As Apple is preparing for its leadership transition, the incoming CEO John Ternus has reflected on his early days at the Cupertino-based tech giant, sharing a candid memory from a a 2024 commencement speech at the University of Pennsylvania. Ternus, who will succeed Tim Cook as Apple’s chief executive in September, described his first day…
Israel’s intelligence unit Mossad has revealed that a senior operative who played a key role in laying the groundwork for Operation Roaring King on Iran was killed during the mission outside Israel.While addressing a remembrance day ceremony for the fallen intelligence officers, Mossad chief David Barnea identified the operative by the first Hebrew letter of…
The United States has sharply reduced its stockpile of several key missiles during the war with Iran, raising concerns about its ability to sustain another major conflict in the coming years, according to defence analysts and people familiar with recent Pentagon assessments.A new analysis by the Center for Strategic and International Studies said the US…
In a video now spreading rapidly across Instagram, a simple conversation between a mother and her three-year-old son has struck a nerve with viewers everywhere. What begins as a playful question quickly turns into something far more moving, as the child responds with a kind of sincerity that feels both innocent and profound. He does…
Could Pahalgam happen again? On 22 April 2025, India was shaken by the dastardly murder of 26 innocent civilians. Various response options were deliberated and simultaneously higher levels of operational readiness were affected to prevent uncontrolled escalation. Operation Sindoor, launched a fortnight later, was a demonstration of decisive leadership backed by a capable military.If the…
Oil prices edged lower on Wednesday after an early rise in Asian trade, as investors assessed uncertainty around US-Iran peace talks following Washington’s decision to extend the ceasefire.Brent crude futures fell 21 cents, or 0.2%, to $98.27 a barrel at 0039 GMT, after earlier touching $99.38.US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude dropped 28 cents, or…
US President Donald Trump has extended the ceasefire with Iran while keeping a blockade in place around the Strait of Hormuz, saying Tehran is suffering major financial losses and must submit a unified proposal before talks can advance.In a post on Truth Social, Trump said Iran was losing significant oil revenue because of the closure…
ASML, the Dutch chip equipment maker that holds a global monopoly on the machines used to manufacture advanced semiconductors, is cutting roughly 1,700 jobs—about 4% of its 44,000-person workforce. The layoffs, announced in January alongside record full-year revenue of €32.7 billion, are targeting management and coordination roles, not engineers.Internal documents obtained by Business Insider show…
Under the “water bell” system, schools have been asked to ring a bell every 45 to 60 minutes to remind students to drink water and prevent dehydration, the DoE circular said (AI image) NEW DELHI: With temperatures rising and the IMD warning of an impending heatwave in the capital, the Directorate of Education (DoE) has…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid tribute to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack, marking its anniversary with a strong message of unity and resolve against terrorism.In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Remembering the innocent lives lost in the gruesome Pahalgam terror attack on this day last year. They…
