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Zahra Haddad-Adel was killed along with Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei almost nine days ago when the US and Israel jointly launched an attack on Iran. She was the wife of Mojtaba Khamenei, newly elected supreme leader of Iran. Know more about her family & kids.

The gardens of the Valley are finally transforming into vibrant palettes of almond and cherry blossoms. These blossoms mark the first flowers to bloom each season, signalling the arrival of spring.

India defeated New Zealand in the finals of the T20 World Cup 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on March 8. Several celebrities, including Shah Rukh Khan and Anushka Sharma, among others, cheered up for the Indian team.

The spike in oil and natural gas prices from the Iran conflict may seem eerily similar to the 2022 energy crisis. But the economic backdrop now looks very different. In this next report, from the jobs market to monetary policy, we dive into what has changed over the past four years. Take a look.

Donald Trump has ordered military action against at least eight nations since returning as US president. This, after he promised that the country would not start any new wars under him. A magazine cover showing his duality has gone viral.

The spike in oil and natural gas prices from the Iran conflict may seem eerily similar to the 2022 energy crisis. But the economic backdrop now looks very different. In this next report, from the jobs market to monetary policy, we dive into what has changed over the past four years. Take a look.

Major producers are cutting output as storage fills up, and the most crucial route for the world's energy markets is still essentially closed. That has driven bets for oil markets to experience yet another uphheaval on monday as the war in iran unleashes unparalleled turmoil.

The Celtic won the match 4-2 on the penalties and their fans, who were occupying the full Broomloan Road Stand since being reduced to a 1,000 in 2018 from what was traditionally 7,500, ran onto the pitch to celebrate. The Rangers followed and clashed with them with flares going up in the air.

Global investors are bracing for heightened market volatility as geopolitical tensions in West Asia escalate, impacting oil shipping routes and critical infrastructure. As a result, oil prices surged above $110 per barrel for the first time since July 2022, marking a dramatic 90% increase since the December lows. The spike recalls the last major energy crisis when Russia invaded Ukraine, sending Wall Street stock futures crashing and reigniting concerns about global inflation and energy security.

Iran launched its first missile attack on Israel after Mojtaba Khamenei was appointed the country’s new Supreme Leader, succeeding his father Ali Khamenei. Iranian state broadcaster IRIB reported that the missiles were fired shortly after the leadership change was confirmed by Iran’s Assembly of Experts. Sirens sounded across several Israeli cities as air defenses intercepted incoming projectiles.

As the Iran conflict enters its second week, global energy markets are under intense pressure and analysts are warning of further oil price spikes due to potential supply disruptions. Shares of Saudi Arabia’s oil giant, Saudi Aramco, surged on Sunday - marking their biggest rise since April 2023 - as investors reacted to fears that oil flows could be interrupted by the escalating war and supply routes around the Strait of Hormuz. Aramco’s stock climbed as much as 4.9 %, before settling with strong gains, while Brent crude topped $90 per barrel amid broader market volatility.

Trisha has hit back at Parthiban after he made certain comments about the actress at an award ceremony. Read more to know what exactly the actor-director said.

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Iran’s national women’s soccer team has been eliminated from the Women’s Asian Cup after a 2‑0 loss to the Philippines, ending their hopes of advancing beyond the group stage in the tournament hosted in Australia.

Israeli airstrikes have targeted five oil facilities in and around Tehran, marking a major escalation in the ongoing Israel–Iran conflict. According to Iranian officials, the strikes hit four oil storage depots and a petroleum products transfer centre, triggering massive fires and thick smoke across parts of the capital.

Hezbollah has claimed it detected around 15 Israeli helicopters allegedly “infiltrating” near the Lebanon border amid escalating tensions in the ongoing Israel–Hezbollah conflict. The group said its fighters monitored the aerial movement closely as clashes between Israel and Hezbollah continue to intensify along the frontier.

Iraq’s oil production has sharply collapsed as the ongoing US-Israel war with Iran disrupts shipping through the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Industry sources say output from Iraq’s southern oilfields has plunged by about 70%, dropping from around 4.3 million barrels per day to nearly 1.3 million barrels.

The Indian Embassy in Riyadh confirmed that no Indian national was killed in the missile strike on a residential compound in Saudi Arabia’s Al Kharj city. One Indian was injured and is receiving treatment. The embassy is monitoring the situation

Iran has named Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new Supreme Leader, succeeding his father Ali Khamenei, after a decision by the Assembly of Experts. Soon after the announcement, Iran launched a fresh barrage of missiles toward Israel, escalating the ongoing Israel–Iran conflict.