coach.” Somewhat reluctantly, she had a No. 1 hit in 1962 with “Johnny Angel.”
The Afghanistan Cricket Board’s (ACB) national selection committee has finalised Afghanistan’s squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against India scheduled to be held from September 13 to 17, 2026, at the Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium in New Delhi.Ibrahim Zadran will lead the side in the series, which will mark his first assignment as Afghanistan’s full-time … Read more
Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority warns named vessels could be fined, detained and have their cargoes confiscated Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 24, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer Iran said it had blacklisted 45 tankers that had broken its rules for crossing the Strait of Hormuz, and would take action against … Read more