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As the US‑Iran war continues, President Donald Trump is navigating a fraught strategic balancing act between military pressure on Iran and volatile global oil markets. Trump has directed precision strikes on Iranian military infrastructure while sparing core oil facilities to avoid exacerbating price spikes.

Iran has intensified missile and drone assaults across multiple Gulf states as part of its retaliation in the broader US-Israel-Iran conflict that erupted in late February 2026. Tehran has targeted energy infrastructure, ports, US military sites and commercial facilities in countries including Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain and Qatar, prompting air‑defense engagements, brief airspace closures and damage to civilian and military installations.

Premium petrol prices in India rose up to Rs 2.35 amid Strait of Hormuz disruption and the Iran war, as crude oil surged and global energy supply tightened.

Iran warned the UK that allowing US use of British military bases will be seen as “aggression”. The UK is insisting that it has a limited, defensive role in the war, as PM Starmer tries to avoid being dragged into it

With this win, New Zealand will aim to continue their momentum in the upcoming matches, while South Africa will look to bounce back and level the series.

A-10 Thunderbolt II, also known as Warthogs, are attacking drones and Iranian naval vessels in the Strait of Hormuz as part of an operation to secure it. Even as officials have regularly called on to retire the aircraft fleet, it is seeing some major action because of its unique capabilities.

The war in Iran is taking a heavy toll on everyday life and nowhere is it more visible than in Tehran’s iconic grand bazaar. Shops are shuttered, prices are soaring, and families are skipping the traditional Nowruz and Eid shopping.

KKR gets a timely boost ahead of IPL 2026 as Matheesha Pathirana cleared by Sri Lanka Cricket to join the franchise

Alia Bhatt and Shaheen Bhatt are turning producers for the coming of age film Dont Be Shy. The film was announced on Amazon Prime Slate event #ItStartsHere and Karan Johar hosted the event.

The International Maritime Organization has passed a landmark resolution condemning attacks on global shipping, with support from over 100 countries. Co-sponsored by the UAE, the move marks one of the strongest collective responses in IMO history. India called the attacks “unacceptable,” underlining growing global concern over maritime security and safe trade routes.

Iran has put out what many are calling the first public video of Mojtaba Khamenei, at a time when rumours about his health and whereabouts have been doing the rounds. The clip, which appears to show him in a classroom, seems meant to calm the chatter, but it’s only added to the curiosity. Instead of putting questions to rest, the video has left many wondering what’s really going on behind the scenes.

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu met UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer during a historic state visit, the first by a Nigerian leader in nearly four decades. Tinubu highlighted growing terrorism challenges back home, while both sides agreed to step up cooperation, including a deal to speed up deportations. The visit signals a renewed push to strengthen UK-Nigeria ties.

The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II achieves its primary advantage through low observability, combining airframe shaping with radar-absorbing materials to reduce detection by hostile systems.

Matthew Aaron VanDyke was arrested at Kolkata Airport on March 13, while six others, Ukrainian nationals, were detained from different cities. All of them entered India on tourist visas at different times to cross Myanmar illegally.

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Nora Fatehi continues to face trouble over her song Sarke Chunar from the movie KD: The Devil. Amid all the backlash, a fatwa has been issued against her because of the song's vulgar and inappropriate lyrics

Iran is leveraging control over the Strait of Hormuz by charging tanker fees, and US is desanctioning Iranian oil stuck at sea. Spike in global crude prices is driving up US petrol costs. All in all, we are witnessing an economic warfare

The Red Sea cannot fully replace the Strait of Hormuz as a global oil route due to severe capacity limits and security risks, serving only as a temporary partial workaround. While Saudi Arabia's Petroline can divert some exports to the Red Sea, its capacity is roughly 3–7 million barrels/day—far less than the 18–21 million barrels/day that routinely flow through the Strait of Hormuz.

A new wave of cyber threats is targeting Android users through fake IPTV apps carrying the ‘Perseus’ malware. Once installed, the malicious software can access sensitive data, including information stored in personal notes apps. Experts warn that users are being tricked into downloading these apps, highlighting the growing risks in unofficial app ecosystems.