U.S. President Donald Trump has officially confirmed the safe recovery of a Colonel serving as a weapons officer aboard an F-15 aircraft that went down inside Iranian territory, calling it one of the greatest search-and-rescue operations in military history.In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the Colonel was stranded deep in Iran’s dangerous mountains…
In Bengal, the form flourished in jatra – a rural, open-air spectacle of music, myth and melodrama that often rivalled cinema in reach, though not in rewards. Rooted in epic and devotional storytelling, it played out on all-sided stages, driven by heightened voice, gesture and costume.
Berlin — April 4, 2026Germany has introduced a sweeping new military service regulation requiring all men under the age of 45 to obtain formal approval from the Bundeswehr before spending more than three months outside the country.The measure, part of a broader overhaul of national defence legislation, reflects growing security anxieties across Europe amid the…
Paris French-Palestinian Member of the European Parliament Rima Hassan has hit back at authorities pursuing legal action against her, accusing them of politically motivated “judicial harassment.” Speaking alongside her lawyer at a press conference, she stated: “I am being targeted simply because of my political views.”The 33-year-old La France Insoumise (LFI) politician was held for…
Washington/Los Angeles As US–Iran tensions escalated sharply, Hollywood rallied in rare political unison. Mark Ruffalo urged his millions of followers to reject military action, stating: “War never solves anything — our leaders must choose peace.” Ben Stiller called the standoff “unnecessary and dangerous,” with his post shared hundreds of thousands of times globally.Over fifty entertainers…
London/IslamabadIn a striking acknowledgement published in the prestigious British newspaper Financial Times, Indian defence analyst Sushant Singh has conceded that Pakistan has secured a commanding diplomatic position that represents a significant setback for New Delhi.In his analytical piece, Singh wrote that Pakistan has emerged as a key mediator between the United States and Iran, while…
Karachi —In a significant boost to Pakistan’s naval strength, the second PNS Khyber was formally inducted into the Pakistan Navy in a commissioning ceremony held today. Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf presided over the event, reaffirming the country’s commitment to developing a modern and capable maritime force.Addressing the ceremony, Admiral Naveed Ashraf stated…
