Representative image Kharg Island, a critical pillar of Iran’s energy infrastructure, was targeted in multiple strikes on Tuesday, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. Located in the Persian Gulf, the island lies strategically across from US military bases in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, making it a sensitive geopolitical flashpoint. Kharg Island plays a...
Month: April 2026
Internet shut down after deadly bomb blast in Manipur, tensions escalate
Updated: Apr 7th, 2026 In the aftermath of a deadly bomb explosion that killed two children in Manipur’s Bishnupur district, authorities have imposed a sweeping internet shutdown across multiple districts in a bid to contain unrest and misinformation. The Manipur government suspended mobile internet services for three days in Imphal East, Imphal West, Thoubal, Kakching,...
Three attackers neutralised in gunfight with police in Istanbul, two officers injured
Updated: Apr 7th, 2026 Three individuals were neutralised after an armed clash with police officers on duty outside the Yapı Kredi Plaza Blocks in Istanbul, authorities said. According to Mustafa Çiftçi, Minister of the Interior of the Republic of Türkiye, two police personnel sustained minor injuries during the exchange of fire. Çiftçi confirmed that the...
Mojtaba Khamenei reportedly ‘critical’ as Iran-Israel tensions escalate
Updated: Apr 7th, 2026 Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is said to be in a critical condition and undergoing treatment in the holy city of Qom. According to a diplomatic memo cited by The Times, the 56-year-old is believed to be unconscious and suffering from a serious medical condition. The report suggests he is currently...
Chinese employees digitally tracking colleagues’ work to replicate it with AI: Report
Updated: Apr 7th, 2026 As global job security comes under treat with technologies like AI, a viral trend in China has sparked fresh concerns about AI replacing humans. However, here, the competition for the employees is not directly AI, but their colleagues. As per reports, employees in China are keeping track of their co-workers through...
NASA’s Artemis II crew sets new distance record, beats Apollo 13 mission
Astronauts aboard NASA’s Artemis II mission have set a new record for the farthest distance travelled by humans from Earth, marking a major milestone in the first crewed lunar mission in over five decades. Four astronauts — Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen — crossed the historic threshold six days...
‘Ready to learn Spanish’: Trump jokes about running for Venezuela President after US term
Updated: Apr 7th, 2026 US President Donald Trump reportedly said that he may run for president of Venezuela when his current term ends. He made the comment during a press conference on April 6 while talking about a rescue operation in Iran. Trump said people in Venezuela support him and that he could get more...
Trump vows to ‘find the leaker,’ threatens jail for media over Iran mission leak
Updated: Apr 7th, 2026 US President Donald Trump threatened legal action against journalists and media organisations over a leak related to a high-risk US rescue mission in Iran, saying reporters could face jail if they refused to reveal their sources. “We’re looking very hard to find that leaker,” Trump said, adding that the administration would...
Artemis II nears Moon, poised to set new record for deepest human spaceflight
Updated: Apr 6th, 2026 (credit: NASA) In a landmark moment for space exploration, the Artemis II mission has reportedly entered the Moon’s gravitational sphere of influence, marking humanity’s return to deep space after more than five decades. On April 6, the four-member crew moved beyond the familiar bounds of near-Earth orbit, venturing farther than any...
Opposition MPs seek Trump’s removal over use of abusive language
Updated: Apr 6th, 2026 American President Donald Trump is in trouble after using abusive language against Iran. As per reports, opposition MPs in the US have intensified their demand to remove Trump from office by bringing a no-confidence motion under the 25th Constitutional Amendment. At least 5 MPs have openly demanded Trump’s removal, reportedly saying...









