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A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Japan, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami warning for coastal regions. The strong tremor triggered emergency alerts as residents were urged to move to higher ground and follow evacuation instructions.

Atlee Kumar and his wife Priya Atlee have been blessed with a baby girl on April 20. The filmmaker took to social media to announce the joyful news. Read on to know more.

Patrick Muldoon, best known for Starship Troopers and Days of Our Lives, has died at the age of 57. Tributes poured in from fans for the actor. Read more to know the reason behind his death.

Amid ongoing tensions in the US-Iran conflict, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that every diplomatic path should be used to reduce tensions in the region, stressing that war benefits no one. His remarks come as uncertainty surrounds a possible new round of talks between Washington and Tehran and as maritime confrontations continue near the Strait of Hormuz.

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck off Japan's Iwate prefecture on Monday (April 20), triggering urgent tsunami warnings for waves up to three meters and prompting immediate evacuations along the northern coastline.

Rohit Sharma returns to training after a hamstring injury, with Mumbai Indians closely monitoring his fitness ahead of their clash against Gujarat Titans as they look to bounce back from four consecutive defeats.

The buzz around Grand Theft Auto VI continues to grow, with pricing becoming a key talking point for Indian gamers. While Rockstar Games has not officially confirmed the price, industry estimates suggest a likely range between Rs 6,999 and Rs 7,499 for the standard edition.

Vijay and Sangeetha's divorce proceedings have already begun, and the family welfare court has reportedly ordered the couple to attend the hearing in mid-June. Read to know more.

Donald Trump is going through a similar situation to Ronald Reagan's in Lebanon 42 years ago. The latter decided to exit the country after 241 officers were killed in the barracks attacks. A former counter-terrorism official has advised Trump to leave while the US still can.

The Shanghai-listed biotech company had been the target of a bill introduced to Congress in 2024 that sought to bar it from securing government contracts on national security grounds.

Connolly has hit 14 sixes this season - joint fifth-most in IPL 2026 along with PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer and 2nd highest for the team behind Priyansh Arya's 20. Connoll is PBKS' highest run-scorer this season with 223 runs in five innings at an average of nearly 56 and a strike rate of 164.

Ex-US official Robert Harward praised President Trump’s "brilliant" naval blockade and economic pressure strategy, claiming it will force Iran to capitulate despite heightened military tensions and stalled peace negotiations.

Here’s the updated Indian Premier League 2026 points table after Punjab Kings’ 54-run win over Lucknow Super Giants and Kolkata Knight Riders’ four-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals.

CENTCOM released footage showing US Marines seizing an Iranian cargo ship after it ignored warnings during a blockade, disabling it and boarding with Marines. Iran condemned the action as piracy and vowed retaliation, escalating tensions.

Amid the ongoing courtroom battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, Ryan Reynolds has finally addressed the matter. The Deadpool actor showed support for his wife during an interview. Read on to know more.

Iranian state media says Tehran is not currently planning to attend the next round of peace talks with the United States, despite Washington’s announcement that negotiators would travel to Islamabad for discussions. Iranian outlets cited ongoing disagreements, including the continued naval blockade and shifting US demands, as key obstacles to progress.

At least 15 people have been killed after a bus rolled down a hillside into a deep gorge in the Ram Nagar area of Udhampur district in Jammu and Kashmir. Rescue teams rushed to the spot and launched relief operations as authorities assessed the scale of the tragedy. Several passengers were reportedly injured and shifted to nearby hospitals.

Israel has reopened the occupied West Bank settlement of Sa-Nur, allowing settlers to return nearly two decades after its evacuation. The move marks a significant and controversial development in the region, reigniting debates over settlement expansion and territorial disputes. Israeli officials describe it as a restoration of historic presence, while critics warn it could further escalate tensions in the already volatile West Bank.

Rising tensions around the Strait of Hormuz have disrupted the movement of millions of barrels of oil, triggering fresh concerns about global energy security. While markets are reacting to immediate supply risks, analysts warn that the real energy crisis may still lie ahead if instability persists in this critical maritime chokepoint.