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The United Arab Emirates may reportedly enter the Iran war, pushing to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by force, as Tehran intensifies missile attacks and warns of wider escalation.

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth reversed the suspension of Army pilots who performed a fly-by at Kid Rock’s estate, halting investigations into whether the manoeuvre violated aviation safety protocols or regulations.

Rhea Kapoor has shared the first glimpse of Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja's newborn son on social media who was born on March 29. The filmmaker also called her sister a "superhuman" mother.

A US judge halted Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom project. Trump is furious after the Judge asked for approval from Congress.

US President Donald Trump has said that securing the Strait of Hormuz is “not our job,” signaling a potential shift in Washington’s approach to protecting one of the world’s most critical oil shipping routes. His remarks come amid ongoing tensions in the Gulf region linked to the US-Iran conflict, raising fresh questions about regional security responsibilities and the impact on global energy supply lines.

Pete Hegseth had no knowledge of actions taken by his financial broker related to a reported attempt to invest in a defense-focused fund before the Iran conflict, the Pentagon has said. Officials rejected the claims as “false and fabricated,” stressing that neither Hegseth nor his representatives approached the investment firm and calling for a retraction of the report.

NASA’s Artemis II Launch Mission: Detailed guide of the launch date, time, rocket, spacecraft, mission duration, goals and tests, what happens once they reach the Moon, and how Orion will return home. Here is everything you need to know.

US President Donald Trump has said American forces could leave Iran “very soon,” suggesting the conflict may end within two to three weeks even without a formal agreement with Tehran. Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated the war is expected to conclude in “weeks, not months,” signaling Washington believes its military objectives are close to being achieved as regional tensions continue.

Trump dismissed Iran’s threat to hit major US tech firms as “BB guns,” downplaying the risk of escalation. The IRGC warned that companies like Microsoft, Apple, Google, Tesla, and Boeing could face attacks if more Iranian leaders are killed. Employees were urged to leave workplaces for safety.

The global artificial intelligence boom, which has powered record highs in equity markets, is now facing a fresh challenge.

A major overhaul of pan-related rules comes into effect from April 1, with the Indian Government tightening norms to track high-value transactions and curb tax evasion. The new framework expands the role of pan across financial activities, while also revising thresholds for cash, property, and luxury spending. From applying for a pan card to making big-ticket purchases, the changes will impact millions of taxpayers and businesses across India. The motive behind these changes is to bring more transactions into the formal economy and improve transparency. Let’s look what these changes are.

In a historic move, Nepal's newly elected Prime Minister Balendra "Balen" Shah has pledged to issue a formal state apology to the Dalit community within 15 days. This initiative is a cornerstone of his 100-point reform agenda.

Airlines Globally Are Grappling With a Sharp Surge in Jet Fuel Costs Triggered by the Iran War. Fuel Prices Have Nearly Doubled in Just Three Weeks and Now Account for Over 40 Percent of Airline Operating Expenses. Analysts Estimate a 400 Million Dollar Hit Per US Carrier This Quarter Alone.

Donald Trump has rejected the need for congressional approval for a privately funded ballroom project, arguing that the initiative does not require legislative oversight because it would rely on non-government financing. The proposal has sparked debate over executive authority, transparency, and the role of Congress in approving major developments linked to federal properties and presidential initiatives.

A US journalist and Al-Monitor contributor was kidnapped in Baghdad amid the Iran-US war. Video shows her forced into a car near al-Saadoun Street. Iraqi forces recovered the vehicle and arrested one suspect. The US Department of State is working to secure her release

Dhurandhar: The Revenge has landed into a controversy after filmmaker Santosh Kumar RS claimed that the makers have copied his script. Read on to know more.

NASA's Artemis II launch: Astronaut Reid Wiseman, commander of the mission, is a single dad to two girls. His daughters know the risks involved with a mission like Artemis that will go to the Moon, but they support him. He said he has talked to them about the worst-case scenario, his death.

A missile launched from Yemen toward Israel has heightened tensions in the Middle East as the regional conflict widens. The attack was reportedly carried out by Iran-aligned Houthi movement, marking a new front in the ongoing war.

Pakistan and China have called for the restoration of safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions linked to the ongoing US-Iran conflict. Both countries stressed the importance of keeping critical global energy routes open and urged restraint to prevent further escalation that could disrupt international shipping and oil supplies.