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Qeshm Island has transformed from a tourist hotspot into a strategic "underground missile city." Its location in the Strait of Hormuz allows Iran to control global oil routes amid escalating conflict.

The warnings follow nearly a month of military escalation after the US-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28, which provoked extensive Iranian retaliation.

Israel launched fresh airstrikes across Lebanon as tensions with Hezbollah intensified, with the group firing rockets back toward Israeli territory. The latest exchange marks another escalation along the Israel-Lebanon border amid wider regional instability linked to the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has condemned what he described as the “biggest-ever daytime attack” on Ukraine, highlighting a severe escalation in hostilities. The attack reportedly caused significant casualties and widespread damage, drawing international concern over the ongoing conflict.

Amid the ongoing US-Iran war, Iran has said that “non-hostile vessels” can transit the Strait of Hormuz, signalling a possible effort to stabilise shipping through one of the world’s most critical energy corridors.

Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, the movie marks the return of Tom Holland as Peter Parker alongside Zendaya, who plays his girlfriend and Ned (Jacob Batalon). The other stars in the movie are Sadie Sink, Liza Colon-Zayas, Jon Bernthal, and Michael Mando.

Apollo 8 and Artemis II are similar missions in many ways. Humans are trying to reach the moon once again. The first human landing in nearly 60 years has been planned for 2028. But before that, Artemis II will undertake a crucial mission. 

Rajpal Yadav was recently making headlines due to his ₹9 crore cheque-bounce case, as the actor was sent to jail for a brief period for the same. Yadav has now opened up about his experience in jail.

Governments and organizations around the world are increasingly adopting Chinese-made AI surveillance tools, raising alarms over privacy, data security, and personal freedoms. These AI systems, often used for facial recognition, behavioral monitoring, and predictive policing, have sparked intense debates about ethical boundaries and citizen rights.

The Kashmir Valley is stepping up security and surveillance at key tourist destinations to ensure visitor safety following the 2025 Pahalgam attack. Authorities have implemented new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including CCTV monitoring, visitor registration, routine patrols, and checkpoints at popular scenic spots.

ECI’s “clerical error” explanation over a BJP Kerala circular has sparked controversy, with opposition questioning the poll body’s neutrality.

The Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Companies (CIABC), the supreme body of the alcoholic beverage sector of India, has written to state governments demanding to revise the price for Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) products.

Opposition MPs staged a protest outside the Parliament of India over reported LPG shortages affecting households across parts of India. Lawmakers accused the government of failing to ensure adequate supply of cooking gas and demanded urgent measures to address distribution delays and rising concerns among consumers.

A government doctor of Punjab visited the set of Dhurandhar : The Revenge to treat Arjun Rampal's on-set injury. But that emergency played a twist in his life and got him part in the superhit saga. Read the full story.

India’s government has reported that over 9,000 new Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connections were added within just 24 hours, marking a major push toward expanding cleaner household energy access across the country.

From Sir Alex Ferguson to Arsene Wenger here is a look at five longest managerial reigns in Premier League history for one club only. The legendary list also consists of names like David Moyes, Jurgen Klopp and Joe Kinnear.

The UK will train Turkish pilots and crew under a £8bn Typhoon deal, strengthening NATO and supporting 20,000 British defence jobs.

The Lebanese Armed Forces said debris from Iranian missiles has fallen across multiple areas in Lebanon, raising fresh concerns about the spillover impact of the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict on neighbouring states. Officials urged residents to remain cautious and report suspicious objects, warning that unexploded fragments could pose safety risks.

Amid the ongoing US-Iran war, Washington has reportedly urged Tehran to keep the Strait of Hormuz open as part of a broader peace framework aimed at stabilising global energy markets and restoring maritime traffic through the critical oil corridor.