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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said on Monday that CRED founder Kunal Shah will join Meta as WhatsApp’s next global CEO. Kunal brings the kind of builder mentality and global perspective that will serve him well in running the world’s biggest messaging app, he added.

The first round of Iran-US talks in Switzerland has ended with signs of progress, according to U.S. Vice President JD Vance. He said discussions covered nuclear inspections, regional security and efforts to maintain stability in key flashpoints across the Middle East. Vance suggested nuclear inspectors could visit Iran as early as this week, while technical teams remain engaged in follow-up negotiations. Although major differences remain, both sides appear willing to keep diplomatic channels open and continue talks in the coming days and weeks.

Cordelia Cruises CEO Jurgen Bailom states that India's cruise market attracts a younger demographic (average age 34) by offering "affordable luxury" with tailored Indian food, entertainment, and all-inclusive pricing.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s latest action-drama, Maa Inti Bangaaram, has achieved a massive opening in its first weekend alone. Directed by BV Nandini Reddy, the impressive debut has already surpassed the entire lifetime earnings of Samantha’s previous successful solo-led ventures.

A deadly gas leak at a seafood processing unit in Tamil Nadu has claimed five lives, while dozens of workers remain hospitalised. Officials say many of the affected workers displayed symptoms consistent with ammonia exposure, raising concerns about industrial safety standards. At least 67 people are reported to be in critical condition and undergoing treatment.

The makers of Mahaprabhu Jagannath unveiled the film's trailer at a massive event in Odisha. The animated film is scheduled to release in cinemas in July.

India and the United States are entering a critical phase in negotiations aimed at securing an interim trade agreement and advancing a long-term goal of expanding bilateral trade to $500 billion. With Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer expected to play key roles, attention is now focused on the final sticking points.

US-Italy relations have come under fresh strain after Donald Trump accused Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Italy of failing to support Washington against Iran. Expanding a personal feud that began after the G7 Summit, Trump claimed America's allies benefit from US protection while refusing to stand by Washington when it matters most.

A small body in the Kuiper Belt, beyond Neptune, has exhibited an atmosphere. The last time astronomers found an atmosphere in a trans-Neptunian object was in 1988, when Pluto revealed its own. But it has only recently formed and won't last for more than 1,000 years.

The particular scene has left many viewers shocked, with some calling it bizarre. While others argue that in the Game of Thrones world, anything is possible.

The first round of Iran-US talks in Switzerland has ended with signs of progress, according to U.S. Vice President JD Vance. He said discussions covered nuclear inspections, regional security and efforts to maintain stability in key flashpoints across the Middle East. Vance suggested nuclear inspectors could visit Iran as early as this week, while technical teams remain engaged in follow-up negotiations. Although major differences remain, both sides appear willing to keep diplomatic channels open and continue talks in the coming days and weeks.

Iran made World Cup history by fielding the oldest starting XI since 1966, with an average age of 32 years and 181 days, before holding Belgium to a 0-0 draw in their Group G encounter at Los Angeles Stadium on Sunday.

Following UK PM Keir Starmer's resignation, 10 Downing Street's Chief Mouser, Larry the Cat, humorously expressed exhaustion on social media over outlasting six prime ministers and welcoming his seventh.

A new Lebanon De-Confliction Cell involving the US, Iran and Lebanon has emerged from the Switzerland talks mediated by Qatar and Pakistan. Here's who is in the mechanism and why analysts believe it could constrain Israel's actions in Lebanon.

As CM Vijay celebrates his birthday, here are some of the most memorable films that you must revisit. Read on to know more.

A deadly incident in the Black Sea has heightened concerns over the safety of commercial shipping routes amid the Russia-Ukraine war. Ukraine says a Russian strike hit a Panama-flagged cargo vessel, killing an Egyptian crew member and raising fresh fears about civilian maritime traffic in the region. The attack comes as Odesa and Zaporizhzhia also faced missile and drone strikes.

A devastating fire at a coaching centre in Lucknow has claimed 15 lives and left several others injured. Witnesses described scenes of panic as students jumped from the building to escape the rapidly spreading flames. Rescue teams, firefighters and medical personnel worked through the chaos to evacuate those trapped inside. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh for the families of the deceased and ₹50,000 for the injured. Authorities are investigating what caused the deadly blaze.

Tom Holland recently recalled Robert Downey's surprise call over Avengers: Doomsday talk. The Marvel film is scheduled to release in cinemas this year. Read to know more.

BrahMos is a joint Indo-Russian venture and is one of the worlds fastest supersonic cruise missiles, capable of striking targets with pinpoint accuracy.