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The US and Israel bombed Iran for six weeks straight. They hit over 11,000 targets. They declared victory over Iran's air power. But deep inside granite mountain ranges, Iran's missile tunnels survived, and now, satellite images show them being cleared and restored while the ceasefire holds. At the same time, US intelligence says China may be secretly shipping weapons to Tehran. The United States is sending additional troops to the Middle East as the fragile ceasefire holds.

Iran has announced that the Strait of Hormuz is fully open to commercial shipping for the duration of its temporary ceasefire with the United States, easing tensions in one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints. The reopening is expected to support global oil flows and stabilize markets after weeks of disruption during the conflict.

After recovering with two straight wins following two early losses, GT will look to make it three in five against a winless KKR in Ahmedabad.

A growing security concern is emerging in the United States after reports that at least 10 scientists linked to sensitive nuclear, aerospace and defense research have either died or gone missing since 2023. The cases involving researchers connected to institutions such as national laboratories, space programs and classified technology projects have triggered alarm within the U.S. security establishment.

Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun have made their relationship official on Instagram following several reports of their rumoured romance. Read to know more.

Fresh U.S. intelligence claims have raised alarm over a possible China-Iran link, with reports suggesting Beijing may supply radar systems and that Chinese satellite technology may have helped Iran improve strike accuracy. Investigations indicate Iran may have used a Chinese-built satellite to monitor and target U.S. bases, intensifying concerns over covert military cooperation. China, however, has strongly denied the allegations, calling them baseless amid rising geopolitical tensions.

A 10-day truce between Israel and Lebanon has officially come into effect, raising hopes of easing tensions after weeks of intense cross-border fighting involving Iran-backed Hezbollah. The ceasefire, announced following high-level talks involving U.S. mediation, could open the door for broader regional negotiations and possibly a longer-term peace arrangement.

Months after being captured on Kiss Cam with her ex-boss Andy Byron during the Coldplay concert, Kristen Cabot has opened up about how her life has completely changed due to the scandal. She has also stated that Chris Martin did not reach out to her post the scandal.

Alongside the fleet expansion, the Delhi–Rohtak interstate electric bus service was launched, establishing a new green mobility link between Delhi and Haryana.

Also, Trump took to Truth Social on Friday to announce that the Strait of Hormuz is open for all commercial ships for the remaining period of the ceasefire.

Vidyut Jammwal is all set to make his Hollywood debut with Street Fighter, slated to release on October 16. While the first trailer of the live-action film is already creating a buzz, the actor shifted attention with a serene moment, chanting the Gayatri Mantra at CinemaCon 2026.

US President Donald Trump criticises New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani over a proposed pied-à-terre tax on ultra-wealthy property owners, calling his policies “tax, tax, tax” and warning of worsening conditions in New York City.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh condemned Rahul Gandhi’s “magician” remark and accused him of undermining national sentiment and disrespecting the sacrifices of the armed forces. He called Rahul’s choice of words highly objectionable and urged Speaker Om Birla to have the remarks expunged.

Shares of Netflix took a sharp hit, falling nearly 10% despite reporting strong quarterly numbers. The drop highlights growing concerns on Wall Street that subscriber growth may be slowing in an increasingly saturated streaming market. While revenues and profits remain solid, investors appear worried about future expansion, signaling that expectations for the streaming giant are becoming harder to meet.

During the inspection, it was found that after undergrounding the electricity lines, the footpath had not been properly refilled, leading to sinking tiles. In some places, the electric lines were not fully underground, posing a serious threat to public safety.

So far, Jasprit Bumrah has been wicketless in five matches, dating back to the Eliminator clash in Punjab last season when he last picked a wicket. It has been 114 balls without a wicket for Bumrah this season, while second on the list is Varun Chakravarthy with 54 balls.

Driven primarily by the Global War on Terror following the attacks of 11 September 2001, these engagements have ranged from full-scale invasions to targeted kinetic strikes.

Barbie Ferreira, who has been part of the show Euphoria, revealed why she left the show after season 2. She has also been seen in films including Nope and House of Spoils, among others.

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will face Delhi Capitals in a high-octane clash at M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday (Apr 18).