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The USS Gerald R. Ford has docked in Croatia following a reported setback during its deployment near the Red Sea. The world’s most advanced Ford-class aircraft carrier had been operating as part of US naval positioning amid heightened regional tensions before technical concerns and an onboard fire incident disrupted its mission.

Yemen’s Houthi movement has declared it will continue military operations until all its stated objectives are achieved, signaling a potential intensification of regional tensions amid the ongoing West Asia conflict. The Iran-aligned group has warned that further missile and drone attacks could follow as fighting continues across multiple fronts involving Israel and its regional adversaries.

An Iran-backed armed group has launched a barrage of missiles toward Israel, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing Israel-Iran war and widening the regional conflict footprint. The attack, reportedly carried out by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement, triggered air-raid sirens in parts of southern Israel as Israeli air-defence systems moved to intercept incoming projectiles.

Varun Dhawan has spoken about a scary period in the 1990s when his family received threats from the underworld. At a time, it became so serious that they had to leave their home for safety. Read on to know more.

Despite heavy strikes under Operation Epic Fury, the United States Central Command has failed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran’s asymmetric tactics stall global oil flows. Donald Trump now faces rising pressure amid troop deployments and falling approval.

The five-time champions Mumbai Indians have not lifted a trophy since 2020 and will be eager to end that drought in the upcoming season.

Fresh airstrikes have been reported in Tehran as the Israel–Iran War continues to intensify. Explosions were heard across parts of the Iranian capital as Israeli forces reportedly targeted military and strategic infrastructure linked to Iran’s defence networks. Iranian authorities confirmed that several sensitive facilities were struck in recent waves of attacks, highlighting the expanding scale of the conflict and raising concerns over further escalation across West Asia.

Spring has painted Srinagar in vibrant colours as the iconic Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden attracts nearly 1 lakh visitors in just two weeks. The annual bloom has transformed Asia’s largest tulip garden into a major tourist hotspot, drawing travellers from across India and abroad. Nestled against the scenic Zabarwan Range and overlooking Dal Lake, the festival highlights Kashmir’s growing tourism revival and seasonal charm. Here’s how the tulip spectacle is boosting local travel, culture, and the regional economy this spring.

A man was arrested after a car struck multiple pedestrians in Derby, UK, leaving several seriously injured. The incident occurred on Friar Gate on March 28, prompting road closures. Police say the suspect is in custody and there is no ongoing threat to the public.

On March 28, 2026, India dispatched a 38,000 metric tonne (MT) emergency fuel shipment—comprising 20,000 MT of diesel and 18,000 MT of petrol—to Sri Lanka via Lanka IOC. This aid, aimed at easing severe energy shortages, follows high-level talks between Indian PM Narendra Modi and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake after regional volatility disrupted Sri Lanka's supplies.

Israel is moving ahead with efforts to rebuild border communities devastated during the Gaza conflict, aiming to restore civilian life and strengthen security infrastructure along the frontier. At the same time, reports suggest that Hamas is quietly working to regroup and rearm inside Gaza, raising concerns about renewed tensions and the possibility of future escalation.

The US-Iran-Israel war intensifies as Tehran retaliates, allies like Houthis and Hezbollah join in, and Hormuz faces disruption. While Trump signals talks, indirect US-Iran contacts and Pakistan-led mediation offer hope amid rising regional and global tensions.

Reports suggest that the possible seizure of Kharg Island could deal a major blow to Iran’s economy and the financial backbone supporting its security establishment, including the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The island handles nearly 90% of Iran’s crude oil exports, making it one of Tehran’s most critical strategic assets.

Reports suggest the United States has fired more than 850 Tomahawk cruise missiles at Iran during the first four weeks of the ongoing conflict, marking one of the heaviest uses of precision strike weapons in recent military history. The large-scale missile campaign has targeted key Iranian military infrastructure, air defence systems and strategic facilities as part of Washington’s broader strike operations.

Reza Pahlavi urged Donald Trump to avoid any deal with Iran, calling for regime change while pitching himself as a future leader at CPAC. However, Trump remains unconvinced, with reports suggesting Washington is considering other figures like Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.

Iran’s IRGC has threatened US-linked universities across West Asia after alleged US-Israeli strikes on Iranian campuses. Warning of retaliation unless Washington condemns the attacks, tensions rise further even as indirect US-Iran talks and Pakistan-led mediation continue.

Iran-backed Houthis launched fresh missile and drone attacks on Israel, escalating the West Asia conflict. With Red Sea shipping under threat and Hormuz disruptions, regional tensions rise as US-Iran backchannel talks and Pakistan-led mediation efforts continue.

As the day progressed, rallies started in Washington, D.C., and other cities. Protesters lined the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and packed the National Mall. People held up effigies of Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and other officials, calling for their ousting and arrest.

Iran has signalled that any American ground incursion would trigger a wider regional response. An Iranian official said that Tehran would respond to any American ground invasion by activating its Houthi allies in Yemen, who would be instructed to resume attacks on shipping in the Red Sea.