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We are currently watching the United States and China fundamentally alter the future of human civilization through AI, while India’s brightest 25-year-olds are sitting in windowless rooms in Delhi, memorizing the 1848 annexation policies of Lord Dalhousie.

Iran’s strikes across the Gulf have brought renewed attention to the defence relationship between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. The long-standing security partnership between the two countries includes military cooperation, training and strategic coordination, which analysts say could become more relevant as regional tensions escalate. The spotlight on the Saudi-Pakistan defence pact comes as Iran targets locations across the Gulf during the widening confrontation in the Middle East. The developments have raised questions about how regional alliances may respond if the conflict expands further. Observers say the evolving situation could test existing defence partnerships across the Gulf and South Asia as countries monitor the impact of the escalating crisis.

At least four people were ​killed when an Israeli strike hit an apartment ‌in the Ramada hotel building in central Beirut early on Sunday, with Israel saying it targeted Iranian commanders operating in the Lebanese capital. The ​attack marked the first Israeli strike to hit ​the heart of Beirut since Israel-Hezbollah hostilities resumed last ⁠week.

In Nepal’s 2026 elections, independent politician Balen Shah has defeated former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, marking a significant political shift in the country. Shah, who first rose to prominence after winning the Kathmandu mayoral election, secured a major victory against Oli, one of Nepal’s most influential political figures and a former prime minister. The result signals changing political dynamics in Nepal, with voters backing a candidate seen by supporters as representing a new generation of leadership.

An explosion occurred near the US embassy in Oslo early Sunday, Norwegian police said, adding there were no casualties. Authorities are investigating the cause of the blast and have deployed significant resources at the site

Iran’s IRGC said the country can sustain an “intense war” with the US and Israel for at least six months at the current pace of operations, claiming it has already targeted more than 200 sites linked to their bases in the region.

By the time the re-entry vehicle enters the S-300's theoretical engagement envelope, the Russian computers have mere seconds to calculate a firing solution, a mathematical impossibility for a system built in the 1990s.

Two people were taken into custody after a pair “suspicious devices” were ignited Saturday during protests outside of Gracie Mansion, the official residence of the mayor of New York City.

U.S. President Donald Trump has accused Iran of bombing a school in the southern city of Minab, an attack he says killed at least 165 people. Trump claimed Tehran was responsible for the strike and rejected allegations that the United States was involved. The incident refers to the Shajareh Tayyebeh girls’ elementary school in Minab, which was destroyed during the early stages of the Iran war, with Iranian authorities reporting that more than 160 people, mostly schoolchildren, were killed. Trump also said there is no indication that Russia is assisting Iran in the conflict. The U.S. president added that Washington wants a future Iranian leader who will not lead the country into war. The remarks come as the war between the United States, Israel and Iran continues to escalate across the region.

As the whole world celebrates International Women's Day today, let's take a look at a few of the inspirational quotes from some renowned Hollywood celebrities.

Managing an AI-driven economy requires data ethicists, cybersecurity experts, and machine learning engineers. An officer with a master's degree in Sociology simply cannot regulate the complex, algorithmic financial grids of the 2030s.

Escalating US-Iran conflict has forced Dubai gold traders to offer steep discounts of up to per ounce below London benchmark prices. Airspace closures, grounded flights, and, in some cases, military threats have stranded shipments, prompting dealers to cut prices to avoid high storage and insurance costs.

Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait all reported new attacks, after loud explosions were heard in Dubai and Bahrain's Manama a day earlier. Kuwait's national oil company announced a "precautionary" cut to its crude production, as the country's military said Sunday it had responded "to a wave of hostile drones that penetrated the country's airspace".

Iran has vowed it will not surrender as the war with the United States and Israel enters its second week. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s demand for “unconditional surrender,” calling the idea unrealistic. In a televised address, Pezeshkian said Iran’s enemies should take the dream of Iran’s surrender “to their graves,” signalling that Tehran intends to continue resisting despite ongoing strikes and mounting pressure.

Israel has warned Lebanon it will pay a “heavy price” as Israeli bombardment continues to pound the southern suburbs of Beirut. The warning comes as Israel intensifies its military campaign, targeting areas it says are linked to militant infrastructure.

If the Blue Sparrow can completely bypass all radar and crack a leadership compound in the capital in broad daylight, it means Israel and the U.S. now have a tested, undeniable method for obliterating Iran's deeply buried nuclear enrichment sites at Fordow and Natanz.

The defence partnership is accelerating rapidly. During Prime Minister Modi's recent diplomatic engagements with Tel Aviv in early 2026, leaked intelligence reports indicate Israel offered India an even larger derivative of the Sparrow family: the Golden Horizon.

The world is celebrating Women's Day today. On the occasion of celebrating women worldwide, we have compiled a list of iconic female directors who have introduced unique and creative storylines to Indian cinema.

International Women’s Day 2026 will be celebrated on March 8 to honour women’s achievements and promote gender equality. The day highlights the history of the movement, global efforts for women’s rights, and the continued push for equal opportunities and empowerment worldwide.