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A massive garbage landslide at the Bantargebang Integrated Waste Treatment Facility in Bekasi, near Jakarta, killed at least seven people on March 8, 2026, following heavy rain. The collapse of the overcrowded landfill, which handles most of Jakarta's 14,000 tonnes of daily waste, buried trucks and food stalls. Search operations concluded after all victims were accounted for.

Global supply chains face heightened risk after QatarEnergy halted LNG production amid escalating regional conflict, removing about 20% of worldwide LNG exports and contributing to shipping disruptions. Rising insurance costs and blocked transit routes through the Strait of Hormuz further threaten energy and goods movement, intensifying global market uncertainty.

Critics' Choice Awards, India's only Pan-India awards, has announced its nominations in feature film, short film, web series and documentary categories. Homebound and Black Warrant lead this year's nominations list with six and seven nods.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor can be seen with a woman on his lap at Epstein's New York home in a new photo doing the rounds. Another picture shows a woman standing behind him as he apparently sits in the dining room.

Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has claimed responsibility for a missile strike on a U.S. military base in Iraq amid the escalating US–Iran war. The base near Erbil is a key hub used by U.S. and coalition forces operating in northern Iraq.

Why are Democrats calling Donald Trump the “Commander-in-Sleep”? The jab came on National Napping Day after pics of the US president appearing to doze off during events went viral. Trump’s allies say he barely sleeps. So what sparked the latest political mockery? Scroll down to find out.

Israel's 1.9-tonne Blue Sparrow is an air-launched ballistic missile that travels to the edge of space before descending at extreme speed to bypass air defences and hit targets 2,000 km away.

Compare Starmer's cautious shuffling with how the UK treated Russia. Following the Ukraine invasion, the Conservative governments of Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak weaponised the British financial system overnight.

Saudi Arabia’s Aramco , ​the world’s top oil exporter, said ⁠on Tuesday (March 10, 2026) that there would be “catastrophic consequences” for the world’s oil markets if the Iran war continues to disrupt ‌shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

Saudi Arabia has announced a significant reduction in its oil output, cutting production by approximately 2 million to 2.5 million barrels per day, a move expected to tighten global supply and push crude prices higher. Officials said the decision aims to stabilise markets amid ongoing volatility in the Middle East and broader geopolitical tensions affecting energy flows. The cut is one of the largest by a major producer in recent years and could have wide‑ranging effects on global energy markets and prices.

Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss the ongoing Iran war and wider global issues. The discussions also reportedly touched on the global oil market as tensions in West Asia continue to disrupt energy supplies and drive volatility in crude prices.

India has begun exporting 5,000 tonnes of diesel to Bangladesh through the Parbatipur pipeline as the country faces a severe energy crisis, LNG supply disruptions, and rising fuel prices amid the West Asia conflict.

As the US–Israel–Iran conflict enters its eleventh day, Tehran has shown no indication that its ballistic missile or kamikaze drone arsenal has been significantly depleted.

Iran has reportedly launched new, more advanced ballistic missiles toward Israel as the conflict escalates, with some designed to evade air-defence systems through maneuverable warheads and counter-measure technology. Missiles such as the Kheibar Shekan missile are built to evade interception and strike targets up to about 1,450 km away, potentially challenging Israel’s layered missile shield.

The U.S. Secretary of State has demanded the immediate release of detained American citizens abroad, urging foreign authorities to respect human rights and the rule of law. Officials stressed that the United States views the detentions as unlawful and is engaging diplomatically to secure their freedom.

Reports state Israel used the 2,000-km range Blue Sparrow missile to strike Iran because it keeps fighter jets safely outside enemy airspace. Its hypersonic vertical drop evades radar, making it far superior to slow, heavy bombs.

India won the record third T20 World Cup by beating New Zealand on Sunday (Mar 8). India played near-perfect final but were patchy in their performance in the matches prior to that including losing to SA in Super 8.

Evidence surrounding the Minab school bombing that killed at least 175 people suggests possible US involvement. Investigators cite a video showing a Tomahawk missile, satellite imagery of coordinated strikes near an IRGC complex, and the presence of US military operations nearby.

U.S. President Donald Trump hinted at a possible “friendly takeover” of Cuba, signaling increased pressure on Havana amid rising tensions. Trump suggested that the United States could play a more active role in influencing the island nation’s political and economic direction.