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Ranveer Singh’s Don 3 fallout has rapidly escalated beyond a routine contractual dispute. With boycott calls, compensation claims and legal questions now in play, the battle could have consequences far beyond a single film

During a heated cabinet meeting, Donald Trump sparked controversy after appearing to threaten key U.S. Gulf ally Oman while discussing control of the Strait of Hormuz. Responding to a question about a possible Iran deal, Trump said the waterway would remain open to everyone before declaring: “We’ll have to blow them up.” The comments came amid rising tensions over Tehran’s nuclear programme, ceasefire negotiations, and reports of a possible Hormuz agreement.

US and Iranian negotiators have reportedly agreed on a 60-day memorandum of understanding aimed at extending the ceasefire and starting talks on Iran’s nuclear programme, according to Axios.<br /><br />However, US President Donald Trump is yet to give final approval to the deal, Axios reported, citing two US officials and a regional source involved in the mediation efforts.<br /><br />This comes as tensions in the Middle East intensified on Thursday after Iranian media reported fresh confrontations in and around the Strait of Hormuz, including warning shots fired at vessels and an alleged exchange of fire between US and Iranian forces near Bandar Abbas.<br /><br />Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency reported that four vessels attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz and enter the Persian Gulf were forced to turn back after allegedly failing to coordinate with Iranian authorities. According to an 'informed military source' cited by Tasnim, Iranian naval forces initially issued warnings before firing warning shots when the vessels ignored instructions.<br /><br />In another development, Tasnim claimed that the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps navy fired on a US tanker that allegedly attempted to transit the strategic waterway with its radar system switched off. Iranian media further reported that US forces responded by firing at a 'scorched area' near Bandar Abbas, with explosions reportedly heard in the port city. Iranian authorities said there were no casualties or property damage.<br /><br />The incidents came shortly after the United States Treasury Department added Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority to its sanctions list. The body had been created by Tehran to manage transit requests through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical oil and gas chokepoints. The Trump administration said the move formed part of wider efforts to increase economic pressure on Iran during ongoing peace negotiations.<br /><br />At a cabinet meeting, US President Donald Trump reiterated that the Strait of Hormuz would remain 'open to everybody', describing it as international waters. Trump also stressed that the United States would only agree to a 'great deal' with Tehran and warned that Washington could 'finish the job' if negotiations failed.<br /><br />The latest developments underline the increasingly fragile state of the diplomatic process despite signals from both sides that they remain open to negotiations. The conflict, which began with US-Israeli strikes on Iran in late February, has already disrupted global energy markets and heightened fears of a broader regional war involving Lebanon and the Persian Gulf.<br /><br />Meanwhile, Israel intensified operations in southern Lebanon, issuing fresh evacuation orders for residents south of the Zahrani River and warning of possible military action against Hezbollah targets. In Gaza, casualties continued to rise following fresh Israeli strikes.<br /><br />Global markets remain highly sensitive to any disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, through which nearly one-fifth of the world’s oil supply normally passes. Oil prices rose again after reports of new military exchanges near the waterway, while concerns over inflation and global energy supplies continue to weigh on investors and governments worldwide.<br /><br />Key developments:<br /><br /><ul><li>Iranian media claimed four vessels were forced to turn back after warning shots near the Strait of Hormuz.</li><li>US imposed sanctions on Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority.</li><li>Tasnim reported an exchange of fire between Iranian and US forces near Bandar Abbas.</li><li>Donald Trump insisted the Strait of Hormuz would remain open and warned Iran over negotiations.</li><li>Israel issued new evacuation orders in southern Lebanon amid intensified operations against Hezbollah.</li></ul>

World number one Jannik Sinner dramatically crashed out of the French Open after a stunning physical collapse in the Paris heat. Leading by two sets, Sinner faltered under 32-degree temperatures, losing 18 consecutive points and ultimately the match to Juan Manuel Cerundolo. This shocking exit ends his 30-match winning streak and opens up the men's draw.

Donald Trump has sparked fresh controversy after rejecting any role for Russia or China in handling Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile and ruling out sanctions relief for Tehran during a tense cabinet meeting in Washington. Trump dismissed reports of a possible draft agreement involving U.S. troop withdrawals and eased restrictions on Iran, while also insisting there would be “no money, no sanctions, no nothing” for Tehran. The remarks come amid rising tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, the Abraham Accords, and ongoing negotiations aimed at ending the U.S.-Iran conflict.#Trump #Iran #Russia #China #NuclearDeal #MiddleEast #Hormuz #USA #DonaldTrump #Tehran #IranNuclear #Geopolitics #BreakingNews #Israel #WorldNews

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Byju's, once a $22 billion edtech giant, has collapsed. Founder Byju Raveendran faces jail for contempt. The remarkable thing about Byju’s is that it did not begin as a cynical idea. There was something authentic at its core. That is partly why the collapse feels so dramatic

Former US Marine and Gulf War veteran Kenneth O’Keefe has ignited massive controversy after unleashing a furious anti-war tirade targeting President Donald Trump, Israel, and America’s Middle East policies during an appearance on Rick Sanchez’s show The Sanchez Effect. O’Keefe, visibly emotional after visiting the graves of children killed in Iran’s Minab region, claimed he broke down crying for the first time in years.

After two decades in a Saudi prison, Feroke native Abdul Rahim returned home on Eid Al Adha, a moment of immense joy for his family and the Malayali community. A massive crowdfunding effort raised Rs 47 crore, including Rs 34 crore in blood money, to secure his release from a death sentence and subsequent 20-year imprisonment.

CBSE’s On-Screen Marking (OSM) controversy has exposed growing distrust within India’s examination system, with teachers alleging they were effectively “gagged” through a March 16 advisory warning against sharing evaluation-related experiences online. Evaluators claim they faced blurry scans, missing supplementary pages, server failures and marking difficulties during Class 12 assessments but feared disciplinary action if they raised concerns publicly. The controversy has now deepened further amid allegations that schools and educators were later informally encouraged to publicly defend the OSM system as criticism intensified nationwide.

New Pentagon figures show U.S. casualties from the Iran war have climbed to 423 dead and wounded as tensions with Tehran remain dangerously high despite a fragile ceasefire. The rising toll comes amid explosive allegations of a Pentagon “casualty cover-up,” with reports claiming hundreds of injuries linked to the conflict may not have been included in official counts. As Iran threatens retaliation and Washington continues military operations in the region, questions are growing over the true human cost of America’s confrontation with Tehran.

A special flight carrying Karnataka leader Siddaramaiah and several other Congress dignitaries was diverted to Jaipur due to adverse weather in Delhi. The group was en route to the capital for a meeting with the party high command following Siddaramaiah's resignation.

We live in the era of viral animals, from Larry the Cat, the permanent fixture at 10 Downing Street, to Moo Deng, the cute pygmy hippo in Thailand, and Punch, the lonely monkey whose inability to make friends made the world go aww. Donald Trump the buffalo might be the latest addition to this pantheon. But long before the algorithm turned animals into celebrities, humans were already turning them into gods, omens, sacrifices, scapegoats and pardoned prisoners.