Category: World

Toronto: Italian luxury carmaker Lamborghini has introduced a special edition of its flagship hybrid supercar, the Lamborghini Revuelto NA63, as a tribute to the North American market — one of the company’s strongest global regions. The limited-run model celebrates Lamborghini’s growing success in North America, where the brand delivered 3,347 vehicles last year, making it the company’s second-largest market after Europe. The “NA63” badge combines “North America” with the number 63, representing the year Lamborghini was founded in 1963. Only 63 units of the exclusive edition will be produced worldwide.…

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Tehran: Tensions in the Middle East escalated further  after Kuwait accused Iran of attempting to infiltrate a strategically important island linked to a major China-backed infrastructure project in the Persian Gulf. According to Kuwaiti authorities, a six-member armed group allegedly linked to Iran’s paramilitary forces attempted to enter Bubiyan Island, a sensitive location situated near the borders of Iraq and Iran. Officials claimed the group intended to carry out “hostile acts” in the area. Kuwait stated that security personnel intercepted the group during the operation, detaining four suspects while two…

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Washington: American Republican Senator Lindsey Graham has raised serious concerns over Pakistan’s role as a potential mediator in ongoing ceasefire and diplomatic discussions involving the United States and Iran, suggesting Washington may need to consider an alternative peacemaker. Speaking during a hearing of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee focused on Iran and the US defence budget, Graham expressed frustration over the lack of progress in negotiations and openly questioned Islamabad’s neutrality in the process. The senator’s remarks followed reports alleging that Iranian military aircraft had been stationed at Pakistani air bases…

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London: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing mounting political pressure less than two years after leading the Labour Party to a sweeping victory in the 2024 general election, raising fresh questions about the continuing instability at the top of British politics. A series of disappointing local election performances, internal party tensions, and growing criticism from Labour MPs have fuelled speculation over Starmer’s future as prime minister. While he has publicly dismissed calls for resignation and insisted he intends to continue in office, reports suggest unease is growing within sections…

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Washington: United States President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for a high-stakes two-day summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, as both nations prepare for crucial discussions expected to influence the future of China-US relations. Trump’s visit, his first trip to China since 2017, comes at a time of heightened geopolitical and economic tensions between the world’s two largest economies. The American leader received a formal red-carpet welcome at Beijing Capital International Airport, where Chinese Vice President Han Zheng, senior officials, a military honour guard, and hundreds of students…

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New Delhi | In global discussions on climate change, the spotlight usually falls on industries, transport, and energy production. Governments promise net-zero targets, activists demand accountability, and scientists warn of irreversible damage. Yet one of the most powerful drivers of environmental destruction continues to remain in the shadows—war. Armed conflict does not only destroy human lives and economies. It leaves deep and long-lasting scars on the planet itself. Despite its massive environmental footprint, the climate cost of war is rarely acknowledged in mainstream climate debates. This silence raises an uncomfortable question:…

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California: Global pop sensation Dua Lipa has filed a $15 million lawsuit against Samsung, accusing the technology giant of using her photograph on television packaging in the United States without her consent. According to court documents filed in a California federal court, the singer alleges that Samsung used a photograph from her 2024 performance at the Austin City Limits Music Festival to promote television sales and attract consumer attention. The legal complaint claims the image was commercially exploited despite the absence of any licensing agreement or authorisation from the artist…

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Berlin: Fans of Money Heist have fresh reasons to celebrate as Netflix has teased the continuation of the globally beloved franchise, suggesting that the world of red jumpsuits, iconic masks and daring robberies is far from finished. Ahead of the much-anticipated release of Berlin Season 2, the streaming giant unveiled a mysterious promotional teaser titled “The World of Money Heist Continues”. The announcement has reignited speculation about the future of the franchise, with fans wondering whether a full-fledged sixth season could eventually be on the horizon or if more spin-offs…

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Washington: The powerful James Webb Space Telescope has delivered an extraordinary new view of the barred spiral galaxy Messier 77, revealing intricate streams of gas, dust and intense star-forming activity hidden deep within the galaxy’s glowing structure. Located nearly 45 million light-years away in the constellation Cetus, Messier 77 — often referred to as M77 — has long fascinated astronomers. But Webb’s ultra-sensitive infrared instruments are now exposing the galaxy with remarkable clarity, allowing scientists to peer through cosmic dust clouds that previously obscured its inner workings. At the heart…

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Washington: A viral social media joke has transformed into one of the internet’s most extraordinary crowdfunding movements, as a TikTok-led initiative claiming to “buy an airline” has reportedly generated more than $335 million in public pledges to revive Spirit Airlines. The unusual campaign, titled “Let’s Buy Spirit Air”, was launched by US content creator Hunter Peterson, who initially presented the idea as a humorous TikTok pitch. What began as online satire rapidly evolved into a serious digital movement after thousands of users across TikTok and X rallied behind the concept…

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