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Trump escalates economic warfare against Iran as the war nears six months, targeting Tehran with expanded sanctions and threatening secondary sanctions

Misbah Arshad has been named Pakistan’s Miss Universe 2026 winner, marking a major moment for the country on the international pageant stage. Her victory has drawn attention to her journey, achievements and representation of Pakistan in the global Miss Universe competition.

A Hong Kong court has found activists Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung guilty of “incitement to subversion” over their role in organising annual vigils commemorating the 1989 Tiananmen crackdown. The two activists face up to 10 years in prison, with sentencing expected at a later date.

India rejected USCIRF's latest remarks targeting the RSS, calling the US body biased and lacking credibility ahead of Mohan Bhagwat's planned visit to the US, Canada and UK.

Determining the ideal daily yoga duration depends on your individual fitness goals. Health experts suggest that a consistent 10 to 30-minute practice improves flexibility and reduces stress effectively. Shorter, regular routines offer highly sustainable and long-term health benefits.

Travel remains a top priority, but costs can be managed through data-driven planning. Booking flights two to six months in advance and flying midweek reduces ticket prices. Pre-booking car rentals and avoiding airport currency exchanges further cut holiday expenses for all tourists.

Selecting the ideal holiday destination involves evaluating climate resilience, personal wellness goals, and local economic factors. Modern tourists are avoiding crowded hotspots by choosing alternative locations and leveraging favourable exchange rates to maximise their travel budgets.

Anthropic has launched Claude Academy, a free official learning platform covering AI basics, prompting, Claude Code, Claude Tag, Claude Platform and more. It aims to help beginners, developers and businesses learn how to use Claude as AI moves from chatbots towards autonomous agents.

Packing light for a week-long holiday eliminates baggage fees and transit stress. By using the five-four-three-two-one wardrobe formula, rolling clothes into packing cubes, and limiting heavy footwear, travellers can easily fit seven days of essentials into one cabin bag.

Artificial intelligence is moving deeper into filmmaking, from visual design and animation to editing and post-production. A new Tokyo studio is exploring AI-assisted workflows while connecting filmmakers and technology professionals from India and Japan.

Can technology and transparency make property buying more accessible? For first-time buyers in smaller cities, clearer documentation, organised processes and digital tools could help reduce uncertainty and build confidence in land ownership.

Ukrainian military intelligence says Russia has received North Korean KN-30 ballistic missiles, an upgraded Hwasong-11C system capable, according to Ukrainian claims, of carrying a warhead weighing up to 2,500 kilograms. The reported transfer has not been officially confirmed by Moscow or Pyongyang. The development comes after one of the deadliest recent Russian attacks on Kyiv, with at least 16 people killed and dozens wounded. Ukraine's shortage of Patriot interceptors is making the defence of Ukrainian cities increasingly difficult, particularly against ballistic missiles. With Russia continuing its missile campaign and Ukraine carrying out deep drone strikes against Russian targets, the war is becoming an increasingly intense cycle of long-range attack and retaliation.

FIFA has suspended Leandro Paredes for 10 matches following his involvement in a post-final brawl that marred the aftermath of a major tournament final. The disciplinary action underscores FIFA's tough stance on misconduct and violence after matches. The lengthy ban is expected to impact both club and international commitments, while the incident has reignited debate over player behaviour, on-field tensions and disciplinary standards in elite football.

Pakistan's National Assembly passed a bill giving Army Chief Asim Munir power to fire or retain any military personnel without any due process. This is perceived as a move to crush any possible challenge from within the military

Practising yoga every day triggers specific physical and mental changes. A consistent routine improves joint mobility, builds deep core strength, and naturally corrects posture. Beyond muscles, daily yoga lowers cortisol levels and resting heart rate, offering long term wellness benefits.

Anti-reservation protesters gathered at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar demanding reservation reforms and opposing UGC equity regulations amid heavy security

More than 100,000 drivers in Maharashtra have reportedly learned Marathi, highlighting the growing focus on language proficiency among the state’s driving workforce. However, not all of those who have learned the language have been tested or formally certified, creating a gap between language training and official certification. The development comes amid Maharashtra’s wider efforts to promote Marathi-language proficiency among drivers and improve communication with passengers and commuters. The numbers raise questions about how many drivers have completed the required testing process, how certification is being implemented and what the next steps will be for those who remain uncertified.

U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified pressure on Iran, warning countries against providing Tehran with any economic lifeline. The threat has put allies and trading partners on edge as Washington seeks to tighten economic pressure on the Islamic Republic. At the center of the debate is Iran's trade network, with China remaining the largest buyer of Iranian oil despite years of U.S. sanctions and diplomatic pressure. The developments are reigniting questions over the effectiveness of sanctions, global energy security and the future of Iran's economic ties.

A remarkable piece of Mahatma Gandhi's personal history has set a new auction record, with his handwritten words selling for Rs 16.2 crore. The collection contains 688 handwritten reflections that Mahatma Gandhi sent to his close associate and freedom fighter Anand T. Hingorani.