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IPL 2026 | 'Certain agenda against me': KKR skipper Rahane hits out at strike-rate critics

It is interesting that since 2023, only Abhishek Sharma (176.56) has higher strike rate than Rahane (167.78) among Indian batters in the powerplay. Rahane's strike rate, however, goes down once the restrictions are lifted but still remains decent enough nonetheless.

West Asia Conflict: Strait of Hormuz Triggers Global Energy and Trade Disruptions

Tensions in West Asia have pushed the strategic Strait of Hormuz into the spotlight, raising fears of a major global energy and trade disruption. Nearly a fifth of the world’s oil supply passes through the narrow maritime corridor, making any military escalation in the region a serious threat to global energy markets.

Trump: Israel will 'do what I tell them’ on Iran war, ‘will stop when I stop’

Trump says Israel will follow his lead on ending the Iran war, even as reports highlight tensions and Netanyahu’s push for prolonged action

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni legal dispute: Judge dismisses multiple claims against It Ends With Us director

10 of the 13 claims made by Blake Lively agains her It Ends With Us co-star and director Justin Baldoni were dismissed by a judge in a ruling issued on Thursday. The actress and producer of the film had accussed Baldoni of sexual harassment on the film's set.

West Asia War: Strait Of Hormuz Creates Major Global Energy & Trade Crisis

Tensions in West Asia have pushed the strategic Strait of Hormuz into the spotlight, raising fears of a major global energy and trade disruption. Nearly a fifth of the world’s oil supply passes through the narrow maritime corridor, making any military escalation in the region a serious threat to global energy markets.

Vietnam Fuel Prices Rise Further As Government Boosts Stabilisation Fund

Gasoline and diesel prices in Vietnam continued to rise on Wednesday, the trade ​ministry said, even though the government tapped ‌its fuel price stabilisation fund to curb the increases brought about by the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.

US-Iran War: Trump Threatens Heavy Strikes, Iran Vows to Fight Back

Donald Trump has warned of heavier strikes against Iran in the coming weeks, signaling a possible escalation in the ongoing US-Iran war. In a national address, Trump said American forces are close to achieving key military objectives but threatened to hit Iran “extremely hard” if tensions persist. Meanwhile, Iranian officials vowed “crushing and broader” retaliation against U.S. and Israeli targets, raising fears of a wider regional conflict and further instability across West Asia.

 Trump Removes Pam Bondi As Attorney General

In a dramatic move, Donald Trump has removed Attorney General Pam Bondi following growing dissatisfaction over her handling of sensitive cases, including files linked to Jeffrey Epstein. Criticism from allies and lawmakers intensified pressure, turning the issue into a major political flashpoint and raising fresh questions about accountability and justice.

US-Iran War: US President's Fresh Threat to Iran During Address to Nation

Donald Trump issued a fresh warning to Iran during his address to the nation, saying the United States is prepared to intensify strikes if Tehran does not comply with Washington’s demands. Trump said U.S. forces are “very close” to completing key objectives and warned that further attacks on Iran’s military and energy infrastructure could follow.

Trump Puts Spotlight on Vance for Iran Talks Says if Deal Fails, Then I am Blaming JD Vance

Donald Trump has put the spotlight on JD Vance as diplomatic efforts continue to secure a deal with Iran amid the ongoing conflict. Trump said that if negotiations succeed he would take credit, but warned he would hold Vance responsible if talks fail. The remarks come as Vance plays an increasingly active role in backchannel communications and ceasefire efforts with intermediaries, signaling rising stakes in high-level diplomacy tied to the Iran crisis.

Augusta Masters: 15-time major winner Phil Mickelson withdraws because of 'health issue'

This year will mark the first time since 1994 that both Mickelson and 15-time major winner Tiger Woods will miss the Masters.

US-Iran War: Fresh Attack Threatens Iran's Critical Infrastructure

Fresh strikes during the ongoing US-Iran war are raising concerns over threats to Iran’s critical infrastructure, including transport links, energy facilities, and industrial sites. The escalation follows reports of a major U.S. strike on a key bridge near Tehran and warnings from Washington that more attacks could follow if tensions persist.

Donald Trump Asks Republicans to Restore Funding Using Special Measure

Donald Trump has urged Republicans to restore funding using a special legislative measure, signaling a renewed push to secure party support for key government priorities. The move comes amid ongoing political negotiations in Washington over budget allocations and federal spending strategy.

'Kash Patel could be fired today': Former FBI agent's BIG claim after Trump fires Pam Bondi

'Kash Patel could be fired today': Former FBI agent's BIG claim after Trump fires Pam Bondi

Fact Check: Did Iran strike Oracle data centre in Dubai? What UAE said

Iran claimed it struck an Oracle data centre in Dubai, but UAE authorities denied it as fake news. The West Asia war continues to escalate, raising concerns over attacks on civilian infrastructure.

Is Trump considering replacing Tulsi Gabbard as intelligence chief? Here's what we know

Is Trump considering replacing Tulsi Gabbard as intelligence chief? Here's what we know

Trump doubles down on trade agenda with new pharma and steel tariffs

Trump doubles down on trade agenda with new pharma and steel tariffs

Google DeepMind launches Gemma 4: AI models for advanced reasoning and AI agents

Google DeepMind has launched Gemma 4, a new generation of open AI models designed for advanced reasoning and agentic AI workflows. Released under the Apache 2.0 open-source licence, the models aim to deliver higher intelligence with fewer parameters, improving efficiency.

Pentagon shake-up: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth asks Army Chief Gen. Randy George to 'immediately' retire

As per reports, Pete Hegseth has asked Army Chief Gen. Randy George to immediately retire, seeking leadership aligned with Trump’s vision