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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi lashed out at US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on March 31, following a Financial Times report alleging Hegseth's broker sought multimillion-dollar defense investments weeks before the US-Israeli strikes on Iran.

US stocks rally after Iran expresses 'will' to end war

The 22-year-old Aussie all-rounder starred on his IPL debut for Punjab Kings, scoring an unbeaten 72 off 44 balls to see his team home against GT in New Chandigarh.

Italy refused authorisation for some US aircraft headed to the Middle East on a combat mission to land at its Sigonella base, a defence ministry source and Italian media said Tuesday. Under the terms of agreements with the United States, some Italian bases can be used by US military aircraft, but only for logistical purposes. The decision came against a backdrop of tensions between Washington and some of its European allies over the war in Iran. On Monday, Spain said it had closed its airspace to U.S. planes involved in attacks on Iran, a step beyond its previous refusal ​to allow the use of ​jointly operated military bases.

A newly released US State Department report has revealed that Pakistan continues to foster and shelter internationally designated terrorist groups targeting India.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday (March 31) signalled that his country had the "necessary will" to bring the ongoing war with Israel and the United States to a close, as the conflict entered its second month.

Iran says the unthinkable has happened. IRGC claims that the USS Gerald R. Ford, the crown jewel of American naval power, was forced to retreat. Not by direct confrontation, but by the looming threat of Houthi missiles. US military is silent as the nuclear powered warship undergoes urgent repairs in Croatia. The Ford, America's newest and the world's largest carrier, was operating in the Red Sea in support of Operation Epic Fury when a ​non-combat fire broke out in its main laundry room ​on March 12, injuring three sailors.

The war in West Asia has entered a critical phase as the US and Israel push to destroy Iran’s nuclear capabilities. But eliminating Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile may require a high-risk ground operation which is one of the most dangerous missions ever attempted. With Iran’s mountains, deserts, and strategic islands acting as natural defenses, any such move could turn into a prolonged and deadly conflict. Is this a mission possible or a disaster waiting to happen?

#Gravitas Poland has said no to Washington's alleged request to send its patriot air defence systems to West Asia. The rejection comes at a time when the United States is reportedly burning through its most advanced missile interceptors against Iranian missiles and drones.

The Middle East is on the edge. Iran has just launched its 88th wave of retaliatory attacks using the brand new Qiam missile. With a 1,000km range and advanced radar-evading technology, these missiles have reportedly struck US drone hangars and Israeli pilot hideouts. This follows intense air strikes on Iranian targets by the IDF and US forces.

PM Modi alleged that the Congress party was rooting for the West Asia conflict to escalate so it could "gain political advantage."

Directed by Meghna Gulzar, Raazi is a gripping spy thriller film that stars Alia Bhatt as Sehmat Khan, a young Kashmiri girl who marries into a Pakistani military family during the 1971 Indo-Pak war.

In the 1950s, when All India Radio restricted film songs, Radio Ceylon flung open its airwaves to the magic of Bollywood. “The 1950s became important in understanding the bond between Sri Lanka and, particularly, Mumbai, as well as India, more generally,” Wickramasinghe noted.

Current Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, encouraged citizens to look toward the future, emphasising that beginning new lives can serve as a symbol of hope during difficult times.

The 100,000-tonne USS Abraham Lincoln uses two nuclear reactors and 260,000 horsepower to exceed 30 knots. Its hydrodynamic hull and massive propellers make it incredibly fast.

The F-35C Lightning II provides the USS Abraham Lincoln with unmatched stealth and strike range. This fifth-generation jet and the Black Knights squadron are currently redefining naval warfare and security in the Middle East.

The USS Abraham Lincoln uses Replenishment at Sea to receive fresh food from supply ships at speeds of 14 knots. This mid-ocean transfer feeds 5,000 sailors with up to 700 pallets of supplies, keeping the carrier mission-ready for months.

The USS Abraham Lincoln uses four heavy-duty elevators to lift 30-tonne combat jets to its flight deck. Operating at 100 feet per minute, these mechanical lifts ensure continuous naval operations.

Gunshots heard during anti-terrorist operation in Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district