Iran endgame, gas prices, Strait of Hormuz crisis & more: Key takeaways from Donald Trump’s big address

US President Donald Trump on Thursday delivered key updates on Iran war stating that Operation Epic Fury was “nearing completion” and will end very soon. He also suggested the fuel crisis-hit nations to buy oil from the United States or “go take it from the Strait” as Iran has blocked Hormuz, especially for the countries…

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Pakistan 18/0 in 4.0 Overs | Pakistan vs Bangladesh Live Score, 1st ODI: Bangladesh opt to field against Pakistan

Pakistan (Playing XI): Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat, Shamyl Hussain, Mohammad Rizwan(w), Salman Agha, Hussain Talat, Abdul Samad, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi(c), Mohammad Wasim Jr, Abrar AhmedBangladesh (Playing XI): Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Saif Hassan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Litton Das(w), Mehidy Hasan Miraz(c), Towhid Hridoy, Afif Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Rishad Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Nahid Rana Source link

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Kuwait: Civil Service Commission exempts stranded government employees from work duties amid travel disruptions | World News

Kuwait exempts stranded government employees from work duties, counting absence as working time amid regional travel disruptions/Representative Image Kuwait has announced special relief for government employees who are currently stranded outside the country due to regional airspace closures and travel disruptions. The authorities confirmed that affected public sector workers will be exempt from work duties…

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Temple today, mosque tomorrow: It’s election season | India News

CHENNAI: As poll nears, campaign trails cut across boundaries of religion, faith and caste. Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin, who in several interviews said he does not worship, attended a pooja at Sengeniamman temple in his constituency along with MP Dayanidhi Maran and Anna Nagar candidate N Chitrarasu.In Palacode, DMK candidate Dr Senthil Kumar, who as…

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Tim Cook: This Apple employee is ‘well-liked’ among Apple’s leadership to become the next Apple CEO when Tim Cook retires |

John Ternus, Apple’s hardware engineering chief, is “well-liked” among the company’s senior leadership and has emerged as the frontrunner to succeed Tim Cook as CEO, according to Bloomberg. At 50, Ternus has been quietly accumulating influence across Apple—taking on design oversight, robotics, and a bigger public role. Cook, 65, insists he isn’t going anywhere soon….

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Emirates NBD bank waives fees for cash withdrawals from other ATMs across UAE, GCC as Iran and US–Israel war fears grow

Banking relief for UAE and Gulf amid Iran–US–Israel crisis: Emirates NBD Bank removes ATM cash withdrawal charges In a move aimed at easing financial access during a turbulent period in the Gulf, Emirates NBD has announced that it will temporarily waive ATM withdrawal fees at other banks’ machines across the UAE and the wider GCC….

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The Illusionists

Notes on the VIP varnish of a neighbourhood  The first suspicion was aroused when there was a convergence of painters and cleaners, with plenty of govt cars on their heels. Soon, it was confirmed that the CM would visit.  Still, there was doubt. Because the residents had begun to believe that their neighbourhood had fallen…

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India Inc feels West Asia turmoil tremors

MUMBAI/CHENNAI: Shockwaves from US and Israeli strikes on Iran may seem distant from India’s shores, but for Indian industry, the impact is already hitting home. Gas curbs, production cuts, export delays, and constantly rising operating costs are rippling through fertiliser plants, ceramic kilns, sanitary ware units, textile mills, and tyre factories. In Gujarat, Triveni Iron…

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France announces visa-free transit for Indians and aims to welcome 30,000 students from India by 2030 |

France is stepping up its academic engagement with India, with President Emmanuel Macron announcing a sweeping push to make it easier for Indian students to study in the country. Speaking in New Delhi during his official visit from February 17 to 19, 2026, Macron said France will simplify visa and sourcing procedures while expanding English-taught…

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