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Israel is urging the United States to take military action against Iran, pressing President Donald Trump for tougher deal terms. Trump, however, has held back on launching a new war, even as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns Washington that Iran cannot be trusted.

USA bowlers dominated the show at the Wankhede Stadium, only for Suryakumar Yadav to rescue India with a brilliant knock of an unbeaten 84.

Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan's upcoming horror comedy, Bhooth Bangla, has locked a new release date. The makers revealed on Saturday that the film will release earlier than planned.

US President Donald Trump has warned Russia and Ukraine to reach a settlement by June 2026, outlining a timeline to end the war. Washington has offered channels for direct negotiations, with the move coming after President Zelensky said the US was willing to host peace talks next week.

Major General Amir Hatami is the current Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army (Artesh), having assumed the role in June 2025 following a major reshuffle of Iran’s military leadership. A veteran of the Iran-Iraq war and former Defence Minister.

US authorities have arrested Zubayr al-Bakoush, described as a key participant in the 2012 Benghazi attack that killed Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans. The suspect has been charged with terrorism, marking a major development in the long-running case.

Leaders are urging caution as Storm Marta approaches Southern Europe, with rivers rising and thousands evacuated due to flooding. Emergency crews remain on high alert as authorities warn of further risks from worsening weather conditions.

Salman Khan was seen attending the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s (RSS) Mumbai Vyakhyanmala on Saturday. Several videos and photographs from the event went viral.

U.S. Secretary of the Navy John Phelan has been named in newly released Epstein files after a flight manifest showed he traveled on Jeffrey Epstein’s private jet in 2006. The revelations have intensified scrutiny, with former French minister Jack Lang also facing renewed calls to step down.

US President Trump relies on the B-2 Spirit for strikes on Iran because it is the only aircraft that can carry the 30,000-pound GBU-57 bunker buster. Its stealth technology allows it to go into enemy airspace undetected, as proven during the 2025 strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities.

The MEA said that diversifying energy sources, in line with market realities and evolving international dynamics, remains central to India’s strategy to ensure energy security for its 1.4 billion people.

At least 36 people were killed over 160 injured in a blast at a mosque during Friday prayers in Islamabad, officials said. Police stated that a suicide bomber detonated an explosive device at a Shia mosque in the Tarlai area, with eyewitnesses reporting gunfire before the explosion. Authorities declared an emergency as hospitals appealed for blood donations. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack and called for a thorough investigation. Pakistan’s defence minister alleged involvement by India and Afghanistan, claims rejected by both countries. The Islamic State later claimed responsibility, a claim not independently verified. UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the attack and called for the perpetrators to be brought to justice.

U.S. President Donald Trump has so far stopped short of launching direct military strikes on Iran, despite rising tensions over Tehran’s nuclear programme and regional proxies. Analysts say past confrontations, including sustained clashes with the Houthis, showed limits to American naval and air campaigns, with the United States failing to achieve clear air superiority during extended operations in Yemen. Meanwhile, defence sources and analysts have raised concerns about the strain on U.S. missile defence stocks after previous conflicts, complicating options for a sustained campaign. With a major U.S. naval presence now deployed but diplomatic talks ongoing, Washington appears to be weighing the risks of escalation against the high political and military cost of an all-out conflict.

This deal marked the largest such announcement since the United States lifted sanctions on Syria in December. Sanctions had long stood in the way of Syria's economic revival after a 14-year civil war that devasted large damage on much of the country and forced millions out of their home

Bangladesh election front-runner Tarique Rahman has ruled out a unity government, expressing confidence that the BNP will secure a clear majority in the polls. He also rejected power-sharing with Jamaat, with the party targeting two-thirds of the 300 parliamentary seats.

Nath was found guilty on Friday, of attempting to administer a Class B drug after lacing the woman’s cocktail with gamma-butyrolactone (GBL), a ‘date-rape drug’.

There is no direct explanation for these unexplained emails, but they surface alongside substantial independent evidence indicating that Epstein targeted school-age girls for abuse at his Florida residence, where he reportedly kept large amounts of cash to pay victims around $300 each.

Veteran actor Sunil Thapa, best known for his role in the Bollywood film Mary Kom, has reportedly died at the age of 68 in Kathmandu. Read to know more details.

Sharman Joshi is gearing up to begin shooting for Rohit Shetty’s Golmaal 5, starring Ajay Devgn. Joshi, who featured in the original film of the franchise, is making a comeback after nearly 20 years.