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U.S. Vice President JD Vance has said that talks with Iran ended without an agreement, with Tehran choosing not to accept key U.S. terms. Vance noted that Washington showed flexibility during the negotiations, but major differences—especially over nuclear assurances- remained unresolved. He stressed the need for clear confirmation that Iran will not pursue nuclear weapons, highlighting the core issue that continues to block any breakthrough.

Legendary singer Asha Bhosle breathed her last on April 12 at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai. Anand Bhosle, her son, confirmed his mother's passing to the press. The icon leaves behind a musical legacy that is hard to match. Here are lesser known facts about the icon.

Ruturaj Gaikwad was fined INR 12 lakh after his team maintained a slow over rate against Delhi Capitals. Nitish Rana was also penalised for arguing with the umpire.

US-Iran talks in Islamabad collapsed, leaving Pakistan in a “nightmare scenario” facing geopolitical pressure, military obligations to Saudi Arabia, risk of retaliation, and potential internal unrest amid rising regional tensions.

Veteran British actor John Nolan passed away on April 11. Over the years, the veteran British actor has appeared in several projects. Christopher Nolan pays tribute.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance has said that talks with Iran ended without an agreement, with Tehran choosing not to accept key U.S. terms. Vance noted that Washington showed flexibility during the negotiations, but major differences—especially over nuclear assurances- remained unresolved. He stressed the need for clear confirmation that Iran will not pursue nuclear weapons, highlighting the core issue that continues to block any breakthrough.

Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu slams Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdoğan as Israel–Turkey tensions escalate over flotilla case and Gaza war, with both sides trading sharp accusations amid legal and diplomatic clashes.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance has said that talks with Iran ended without an agreement, with Tehran choosing not to accept key U.S. terms. Vance noted that Washington showed flexibility during the negotiations, but major differences—especially over nuclear assurances- remained unresolved. He stressed the need for clear confirmation that Iran will not pursue nuclear weapons, highlighting the core issue that continues to block any breakthrough.

Vance said the US team worked honestly, put their best and final offer on the table, and left it there. Now Iran must decide, he said. The language of a man who believes he did his part.

The woman initially claimed that when her husband stopped the motorcycle so she could retrieve a bag, two unknown men approached from behind, shot him, and escaped. A murder case was registered against unidentified assailants, and an investigation was launched.

Mob violence in Bangladesh leaves self-proclaimed spiritual leader Shamim Reza Jahangir dead after attack in Kushtia. Incident linked to alleged blasphemous remarks highlights rising religious tensions since the ouster of Sheikh Hasina, with police launching an investigation.

Kolkata Knight Riders’ next challenge comes against Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, where spin-friendly conditions may favour bowlers like Sunil Narine and Varun Chakaravarthy.

Oil markets are currently reflecting heightened concern over supply flows. But what are markets betting on in the long-term? Futures prices have shifted into backwardation, a structure where near-term oil prices are higher than future contracts. This typically signals immediate supply tightness or fears of disruption in physical crude availability.

Amid a global stock rout linked to the Iran war, prediction markets are under intense scrutiny. Series of highly specific and well-timed bets are raising serious concerns about potential access to non-public information and insider trading.

To understand what’s at stake in the Iran conflict, we have to look beyond oil, and into the currency that powers global trade. For decades, the US Dollar has dominated energy markets. But now, with Yuan payments emerging in key routes like the Strait of Hormuz, a gradual shift toward a more multipolar financial world may be underway… Around 80 percent of global oil trade is still settled in dollars, reinforcing its dominance over international commerce.

Asha Bhosle, one of India’s most iconic singers, has sparked concern among fans after being hospitalised at Breach Candy Hospital due to severe exhaustion and a chest infection. While everyone awaits further updates on her health, here’s a look at her net worth.

The Iran fallout is now being felt across Europe, with energy markets reacting sharply to supply risks in the Gulf. Europe relies on the region for a significant share of its energy needs, including nearly half of its jet fuel. That exposure is now pushing costs sharply higher. Jet fuel prices have more than doubled to record levels, forcing airlines to cut flights and raise fares, especially on long-haul routes.

The US economy is facing a fresh energy shock at a critical moment. Fuel prices are surging at their fastest pace in decades, pushing inflation higher and threatening to derail growth just months before the midterm elections. This raises a key question… Can the Trump administration contain the fallout before November?

The global oil market is facing a severe supply crunch. In the physical crude market, the stress is already visible. In the North Sea, a key global benchmark, traders placed 40 bids for cargoes this week, but only four found sellers, highlighting the shortage of available supply.