US President Donald Trump accused Iran of violating a ceasefire understanding by restricting oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, and warned Tehran against imposing fees on passing tankers.  “Iran is doing a very poor job, dishonorable some would say, of allowing Oil to go through the Strait of Hormuz,” Trump said in a social media post. “That is not...

Updated: Apr 9th, 2026 Representative image  Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has condemned Israel’s recent military strikes in Lebanon, describing them as a violation of an existing ceasefire and a threat to ongoing diplomatic efforts. In a social media post, Pezeshkian called the renewed offensive a “blatant breach” of the initial ceasefire agreement, accusing Israel of showing a lack of commitment...

Updated: Apr 9th, 2026 Israel claimed that they had allegedly killed Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem and his personal secretary Ali Yusuf Harshi in the overnight strike on Beirut, amid the ceasefire announced by the US-Iran, as per reports. In a massive escalation, Israel launched a deadly assault on Lebanon, killing at least 250 people just hours after a ceasefire was...

Updated: Apr 9th, 2026 In a major step towards stronger cybersecurity, Anthropic has introduced a new AI model called Claude Mythos Preview. This advanced system is designed to detect and even exploit software weaknesses, helping experts understand how hackers might attack systems.​ Alongside, the company has launched Project Glasswing— a joint effort with top tech companies like Apple, Google, Microsoft,...

Updated: Apr 9th, 2026 A US court has sentenced 15 years in jail to Jaasen Sangha, also dubbed as ‘Ketamine Queen’ over the allegation of murdering ‘Friends’ actor Matthew Perry. Perry was reportedly found dead in the hot tub of his Los Angeles home in October 2023. During the investigation, it was found that he died due to the overdose...

Updated: Apr 9th, 2026 An Indian-origin woman won a harassment claim after a colleague repeatedly called her ‘aunty’ despite her asking him to stop. A tribunal ordered the employer to pay her £1,425.15 (~₹1.76 lakh) as compensation. The decision was made by a tribunal in Watford. As per reports, judge said that comments created an offensive environment for the 61-year-old,...

A Pakistani national has pleaded guilty to attempting to carry out an ISIS-inspired mass shooting at a prominent Jewish centre in New York, US authorities said, detailing a plot timed to coincide with the anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attacks.  Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, also known as ‘Shahzeb Jadoon’, admitted to attempting to commit acts of terrorism transcending national boundaries,...

Updated: Apr 9th, 2026 In a major escalation in West Asia, Iran on Wednesday announced the closure of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, halting tanker movement through one of the world’s most critical oil chokepoints. The move came less than 24 hours after US President Donald Trump declared a two-week ceasefire with Tehran. According to Iran’s state-run Fars News...

Updated: Apr 9th, 2026 In a massive escalation, Israel launched a deadly assault on Lebanon, killing at least 90 people and injuring over 700, just hours after a ceasefire was announced on Wednesdays. The strikes, carried out without any prior warning, targeted the Lebanese capital Beirut, triggering panic among residents who had just begun celebrating the ceasefire. Israel clarified that...

Representative image An oil refinery on Iran’s Lavan Island was hit in an alleged enemy attack on Wednesday, even after a ceasefire was agreed upon by US-Iran earlier in the day. As reported by Reuters, Iran’s National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company said the refinery was targeted around 6.30 GMT, adding that no casualties were reported.  Safety and firefighting...