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Representative image (AI-generated) The United States on Friday announced new sanctions targeting Iran’s oil and petrochemical trade, hours after indirect talks between Tehran and Washington concluded in Oman.The move came even as both sides signalled willingness to continue negotiations aimed at easing tensions over Iran’s nuclear programme.The sanctions, unveiled by the US State Department, target…
Pakistan enter the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup aiming for a second title, relying on their main batters and the all-round contributions of Saim Ayub and Mohammad Nawaz in Asian conditions.Their build-up to the tournament has seen mixed results on and off the field. At the same time, home series wins against Australia and improved…
File photo: Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (Picture credit: AP) US stock markets moved higher on Friday, clawing back part of the heavy losses seen earlier in the week, as technology shares recovered and bitcoin halted its recent slide. The rebound came after several volatile sessions driven by worries…
NEW DELHI: India fast bowler Harshit Rana has been ruled out of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, the BCCI said on Friday. Rana suffered a knee injury during India’s warm-up match against South Africa in Navi Mumbai on February 4, 2026.The BCCI said Rana was assessed by a specialist and underwent scans, following…
PM Modi congratulates Team India NEW DELHI: India’s Under-19 cricket team created history by winning their sixth ICC U-19 World Cup title with a commanding performance against England at Harare Sports Club on Friday. The victory extends India’s record in the tournament and showcased the exceptional talent of the young side.“India’s cricketing talent shines! Proud…
Space selfies with smartphones? Imagine the shots they could get with a smartphone in hand. NASA has reportedly announced that astronauts on the upcoming Crew-12 and Artemis II missions will be allowed to carry their own smartphones. This is a bit of a departure from the usual strict rules about what gadgets can fly in…
San Francisco’s public schools are staring down a moment many hoped would never arrive. After nearly a year of negotiations that failed to produce a contract, teachers formally notified the San Francisco Unified School District this week that they are prepared to strike starting Monday, setting up what would be the city’s first educators’ walkout…
Rasika Dugal has joyfully announced the end of filming for ‘Mirzapur: The Movie,’ with audiences eagerly awaiting its theatrical release on September 4, 2026. In an adorable farewell, she revealed behind-the-scenes snippets, such as a delightful wrap cake, as the project gears up for post-production. Rasika Dugal has wrapped shooting for ‘Mirzapur: The Movie’ and…
The son of a farmer in a small village in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, Nitin Kumar (Katil Model) grew up with a dream that did not fit easily into the world around him. While most boys in his village were expected to follow familiar paths, Nitin imagined himself somewhere else entirely—walking the ramp for top fashion…
BENGALURU: In a plot twist straight out of a slapstick crime drama, a thief filed a police complaint after being caught stealing electrical equipment from an independent house. Azgar Khan, 24, an auto driver, stated in his complaint that unidentified persons struck him on the head after he was caught stealing in Sampigehalli, north-eastern part…
