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Israel launches deadliest assault on Gaza since January ceasefire

The Israeli military said it was conducting "extensive strikes on terror targets" in Gaza City as explosions were heard in the early hours of Tuesday (Mar 18). The military said it conducted strikes on Hamas targets in the Palestinian enclave.

South Africa: ‘Race-baiting’ Trump hater Ebrahim Rasool expelled by US, 'No longer welcome’

The US has expelled South Africa’s ambassador, Ebrahim Rasool, declaring him persona non grata after his remarks against President Donald Trump. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called Rasool a 'race-baiting politician' as tensions between Washington and Pretoria escalated.

Trump warns Iran as Houthis claim third attack on US ships in 48 hours

World | Analyze the broader implications of US-Iran relations as Trump accuses Iran of arming and directing Houthi rebels, raising concerns over future military escalations.

Manchester United defy fan groups with five per cent season ticket rise

Sports, Football: Manchester United announced plans to raise season ticket prices by five percent for the 2025/26 season on Monday, defying calls from supporters groups.

Asian Film Awards winners list: India's All We Imagine.... and Santosh win big

Entertainment Asian Film Awards Winners List: Payal Kapadia’s All We Imagine as Light Won the Best Film award and UK production Santosh won Best Actress and Best New Director.

FIFA 2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Lionel Messi out injured as Argentina seek to seal place in group stage

Sports, Football: Lionel Messi will miss two World Cup qualifiers after he was on Monday left out of the Argentina squad for games against Uruguay and Brazil.

Trump and Putin to discuss 'asset division’ – What’s at stake on Ukraine war?

WORLD | The Russian president said he would agree to end the war but warned he had "serious questions" about how the ceasefire would be implemented. He had said he want to discuss this with Trump.

PM Modi, New Zealand counterpart Luxon visit Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib in Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon visited Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib in Delhi. The visit highlighted the strengthening of ties between India and New Zealand, with a focus on shared cultural and religious values.

India: Centre Approves Chandrayaan-5 Moon Mission

After becoming the first country to achieve a soft landing on the Moon's south pole region, India plans to launch a fifth lunar probe carrying a 25-kilogram rover, in collaboration with Japan's JAXA.

Philippines Senate Launches Investigation into Duterte's ICC Arrest amid protests

The Philippines Senate has announced it will probe the arrest and handover of former President Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court (ICC). Watch this report for more details!

US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard meets Indian PM Modi

Delhi: US Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard met Prime Minister Narendra Modi today. The PM presented her with a vase containing Gangajal from the recently concluded Prayagraj Mahakumbh.

Here's when Sunny Deol's 1996 film Ghatak will re-release in theatres

Entertainment Bollywood Trending News Sunny Deol's Ghatak will re-release in theatres this month. The 1996 film is a cult favourite among Sunny's fans.

Rise in attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province & Balochistan

A bomb exploded near a bus carrying security forces in Pakistan's restive southwestern region of Balochistan's Naushki. Watch in for more details!

Trump to declassify 'all of' JFK assassination files, including 80,000 unredacted pages TODAY

Trending | World | Trump is set to fulfil his campaign promise by releasing the JFK files, a significant step towards transparency in one of America's most scrutinised cases.

Trump says 'many elements' agreed ahead of call with Putin

Donald Trump has stated that "many elements" have been agreed upon in preparation for his upcoming call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The comments hint at potential discussions on key diplomatic issues ahead of the high-profile conversation.

Fireball meteor lights up night sky in Karachi, Pakistan; creates loud impact

Meteors in Karachi: People in Karachi reported seeing meteors streak across the night sky on Monday morning. They were likely fragments of the Gamma Normids. South Asia Trending

White House says peace deal is closer than ever

The White House has stated that a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine may be closer than ever before. This follows intensified diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the ongoing conflict.

Hungary's political crisis deepens as PM Orban pledges crackdown on politicians

Hungary's political tensions are escalating as Prime Minister Viktor Orban faces off against his former ally-turned-rival, Peter Magyar. Magyar has called for a "change of regime," while opposition leaders rally against Orban. Meanwhile, Orban has launched a referendum on Ukraine and vowed a media crackdown, intensifying the political divide in the country.

New Canadian PM Mark Carney meets UK PM Starmer amid tensions with US

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday warned his country must reduce its reliance on the United States and would turn towards its "reliable" European allies instead on his first trip abroad. Watch in for more details!