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As Donald Trump prepares for a crucial meeting with Xi Jinping, he is trying to rebuild leverage in the wake of a major legal setback.

The Academy Awards are Hollywood’s most prestigious event. The star-studded night honours cinematic excellence across categories, including Best Film, Best Actor, and many more. As the countdown begins, here’s when and where you can watch the 2026 Oscars in India and around the world.

The incident has come to light after a Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker of US air force, went down near the town of Turaibil along the Iraqi-Jordanian border.

Farhan Khan and Akshaye Khanna have worked in several movies, and one of their most famous films is Tees Maar Khan. Recalling the time of the 90s, the director shared how she was traumatised after working with the actor.

At present, barely 3 of 11 NAVIC satellites are fulfilling their core purpose, publicly available information reveals. Even among these 3 satellites, one could fail anytime, as it has well exceeded its expected life.

The U visa applies to people who have faced mental or physical abuse and have been helpful to law enforcement in the investigation or prosecution of criminal activity. It provides an immigrant work authorisation and a route to a Green Card within 5–10 years in the United States.

As the trial nears, Blake Lively is trying her best to push against Justin Baldoni's attempt to dismiss her claims. Read to know more.

The US released footage of B-2 stealth bombers launching under Operation Epic Fury before strikes on Iran’s Kharg Island. Donald Trump said US forces “obliterated” the target but spared major oil facilities, warning Iran over Strait of Hormuz security.

A drone attack has struck a U.S. diplomatic facility in Baghdad, Iraq, in what officials suspect may be a retaliatory move by pro-Tehran militias amid the escalating regional conflict. The incident comes as tensions between Iran and the United States continue to rise. Sources say the strike targeted a diplomatic support site linked to U.S. operations in Iraq. Security agencies are investigating the attack, while authorities have increased alert levels around American installations in the region.

The United States has carried out strikes on military targets on Iran’s Kharg Island, a key strategic location in the Persian Gulf and a major hub for Iranian oil exports. US President Donald Trump said American forces destroyed military installations on the island while deliberately avoiding oil infrastructure. Kharg Island handles the majority of Iran’s crude exports and lies close to the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints. Trump also warned that oil facilities could be targeted if shipping through the strait is disrupted. Meanwhile, two Indian vessels are expected to cross the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting the continued risks to commercial shipping as the conflict disrupts maritime traffic in the Gulf. The strait normally carries a significant share of the world’s oil shipments, making any disruption a major global concern.

Ahead of the 98th Academy Awards, the Golden Raspberry Awards celebrated and honoured the worst in cinema. This year's winning list has been dominated by Ice Cube's War of the Worlds.

North Korea launched a suspected ballistic missile toward the Sea of Japan (East Sea) on March 14, according to South Korea and Japan.

The United States has carried out strikes on military targets on Iran’s Kharg Island, a key strategic location in the Persian Gulf and a major hub for Iranian oil exports. US President Donald Trump said American forces destroyed military installations on the island while deliberately avoiding oil infrastructure. Kharg Island handles the majority of Iran’s crude exports and lies close to the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints. Trump also warned that oil facilities could be targeted if shipping through the strait is disrupted. Meanwhile, two Indian vessels are expected to cross the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting the continued risks to commercial shipping as the conflict disrupts maritime traffic in the Gulf. The strait normally carries a significant share of the world’s oil shipments, making any disruption a major global concern.

Sun TV Network sues CSK for ₹1 crore over "unauthorised" use of Rajinikanth’s 'Jailer' and 'Coolie' music in their viral IPL 2026 jersey launch video. Get the full details.

France and Italy have reportedly opened diplomatic channels with Iran to discuss the safety of commercial ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, according to media reports. The talks aim to secure guarantees for European vessels navigating the strategic waterway, a critical global oil chokepoint disrupted by the ongoing Iran war. Shipping traffic through the strait has slowed sharply since US-Israeli strikes on Iran triggered retaliatory threats and attacks, pushing oil prices higher and raising fears of a global energy crisis. However, Italian officials have denied negotiating a special deal with Tehran, saying diplomatic contacts are focused on broader de-escalation rather than arrangements for specific ships.

Shield of the Americas, or shackles of the Americas?: The Chinese Embassy in Washington has sparked a fresh diplomatic row after briefly posting—and then deleting—an AI-generated animation mocking President Donald Trump’s "Shield of the Americas" summit. Watch it here

Ahead of the release of Dhurandhar: The Revenge, actor Anil Kapoor has revealed that he was offered to play a role in Aditya Dhar's film. Unfortunately, he had to say no.

Amid the comments made by Timothée Chalamet for opera, the Academy Awards has added a last-minute opera-ballet act. Read to know more.

President Donald Trump said on Friday the U.S. would soon begin escorting ships through the Strait of Hormuz to protect them from Iranian attack, as his administration searches for ways to ease high oil prices fuelled by the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Trump issued a temporary waiver for some purchases of sanctioned Russian oil, a move that drew criticism from U.S. allies in Europe for potentially helping Russia fund its war with Ukraine.