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Priyanka Chopra's Varanasi co-star has praised the actress for her powerful performance in the action-adventure The Bluff. The film was released on February 25. Read on to know more.

Viral social media claims alleging that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was assassinated in an Iranian strike or fled to Germany are false and unverified. There is no official confirmation supporting these rumours.

With Supreme Leader Khamenei dead, there's no clarity over Iran's political system will work to ensure the FIFA World Cup 2026 participation, that is, if the country decides to send the team to the USA - which looks highly unlikely as of now.

New intelligence reveals the CIA tracked Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei for six months, providing critical data that allowed Israel to carry out a precise strike on Khamenei and other senior Iranian leaders. The operation marks a major escalation in the US‑Israel war on Iran, highlighting months of covert intelligence work and coordination between the two countries’ military and intelligence services.

Amid the Israel‑Iran war, explosions and missile activity were reported in and around Cyprus, where Britain’s strategic RAF bases are located, after the UK agreed to let the United States use some British bases for limited defensive action against Iranian missile threats. British Defence Secretary John Healey said two missiles were fired in the direction of Cyprus amid Iran’s retaliation for joint US‑Israeli strikes on Iran, though authorities believe they were not deliberately aimed at the island.

Iran launched missiles at a U.S.-run naval base in Bahrain, targeting a facility that serves as the headquarters of the U.S. Navy’s Fifth Fleet. Thick smoke was seen rising from the area in newly surfaced videos. The strike comes as Tehran vows retaliation following U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran, raising fears of a wider regional conflict.

PM Modi chaired a CCS meeting to review the West Asia crisis after strikes in Iran. India raised concerns over the safety of its expatriates, travel disruptions, and regional impact, urging an early ceasefire, diplomacy, and measures to assist affected Indian nationals.

U.S. President Donald Trump says the ongoing conflict with Iran may last around four weeks as military operations continue, acknowledging the campaign’s scale and reiterating U.S. objectives in the region.

Israel carried out airstrikes in Beirut and southern Lebanon after Hezbollah fired rockets at northern Israel, calling it revenge for Khamenei. The IDF targeted senior Hezbollah figures, prompting evacuations and raising fears of renewed regional escalation.

While he fell short of hundred by just three runs, he will live in the hearts of fans forever as some 97s are more special than a 100 - remember 2011 ODI World Cup final? He stayed calm and navigated the innings through chase as well before righfully hitting the winning shot.

Israel’s military says its air force has successfully intercepted a large number of drones launched by Iran amid the ongoing US‑Israel attack on Iran as part of escalating regional conflict. Israeli air defence systems and fighter aircraft engaged unmanned aerial vehicles heading toward Israeli territory, shooting down dozens before they could reach populated areas.

The U.S. military says it has destroyed the headquarters of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in a major escalation of the ongoing US‑Israel strike campaign against Tehran’s military infrastructure. U.S. Central Command described the operation as cutting off the “head of the snake,” dealing a significant blow to the elite force’s command and control capabilities

Social media claims that Iran shot down a US B-2 bomber near Mount Damavand have circulated widely, but there is no official confirmation or evidence supporting the assertion.

At least 10 people were killed and dozens injured during violent protests outside the U.S. Consulate in Karachi, Pakistan. Demonstrators clashed with security forces in response to rising Middle East tensions following recent strikes on Iran and the death of Supreme Leader Khamenei. Authorities urge calm as investigations continue.

Attacks on key Gulf ports and shipping routes following the US‑Israel strikes on Iran have heightened fears of major disruption to global oil supplies and a potential energy crisis. Iran’s retaliation has hit ports in the United Arab Emirates and Oman, including Jebel Ali and Duqm, disrupting commercial operations and raising concerns for tanker traffic near the Strait of Hormuz a chokepoint through which roughly 20 % of the world’s oil transits daily.

Iran’s retaliation against the US‑Israel military offensive has seen missiles fired toward Israel, with at least one strike igniting fires and causing damage in Tel Aviv while injuries were reported near Jerusalem as sirens blared and emergency crews responded. Rescuers treated multiple casualties and worked to secure impact sites after ballistic missiles and shrapnel landed in civilian areas, raising alarm among residents and authorities.

After the US‑Israel strikes on Iran that reportedly killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the leader of Yemen’s Houthi movement publicly pledged support to Iran and offered condolences to Khamenei’s family, denouncing the attacks and expressing solidarity with Tehran amid escalating regional tensions. The statement from the Houthi leadership highlighted their backing for Iran’s resistance stance and condemned the military offensive as unjust aggression, while also emphasising unity among allied groups in the region in the face of what they describe as external hostility.

Iranian state-affiliated outlet Press TV reported that parts of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) headquarters in Tehran were targeted in alleged US-Israeli strikes amid escalating conflict.

Global oil prices soared sharply in early trading after the US and Israel launched major strikes on Iran, with Brent crude and U.S. benchmarks jumping on fears of supply disruptions in the energy‑critical Middle East. Traders reacted to rising geopolitical risk as the conflict threatens key shipping routes like the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint for about 20 % of the world’s oil flows, prompting a strong “risk premium” in global energy markets.