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Iranian ballistic missiles have struck the Israeli towns of Dimona and Arad near its main nuclear research center. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has given Iran 48 hours to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran’s embassy in South Africa mocks Donald Trump using an unverified quote attributed to his mother, highlighting rising information warfare amid escalating US-Iran tensions.

Rajasthan Royals (RR) look to have one of the strongest squads going into the 19th season of the Indian Premier League. Here's who all made it to their final 25 for IPL 2026.

US‑Iran tensions have surged as President Trump issued a 48‑hour ultimatum to Iran to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz — threatening to obliterate Iranian power plants if Tehran fails to comply. At the same time, Iran launched one of its most destructive missile barrages on Israel since the war began, striking key regions and escalating regional conflict with deadly force.

India has aggressively increased Russian oil purchases in March 2026. The country bought roughly 30 million barrels of oil from Moscow following West Asia disruptions caused by the US-Iran war. That comes after a temporary US waiver.

Central banks are once again flirting with rate hikes, and as a result markets bet on fresh turmoil. Memories of the 2022 inflation battle are clearly still fresh. Yet talking about rate rises is one thing, delivering them is quite another, and they could win the ‘wrong’ inflation fight. In this next report, we decode how the bar for rate hikes is higher than what markets are betting on.

The US has allowed the sale of Iranian oil at sea in its latest effort to counter rising oil prices due to the escalating West Asia war. The treasury department waived sanctions on Iranian oil that have already been loaded onto tankers through to April 19th. This measure follows similar decision on Russian oil on the water.

The 2026 Iran war has severely aggravated Pakistan’s fragile economy, driving fuel prices to record highs and increasing inflation due to disrupted energy supplies. Rising global oil prices, surpassing 100 dollars per barrel, have caused Pakistan’s import bill to surge.

Relations between the United States and Denmark reached a historical low in early 2026, due to President Trump’s aggressive and public claims regarding the annexation of Greenland.

Sunrisers Hyderabad will begin their IPL 2026 campaign against defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Mar 28 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

Iran’s alleged long-range missile test raises fears across Europe after a failed strike on Diego Garcia. Can London, Paris, and Berlin defend?

The US Navy’s new SEWIP Block 3 system provides a 360-degree electronic shield, allowing destroyers to instantly jam and redirect multiple Iranian anti-ship missiles without firing a single kinetic weapon.

Bollywood actresses such as Priyanka Chopra, Deepika Padukone, and Mrunal Thakur, among others, are gearing up to unleash their action-packed personas and turn the tables. Their fierce action roles promise the audience an exciting and unforgettable experience.

A Qatari military helicopter crashed due to a technical fault, with rescue teams searching for survivors. Authorities have not linked the incident to the ongoing West Asia conflict despite rising tensions.

Donald Trump has been condemned as a “vile, disgusting man” and a “sick human being” after gloating over the death of Robert Mueller, a former director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Mueller, a decorated Vietnam war veteran who led a politically explosive investigation into Trump, died on Friday aged 81, triggering a callous reaction from the US president.

The USS Abraham Lincoln uses distance, electronic warfare, and escort destroyers to dodge Iranian drone swarms. By operating in the Arabian Sea, the US Navy protects its carrier while maintaining full strike capabilities.

US forces have struck over 8,000 military targets in Iran during Operation Epic Fury. CENTCOM reports that the strikes grounded Iran's tactical fighters, destroyed 130 vessels, and secured the Strait of Hormuz from coastal missile threats.

Shakira's upcoming concert in India has been postponed indefinitely. The organisers have announced that due to the ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran, the tickets will be refunded.

India has adopted a calibrated response to its ongoing LPG shortage, moving from emergency cuts to controlled restoration. The centre has increased LPG allocation to states to 50 percent of pre-crisis levels, with an additional 20 percent supply being released in this phase.