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Russia launched a rare daylight attack on ​Kyiv on Monday using drones that appeared upgraded, Ukrainian officials said, with ‌multiple explosions ripping through the city and drone debris crashing onto the capital's main square. Ukrainian air defence units downed 194 out of 211 Russian drones, the air force said, adding that the morning attack was ​unusual in its timing and involved different types of drones targeting the central ​Kyiv region.

Authorities report a drone attack near Dubai International Airport struck a fuel tank, causing fires and raising safety concerns. The incident comes amid rising tensions in the Gulf and highlights the vulnerability of critical infrastructure to aerial attacks. Emergency services responded quickly to contain the blaze, and investigations are ongoing to determine the source of the attack and assess damage to the facility.

The profile of one of China’s top nuclear weapons scientists has been scrubbed from the website of the nation’s engineering brains trust. Zhao Xiangeng, 72, was a member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE), the nation’s highest academic body for engineering science and technology, but his profile page has disappeared from the CAE’s site.

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has declared that all logistical, service, and support centers aiding the USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group in the Red Sea are "legitimate targets," significantly escalating regional tensions. This warning follows threats that Iran can sink US warships and aims to disrupt the carrier's operations in the region.

Trump said the US gets less than 1 per cent of its oil from the Strait of Hormuz and repeated his demands for other countries to help America in reopening the Waterway.

The daughter of Israel’s settlements minister has been found dead, prompting a police investigation. Authorities are working to determine the circumstances surrounding her death. The tragic incident has shocked Israel and drawn attention to the personal loss within a high-profile political family. Updates are expected as the investigation continues.

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Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk expressed concern that right-wing parties in Poland are pushing the country away from the European Union. He warned that current political moves could risk a ‘Polexit,’ potentially undermining Poland’s position in Europe and straining relations with EU institutions as tensions grow.

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U.S. President Donald Trump says diplomatic talks with Cuba are underway and hinted that Washington may focus on Havana after addressing the conflict with Iran. Trump stated that while Cuba desires a deal, the U.S. will deal with Iran first before shifting attention to Cuba’s longstanding tensions and political crisis.

The Premier League has slapped Chelsea with a record £10.75m fine following an investigation into historical transfers like Eden Hazard and Willian. Full details on the suspended ban and the academy sanctions inside.

U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday that NATO faces a "very bad" future if U.S. allies fail to help open the Strait of Hormuz, the critical oil transport conduit effectively shut by Iran in the West Asia war.

Jimmy Kimmel at Oscars 2026: American late-night television host and comedian Jimmy Kimmel was among the presenters at the 98th Oscars held on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood. He did not host the Academy Awards this year but still used the opportunity to deliver some sharp remarks.

Apple has launched the AirPods Max 2, the second generation of its premium over-ear headphones. The new model features stronger active noise cancellation, Apple’s H2 chip, adaptive audio, live translation, and voice isolation.