Updated: Apr 23rd, 2026 The US Department of War on Wednesday announced that Secretary of the Navy John C Phelan has stepped down, effective immediately, with Hung Cao appointed as Acting Secretary. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell confirmed the news in a post on X, expressing gratitude for Phelan’s service. Parnell said the administration appreciated his...
Updated: Apr 22nd, 2026 Two commercial vessels, among which one Gujarat-bound ship, were attacked and seized at the Strait of Hormuz by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards on Wednesday. No crew members were injured, and no fire or environmental damage was reported. However, one of the vessels involved is linked to India and was reportedly en route...
Updated: Apr 22nd, 2026 Travelling to Thailand may become more expensive for Indians travellers starting April 27, as the Royal Thai Embassy has announced new, higher visa and consular fees. The revised fees will apply to all visa applications made in India after April 27. However, Indian tourists visiting Thailand for short trips can still...
Updated: Apr 22nd, 2026 A shooting incident was reported at Mexico’s Pyramid of the Moon, a world-renowned tourist place, days ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. As per reports, a Canadian woman was killed in the incident, and 13 others were injured. The site lies in the Teotihuacan archaeological zone of Mexico. The injured...
Updated: Apr 22nd, 2026 Nepal has witnessed a significant political development after Home Minister Sudan Gurung resigned on Wednesday, following mounting controversy and allegations of corruption, just 26 days after assuming office. The resignation is being viewed as a setback for the government led by Prime Minister Balen Shah, as pressure intensified from opposition parties...
Updated: Apr 22nd, 2026 Tensions are running high in Nepal as people have started protesting against the government led by newly elected PM Balen Shah, just a few weeks after he came to power. The protests took place in the capital Kathmandu and other cities, with students, political groups, and common citizens coming out of...
Updated: Apr 24th, 2026 Tech giant Meta Platforms is reportedly planning to cut around 10 per cent of its global workforce roughly 8,000 jobs as part of a broader restructuring strategy tied to rising investments in artificial intelligence (AI). As per reports, the layoffs are expected to begin from May 20, alongside a decision to...
Updated: Apr 24th, 2026 The United States has given the go ahead for Iran’s football team to participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. However, some people travelling with the team may not be allowed to enter the country, reports stated. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that there is no problem with the...
Updated: Apr 23rd, 2026 Representative image Two Pakistani candidates have been selected as the first foreign astronauts to train for missions to China’s space station, marking a significant step in international space cooperation, according to a report by China.org.cn, the country’s national online news portal, on Thursday. The candidates, Muhammad Zeeshan Ali and Khurram Daud,...
Updated: Apr 24th, 2026 The death of a 29-year-old nuclear scientist at NASA, Joshua LeBlanc, in a car crash in 2025, continues to baffle both investigators and his family. As per reports, the accident happened near Huntsville, Alabama when his Tesla car went off the road, hit a guardrail and tree, and caught fire. Authorities...