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‘Iran not far from having a nuclear bomb,’ warns UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi

World: Speaking to the French daily Le Monde ahead of his scheduled visit to Tehran in an exclusive interview, Grossi said, “Iran does not currently have a nuclear weapon, but it is very close to reaching that point.”

Trump administration aims to slash US state budget by half

#GRAVITAS | Reports suggest the Trump administration is looking to close nearly 30 overseas embassies and consulates globally. The proposal contained in an internal departmental memo recommends closing 10 embassies and 17 consulates. This is In a move aimed at reducing Washington's footprint at the U.S. Diplomatic missions in several countries. Watch this video to find out more.

UK supreme court backs 'biological' definition of woman

Britain’s highest court has declared that transgender women are not legally women in a landmark judgement on Wednesday (Apr 16). Watch in for more details!

Trump vs ivy league showdown escalates: Trump's campus crackdown & multi-billion funding threats

President Donald Trump escalated his war against elite US university with a threat to strip Harvard's tax-exempt status if the country's most famous educational establishment refuses to submit to wide ranging government oversight and changes.

Rumours surface claiming X is planning to shut down DMs. Here’s the truth

The claims have led to rumours, with people saying that a new feature called ‘XChat’ will replace DMs. Trending | World

Russia-Ukraine war: Heavy battles rage in Kursk, Kyiv strikes Russian missile brigade

At a time when Washington is pushing for peace the war in Ukraine is only getting deadlier both Moscow and Kiev are accusing each other of breaking truce and targeting civilian areas. Watch in for more details!

'First after the 1960s': New drug to treat sexually transmitted gonorrhoea

If the drug is approved for gonorrhoea, it will not only be the newest drug to treat the bacterial infection but also a drug to be approved since the 1990s. World

US slaps sanctions on Chinese refinery for buying Iranian crude oil worth over $1bn

World: China does not recognise U.S. sanctions and is the largest importer of Iranian oil. China and Iran have built a trading system that uses mostly Chinese yuan and a network of middlemen, avoiding the dollar and exposure to U.S. regulators.

Is Trump’s tariff war pushing 'desperate' China closer to its neighbours? Here's how Beijing wants to 'team up' with India

China also flipped towards India. Despite the growing issues between two nations, China turned all friendly towards India on April 9. WORLD, India news, opinion & blogs

Israel claims 30 percent of Gaza turned into buffer zone; vows to maintain blockade on humanitarian aid

Israel said that as part of its resumed operations, it had "achieved full operational control over several key areas and routes throughout the Gaza Strip". WORLD

Turkiye takes over Syrian security, American troops pull out

#Gravitas The U.S. is preparing to shrink its military footprint in Syria, potentially paving the way for Turkiye, to potentially step up its influence.

‘Attacked on anniversary of India-Russia diplomatic ties’: Ukraine envoy slams Russia after missile hits Indian pharma firm

On April 12, the warehouse of Gladpharm, part of Kusum Group, was targeted by a drone early in the day when staff weren’t present. Medical products and newly installed equipment were present at the warehouse. World | India News

Tehran gets tough, tells Washington 'you can't stop us'

#Gravitas The head of the IAEA, currently in Tehran, said Iran is 'not far' from building a nuclear bomb. Furthermore, Iran's Foreign Minister has drawn a clear red line. Making it clear that Tehran’s uranium enrichment program is off the table when it comes to negotiations.

Melinda Gates opens up about past 'toxic' relationship that caused her body image issues

On The Jamie Kern Lima Show, Melinda French Gates spoke about how she battled body image issues during her past relationship. She termed it toxic and said it made her feel insecure and conscious of her own body. World

Russia gets ready for war against NATO

Russian President Vladimir Putin's top spy chief has publicly accused NATO of increasing its military activity near Russia and Belarus. This he said has prompted both Russian and Belarusian security services to prepare for 'preemptive’ measures against NATO countries.

'Fake sex tapes, Bin Laden's demon doll, Cold war condoms': CIA's secret missions revealed in JFK files

The files have disclosed CIA's role in creating fake porn tapes of world leaders, 'demon dolls' of Osama Bin Laden and even attempting to develop remote control dogs.

And the host is… Nate Bargatze! Comedian to take center stage as 2025 Emmys presenter

Nate Bargatze will take over hosting duties from the father-son duo Dan and Eugene Levy, who hosted the 2024 ceremony.x

Pentagon students sue Pete Hegseth for banning THESE books

Twelve students have picked up the baton to fight the ban on books by Hegseth, whose aim is to remove titles on gender and race from their reading material in the libraries. World

Trump admin sues Maine over its refusal to comply with order banning transgender athletes

World: Trump frequently railed against transgender athletes while on the campaign trail and signed an executive order banning transgender athletes from competing in women’s sports. He clashed with Mills, a Democrat, over the issue at a meeting.