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Haaland felt 'resonated' with Budweiser's 'Let it pour' campaign but has faced backlash in his home country of Norway where advertising related to alcoholic beverages is banned.

Erika Kirk says she didn’t attend the White House Correspondents’ Dinner for glamour or politics, she went to confront journalists she believes helped “dehumanise” her after the death of Charlie Kirk. Scroll down for the full story.

US President Donald Trump hosts Artemis II astronauts at the Oval Office, praises their courage and jokes about space travel as NASA targets a 2028 Moon mission.

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday claimed that Iran is in a “state of collapse” and has sought American assistance to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said Iran had informed Washington of its internal crisis and was requesting the reopening of the strategic waterway “as soon as possible”.

Oil extended gains to the highest since 2022, surging past 120 dollars per barrel on Thursday as the US-Iran stalemate showed any signs of easing anytime soon. The over two-month-long conflict remains in a stalemate with energy and other supplies through the critical Strait of Hormuz at a standstill. That has led to fuel rationing across much of Asia and Africa and fears of a global economic slowdown.

Voting has concluded in the high-voltage West Bengal Assembly elections, with a historic turnout and intense political clashes dominating the day. The BJP and Trinamool Congress traded allegations of EVM manipulation and rigging, adding fresh tension to an already fiercely contested battle. As exit poll discussions gather pace, attention remains focused on whether the BJP can make significant gains in Mamata Banerjee’s traditional strongholds, especially in Kolkata, where the political stakes remain extremely high.

The gulf war has disrupted global oil supplies with key export routes under strain, producers are being forced to reroute crude through limited pipeline networks and alternative ports. But these options come with hard capacity limits, leaving a significant chunk of production stranded. As a result, a large volume of oil is being forced offline. In the next news in numbers report we breakdown the supply loss caused due to the war. Take a look.

Investigators are reviewing records from his 20-year stay in the US to trace when his radicalisation began. Authorities suspect the attack on security personnel was deliberate, possibly aimed at testing response times rather than being a random act.

US Federal Reserve chief, Jerome Powell's final press conference did not rock the boat. But he and a majority of FED policymakers erred a bit on the hawkish side given the lack of progress in the gulf. So, at his swan song meeting as fed boss, Powell once again carried an anti-Trump crescendo.

A senior Pentagon official said the cost of the Iran war so far for the US Is 25 billion dollars. That is the first official estimate of the military tag for the US In its war with Iran.

The top question doing the rounds in the world this week is: If oil prices are above 120 dollars per barrel, and the Iran war isn't over, why are stocks at record highs?

1990s actor Rahul Roy is trending again. An Instagram post has put him back in the headlines. Scroll down to find out why the Aashiqui actor is grabbing attention and know everything about his professional work and dating history.

Donald Trump has threatened to withdraw U.S. troops from Germany following a sharp disagreement with Friedrich Merz. The spat reportedly centers on defense spending, NATO commitments, and policy differences between the two leaders.

Donald Trump has urged Benjamin Netanyahu to limit military strikes in Lebanon amid rising tensions. The call comes as clashes between Israel and Lebanon-based forces intensify along the border.

How are Americans feeling about President Donald Trump's performance today? Do Pennsylvanians concur with the national Trump job approval rating? Trump's overall presidential approval rating has been sliding since the first historic government shutdown in October. Now, since the start of the Iran war, it has dropped to its lowest this term.

Four overground workers (OGWs), including a woman, were arrested in Jammu and Kashmir's summer capital for allegedly providing logistic support to terrorists, officials said on Thursday (April 23, 2026). Police arrested the four OGWs from Hazratbal area of the city on Wednesday (April 22, 2026) night. They identified the OGWs as Zahoor Ahmad Mir, Bashir Ahmad Bhat, and Ghulam Mohammad Bhat, all residents of Hazratbal. The woman was identified as Shazia Mohammad, a resident of Hazratbal as well, the officials said. They said a hand grenade, 15 AK-47 rounds, four mobile phones and some cash were recovered from their possession.

The world's longest experiment is nearing the 100-year mark and can go on for many more centuries. The Pitch experiment has witnessed only nine drops, with the time between each of them increasing. Scientists say the physics inside the funnel is changing.

Ranveer Singh is all set to start work on his next, filmmaker Jay Mehta's apocalyptic thriller Pralay. While recent reports had hinted that the film had been delayed, makers have insisted that it is on track and will go on floor in August 2026.

Trump says Putin offered help on Iran nuclear uranium issue during phone call, but Trump pushed for focus on Ukraine war. Russia proposed storing Iran enriched uranium as mediator. Talks highlight ongoing geopolitical tensions involving Iran, Ukraine, US, and Russia diplomacy.