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Iran has announced the discovery of more than 200 billion cubic metres of natural gas in southern Fars province, months into a Middle East war that has damaged the country’s energy infrastructure. Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said more than 160 billion cubic metres could be recoverable, with the field potentially producing around 280 million cubic metres of gas per day for 15 years.

Delhi has issued a public health advisory following a sharp rise in reported H1N1 swine flu infections as seasonal influenza spreads across the capital. According to the figures cited in the report, confirmed H1N1 cases in Delhi have crossed 1,700 this year, with more than 110 infections reportedly recorded in a single day. The city has also reported more than 2,300 cases of influenza A, with H1N1 emerging as the dominant flu strain this season. Health authorities have advised residents to take precautions, particularly in crowded and poorly ventilated areas. People have been urged to wear masks, maintain respiratory hygiene, wash their hands regularly, cover coughs and sneezes, and avoid close contact with people showing flu-like symptoms.

A humanoid robot crashed into the judges’ table after struggling to lift a weight at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing. The incident became one of the viral moments from the competition, which is showcasing more than 2,000 humanoid robots across a range of sporting and real-world challenges.

The Su-30 features a turquoise green cockpit designed to reduce pilot eye fatigue and combat stress. This scientifically chosen colour bridges the contrast between high-altitude glare and dark interiors, ensuring flight instruments remain visible.

The Su-30MKI uses pure nitrogen in its tyres to prevent internal rubber oxidation and eliminate combustion risks. This completely dry, inert gas stops moisture freezing and ensures stable pressure.

Stress physically alters how your body functions every day. Chronic mental pressure leads to tight muscles, tension headaches, severe digestive problems, and an elevated resting heart rate. Recognising these physical signs early helps prevent long-term medical complications and insomnia.

Starting the day with a glass of warm water on an empty stomach provides measurable health benefits. Medical evidence shows that it aids digestion, improves blood circulation, and relieves nasal congestion. It is a simple habit to maintain daily hydration and support physical wellbeing.

Netflix has officially renewed Guy Ritchie’s hit crime comedy-drama The Gentlemen for a third season, even before Season 2 arrives on the streaming platform. This announcement comes amid Meghan Markle's casting rumours.

Referring to the decision of the earlier DMK regime to build an airport at Parandur, about 60kms away from Chennai, Vijay said that project would affect farmers greatly and displace many villages. Residents from Ekanapuram and other adjoining villagers opposed this project. 

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman launched a blistering direct attack on Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir, openly questioning the military establishment's "chest-thumping and tall claims" while ordinary citizens suffer under intense economic hardship.

Thailand's restive south has been rocked by a coordinated wave of bomb and arson attacks. Authorities reported at least 78 incidents across four southern provinces, targeting government buildings, shops, vehicles, utility poles and railway infrastructure. At least three people were injured, while a blast damaged railway tracks in Narathiwat and disrupted train services. No group has claimed responsibility so far.

Amid U.S. unveiling its major economic sanctions on Iran, China expressed its displeasure and called for a return to talks. While Trump claimed that Iran is 'completely collapsing', Tehran has threatened to shut down all oil exports from West Asia.

Japan is accelerating plans for a backup capital as concerns grow over the risks of concentrating political and economic functions in Tokyo. Osaka is emerging as the frontrunner, with its government pushing to make the city a secondary capital capable of supporting national functions if Tokyo is crippled by a major disaster. Japan's government has warned that a Tokyo-area earthquake could cause devastating human and economic losses. The debate is also aimed at reducing Tokyo-centric concentration and strengthening national resilience.

The father of a U.S. navy sailor serving aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln has been taken into immigration detention in Florida. Luis Manuel Aviles Roa, a Nicaraguan immigrant, was detained by border patrol and is facing removal proceedings. His son Joshua has spent more than nine months deployed aboard the carrier. The case comes amid a broader tightening of immigration enforcement. It also comes as the uss abraham Lincoln leaves the west asia war after a record-setting deployment, amid reports of shortages and mental-health concerns that the Pentagon and defense secretary pete hegseth have strongly disputed.

The joint forces recovered a cache of arms and ammunition from an abandoned house belonging to a Kashmiri Pandit family, which had reportedly migrated from the area in 1990. One AK-47 rifle, three magazines, 72 rounds of ammunition, four hand grenades, and one IED were seized.

Staring at a mobile phone reduces the natural blink rate and causes incomplete blinking. This prevents the meibomian glands from spreading protective oils over the eye, leading to rapid tear evaporation. Holding screens too close also strains extraocular muscles, causing fatigue.

Waking up exhausted after a full night of rest usually indicates poor sleep quality rather than a lack of hours. Factors such as chronic stress, undiagnosed sleep apnoea, nutrient deficiencies, and late-night screen time prevent the body from reaching its restorative deep sleep phases.

In this special story of WION's brand new show Defence Pulse we break down India's explosive transition from the world's top arms importer to a powerhouse weapons exporter. Watch how Armenia is closing in on 50 Pralay ballistic missiles, why Egypt is considering the Pinaka multi-barrel rocket system over the American HIMARS, and how Indonesia became the latest customer for the lethal BrahMos cruise missile. Discover the full scale of New Delhi’s expanding military footprint across Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America.

A viral video showing a woman in a short black dress stepping out of a car sparked an unnecessary political storm after social media accounts falsely claimed it was Tamil Nadu Industries Minister S Keerthana. The 29-year-old minister firmly clarified it wasn't her, but didn't stop there, calling out what she described as a "fragile, regressive mindset" behind the trolling. "But even if it were, why should it matter?" she wrote on X, accusing DMK and AIADMK supporters of turning women's clothing choices into political ammunition.