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Spring has arrived in Srinagar as the historic Badamwari Garden opens its gates for the annual almond blossom festival. The garden, known for its centuries-old almond trees, comes alive each year with pink and white blossoms that signal the beginning of spring in Kashmir.

Authorities in the United Arab Emirates said loud sounds heard across parts of the country were linked to the activation of air defence systems. Officials clarified that the noises were caused by defensive measures responding to a potential aerial threat.

China currently holds a significant advantage in the global energy security race as surging oil prices and geopolitical tensions test the resilience of major economies. The latest spike in crude prices above $100 per barrel, triggered by conflict in west Asia, has highlighted how China’s long term energy strategy is helping it withstand global supply shocks better than many of its peers.

US Central Command says it struck around 5,000 targets across Iran during the first 10 days of Operation Epic Fury, targeting missile sites, air defence systems and naval assets. Iran rejects claims that the war is nearing its end.

The threat doing the rounds as war escalates in the gulf revolves around a scenario markets have never face. 200 dollars a barrel oil. With nearly one-fifth of the world’s crude passing through the strait of Hormuz, any prolonged disruption could send prices sharply higher.

The escalating Iran war is now threatening some of the world’s most critical oil and gas infrastructure across the persian gulf.

U.S. President Donald Trump says the united states will temporarily waive certain oil-related sanctions in an effort to Stabilise global energy supplies. The move comes as Washington looks to keep oil flowing to global markets and prevent prices from rising. Trump also warned that the U.S. Is prepared to take action to ensure critical shipping routes remain open.

The war in the gulf is rapidly turning into an economic crisis, with oil markets at the centre of the shock. Markets are now bracing for a prolonged disruption to supplies from the gulf, pushing energy prices sharply higher and forcing governments to respond. But before we get to the responses, let’s look at the economic cost so far.

Salim Merchant has recently spoken about A.R Rahman's comment on alleged communal bias in the Hindi film industry. Merchant stated that he doesn't believe such bias exists.

Trump expressed disappointment after Iran appointed Mojtaba Khamenei as Supreme Leader, warning the new leader “won’t last long” without US approval. Trump claimed Iran’s leadership was “gone”

Conflicting messages from Donald Trump and US officials have created confusion over the Iran war. While Trump said the conflict is nearly finished, he later vowed to continue fighting until total victory, even as Pentagon leaders signalled the campaign has only just begun.

Oil prices eased after surging to near 120 dollars per barrel. Asian markets recovered after a bloodbath, with Japan's Nikkei leading gains in Asia. Gold gained as dollar weakened, following Trump's plan to remove some oil sanctions. Markets are still volatile as key supply routes are still under the radar.

In the first 12 laps at Melbourne on Sunday, Leclerc was first while his Ferrari teammate Hamilton was third with Mercedes' Russell in between. The Mercedes driver then took advantage of a virtual safety car for a net pitstop while Ferrari chose not to do so and it costed them the first place

Jeffrey Epstein ‘killed Pons years ago’, referring to an electrochemist who was working on cold fusion in the late 1980s. The paedophile wrote in an email how he stopped funding for his project after speaking against it at the political level.

U.S. President Donald Trump has said the war with Iran could end soon, but stressed that the United States has “not won enough yet.” Trump claimed the joint U.S.–Israel military campaign has already weakened Iran’s military capabilities, but said operations would continue until a decisive victory is achieved.

Amid the escalating US-Iran war, U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a strong warning to Tehran over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil shipping route. Trump said if Iran attempts to block oil flows through the strait, the United States would respond with “death, fire and fury” and strike Iran “20 times harder” than before.

Amid the escalating Israel-Iran war, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan after a missile was intercepted near Turkish airspace. The leaders discussed rising regional tensions and the need to avoid further escalation.

As per the FIFA rules and regulations, no member country is allowed to withdraw from the tournament after the draw and doing so can attract not only monetary penalty but other repurcussions too. A withdrawl by a member country prompt a fine between $319,000 and $644,000 along with other punishments.

US intelligence intercepts a secret Iranian message that could activate sleeper cells abroad. Officials say the encrypted signal may be part of a global retaliation campaign following the Feb 28 assassination of Ali Khamenei. Which countries are at risk, and what did the alert reveal?