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As per reports, U.S. Navy Secretary John Phelan was ousted because he spoke truth to power. He reportedly suggested to U.S. President Donald Trump that European shipyards should be used to build Trump-class warships owing to a lack of domestic ability. However, Trump turned down this suggestion leading to an increase in their differences.

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As per reports, U.S. Navy Secretary John Phelan was ousted because he spoke truth to power. He reportedly suggested to U.S. President Donald Trump that European shipyards should be used to build Trump-class warships owing to a lack of domestic ability. However, Trump turned down this suggestion leading to an increase in their differences.

The US is preparing for another round of high-stakes diplomacy as Donald Trump dispatches key envoys, including Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, to Islamabad for talks linked to Iran. The move comes as ceasefire efforts hang in the balance, with Abbas Araghchi also expected in the region. While hopes for progress remain, uncertainty persists over whether direct negotiations will actually take place.

Even as U.S. President Donald Trump has described the Hormuz blockade as a 'tremendous success', the ground reality paints a different picture. As per cargo tracking group 'Vortexa', at least 34 tankers linked to Iran have bypassed the U.S. blockade since it began.

Donald Trump has just 8 days left to decide on the Iran war as the May 1 deadline under the War Powers Resolution approaches. Despite saying there’s no time pressure, U.S. law forces a decision; seek Congress approval, withdraw, or defy the limit. With tensions high and a fragile ceasefire in place, all eyes are on Trump’s next move.

Iran's state media confirmed that Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi would travel on Friday to Pakistan, which has been mediating between the Islamic Republic and the United States in a bid to end the West Asia conflict.

Over 1.7 million displaced Palestinians in Gaza face a catastrophic health crisis driven by massive infestations of rodents, fleas, and lice within overcrowded, unsanitary tent camps. Skin infections have tripled in UN-run sites since March, while 80% of shelter areas are affected by pests, worsening the crisis.

Despite U.S. President Donald Trump announcing a three-week ceasefire extension between Israel and Lebanon, the ground reality tells a very different story. The war between Israel and Hezbollah is not cooling down; it is intensifying. Israel has issued a fresh evacuation order in Lebanon, asking residents to flee before impending strikes, while Hezbollah has downed Israeli drones over Southern Lebanon. Is this a ceasefire in name only, or a war that never really paused?

Amid fear of Iran and its ally Houthis, USS George H.W. Bush aircraft carrier took a circuitous route to reach West Asia. It reportedly took a detour around Africa, increasing the journey distance by at least 10,000 kilometres.

Despite imposing a naval blockade, U.S. has been unable to break Iran's stranglehold over the Strait of Hormuz. As per reports, IRGC Navy has laid more mines in this strategic waterway recently. Its use of small, speed boats is also posing a challenge to the U.S. Navy.

Riding on an excellent 81 off 44 from Virat Kohli, RCB won by five wickets against GT at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru with seven balls to spare.

The United States has accused China of conducting “industrial-scale theft” of artificial intelligence technology, escalating tensions between the world’s two largest economies. U.S. officials allege coordinated efforts involving cyber intrusions, corporate espionage, and forced technology transfers to gain access to cutting-edge AI systems.

#Gravitas Two Israeli air force technicians are accused of spying for Iran, allegedly passing on sensitive military secrets to Iran from within a military airbase. Iran has reportedly executed a man who worked for the Iranian atomic energy organisation and was convicted of spying for Israel’s spy agency Mossad.

The absence of Janet Jackson in the 2026 biopic Michael has become a major talking point following the film's premiere. While fans expected to see the iconic sister portrayed alongside her famous siblings, she is notably missing from the screen

#Gravitas A new report claims that Iran’s supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, suffered severe injuries in the U.S.-Israeli airstrike that killed his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on February 28. Despite the scale of the attack, the report says Mojtaba Khamenei remains mentally alert even as he battles serious physical trauma.

A photograph showing Khawaja Asif with PMML General Secretary Yasir Arafat Butt has sparked renewed debate and scrutiny. The image is being widely discussed, with some raising concerns about alleged links, while no official confirmation has been provided regarding the claims.

The deployment of 3 US aircraft carriers comes at a time when the US President Donald Trump declined to give a timeline on when the Iran war could end.

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