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The “winding down” of the Iran war has been replaced by an explicit 48-hour ultimatum.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 Trump administration is looking at a controversial plan to rename the Department of Defense as the Department of War. President Trump argues that this change would better show the US military’s offensive capabilities. According to the Wall Street Journal, lawmakers and administration officials are considering how to make this change happen, with some support in Congress starting to show.
Prime Minister Modi and President Xi Jinping met in Taijin, Xhina at the sidelines of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) to discuss bilateral relations. This was PM Modi’s first visit to China in seven years.
A petition was filed at the Supreme Court to protect Lumbini, birthplace of Lord Buddha and a UNESCO World Heritage site, which is at present under threat from local industries’ pollution.
Former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has been given bail by the court, bringing relief to his supporters and political allies. The decision came after weeks of assumptions and tension surrounding his arrest and the charge filed against him.
PM Modi to visit Japan from 29th August to 30th August 2025 for 15th India-Japan annual summit. This visit is a part of 4 day trip and he will also be visiting Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in India.
Fiji PM Sitiveni Rabuka on his visit to India made a heartfelt statement to always treasure India and Indians in Fiji. He honoured Girmitiyas, Indian laborers in Fiji, who came to Fiji 100 years ago to work even under tough condition. In respect of Girmitiyas he highlighted that Fiji will celebrate Girmitiyas Day every May.
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