WASHINGTON: The Trump Administration is pushing for a leaner and more focused United Nations, with its top diplomat to the world body, Mike Waltz, telling lawmakers that the organisation must return to its core mission of maintaining peace and security.Testifying before lawmakers at a congressional hearing in New York, Waltz defended the administration’s effort to…
The US military declared on Saturday it had taken out an Iranian bunker housing weapons threatening oil and gas shipments in the Strait of Hormuz.The US statement appeared designed to calm the concerns of energy markets and of Washington’s sceptical international allies.Admiral Brad Cooper, head of US Central Command, said US war planes had dropped…
Megan Thee Stallion opens up about battling scary thoughts before going on stage amid romance with Klay Thompson.(Image via Getty Images) Megan Thee Stallion and the Dallas Mavericks’ star player, Klay Thompson, seem meant for each other as they continue to inspire billions around the world with the love and commitment they have shown each…
NEW DELHI: Senior executives of some of the highway construction companies told TOI that the increase has started impacting the road construction cost as bitumen and fuel expenses are around 30% of the project cost. “Since the commercial diesel price is revised from time to time, we are worried whether there will be another round…
Edmonton Oilers star Leon Draisaitl was spotted at Allianz Arena while visiting the Bayern Munich’s locker room (Image via X/Twitter) As Edmonton Oilers Leon Draisaitl is away from the club for the rest of the regular season for the Edmonton Oilers due to his lower-body injury recovery, the star was spotted in Bayern Munich’s locker…
Panaji: The town and country planning (TCP) department has approved 11 zone change proposals, converting over 79,000sqm of land into settlement zones across Bardez and Pernem talukas under Section 39A of the Town and Country Planning Act. The approvals followed scrutiny by the TCP board and clearance by the state govt after considering public objections.A…
NEW DELHI: Former FBI director Robert S. Mueller III, who led the probe into alleged Russian interference in the 2016 US presidential election and examined Donald Trump’s ties to Russia, has died at the age of 81, according to family and media reports.Mueller died on Friday, March 20, his family said in a statement released…
Dhanbad/Hazaribag: Police personnel and senior govt officials came out on the streets in large numbers in Dhanbad and Hazaribag on Saturday to celebrate Sarhul.In Dhanbad, SSP Prabhat Kumar took part in the traditions of the festival at the Police Centre in police lines and prayed for peace and prosperity. Stating that Sarhul strengthens the bond…
Antonio Felix Da Costa (Image credit: Formula E) Antonio Felix da Costa is on a roll after clinching his first victory with Jaguar TCS Racing in Jeddah. The Portuguese driver went on to lift the winner’s trophy at the maiden Madrid E-Prix on Saturday, securing his second consecutive win this season. Joining him on the…
Indian refiners will hope they can purchase Iranian oil to ease pressure on domestic fuel prices, inflation and rupee. However, it may be easier said than done. With other US sanctions on Iran still intact, there will be issues relayed to payment mechanisms, insurance, shipping and logistics Source link