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#Gravitas According to reports, Russian President Vladimir Putin is turning to the country’s richest elites, its oligarchs, for financial support to help stabilise the country's finances as the war drags on. A claim that the Kremlin has outrightly rejected.

From deadly school strikes to damaged hospitals, the human cost of the war is rapidly escalating. Children among the worst hit as civilian infrastructure takes a direct blow in the conflict. Over a million displaced, thousands dead and the war’s true toll continues to grow. As allegations of war crimes surface, the humanitarian crisis deepens across the region.

After a thrilling semifinal round, the likes of Italy, Sweden, Denmark and others will be out to take their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026, with the tournament set to start in less than three months time.

Watch the rare video: In a rare and remarkable moment, scientists captured the birth of a sperm whale on camera. What surprised them most was the presence of multiple whales assisting the mother and guiding the newborn to the surface. This discovery reveals new insights into whale social behaviour, intelligence and cooperation.

US-Israeli strikes hit a heavy water reactor in central Iran, Iranian media reported on Friday. Earlier, Iran's Isfahan came under attack. Iran's largest atomic scientific center, located south east of Isfahan city. Air strikes struck multiple areas of Tehran also, with explosions reported across several districts and nearby towns. The Israeli military also announced a new wave of attacks targeting the Islamic Republic, after which explosions were heard across central, western, eastern and northern parts of the capital.

Even as the world is going through a major energy crisis due to the West Asia war, Iran's revenue from oil exports has increased manifold. Its daily average revenue from oil exports jumped from $115 million in February to $139 million in March.

India's defence ‌acquisition council approved proposals ​worth ​2.38 trillion rupees ($25 ⁠billion) ​on Friday ​to buy medium transport aircraft, ​Russian ​S-400 surface-to-air missile ‌systems, ⁠and remotely piloted strike ​aircraft, ​the ⁠government said in ​a ​statement.

Israel Defence Minister Israel Katz announced that IDF will intensify its strikes on Iran. This came after Tehran continued its retaliatory attacks on Tel Aviv as well as U.S. bases in West Asia. On the other hand, IRGC reiterated that Strait of Hormuz will remain closed to U.S. and its allies.

From diplomacy to deployment, signs of a further escalation in West Asia are growing stronger. As talks stall, U.S, Iran and Israel are shoring up its forces raising fears of a further prolonger war.

#Gravitas The United States has unveiled a new weapon amid the ongoing war in West Asia. For the first time in active combat, U.S. has deployed uncrewed drone boats.

The group of the world’s seven largest so-called “advanced” economies called for an immediate cessation of attacks on civilian infrastructure and civilians. The foreign ministers reiterated the need to restore safe and toll-free freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

US President Donald Trump has postponed planned strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure for 10 days, citing progress in negotiations. The delay comes amid escalating conflict, global oil concerns, and mixed signals from both sides. Talks continue, but uncertainty remains over whether diplomacy or military action will prevail.

Sustained Iranian air strikes are forcing US troops to withdraw or reduce presence at multiple bases across West Asia. From Kuwait to the UAE, repeated attacks have damaged infrastructure, destroyed key assets and disrupted operations. Iran's Revolutionary Guards warned civilians across the Middle East to stay away from areas near US forces. US soldiers who have been forced into hiding in hotels across the Gulf after strikes on military sites are now on Iran's radar. Iran's military has now warned that hotels sheltering American troops would be targeted as well.

The incident occurred in the afternoon on the Ladakh side of the pass, specifically along the stretch between Zero Point and Minimarg. Officials said that around 12 to 15 vehicles were partially or completely buried under the snow.

#Gravitas First, it was 48 hours, then 5 days, and now 10 days. U.S. President Donald Trump has once again paused strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure. Trump now says the strikes have been pushed to April 6 unless Iran meets American demands. 

Secret Service agent assigned to Jill Biden accidentally shoots himself at Philadelphia airport

Iran-linked hacker group Handala claims it breached the personal email of Kash Patel, releasing photos and documents online. U.S. officials say the materials appear authentic, though the full extent of the cyberattack remains unclear. The incident raises serious concerns about cybersecurity at the highest levels.

Delhi Capitals (DC) will start their IPL 2026 campaign against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at Ekana Cricket Stadium on April 1.

France pushes for new initiatives to deal with narcotrafficking, maritime security at G7+ FMs meet