Eisenkot, who favoured war in the past, said he supports Trump's policy of "peace through strength" and that his policy of economic pressure has a better chance of giving the Islamic Republic "a sense of defeat" than a renewed military campaign.
In a shocking incident, a minor armed with a knife assaulted a security guard near the Israeli Embassy in Belgrade shortly after midnight. Witnesses reported that the assailant yelled Islamist phrases during the attack. Serbian officials have classified the event as a terrorist act, prompting an elevation of the national terror alert.
The ruling Congress lost elections to all four seats in the Legislative Council in Karnataka.
The administration said its Excise Policy 2026-27, notified on June 1, was rolled back on August 26 after representations from residents and social organisations.
Nitin Nabin's padyatra is taking place just before a massive public rally organised by the INDIA alliance, scheduled for November 1 at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan.
In innovative research, scientists observed dwarf reed snakes in Southeast Asia adeptly using rapid cartwheeling to escape threats. Achieving speeds of 5.6 to 12.1 feet per second, this striking movement technique aids their survival against predators in the wild. These findings shed light on the diverse locomotion strategies of small reptiles, prompting further investigations into the mechanics and energy costs of their remarkable escape tactics.
US president Donald Trump has claimed that his endorsement helped Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu turn the tide in Israel’s 26th Knesset election, contributing to the incumbent’s better-than-expected performance. Partial results showed Netanyahu’s bloc leading the race but falling short of the majority needed to form a government.
becoming one of the most valuable dinosaur fossils ever sold.
Cyclone Arnab crossed the Andhra Pradesh coast, causing fatalities due to electrocution in separate incidents. Heavy rainfall exceeding 200 mm was recorded in several districts, with trees and electric poles uprooted. Flight operations were disrupted as services were cancelled or suspended across airports in coastal Andhra Pradesh. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu directed officials to restore normalcy and provide aid for the affected areas.