Kate Winslet turns 50 today. From her iconic role as Rose in Titanic to her challenging performance in The Reader, the English actress has consistently impressed audiences and critics. Here’s a look at her finest performances and award-winning roles.

Kate Winslet turns 50: From Rose in Titanic to Hanna Schmitz in The Reader, a look at her award-winning roles

The second week of October 2026 brings an exciting lineup of new movies and shows to OTT platforms such as Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar, and more. From Carrie to Animals, here’s the complete list.

New OTT releases this week (October 5-11, 2026): Reporting Live, Animals, Carrie- 8 new titles coming on Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar and more

India led US international student enrollment with 363,019 students (30.82 per cent), followed by China at 265,919 (22.58 per cent). South Korea, Canada, Vietnam, Nepal, Taiwan, Nigeria, Bangladesh, and Brazil rounded out the top 10, with Nepal showing the fastest growth at 48.7 per cent.

India or China: Which country is sending most students to US universities? Top 10 list revealed

From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, here's a look at the top five batters fastest to 10,000 runs in One Day Internationals.

Meet top 5 batters fastest to 10,000 ODI runs

October 2026 is packed with exciting OTT releases. From Ben Affleck's Animals and Keerthy Suresh's Akka to Doctor X: Mafia in White, here’s a curated list of twelve major titles arriving on Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar, and more.

OTT releases in October 2026: Animals, Akka, Doctor X: Mafia in White- 12 big titles coming on Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar and more

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel’s military campaign against Iran could help bring about regime change in Tehran.

Speaking during a press conference, Netanyahu said Israeli and U.S. strikes had delivered major blows to Iran’s military infrastructure, including the Revolutionary Guards and the Basij paramilitary forces. He added that weakening the regime could create conditions for Iranians to challenge their leadership.

Netanyahu also attacked Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, calling him a “puppet of the Revolutionary Guards” and urging the Iranian people to seek a new path of freedom.

His remarks come as the conflict between Israel, Iran and allied groups continues to escalate across the Middle East.

US-Iran War: Netanyahu Says Israel 'Crushing' Iran and Hezbollah

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel’s military campaign against Iran could help bring about regime change in Tehran.

Speaking during a press conference, Netanyahu said Israeli and U.S. strikes had delivered major blows to Iran’s military infrastructure, including the Revolutionary Guards and the Basij paramilitary forces. He added that weakening the regime could create conditions for Iranians to challenge their leadership.

Netanyahu also attacked Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, calling him a “puppet of the Revolutionary Guards” and urging the Iranian people to seek a new path of freedom.

His remarks come as the conflict between Israel, Iran and allied groups continues to escalate across the Middle East.


US-Iran War: Netanyahu Says New Iran Leader 'Can't Show His Face in Public'

Thick plumes of smoke were seen rising over Ahvaz, in Iran’s Khuzestan province, after reported airstrikes by Israel amid the escalating US‑Iran War (2026). According to reports, Israeli jets targeted military infrastructure and radar detection sites linked to Iranian forces in the area.


US-Iran War:  Smoke Rises in Iran's Ahvaz After Israeli Attack

Amid the intensifying conflict between the United States and Iran, President Donald Trump said the situation is “moving along very rapidly,” praising the American military as “unsurpassed.” The comments come as the war enters a volatile phase with strikes continuing across the region.

US-Iran War: Trump Says Iran War Moving 'Very Rapidly' 

Iranian state media say the wife of Iran’s late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is alive, contradicting earlier reports that she had died following U.S. and Israeli strikes.

The clarification comes after initial reports suggested Mansoureh Khojasteh Bagherzadeh had succumbed to injuries sustained during the attack that killed Khamenei and several family members. Iranian outlets now say she survived the strike, though details about her condition have not been disclosed.

The conflicting reports emerged amid the fallout from the strike that targeted Iran’s leadership compound and triggered major political developments in Tehran.

US-Iran War: Iran State Media Says Late Supreme Leader’s Wife Is Alive | WION

The Israel Defense Forces says it has carried out extensive airstrikes against Iranian unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) arrays, destroying more than 250 drones, launchers and dozens of launch sites in recent operations. Israeli military officials say the strikes targeted forces preparing attacks against Israel, thwarting planned UAV launches toward Israeli territory. 


Israel Says Airstrikes Hit 250 Iranian Drones, Launchers and Sites

Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz has ordered the Israel Defense Forces to prepare for expanded military operations in Lebanon as fighting with the Iran-backed Hezbollah intensifies. Israeli officials say the move is aimed at restoring security for communities in northern Israel that have been under rocket and missile fire.


Israel Orders Military to Prepare Expanded Operations Against Hezbollah in Lebanon

The United States Central Command has released images and footage showing strikes on Iranian military aircraft during the ongoing US-Iran war. The visuals reportedly show precision attacks on aircraft parked at Iranian airbases, including transport and patrol planes, as part of the wider campaign to weaken Tehran’s military capabilities.


US-Iran War: US Military Releases Images of Strikes on Iranian Aircraft 

Ukrainian forces say they have destroyed a Russian Tor-M2 surface-to-air missile system worth more than $25 million near Berdiansk in the Zaporizhzhia region. According to Ukraine’s defence officials, the air defence system was struck more than 100 kilometres behind Russian lines using a Ukrainian-made long-range strike asset. The Tor-M2 is designed to intercept aircraft, drones and precision-guided weapons, making it a key component of Russia’s battlefield air defence.


Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine Destroys Russian Tor-M2 Air Defence System Near Berdiansk

A massive fire erupted near Muharraq Airport in Bahrain after Iranian strikes reportedly targeted fuel storage tanks, according to Bahraini authorities. Emergency crews rushed to the scene as flames and thick smoke billowed into the sky while firefighters worked to contain the blaze. Officials said the attack was part of a broader escalation in the ongoing Israel-Iran war, with energy infrastructure across the Gulf increasingly becoming a target.


Israel-Iran War: Iranian Strike Targets Fuel Tanks Near Bahrain Airport, Massive Fire

Satellite images on Wednesday (March 11) showed damage caused by airstrikes in various locations in Iran.

The imagery showed several Iranian missile and military complexes, air defence and naval-associated facilities across the country. 

The U.S. military on Wednesday told Iranians to stay clear of ports with Iranian navy facilities, drawing a warning from Iran's military that if the ports were threatened, economic and trade centres in the region would be "legitimate targets".

The United States and Israel pounded Iran on Tuesday (March 10) with what the Pentagon and Iranians on the ground called the most intense airstrikes of the war, despite global markets betting that President Donald Trump will seek to end the conflict soon.

Satellite Images Show Before and After Damage Following Strikes in Iran

US-Iran War: Trump Says U.S. Forces Have Knocked Out 28 Iranian Mine-Laying Ships 

US President Donald Trump has said the United States has already “won” the war with Iran, claiming US forces have destroyed much of Iran’s military capability. Speaking during the ongoing conflict, Trump said the United States would not leave the war early and must “finish the job.”

Trump also said the International Energy Agency had agreed to coordinate the release of around 400 million barrels of oil from strategic reserves to stabilise global energy markets amid the war. The coordinated release is aimed at easing pressure on oil prices following major disruptions to energy supplies linked to the conflict.

Global oil markets have been volatile since the war began, with disruptions to shipping routes and energy infrastructure raising concerns about supply and prices worldwide.

US-Iran War | 'We've Won' Trump Says of Iran War: 'They Didn’t Expect Anything Like This'

The United States Central Command has issued a striking statement claiming Iran’s air capabilities are being steadily degraded. According to CENTCOM, United States forces are not merely defending against threats but are actively dismantling the military assets of Iran.


US Says Iranian Air Capability Weakening As Forces Dismantle Threats

Fire crews were working to contain a blaze Wednesday at the fuel storage tanks at Oman's Port of Salalah, amid days of Iranian attacks, according to the Oman News Agency.

Kuwait’s foreign ministry condemned what it said was Iran's targeting of the port and the fuel tanks, saying hitting such economic facilities was a “dangerous escalation” that threatened global trade.

Videos showed thick plumes of black smoke and large flames rising from the fuel tanks.

Blaze at Fuel Storage Tanks at Oman's Port of Salalah, Amid Days of Iranian Attacks 

India and several other countries have reportedly rejected envoys appointed by Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu due to concerns over the tenure policy. Officials said diplomatic postings with tenures of less than two years were not accepted, citing standard diplomatic practice that typically requires longer assignments for ambassadors.

The issue has raised questions about Nigeria’s diplomatic appointments and the implications for its foreign missions abroad.

Africa: India, Others Reject Tinubu’s Envoys Over Tenure Policy | WION

Authorities in Ghana say they have rescued 73 victims from a suspected human trafficking network during an operation targeting organised crime. Police said 93 Nigerian nationals were arrested as part of the crackdown.

Africa: Ghana Rescues 73 Human Trafficking Victims | WION

Hezbollah 100-rocket salvo hits north Israel—IDF retaliates with airstrikes on launchers/infra in Lebanon; shelters mandatory amid "significant" threats. Escalation post-Iran war: 400+ rockets since March 2, Beirut targeted, 15 Israeli killed/2k hurt.

US-Iran War: Hezbollah Barrage 100 Rockets on Israel: IDF Massive Airstrikes, Shelter Alerts | WION

Ukraine’s military has carried out a strike on a missile production facility in Bryansk, Russia, targeting infrastructure linked to Russia’s weapons manufacturing network. Ukrainian officials say the attack was aimed at disrupting missile production used in strikes against Ukrainian cities.


Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine's Military Hits Russian Missile Plant in Bryansk

The United States military says it has destroyed 16 Iranian mine-laying boats in the Strait of Hormuz. The vessels were believed to be capable of deploying naval mines in the strategic waterway.

US-Iran War: US Forces Destroy 16 Iranian Minelayer Vessels Near Strait of Hormuz

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Kate Winslet turns 50: From Rose in Titanic to Hanna Schmitz in The Reader, a look at her award-winning roles

New OTT releases this week (October 5-11, 2026): Reporting Live, Animals, Carrie- 8 new titles coming on Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar and more

India or China: Which country is sending most students to US universities? Top 10 list revealed

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OTT releases in October 2026: Animals, Akka, Doctor X: Mafia in White- 12 big titles coming on Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar and more