UNITED NATIONS: The US stands by the “brave people of Iran,” and President Trump “has made it clear all options are on the table to stop the slaughter,” US ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz told the UN Security Council on Thursday. Trump has repeatedly threatened to intervene in support of protesters in Iran, where
Updated 16 January 2026 at 18:06 IST Amid sanctions, rising inflation, and protests across Iran, the west Asian nation’s currency has depreciated to 1.5 million Rial against the US dollar. Iran’s economy is going through one of its most difficult periods in years, fueled by sanctions, high inflation, and a significant drop in the value
Updated 16 January 2026 at 13:58 IST Ek Din Teaser Out: Sai Pallavi and Junaid Khan starrer is a feel-good romance film, but it has also sparked backlash from netizens who claim it closely resembles the 2016 Thai film One Day. Ek Din Teaser Out | Image: X Ek Din Teaser Out: One of the
News / Republic Videos / Global Videos / Why Venezuela’s Opposition Leader Machado Is Trying Hard To Charm Donald Trump | Explained Published Jan 17, 2026 at 1:27 PM IST Show Quick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed In a striking and candid public statement following her high-profile Washington visit, Venezuela’s opposition leader and 2025 Nobel
Mohammad Mithun described the experience as shocking and confusing, insisting that his actions were solely aimed at protecting players’ interests. CWAB president Mohammad Mithun Photograph: (PTI) The ongoing confrontation between Bangladeshi cricketers and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has taken a disturbing turn, with Cricketers’ Welfare Association of Bangladesh (CWAB) president Mohammad Mithun disclosing that
Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman recently ignited a heated online debate after describing Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava as “divisive.” The remarks came during a conversation about his creative choices and the evolving tone of mainstream cinema. Related Story: AR Rahman’s ‘communal’ remark ignites debate, Javed Akhtar and Shobhaa De react Why Rahman Still Said Yes? Speaking to
According to sources, the ferry deviated from the designated navigation channel near the Mahinsa Kuda area in the middle of the lake due to unknown reasons. Floating bridge vessel with 70 passengers gets stranded in Chilika Photograph: (OTV) In yet another alarming incident, a floating bridge vessel (Bhasa Pola) carrying around 70 passengers, along with
He was among the passengers seriously hurt in the accident that took place near Jalda on January 10. Biswal had been battling for life since the crash but ultimately succumbed to his injuries. Rourkela Charter Plane Crash Photograph: (OTV) A tragic development has emerged from the Rourkela plane crash, as Sushant Biswal, who was critically
Axar Patel last featured in an ODI during India’s tour of Australia in October 2025 but has since been ignored for subsequent series against South Africa and New Zealand. Mohammed Kaif Photograph: (Google Gemini) Former India batter Mohammad Kaif has strongly criticised the national selectors for overlooking all-rounder Axar Patel in the ongoing ODI series
Despite a Jalandhar court’s 24-hour deadline for social media platforms to remove an allegedly doctored video of AAP leader and former Delhi chief minister Atishi, the content remained accessible on several profiles on Saturday. Despite a Jalandhar court’s 24-hour deadline for social media platforms to remove an allegedly doctored video of AAP leader and former