A US naval operation has intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman, with officials focusing on what may be sensitive cargo onboard.Maritime security sources, cited by Reuters said initial assessments indicate the vessel is likely carrying “dual-use” items, materials that can have both civilian and military applications. These may include metals, pipes…
Iran has struck a defiant tone as the ceasefire with the United States nears its deadline, warning it is ready to escalate if talks collapse. Tehran says it will not negotiate under pressure, even as Washington maintains a strict blockade and pushes for a deal. Iran’s parliament speaker Ghalibaf accused the United States of using…
India’s economy is projected to grow at 6.4 per cent in 2026 and 6.6 per cent in 2027, according to a United Nations report, indicating the country’s continued position as a key driver of growth in the Asia-Pacific region.The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), in its latest Economic…
IMPHAL: A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck Kamjong district in Manipur on Tuesday morning, sending strong tremors across the region, according to official data.The quake occurred at 5:59 am, as confirmed by the National Center for Seismology. Tremors were felt in and around Kamjong area, prompting brief panic among residents.“Earthquake of Magnitude: 5.2, Occurred on 21/04/2026,…
Refunds for tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump are set to begin rolling out to American businesses soon. This comes after the US Supreme Court ruled that certain import taxes imposed by Trump were unconstitutional. According to a report by the news agency AP, the refund system, administered by US Customs and Border Protection…
Apple has announced that John Ternus will succeed Tim Cook to become the new CEO on September 1, 2026. Cook, who has led Apple for 15 years, will now transition to the role of executive chairman for the board. Ternus, who is Apple’s senior vice president of hardware engineering, has been a central figure in…
Violence broke out at a Gurudwara in western Germany, triggering a major police operation after reports of weapons and gunfire during a clash involving dozens of people. According to German media reports, the incident took place at a gurdwara in the town of Moers, where a dispute escalated into a large-scale altercation on Sunday.Witnesses told…
Security guards the entrance of Japan’s Defense Ministry in Tokyo (File photo) Japan has taken a significant step away from its postwar pacifist stance, with the Cabinet led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday approving new guidelines that lift long-standing restrictions on the export of lethal weapons.Under the revised guidelines, Japan will now be…
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: Grasim, State Bank of India (SBI), and Navin Fluorine International Limited have been picked by Somil Mehta, Head of Retail Research, Mirae Asset ShareKhan as the top stock recommendations on April 21, 2026. He shares target and stop loss levels:Grasim: Buy in the range between Rs…
Screengrab source: X/CENTCOM The US military on Monday released a video showing a machine gunner in a helicopter warning a cargo vessel to turn back after it was detected near Iranian ports, as US forces continue enforcing a maritime blockade amid escalating tensions with Iran.The footage, shared by United States Central Command on X, shows…