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File photo: Middle East security situation US embassies across several Middle Eastern countries on Saturday urged American citizens to consider leaving the region or be prepared to depart at short notice, warning of the possibility of an “unforeseen escalation” in the conflict involving Iran.The security alert was issued by US embassies in Bahrain, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, a day after US President Donald Trump threatened to hit Iran “very hard”.The advisory comes as the conflict between the United States and Iran continues to intensify, with repeated military exchanges disrupting travel,…

Starry Night by Vincent Van Gogh (Photo via Canva) Art is a skill where the final piece in a work comes from rightly arranging all the little elements together to do justice to its beauty.Vincent van Gogh weighed in on this thought, and his words remind us that progress is often quiet, gradual, and easy to overlook while it is happening, but it is these little steps, when put together, that bring out the results beautifully.Quote of the day Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought togetherVincent van GoghWhat the quote meansVan…

The Oscar-winning actor encourages people to trust themselves completely, even before confidence feels real.Image credit (Instagram) Anthony Hopkins has never believed in endings. At 88, the two-time Oscar winner announced the release of his debut composer album, ‘Life Is a Dream,’ arriving on August 21, 2026. The album features original compositions written across more than six decades of his life, performed by Gustavo Dudamel and the Philharmonia Orchestra, with the first single ‘Bracken Road’ described as a deeply personal work harkening back to his childhood in Margam, South Wales. Hopkins said of the project, “My whole life is a dream.…

Ankush Panghal (PTI Photo) India’s Ankush Panghal produced one of the biggest comebacks of the Commonwealth Games 2026 boxing competition, recovering from a 5-0 deficit after the opening round to defeat England’s Dimeji Shittu and win the men’s 80kg gold medal on Saturday.The 22-year-old from Haryana stayed calm after a tough start and fought back brilliantly to register a 4-1 split-decision victory. His gold helped India finish with its best-ever boxing campaign at the Commonwealth Games.After the win, Panghal admitted he felt the pressure after losing the first round but never stopped believing.”It feels great to have won the gold…

This still image captured from video by a witness shows the scene of a shooting that started at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant Three people were killed and at least two others injured after a gunman opened fire near an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in a busy shopping area in Twin Falls, Idaho, on Saturday, police said.The shooter was also among the dead, Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks said, adding that authorities were still working to identify the gunman and determine a motive, reported Reuters.”We believe the threat to the community is over,” Hicks told reporters. However, he said officials were…

“They didn’t really like being in care and I think they just wanted to be home together.” That is how Linda McKelvie explained why her parents, Colin and Claudette Geraghty, quietly left the Melbourne care home they had moved into just days earlier.Married for 65 years, Colin, 89, who has Alzheimer’s disease, and Claudette, 83, who has vascular dementia, packed their belongings, took their medications and drove away in their white Mazda, as per Mirror report. The Australian couple was found safe on Saturday July 11. They were found nearly 32 hours after their escape about 160 kilometres from the…

Amid ‘Batwara 1947’ promotions, Sunny Deol recalls how Dharmendra backed Ghayal after every producer rejected it: ‘Some journeys come full circle in ways you can never plan’ Sunny Deol has begun promoting his upcoming movie ‘Batwara 1947’ and was recently in Jaipur for the same. The actor marked the occasion with an emotional note about his career-defining film ‘Ghayal’. Directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, who also helmed ‘Ghayal’ (1990), the new film brings Sunny back to the same city where his father, veteran actor Dharmendra, once decided to back that breakthrough project. Let’s learn what the veteran actor has to say.Sunny…

Glasgow: From left, Indian women boxers silver medallist Lovlina Borgohain (75kg) and gold medallists Jaismine Lamboria (57kg), Priya Ghanghas (60kg), Preeti Pawar (54kg), Sakshi Chaudhary (51kg) and Arundhati Choudhary (70kg) after the boxing events at the 23rd Commonwealth Games (CWG), in Glasgow, Scotland. (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary) (PTI08_02_2026_000060A) *** Local Caption *** India enjoyed its most successful day of the 2026 Commonwealth Games on Saturday, collecting a remarkable 16 medals to climb to fourth in the overall standings with 39 medals (13 gold, 17 silver and nine bronze). The campaign was powered by a record-breaking boxing performance, where Indian pugilists captured…

Green Card update for August The US Department of State has already notified the changes that are going to happen to Green Card applicants this month as the fiscal year enters its final two months. The department also warned they might have to retrogress some dates and some Green Card categories may become unavailable because of the year-end adjustments. FY 2026 ends on September 30. If allotted number of Green Cards are exhausted before that, the department will make those visas unavailable until September 30.EB-1: The EB1 category remained current for all countries except China and India. China advanced to…

‘Cocktail 2’ OTT release: When and where to watch Shahid, Kriti, and Rashmika’s film online Fans who missed Shahid Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna and Kriti Sanon’s romantic drama ‘Cocktail 2′ in theatres now have a reason to celebrate, as the film is all set to make its digital debut this month. Directed by Homi Adajania, the movie will soon be available for streaming, giving viewers a chance to watch one of 2026’s most talked-about Hindi releases from home.’Cocktail 2′ OTT release: When and where to watch’Cocktail 2’ will premiere on Netflix on August 14, 2026. The film released in cinemas on…