Closure of American bases in Gulf, reparation for attacks: What Iran is demanding in potential truce deal with US

Is there an end in sight to the chaos in the Middle East? Iran has set a high bar for a possible ceasefire with the United States, as tensions have been escalating since February 28. The ongoing military exchanges between the US-Israel coalition and Iran have created a constantly evolving situation. Meanwhile, apart from Tehran’s…

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Mar-a-Lago flips red to blue? Emily Gregory defeats Republican in Florida district that houses Trump estate

Democrat Emily Gregory won a special election in Florida for which President Donald Trump too voted. Florida’s Emily Gregory, a Democrat, defeated Republican Jon Maples who had an endorsement from US president Donald Trump, in a special election in Florida’s 87th state house district. Gregory, a public health expert and small business owner, is a…

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‘Dressing up defeat as agreement’: Iran mocks Trump with ‘negotiating with yourself’ dig

‘Can never get along with people like you’: IRGC spokesperson Zolfaghari to Trump. An Iranian military spokesperson has publicly ridiculed US efforts to broker a ceasefire, casting fresh doubt over Washington’s proposed 15-point peace plan.Lt. Col. Ebrahim Zolfaghari, speaking on state television on Wednesday, dismissed claims by Donald Trump that discussions were under way, suggesting…

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Kerala polls 2026: From thin margin wins to increasing NOTA, what last elections vote share reveal | India News

As Kerala heads towards the 2026 Assembly elections, data from the 2021 polls indicates that electoral contests in the state remain highly competitive, with narrow victory margins, fragmented vote shares and a small but steady NOTA presence shaping the political landscape. According to an analysis by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and Kerala Election…

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Tamil Nadu polls 2026: AIADMK unveils constituency-wise NDA seat-sharing formula – see full list | India News

NEW DELHI: The AIADMK on Wednesday released the full constituency-wise seat-sharing list for its NDA allies in Tamil Nadu, formally spelling out which party will contest where in the April 23 Assembly election, while confirming that seven alliance partners have been allotted a combined 65 seats and the Edappadi K Palaniswami-led party will fight the…

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Over 50% of GCC’s population are expats, with Indians leading at 9.1 million and Bangladeshis at 5 million | World News

A region long seen as a hub of opportunity is now navigating uncertainty as geopolitical tensions escalate. Nearly 62 million people living across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are caught in the broader impact of the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran, with foreign workers forming a significant part of this population.Indians form the largest…

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‘Loved to fight’: Shocking videos of DHS chief Markwayne Mullin’s past ignite backlash, netizens call him ‘unqualified’ | World News

Markwayne Mullin, Republican senator of Oklahoma was recently sworn in as the new Secretary of Department of Homeland Security, replacing Kristi Noem, who was fired this month after a succession of controversies. However, it seems that the new DHS leader arrives with his own villain arc followed by a series of viral and widely circulating…

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‘Historic step’: After Uttarakhand, Gujarat passes Uniform Civil Code Bill | India News

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel (Image/PTI) NEW DELHI: The Gujarat Assembly on Wednesday passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2026 making the state the second in India after Uttarakhand to implement a uniform legal framework governing personal laws.With the passage of the legislation, Gujarat joins Uttarakhand in adopting a common set of laws related to…

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