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A French soldier has been killed in a drone attack in Erbil, Iraq, marking France’s first military casualty in the ongoing West Asia conflict. President Emmanuel Macron confirmed the death and extended condolences to the soldier’s family and colleagues. The attack highlights the escalating threat of drone warfare in the region, which has already targeted multiple coalition forces.

The temprature has risen 2.5 degree celsius in last 50 years in Cortina, accoridng to US non-profit organization Climate Central. The melting ice have been described as a 'slush' in general with about 11 of 23 athletes failing to complete the men’s seated downhill event on Monday (Mar 9).

Iran is reportedly looking to acquire Chinese-made supersonic anti-ship missiles that analysts say could significantly strengthen its naval strike capabilities in the Persian Gulf. The missile under discussion is believed to be an export variant of China’s YJ-12 system.

The sequel to KPop Demon Hunters has officially been confirmed by the streaming platform Netflix. The first installment was released in 2025.

Trump admin lifts sanctions on Russian oil to curb volatile crude prices amid Iran war

This Friday's OTT releases feature a mix of binge-worthy movies and web series, including Aspirants season 3 and The Taj Story, that are packed with thrillers, drama, suspenseful mysteries, horror narratives, and feel-good storylines across popular streaming platforms.

The Israeli military says Iran has launched a fresh round of missiles toward Israeli territory as the conflict between the two countries continues to escalate. Air-raid sirens sounded in parts of northern Israel after the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) detected new missile launches from Iran. The military said it was working to intercept the incoming projectiles. Iran has fired hundreds of missiles at Israel since the start of the conflict, with Israeli air-defence systems intercepting many of them, though some have struck populated areas. The latest launches come amid continuing exchanges of strikes between Israel, Iran and allied groups across the Middle East.

Saudi Arabia says its air defences intercepted dozens of drones after they entered the kingdom’s airspace, according to official reports. Authorities said the drones were detected approaching Saudi territory before air defence systems successfully intercepted them. Officials have not yet released full details about where the drones originated or their intended targets. The incident comes amid heightened regional tensions and increased drone and missile activity across the Middle East.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has confirmed that Ayman Mohamad Ghazali, a 41-year-old naturalised American citizen born in Lebanon, was the attacker who rammed a vehicle into Temple Israel in Michigan.

With the win over the Fils, he now has made it to the last four of all nine ATP Masters 1000 tournaments - making him only the fifth men's player in the history to achieve the milestone - along with Federer, Nadal, Djokovic, and Murray. The tournaments offer 1000 ranking points to the winner.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned Lebanon to stop Hezbollah attacks, saying Israel will take action if the group continues its operations. Netanyahu said Hezbollah would face the full force of Israel’s military if strikes on Israeli territory persist. The warning comes as hostilities between Israel and the Iran-backed group intensify along the Lebanon border.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel’s military campaign aims to stop Iran from moving key nuclear and ballistic missile projects underground. Speaking during the ongoing conflict, Netanyahu said Israeli strikes are targeting Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, missile systems and leadership networks in an effort to prevent Tehran from relocating sensitive projects to deeply buried facilities that would be harder to destroy. Netanyahu has argued that allowing Iran to shift nuclear work underground would make the programme far more difficult to target militarily. Israel has carried out multiple strikes on Iranian nuclear and military sites as part of its broader campaign against Tehran’s nuclear and missile capabilities.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel’s military campaign against Iran could help bring about regime change in Tehran. Speaking during a press conference, Netanyahu said Israeli and U.S. strikes had delivered major blows to Iran’s military infrastructure, including the Revolutionary Guards and the Basij paramilitary forces. He added that weakening the regime could create conditions for Iranians to challenge their leadership. Netanyahu also attacked Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, calling him a “puppet of the Revolutionary Guards” and urging the Iranian people to seek a new path of freedom. His remarks come as the conflict between Israel, Iran and allied groups continues to escalate across the Middle East.

The 26-year-old Swede broke the record he has owned since clearing 6.17m in 2020. It was the second time Duplantis has broken the world record in Sweden. He cleared 6.28m in Stockholm last June, one of four world-record leaps in 2025.

US KC-135 Stratotanker crashes near Iraq-Jordan border during 'Epic Fury' operations; Rescue mission underway

Prime Minister Narendra Modi says the government is taking all necessary steps to safeguard India’s energy security amid global disruptions caused by geopolitical tensions in West Asia. Officials have stressed diversified energy sourcing, contingency planning, and strengthening strategic reserves to ensure stable fuel and electricity supplies for households, businesses, and industry.

The White House says an FBI alert warning of a possible Iranian drone attack targeting California was based on a single unverified tip and did not represent a credible threat.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was seen firing handguns during a visit to a munitions factory, according to state media reports. Photographs released by state outlets showed Kim testing pistols at the facility as part of an inspection of weapons production. Kim was accompanied by his daughter Kim Ju-ae, who has increasingly appeared alongside him at military and defence events. The visit reportedly focused on evaluating weapons manufacturing and testing small arms produced at the factory. The appearance of Ju-ae during the inspection has once again drawn attention to her growing public role in North Korea’s leadership circle.

Michigan synagogue shooting: FBI investigating Temple Israel attack as ‘targeted act of violence’ against Jewish community