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Litani river as marker, Israel’s plan for ‘security zone’ within Lebanon & its implications for Hezbollah

IDF is seeking to establish what it describes as a ‘sterile zone’. Lebanese president Joseph Aoun has labelled the action as a violation of sovereignty.

Sri Lanka Navy commander invited IRIS Dena, says Iranian envoy to Sri Lanka

Iran's ambassador to Sri Lanka says that after leaving Visakhapatnam, IRIS Dena headed to Sri Lanka for a peaceful exercise but was torpedoed without warning.

American aircraft carrier that left the Gulf over fire has other problems

The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier is the most expensive warship ever built by the US, at $13.2 billion.

US needs more air traffic controllers. Is it safe to fly?

The problem deepened when air travel collapsed during the Covid-19 pandemic. While global flight activity has gone up, its proven difficult to re-staff airport control towers.

Democrats flip Florida seat representing Trump’s Mar-a-Lago in surprise upset

Republicans hold wide majority in Florida statehouse, so the upset will have little effect on state politics. But it represents a symbolic win for Democrats and warning sign for Republicans.

US drafts 15-point plan to help end Iran war as Trump pushes talks

The proposal details remain unclear, though Trump has publicly mused that any agreement would have to include a prohibition on Tehran obtaining nuclear power in any form.

A wound unhealed: Bangladesh PM Tarique recalls 1971 ‘pre-planned massacre’ by Pakistan on Genocide Day

Post the fall of Hasina govt, under interim leadership of Yunus, Liberation War narratives & revisionism became a key point of discussion amid improvement in Bangladesh-Pakistan ties.

Who is Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr—once IRGC’s ‘dark horse’, now Iran’s new security chief

The appointment of Zolghadr, one of the senior most leaders of Iran’s Revolution and its wars, places him at the centre of the country’s most strategic body.

Trump method of war: US President’s ramblings on Iran, ambiguity on end goal & Pakistan ‘peace’ talks

This is the transcript of ‘Cut The Clutter’ Episode 1815, on Trump's shifting & often contradictory signals, from calls for 'total surrender' to talk of reclaiming enriched uranium.

Saudi Arabia & UAE take steps towards joining Iran war—WSJ report

The reported moves by Washington’s Gulf partners indicate growing frustration with Iran, which has responded to US-Israeli attacks by hitting targets in several nearby nations.

On Camera

New Harry Potter series is a shameless cash grab for JK Rowling, HBO

The recent trailer for the upcoming Harry Potter series fails to ignite a flame of nostalgia in the generation that witnessed denim-on-denim fashions and a pre-social media climate.

Centre cuts excise duty by Rs 10/litre to absorb global oil shock, levies export tax to steady supply

Ministers Nirmala Sitharaman & Hardeep Puri say govt effort meant to shield consumers from oil shock. Nayara Energy had raised pump prices Thursday

India’s fourth S-400 system ready in Russia, undergoing final testing before delivery

The system was to delivered in March but will now reach the Indian shores by May, or June. The fifth S-400 will be delivered in the last quarter of this year.

The Vishwaguru delusion, mine vs yours, is ruining our view of the world

One side thinks India is punching way above its weight. The other thinks Modi has undermined India and it punches below its strength. Both are wrong.