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Len Deighton, the man who brought the “office memo” to the spy novel, has passed away. From his groundbreaking debut to his masterful military histories and culinary writing, Deighton proved that the most compelling stories aren’t found in gadgets and martinis, but in the gritty, human complexities of real life.
In a star-studded room usually known for glitz, the 2026 Oscars took a somber, meaningful turn. By awarding the top prize to the father-daughter dystopian drama One Battle After Another, the Academy embraced a “mood of urgency,” favoring stories that mirror our current social ruptures over traditional Hollywood blockbusters.
With global oil supplies under threat and the Strait of Hormuz effectively a battleground, the Indian Navy has deployed over six warships to escort its fuel tankers to safety. Following direct talks between PM Modi and the Iranian leadership, Indian ships are among the few granted passage, providing a vital boost to India’s domestic energy security as fuel prices surge worldwide.
Mojtaba Khamenei has officially replaced his father as Iran’s leader, yet he remains a complete mystery. With rumors of war injuries and no public appearances since the conflict started, many are asking if the new leader is actually fit to rule or if the military has already taken full control behind the scenes.
The U.S. military has destroyed 16 Iranian vessels attempting to mine the Strait of Hormuz, marking a sharp escalation in the ongoing regional war. As President Trump threatens a military response “never seen before,” Iran has doubled down on its vow to block all oil exports through the vital waterway, pushing the global economy toward a potential energy shock.
Iran has appointed Mojtaba Khamenei to lead the nation following his father’s death, even as a widening war with the U.S. and Israel devastates its military and economic infrastructure. With civilian water and oil facilities now under fire and thousands of diplomats fleeing the region, the conflict has reached a point of no return, threatening to permanently reshape the Middle East.
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin moved quickly this week to signal support for Iran’s new Supreme…
The United States has issued a 30 day waiver allowing Indian refiners to purchase Russian…
Nepal woke up on March 7 to an election result few had seriously predicted. Balendra…
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