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A prolonged Iran war is draining US munitions, critical minerals and industrial capacity, and weakening the country’s defence base and military presence in Asia as rivalry with China intensifies, observes academic Hao Nan.

The 'Axis of Resistance' refers to a network of Iran-aligned groups, including Hezbollah in Lebanon, the Houthis in Yemen, and militias in Iraq and Syria.

Chasing their sixth title, MI will look to make a good start to the season, while eyes will also be on KKR as they try to put behind a disappointing IPL 2025 season. Ahead of the key clash, here is all you need to know, including live streaming, head-to-head and other key details.

The USS Abraham Lincoln leads US naval operations in the Middle East with a 100,000-tonne displacement and 90 aircraft. It provides unmatched air power and strategic deterrence against Iran.

Israel Weapon Industries has been working with India’s security forces for over two decades, during which approximately 20,000 light machine guns, along with a broad range of assault rifles, SMGs, pistols, sniper rifles, and optical equipment, have been supplied.

Ram Charan's 41st birthday was special as the makers of Peddi surprised the actor with a grand celebration on the set of the film. On Friday, his fans were also treated to the teaser of the upcoming sports action drama.

In the midst of the ongoing US‑Iran war, **Donald Trump has sharply criticised NATO allies for not backing U.S. efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil transit route. Trump warned the alliance faces a “very bad future” if members refuse to support military action in the critical waterway, sparking debate over transatlantic unity and U.S. leadership.

In the midst of the ongoing US‑Iran war, **Donald Trump has sharply criticised NATO allies for not backing U.S. efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil transit route. Trump warned the alliance faces a “very bad future” if members refuse to support military action in the critical waterway, sparking debate over transatlantic unity and U.S. leadership.

The attack by Houthis raises the question of whether the rebel group will again target commercial shipping travelling through the Red Sea corridor at a time when a number of tankers have been attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, which has effectively been closed by Iran.

These strikes come as the United States, Israel and Iran continue to trade missiles, bombs and threats, with the war in West Asia nearing the one-month mark.

The report highlighted crude oil prices as a major source of concern, warning that rising prices could push inflation beyond the acceptable range while also posing risks to economic growth and external stability.

Weeks after her suspected DUI arrest, Britney Spears made her appearance on social media along with her son, and since then the video has gone viral.

A Reuters/Ipsos poll has found that President Donald Trump’s approval rating has fallen in recent days to its lowest point since he returned to the White House in January, 2025. The widespread disapproval of the war he launched on Iran is the one statistic that stands out. The survey found that 61% disapproved of the strikes on Iran, compared to 59% last week. Only 35% of Americans approve of the US strikes on Iran. This is down from 37% in a Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted last ​week.

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels officially entered the regional war by launching missiles at Israel, signalling an escalation in their military capabilities and their role within the “Axis of Resistance.”

Iran’s military says that it had targeted a US logistics vessel near the Omani port of Salalah. “A logistics vessel supporting the aggressive US army was targeted by the armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran at a considerable distance from the port of Salalah in Oman,” Ebrahim Zolfaghari, a spokesman for Iran’s central military command, says in a statement.

A day after a report claimed that Tesla CEO Elon Musk joined the call between US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday (March 28) made it clear that the call was only between the two leaders. Refuting the New York Times report, the MEA made it clear that no other person other than President Trump and PM Modi was part of the call, which took place on March 24. However, the MEA did not make any mention of Musk.

The series, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, a new adaptation of J.K. Rowling's novels, will be released in Christmas 2026. The show comes with a new lot of actors.

Bengaluru’s PES University suspended professor Muralidhar Deshpande after a viral video showed him calling a Muslim student a "terrorist," sparking widespread outrage and a formal disciplinary inquiry into communal discrimination.

Ashwin, who retired from the IPL after the 2025 edition, will be joined by India and IPL legend Virender Sehwag, RCB legend AB de Villiers, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup champion Irfan Pathan, CSK’s IPL winners Suresh Raina, Harbhajan Singh, and Faf du Plessis and Anil Kumble.