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U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth says Operation Epic Fury is “laser-focused” on destroying Iran’s offensive missile systems, missile production facilities, naval assets, and security infrastructure. U.S. forces under United States Central Command have targeted Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps command centers, air defenses, drone launch sites, and airfields as the conflict intensifies.

In a historic first since World War II, a United States Navy submarine sank an Iranian warship with a single torpedo in the Indian Ocean, the Pentagon confirmed. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called it a “quiet death” during a briefing on Operation Epic Fury. The strike reportedly occurred off the southern coast of Sri Lanka, marking a major escalation at sea.

Needing to chase 196 runs to win against the West Indies in the final Super 8 match, it was Samson’s evening as he played a knock of 97 runs off 50 deliveries to set the tone. Samson continued to hold one end for the Men in Blue as he helped India reach their third consecutive semis.

A torpedo from a US submarine sank Iranian warship IRIS Dena in the Indian Ocean. This is a rare strike marking the first confirmed enemy ship sinking by torpedo since WWII.

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth says Operation Epic Fury is “laser-focused” on destroying Iran’s offensive missile systems, missile production facilities, naval assets, and security infrastructure. U.S. forces under United States Central Command have targeted Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps command centers, air defenses, drone launch sites, and airfields as the conflict intensifies.

Vidhi Bubna writes about her experience at Masai Mara and charters into the unknown territories during her trip and gets fresh perspective into willdlife.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said President Donald Trump “has a vision here” regarding the ongoing US–Israel military campaign against Iran, urging critics to step back. Bessent’s comments are seen as a strong endorsement of Trump’s war decisions as strikes continue across Tehran and the Gulf, even amid rising geopolitical tension and doubts about the conflict’s long-term strategy.

Nepal votes on 5 March in a high-stakes general election following the deadly 2025 anti-corruption uprising that toppled the government. With 275 lawmakers to be elected under a mixed system, rapper-turned-mayor Balendra Shah seeks to ride a youth wave, while four-time prime minister KP Sharma Oli eyes a comeback. Political instability continues to shadow the republic, which has seen 32 governments since 1990 and no full five-year term completed.

Emergency teams rushed to the spot and rescue operations continued for hours. The injured were shifted to nearby hospitals, while authorities began preliminary investigations into the cause of the explosion.

Abhishek Sharma holds the #1 spot in ICC T20I rankings, but Sahibzada Farhan is closing the gap after a historic T20 World Cup performance. See the latest top 10 update.

The US–Israel strikes on Iran under Operation Epic Fury are sending shockwaves through China–Iran trade. With threats to close the Strait of Hormuz, nearly 90% of Iran’s oil exports to China face disruption. Major shipping firms are rerouting vessels away from the Persian Gulf, while Chinese steelmakers and energy buyers pause new cargo deals amid rising security risks and insurance costs.

At least 80 dead and 150 missing after the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena was sunk by a U.S. submarine torpedo off the coast of Sri Lanka. The attack marks a major expansion of the U.S.-Iran conflict.

US military equipment losses exceed $1.9 billion as Iran strikes seven bases in four days, including strategic radars in Qatar and the UAE and F-15Es in Kuwait.

If the Strait of Hormuz is disrupted by Iran, countries like Iraq and Kuwait could cut 3.3 million bpd of crude oil production. This risks Gulf crude supply losses and a sharp spike in global oil prices

After Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s death in US-Israeli strikes, Iran invokes its Mosaic Defence doctrine, raising fears over oil routes, GCC security and global markets.

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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said American forces torpedoed Iran’s frigate Iris Dena in international waters, causing it to sink near Sri Lanka. He claimed US-Israeli forces would soon control Iranian airspace and confirmed six American soldiers were killed in Iranian strikes.

Playing at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, Matt Henry returned to the side after having left on paternity leave. On the other hand, James Neesham also returned to the Playing XI for the Kiwis.

The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced a fresh 15-member ODI squad for the Bangladesh series, featuring six uncapped players. Former captain Babar Azam has been omitted following the T20 World Cup. See the full squad and series details here.