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OnePlus, Oppo hike smartphone prices in India by up to Rs 5,000

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A number of OnePlus devices now cost between Rs 2,000 and Rs 4,000 more.The price of the OnePlus Nord 6 (12GB+256GB) has climbed from Rs 50,999 to Rs 52,999, while the price of the 8GB+256GB model has gone up from Rs 44,999 to Rs 46,999. The price of the Nord CE6 (8GB+256GB) has increased from Rs 39,999 to Rs 41,999, while the price of the 8GB+128GB model has increased from Rs 35,999 to Rs 37,999. The Nord CE6 Lite has seen steeper increases. The 6GB+128GB variant is now priced at Rs 28,999, up Rs 3,000 from Rs 25,999, while the 8GB+128GB variant has increased by Rs 3,000 to Rs 30,999 from Rs 27,999. The 8GB+256GB variant has seen the highest OnePlus hike of Rs 4,000, with its price rising to Rs 34,999 from Rs 30,999. OnePlus has also increased prices of the N6 and N6x models. The N6 4GB+128GB variant now costs Rs 24,999, up from Rs 22,999, while the 6GB+128GB variant has increased to Rs 26,999 from Rs 24,999. The N6x 4GB+64GB variant is now priced at Rs 20,999, compared with Rs 18,999...

Iran warns that if the United States does not honor the agreement within weeks, things would get worse.

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The official warned that Tehran would launch a "timely and precise" military strike to end the U.S. naval embargo on the Islamic Republic if the U.S. fails to fulfill that deadline and diplomacy failed. A top Iranian official warned Reuters on Monday (August 17, 2026) that if the United States does not completely implement a temporary peace pact within a few weeks, Iran will intensify tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and beyond and launch an attack. The official further stated that Tehran would launch a "timely and precise" military strike to end the U.S. naval blockade of the Islamic Republic if the United States fails to fulfill that deadline and diplomacy is unsuccessful. In recent weeks, diplomatic attempts to resume discussions between Washington and Tehran under a June accord have faltered. The U.S. Treasury Secretary has warned of unprecedented economic isolation for Iran, while Iran's Foreign Minister has stated that the Strait of Hormuz will not reopen ...

Trump directs the Pentagon to reduce cooperative drills with South Korea.

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Trump's remarks came after he claimed that South Korea had refused to assist in denuclearizing Iran, despite the fact that U.S. and South Korean military were scheduled to practice joint operations. On Sunday, August 16, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump gave the Pentagon instructions to reduce scheduled joint military drills with South Korea after claiming that South Korea had refused to assist in the denuclearization of Iran. In a social media post, Mr. Trump claimed that the exercises, which are scheduled to start this week, are expensive and "send a signal that is totally inappropriate and hostile" to North Korea, which he said "has been unthreatening and respectful" during his presidency. "Therefore, I have instructed Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to significantly reduce the Joint Military Exercises because it is too late to cancel," Mr. Trump wrote. The 18,000 South Korean soldiers participating in the 11-day drills were intended to increase prep...

The Pixel 11 uses camera looks, such as vintage film filters, to rival the iPhone's photographic styles.

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Google is launching Camera Looks with the Pixel 11, allowing users to customize the appearance of their photos. Users can choose a variety of appearances, ranging from soft, muted esthetics to ultra-detailed ones. For a more vintage appearance, the Pixel 11 also includes film-inspired camera filters. The extensive digital processing that mobile phone cameras undergo is a complaint that an increasing number of people have. As a result, a growing number of users are craving camera apps that provide images with little to no editing. It appears that Google is taking those suggestions into consideration for its recently released Pixel 11 series, which offers customers a variety of film-inspired camera filters in addition to control over how processed their photographs are. Google introduces a new tool called Camera Looks with Pixel 11 that allows you to add different color filters to your images. This seems to be Google's version of the iPhone's Photographic Styles, since you can ...

In a "bittersweet decision," Karoline Leavitt resigns as White House press secretary; Trump refers to her as a "real leader."

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Since Trump became office again in 2025, Karoline Leavitt has become the press secretary. Her second child was just born. US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, the youngest person to hold the position, will step down later this month. Shortly after Trump's announcement, Leavitt said on social media that the move was a "bittersweet decision." US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, the youngest person to hold the position, will step down later this month. Her second child was just born. For what reason is Karoline Leavitt departing? Leavitt left because she wanted to spend more time with her family, according to both her and Trump's social media statements. "I completely understand and respect Caroline Leavitt's decision to leave her position at the end of the month in order to spend more time with her lovely young children and family," Trump wrote...

Trump claims that a threat caused him to flee from Air Force One in Turkey.

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U.S. President Donald Trump stated, "I believe it was at greater risk because that would be the plane that they would be more likely to go for." On Wednesday, August 12, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that although he had discreetly changed aircraft in Turkey last month at the U.S. Secret Service's request, the aircraft he eventually flew on was nonetheless more vulnerable than Air Force One. According to U.S. media, Mr. Trump was moved from Air Force One to a military aircraft via a food truck after a NATO conference in Ankara. This remarkable deceit was sparked by an Iranian threat of assassination. The alteration was kept a secret by the White House until Monday, August 10, when it was first reported by the Washington Post. On the aircraft thot to be transporting the President, some media pundits questioned whether the action put journalists and Mr. Trump's advisors in danger. On Tuesday, August 11, Trump told reporters, "I think actually the plane t...

War in West Asia LIVE: A ship attempting to breach Iran's port blockade was shot at by an American helicopter

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Since restoring the ports blockade on July 14, the United States has forcibly stopped a vessel three times in its months-long battle with Iran. Since restoring the ports blockade on July 14, the United States has forcibly stopped a vessel three times in its months-long battle with Iran. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) stated on X that the ship "is no longer transiting to Iran in violation of the U.S. blockade" after the U.S. Navy MH-60 helicopter shot on and disabled the M/V Vela Nova "after the ship's civilian crew ignored repeated warnings from American forces." Since restoring the port blockade on July 14, the United States has forcibly stopped a vessel three times in its months-long battle against Iran. As of Tuesday, August 11, 2026, CENTCOM reported that it had rerouted 55 ships that attempted to circumvent the blockade and boarded two more. Trump's covert plane exchange raises concerns and perplexity Donald Trump was allegedly transported out of the A...