Video: Mohanlal queues up at polling booth, casts his vote in Kerala elections
Voting is going on for the assembly elections in the state of Kerala today, so actor Mohanlal was seen standing in the queue to cast his vote. He then shared a picture of his inked finger and urged people to contribute. He captioned his photo, “Your part done. Your turn, Keralam go vote! (sic).”
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US-Iran ceasefire military success but strategic failure: Israel’s former deputy NSA
In an exclusive interview on Statecraft, Israel’s former Deputy National Security Advisor Professor Chuck Freilich analyzes the ceasefire between the US and Iran. He described the conflict as a “military success but a strategic failure”, noting that while Iran’s capabilities have declined, core objectives such as regime change and ending nuclear threats have not been met. The bulletin also explores Oman’s underutilized potential as a strategic partner for India, highlighting how ports such as Duqm and Salalah can enable Indian trade and energy imports to bypass the volatile Strait of Hormuz. Additionally, the show examines Pakistan’s controversial role as mediator in the “Islamabad Accord”, amid allegations that it acted as a proxy for US interests. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s first briefing since the ceasefire is also covered, where he clarified that the campaign is not over and that Iran has committed to reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while the Israeli campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon continues.
West Asia ceasefire: Trump or Tehran, who blinked first? experts are considering
In this episode of Newstrack, Mariah Shakeel examines the two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump.
Will the fragile West Asia ceasefire last long? experts are considering
US President Donald Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, hours before Tehran’s deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz expired.
Is Israel fully on board with the US-Iran ceasefire? experts are considering
US President Donald Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran on Tuesday, hours before the deadline, but tensions remain high in the region.