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After four long years, BTS is finally back and fans couldn’t have asked for more. Their new album Arirang brings all seven members together again, with 14 fresh tracks already making waves worldwide. Songs like Swim and Hooligan are climbing charts fast, marking a powerful and emotional comeback for the group.

Spike Lee turns 69 today. One of the pioneering and highly acclaimed directors, screenwriters, and producers, he consistently has showcased his talent and versatility through his remarkable work, including Malcolm X, Inside Man, Da 5 Bloods, and many more.

Can humans live on almost no water when our bodies are largely made up of water? A Kenyan community has been doing just that for thousands of years. Scientists now know why their bodies allow them to lead healthy lives with little water and a lot of protein.

A French sailor’s fitness tracking data has inadvertently leaked sensitive military locations amid rising tensions in West Asia. Discover how routine workouts are creating major national security risks.

Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez after appointing the new defence chief thanked the outgoing Padrino López for his “loyalty to the Homeland”.

The US Federal Reserve failed to offer any real guidance to the market, setting the script for other central banks to follow. The result is that oil prices now stay firmly in the driver’s seat, as the escalating Iran war clouds the outlook.

The Iran war has boosted oil and gas prices in recent weeks, raising concerns among economists that a US Recession may be coming if energy costs remain elevated for an extended period. We decode that and more in this next report.

Iran has released an undated video of its Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei in an apparent bid to dispel speculation about his health. There were reports suggesting Mojtaba was left immobile following the US-Israeli strikes on Iran, which killed his father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In the video shared by an Iranian state-controlled media corporation, Mojtaba is seen teaching religious science to a gathering.

All the sides will be led by Indian captain for now with Ishan Kishan replacing Pat Cummins for SRH till the Aussie pacer recovers from the injury.

The Red Sea has become the desperate focus of global energy markets as the Strait of Hormuz remains under an effective blockade. While the Saudi port of Yanbu and the Red Sea offer a bypass via the east-west petroline, this "safety valve" is reaching its breaking point.

The war in Iran is taking a heavy toll on everyday life and nowhere is it more visible than in Tehran’s iconic grand bazaar. Shops are shuttered, prices are soaring, and families are skipping the traditional Nowruz and Eid shopping.

Denmark spent January preparing for a military invasion—not from Russia, but from its closest ally, the United States. Following Donald Trump’s threat to take Greenland "the hard way," Danish elite soldiers were reportedly flown to the Arctic carrying bags of blood. Here's all we know.

The price of oil and natural gas soared, as escalating attacks in the Persian Gulf caused long-term damage to major energy facilities. The third week of the war is already reshaping the global energy market for years to come. Qatar said Iran strike damage to its key gas plant will take years to repair.

The spirit of Eid al-Fitr is subdued this year as ongoing conflicts and economic pressures weigh heavily across regions. With the Iran war casting uncertainty and a fragile ceasefire holding in Gaza, many families are scaling back celebrations. Rising prices and instability have turned what is usually a time of joy into one marked by worry and caution.

A massive global energy shock is rippling across economies after Iran’s move to shut down the Strait of Hormuz, a route that carries nearly 20% of the world’s oil and LNG supply. With crude prices surging past 100 dollars a barrel, governments are now scrambling to rethink energy security, diversify supplies, and accelerate the shift away from fossil fuels.

India has escalated its energy security response amid the ongoing West Asia fallout. In a significant move, the government has now classified energy data as a national security matter, mandating real-time disclosures across the oil and gas chain. This comes even as officials admit the war is impacting supplies, but insist there’s no price hike yet. So what’s really happening on the ground?

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un appears with daughter Kim Ju Ae during tank drills, signalling heightened military readiness amid missile tests and rising tensions with South Korea and the US.

Support is building for a potential coalition to secure the Strait of Hormuz, but key US allies are drawing a clear line. Countries like Italy, Germany and France have offered assistance, though military support may only come after a ceasefire is in place. The conditions highlight growing caution among Western nations as the Iran conflict threatens global energy routes.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has renamed Cesar Chavez Day to “Farmworkers Day” following mounting controversy around the civil rights leader’s legacy. The move comes after recent reports and renewed allegations that have sparked debate over Chavez’s past, with activist groups also pushing for broader changes. The decision has reignited a larger conversation around history, legacy and public memory in the United States.