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Katy Perry has found herself in the midst of the controversy after Orange is the new black actress Ruby Rose accused the singer sexual assaulting her two decades ago in a night club.

The European Court of Human Rights is expected to hear Nirav Modi’s plea within the next two weeks, along with submissions from the Central Bureau of Investigation, after which it may deliver its ruling, sources said.

So far, at least five women have accused former Representative Eric Swalwell of sexual misconduct and assault, including rape claims. He denies all allegations. Investigations, corroborating evidence, and political fallout have practically ended his career.

The US Treasury Department said it will not renew Iran's oil sanctions waiver, warning of “economic fury” and secondary sanctions, raising concerns over global supply and India’s energy security.

Google will punish websites for showing users a new page when they press the back button rather than actually taking them to the previous page. This practice of phantom page, or back button hijacking, is often done to get more clicks. But it ends soon.

After talks involving Pakistan's Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb with Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Jadaan, Riyadh has agreed to a fresh $3bn deposit and easier terms on existing funds. Scroll down to read more.

Sudan is facing a worsening hunger crisis as the ongoing conflict devastates food supplies and basic services. UN reported that at least 700 people have been killed, while millions struggle with severe shortages of food and aid.

The CinemaCon 2026 event has unveiled several major projects for the coming months. From Tom Cruise being introduced in Digger to the new Game of Thrones film, the annual gathering has kicked off its second day on a positive note.

Iran reportedly carried out a record 1,639 executions in 2025, the highest since 1989, amid war tensions, protests, and security crackdowns. Rights groups cite rising use of capital punishment against alleged spies and protesters, warning of further escalations in repression.

The 20-year-old Uzbek beat Dutch player Anish Giri to move to 9 and a half points with one round to spare. Sindarov played a 58-move draw with Giri on Tuesday (Apr 14) in Cyprus to win the coveted tournament. He'll now challenge India's Gukesh for the world title in November later this year.

Police acted quickly, arresting Ayaz and presenting him before a court, which remanded him to seven days of police custody. His mobile phone has been seized, and officials say it contains multiple objectionable videos.

The Trump Administration has claimed that Cuba sent around 5,000 troops to Russia. Officials say the alleged deployment could deepen military cooperation between Havana and Moscow. The claim has heightened tensions between United States and Cuba.

Four people were killed after the U.S. military carried out a strike on a boat suspected of drug trafficking in the eastern Pacific Ocean, according to officials. The operation was conducted by U.S. Southern Command, which said the vessel was moving along known narcotics-smuggling routes in the region.

Timothée Chalamet's Dune 3 is one of the highly-anticipated movies of the year. Set to release in November, the movie is set 17-years after the second film.

Beef prices in the U.S. continue to rise sharply, even as some other food staples ease. Ground beef and steak prices are now up nearly 16 percent from a year ago.

Rising geopolitical tensions around the Strait of Hormuz are accelerating a strategic shift in regional trade and energy routes. Reports suggest China and Pakistan increasingly turning to Central Asia as an alternative corridor.

Rising tensions in West Asia are now hitting American farms hard. As the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted, fertiliser supplies are shrinking and prices are soaring, right in the middle of the crucial spring planting season. Farmers across the United States are now facing higher costs, delayed deliveries and tough decisions that could impact crop yields and food prices.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that Ukraine is facing shortages of U.S.-supplied missiles amid the ongoing war. He stressed that limited air defense and missile stocks could weaken Ukraine’s ability to counter attacks.

Rich Starry, the sanctioned Chinese-linked tanker, which passed the Strait of Hormuz following the US blockade, has reportedly turned around and is moving back to the Persian Gulf. Another tanker, Elpis, is said to have stopped at an Iranian port.