Some years ago, a prominent Pakistani civil rights activist told this writer that his country comprises Punjab and its colonies. In recent years, the Punjabi […]
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SpaceX treated as ‘simply too risky’ for funds with governance mandates
The list of sustainability-focused fund managers opting to blacklist SpaceX is growing as they contemplate the unprecedented level of control that Elon Musk will hold […]
Tornadoes struck communities near Chicago as millions faced severe weather threats across the Midwest and East Coast
At least three tornadoes tore through communities outside Chicago on Thursday, leveling homes, ripping down trees and power poles, as severe storms grounded flights and […]
China confirms arrest of US citizen suspected of spying
China’s foreign ministry confirmed on Friday the arrest of U Min Zin, a US citizen, saying the American was suspected of spying and endangering Chinese […]
West Asia: A war hanging between intent and intensity
As the war shows no real signs of quick end the major players both in West Asia and beyond are looking to immunize their dependence […]
What is ‘8647’? A cryptic message on US National mall park sparks probe
2 min readJun 12, 2026 12:53 PM IST The possibility of life beyond Earth has long captured the human imagination. From films and books to […]
‘Super El Niño’ forms in Pacific: Why 2027 is likely to be the hottest year on record
The United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Thursday said that El Niño conditions have now formed in the tropical Pacific Ocean, and is […]
UK economy shrank in April as Iran war impacts growth
Britain’s strong start to the year came to an end in April as the impact of the Middle East shock began to filter through the […]
Health risks of alcohol accelerate after one drink a day, study finds
A government alcohol study published Tuesday concluded that the health risks of alcohol start at a single drink a day. The report was caught up […]
Iran Postpones State Funeral Of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei To Late June
The mayor of Tehran said Thursday that the state funeral of late supreme leader Ali Khamenei, killed by US-Israeli strikes on the first day of […]
Microsoft Restricts Staff's Use Of Claude Fable 5 Over Data Concerns: Report
Microsoft is limiting employees’ use of Anthropic’s Claude Fable 5 because of the AI startup’s new data retention requirements, The Verge reported on Wednesday, citing […]
South Asian, Gulf leaders raced to stop Trump striking Iran, presented him with deal – report
Leaders from Gulf and South Asian countries called US President Donald Trump to ask him to call off strikes against Iran after Trump posted about […]
Iran Adds Elon Musk's SpaceX, Starlink To Target List In Middle East: Report
Iran has reportedly added companies owned by Elon Musk to its list of potential military targets in the Middle East. The warning specifically mentions SpaceX […]
US sentences former Taliban commander to 42 years in prison for terrorism, taking hostages
Former Taliban commander Haji Najibullah, 50, has been sentenced to 42 years in prison and five years of supervised release on terrorism charges, the United […]
‘Super’ El Nino is officially here and scientists fear it’ll ‘get dire very quickly’
A powerful El Nino has officially formed in the Pacific Ocean, with meteorologists warning Thursday that it is poised to reach historic strength and intensify […]
Iran says no deal yet after Trump claims ‘finalisation in days’, again
President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House. (Photo: AP) US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he had reached a “great […]
Why targeting Iran’s vital oil hub at Kharg Island carries major risks
Iran’s Kharg Island, home to a terminal through which the country exports most of its oil, has emerged as a focus of the war launched […]
Iran-US war latest: Trump calls off strikes as ‘final points’ of peace deal agreed – but Tehran says otherwise
Donald Trump walked back his threat to strike Iran “hard” tonight, citing progress being made in peace negotiations. The US president said he “cancelled the […]
Congo's Ebola outbreak spreads to new health zones
Congo’s Ebola outbreak has spread to three new health zones, according to a government report published on Thursday (June 11) that showed the number of […]
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv claims devastating strike on Crimea bridge destroyed 50 military vehicles
The Ukrainian military claims it has successfully destroyed 50 Russian military vehicles in a devastating strike on the Armiansk bridge connecting occupied Crimea to mainland […]