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The “winding down” of the Iran war has been replaced by an explicit 48-hour ultimatum. President Donald Trump has warned that the U.S. will destroy Iran’s power plants if the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked, an escalation that comes as Iran expands the battlefield by launching long-range missiles toward the Indian Ocean and threatening U.S. bases across the Gulf.
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.
The long-developing connection between India and Singapore sees the arrival of the Singaporean Prime Minister in New Delhi, who is on a three-day official visit. Trade, digital economy, education, defence cooperation, and cultural exchange are all high on the agenda, therefore the visit is supposed to cover a vast range of talks.
The Prime Minister of Bhutan, Dasho Tshering Tobgay, plans to visit the Ram temple in Ayodhya on September 5, accompanied by his spouse,Tashi Doma and officials by a special plane. Bhutan’s Finance Secretary Dasho Leki Wangmo is also expected to accompany the PM.
On the sidelines of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, Indian Prime Minister Modi met Mayanmar’s Military chief Senior General Min Aung Haling.
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on Monday that addressing NATO’s eastward expansion is vital for achieving lasting peace in Ukraine. His comments came after discussions with China’s Xi Jinping and India’s Narendra Modi during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting in Tianjin.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, where he pressed for speeding up efforts toward a ceasefire in Ukraine.
Indonesia is at a turning point in its history. The past week has seen the entire country immolated by protests usually framed by MP’s revelation about their fabulous monthly housing allowances of as much as ten times Jakarta’s minimum wage. The citizens’ fury was further fueled by the ongoing economic crisis and the disparity between the classes incessantly ravaged by time.
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