In a sudden turn of events, US President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, just hours before a self-imposed deadline that had the world holding its breath.The conflict, which erupted on February 28 after US-Israeli airstrikes killed Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei had pushed global oil prices up by 60% and rattled international…
NEW DELHI: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay on Wednesday mounted a sharp attack on the ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu, claiming that had chief minister MK Stalin had “full power,” the Tirunelveli event would not have been allowed to take place. In a big claim, Vijay also said that the “real Congress” was aligned…
American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been released after being kidnapped in Iraq by the Iran-backed militia Kataib Hezbollah, US and Iraqi officials confirmed Tuesday. Her release follows coordinated efforts involving Iraqi authorities and US agencies, including the State Department and FBI.Kittleson, who was abducted in Baghdad in late March, was freed after approximately a week…
NEW DELHI: A day before the polling in Kerala, BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Wednesday dismissed Congress allegations that he failed to disclose assets in his election affidavit, calling the charge a “sad, desperate effort” by a “scared” opposition to divert attention from development. The former union minister also claimed that it was the last…
TMC MP Derek O’Brien (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: After a short and stormy meeting with the Election Commission on Wednesday, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) came out swinging, calling Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar “a chor, a criminal” and accusing him of a “partisan attitude.” According to TMC leaders, the “seven-minute” meeting ended abruptly with the…
‘Promised 5.5 lakh jobs, gave only 94,000’: AIADMK’s Palaniswami attacks Stalin on employment AIADMK chief Palaniswami on Wednesday attacked chief minister M K Stalin over his government’s employment record, alleging that the DMK had promised to fill 5.5 lakh vacancies but had only provided job orders to 94,000 persons so far.“CM Stalin promised to fill…
India has issued a fresh advisory urging its citizens in Iran to leave the country “expeditiously”, even as a fragile two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran comes into effect.In a statement posted on X, the Indian Embassy in Tehran said the advisory was a continuation of its earlier notice issued on 7 April,…
A TV screen shows a file image of North Korea’s missile launch during a news program at Seoul Railway Station in Seoul. (AP photo) North Korea launched multiple rounds of ballistic missiles on Wednesday, just days after leader Kim Jong Un signalled a rare conciliatory note toward South Korean President Lee Jae Myung.The missiles were…
Iranians react after a ceasefire announcement NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs (MEA) on Wednesday welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Iran and the United States, expressing hope that it would pave the way for lasting peace in West Asia while emphasising the need for uninterrupted navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.“We welcome the ceasefire…
Located in the scenic cliffs of the Great Rift Valley, Naivasha has gone from being a beautiful lakeside destination to one of Africa’s leaders in terms of renewable energy production. By taking advantage of the geothermal power produced by the volcanic forces found under Hell’s Gate National Park, Naivasha now serves as the primary anchor…