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Sean Penn bagged an Academy Award for the film One Battle After Another. But why was he skipping one of Hollywood's biggest nights? Read to know more.

A drone incident sparked a fire near Dubai International Airport as Iran continues missile and drone attacks on the United Arab Emirates amid the regional conflict. Authorities said emergency crews controlled the blaze and no injuries were reported.

Amid the ongoing US‑Iran war, Iran held a funeral for senior security official Ali Shamkhani, who was killed in joint Israeli‑US airstrikes in Tehran. Shamkhani, a former secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council and key adviser to the late Supreme Leader, was buried in a ceremony attended by thousands in northern Tehran.

In the ongoing US‑Iran war, US President Donald Trump said that Iran is seeking a deal to bring an end to the conflict, signalling a potential diplomatic opening. However, Abbas Araghchi — Iran’s foreign minister — dismissed those claims, saying no concrete proposal or negotiation framework is currently on the table from Tehran.

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.

KPop Demon Hunters added another accolade to their list, i.e., an academy award. The Netflix film won in the category of Best Animated Feature Film. Read to know more.

During the ongoing US‑Iran war, US President Donald Trump has said the United States is prepared to escort commercial vessels through the strategic Strait of Hormuz to keep the vital shipping lane open as tensions escalate with Iran and global oil markets remain volatile. Trump’s statements come amid reports that an international coalition may be announced soon to help secure maritime traffic through the chokepoint, which Tehran has threatened to disrupt.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Nick Jonas had a date night at the Oscars 2026, and the couple showed up dressed to the nines.

In the ongoing Israel‑Hezbollah war, the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah claims it fired an “advanced” missile at an Israeli air base deep inside Israel. Hezbollah said the strike targeted military infrastructure as part of its continued engagement with Israel amid rising border hostilities.

Amid the ongoing US‑Iran war, US President Donald Trump has urged China and other global powers to help secure and reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz by contributing naval support. Trump’s appeal comes as Tehran has warned of attacks on vessels and effectively hindered maritime traffic through the strategic waterway, a key route for global oil shipments.

Amid the escalating US‑Iran war, US President Donald Trump has called on international allies to help keep the strategic Strait of Hormuz open for shipping by contributing warships and naval support. Trump’s appeal comes as Iran’s threats and disruptions have effectively hindered maritime traffic through the vital oil transit route, which carries roughly one‑fifth of global energy supplies.

Amid the intensifying US‑Iran war, US President Donald Trump has called on international allies to help ensure freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, urging them to contribute naval support alongside American forces. Trump has stressed that keeping this vital oil shipping route open is crucial as Tehran has threatened to disrupt maritime traffic, which has contributed to surging global fuel prices.

The Oscar Awards 2026 are here! Hollywood's biggest night, honouring the best of cinema from 2025, is finally here. One Battle After Another took home six Oscars on Sunday night while Sinners took home four including Best Original Screenplay and Best Actor for Michael B Jordan.

Donald Trump urged China and other nations to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, saying Beijing relies heavily on oil passing through the route. The remarks come ahead of his planned summit with Xi Jinping in Beijing amid tensions linked to the Iran conflict.

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The war between Israel and Iran has entered a new and dangerous phase, with Israeli officials accusing Tehran of increasingly using cluster munitions in missile attacks. According to the Israeli military, a significant portion of the ballistic missiles launched by Iran carry cluster warheads that disperse dozens of smaller explosive bomblets over a wide area.

The India-flagged vessel Jag Laadki has set sail from Fujairah to India, carrying crucial cargo amid rising tensions in the Gulf caused by the ongoing US-Iran war. This shipment highlights India’s efforts to secure energy and essential imports as the Strait of Hormuz remains a highly sensitive maritime corridor.

The United States plans to announce a multinational coalition to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic oil transit route currently threatened by the ongoing US‑Iran war. Allied nations are expected to contribute naval forces to protect commercial vessels and ensure freedom of navigation amid heightened tensions and Iranian threats to maritime traffic.

CEOs of major oil companies ExxonMobil, Chevron and ConocoPhillips have issued a warning to the Donald Trump administration amid the ongoing US‑Iran war and widening energy market disruption. Industry leaders cautioned that prolonged conflict and instability in the Gulf could have serious consequences for global oil supplies, pricing and economic stability. Their warning reflects growing concern in the energy sector as tensions threaten major shipping routes and fuel markets.