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Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said US President Donald Trump’s threat to hit Iran’s infrastructure could be a war crime, citing international law as tensions escalate.

Flight operations between India and key Gulf destinations including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, and Jeddah have been partially restricted as tensions rise during the ongoing US-Iran war. Indian carriers Air India and IndiGo have issued advisories and adjusted schedules amid evolving airspace risks and operational constraints across West Asia.

K-pop boy band SEVENTEEN have renewed their full group contract with agency Pledis. They announced it during the encore concert finale. Read to know more.

Pakistan is staring at a fresh financial squeezes critical foreign loans come due, and support from allies turns uncertain. The country is now battling pressures on multiple fronts. Pakistan’s latest financial stress point begins with the UAE. Islamabad is set to repay 3.5 billion dollars to Abu Dhabi this month, after the UAE refused to extend its long-standing loan rollovers.

U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked outrage after posting an expletive-laden warning to Iran on social media, threatening strikes on key infrastructure if Tehran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The remarks came as tensions escalated in the ongoing US-Iran war, with critics across the political spectrum raising concerns over the tone and implications of the message.

Moscow-appointed head of the ​region ​said ⁠contact with ​the miners had ​already ⁠been established, and ⁠a ​supply of ​drinking water had been made available for them. The incident occurred amid ongoing cross-border strikes in the Russia–Ukraine War.

Gunfire near White House in Washington, DC: Shots were heard near the White House on Sunday morning. The Secret Service is investigating the incident. Donald Trump was at the president's residence at the time.

Pope Leo XIV has urged world leaders to lay down their weapons and choose dialogue over war as the conflict involving the United States–Israel confrontation with Iran continues to escalate. Delivering his Easter “Urbi et Orbi” message from the Vatican, the pontiff called on those with the power to wage war to pursue peace instead of domination and conflict.

Goenka, who was watching the match, could not hold his emotions after LSG reduced SRH to 11/3 inside the powerplay and thanked god by taking a photo of a deity out of his packet. The internet, however, had a field day on this.

The ongoing US-Iran war is beginning to weigh on American households as rising energy prices fuel fresh inflation concerns across the United States. Gasoline prices have already surged in recent weeks, and analysts warn the conflict could push overall inflation higher in the months ahead.

Literature has always been the heartbeat of cinema, but few genres have bridged the gap between the printed page and the silver screen as powerfully as epic fantasy. These stories do more than just provide a script; they build entire worlds that redefine pop culture for generations. These adaptations don't just mimic the books; they expand them. Whether it’s through sweeping scores for Middle-earth or the visual design of the Hogwarts, these movies and shows have become the world of magic for viewers.

Global markets may appear stable on the surface, but beneath that calm, signs of a deeper strain are rapidly building. From oil and gas to fertilisers and logistics, multiple critical supply chains are coming under simultaneous pressure.

Mohammed Rafi’s English song “Although We Hail from Different Lands” has gone viral again. Social media users are sharing it with visuals of contemporary wars and crises. The song has a timeless message of peace, unity, and a world as one. The lyrics are as prophetic as poetic.

Donald Trump is escalating pressure on Iran with shifting ultimatums over the Strait of Hormuz, mixing threats of strikes with hints of a deal. Active on Truth Social, he plans a press conference while claiming military success and extending deadlines.

Kerala votes on April 9 in a tightly contested election, with surveys showing a close fight between UDF and LDF. While the UDF holds a slight edge, overlapping projections keep the race open, with NDA likely to influence outcomes in key constituencies.

Global markets are bracing for further escalation after Trump’s deadline ends on April 6. Energy prices have surged sharply since the conflict began. Crude oil has risen between 40 to 65 percent, now trading well above the 100-dollar-per-barrel mark, while LNG prices have jumped nearly 60 percent.

The global oil market is facing its biggest supply disruption on record as the ongoing conflict involving Iran intensifies. OPEC has flagged serious concerns over attacks on energy infrastructure, warning that restoring damaged facilities is both costly and time-consuming.

Will we get a ceasefire anytime soon? “No obvious answers” apply to markets and central banks. In the eyes of investors, rate hikes are coming. It’s worth taking stock as the Iran war gets into the sixth week.

Rahul Arunoday Banerjee's wife, Priyanka Sarkar, has reportedly filed an FIR in Odisha alleging conspiracy. The Bengali actor died at 43 due to drowning. Read to know more.