Pakistani man pleads guilty in New York terror plot

IANS | April 9, 2026 6:27 AM

Washington, April 9 (IANS) A Pakistani national has pleaded guilty to attempting to carry out an ISIS-inspired mass shooting at a prominent Jewish centre in New York, US authorities said, detailing a plot timed to coincide with the anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attacks.

Steven Spielberg wants to direct a pure horror film

IANS | April 9, 2026 3:19 AM

Los Angeles, April 9 (IANS) Filmmaker Steven Spielberg has expressed his wish to direct a horror film in the future. The legendary 79-year-old filmmaker has provided big screen scares thanks to his movies such as 1975 shark blockbuster ‘Jaws’, 1993 resurrected dinosaur romp ‘Jurassic Park’ and 1977 sci-fi flick ‘Close Encounters of the Third Kind’.

IPL 2026: Batters, Rashid, Prasidh star as GT edge DC by one run in a humdinger (ld)

IANS | April 9, 2026 12:35 AM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Gujarat Titans edged Delhi Capitals by one run in a humdinger finish in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, which will be replayed in the minds of everyone inside the Arun Jaitley Stadium for a long time to come. David Miller very nearly pulled off the impossible, but the run out of Kuldeep Yadav on the last ball led to one of the great IPL finishes going in GT’s favour, as they got their first win of IPL 2026.

US keeps forces ready as Iran truce holds

IANS | April 9, 2026 12:10 AM

Washington, April 9 (IANS) The United States will maintain full military readiness in the Middle East despite a two-week ceasefire with Iran, the White House said, signalling that Washington is prepared for a rapid escalation if negotiations falter.

White House defends tough rhetoric by Trump on Iran

IANS | April 9, 2026 12:05 AM

Washington, April 9 (IANS) The White House on Wednesday strongly defended President Donald Trump’s aggressive rhetoric during the Iran conflict, arguing that it directly contributed to forcing Tehran into a ceasefire and reopening negotiations after weeks of intense military confrontation.

IPL 2026: Rashid, Prasidh star, Rahul, Miller efforts go in vain as GT edge DC by one run

IANS | April 9, 2026 12:02 AM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Gujarat Titans edged Delhi Capitals by one run in a humdinger finish in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, which will be replayed in the minds of everyone inside the Arun Jaitley Stadium for a long time to come. David Miller very nearly pulled off the impossible, but the run-out of Kuldeep Yadav on the last ball led to one of the great IPL finishes going in GT’s favour, as they got their first win of IPL 2026.

Hormuz reopening key: White House

IANS | April 8, 2026 11:55 PM

Washington, April 8 (IANS) A fragile ceasefire with Iran hinges on the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the White House asserted Wednesday, even as it claimed sweeping military gains that forced Tehran to agree to negotiations after weeks of sustained strikes.

Trump sending VP Vance to lead Iran talks in Islamabad: White House

IANS | April 8, 2026 11:53 PM

Washington, April 8 (IANS) The United States President Donald Trump is sending Vice President J.D. Vance to Pakistan to lead a high-stakes round of negotiations with Iran, marking a new diplomatic phase following a fragile ceasefire brokered after weeks of intense military operations.