Missiles were seen streaking across the skies over Tel Aviv early Monday as the US‑Israel war with Iran intensified, prompting air‑raid sirens and emergency alerts across central Israel. Iranian forces launched multiple ballistic missiles toward the region, with at least one person reported injured as air‑defence systems worked to intercept incoming threats.


Israel-Iran War: Missiles Over Tel Aviv as Iran War Escalates Further

The Artemis II crew—Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover, and Mission Specialists Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen—are making history as they race to set a new distance record from Earth while orbiting the Moon. During the mission, astronauts are also capturing unprecedented views of the Moon’s far side, testing life-support systems, suit operations, and mobility in microgravity to prepare for future deep-space exploration. 

Artemis II Astronauts Race to Set a New Distance Record From Earth and Behold the Moon's Far Side

Missiles streaked across the skies over Haifa early Monday, marking a sharp escalation in the Israel‑Iran war as Tehran fired ballistic missiles toward Israeli territory. Residential areas in Haifa were struck, killing at least two people and injuring others as rescue crews worked under rubble, with another two still missing following the attack. 


Israel-Iran War: Missiles Over Haifa as Iran-Israel War Escalates Further

The four astronauts of NASA's Artemis 2 mission just notched a major milestone: They're closer to the moon than they are to Earth. Jacki Mahaffey, a Capsule Communicator (CAPCOM) at Johnson Space Center in Houston, radioed the news to the quartet around midnight EDT (0400 GMT) on Saturday morning (April 4).


NASA: What Are Artemis II Astronauts Eating in Space 

Flight operations between India and key Gulf destinations including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, and Jeddah have been partially restricted as tensions rise during the ongoing US-Iran war. Indian carriers Air India and IndiGo have issued advisories and adjusted schedules amid evolving airspace risks and operational constraints across West Asia.


US-Iran War: Air India, Indigo Limit Flights to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Jedd

 Pakistan is staring at a fresh financial squeezes critical foreign loans come due, and support from allies turns uncertain. The country is now battling pressures on multiple fronts. Pakistan’s latest financial stress point begins with the UAE. Islamabad is set to repay 3.5 billion dollars to Abu Dhabi this month, after the UAE refused to extend its long-standing loan rollovers.


Pakistan’s Financial Stress Reaches Breaking Point

U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked outrage after posting an expletive-laden warning to Iran on social media, threatening strikes on key infrastructure if Tehran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The remarks came as tensions escalated in the ongoing US-Iran war, with critics across the political spectrum raising concerns over the tone and implications of the message.


US-Iran War: Trump's Expletive Laden Post Sparks Outrage

Pope Leo XIV has urged world leaders to lay down their weapons and choose dialogue over war as the conflict involving the United States–Israel confrontation with Iran continues to escalate. Delivering his Easter “Urbi et Orbi” message from the Vatican, the pontiff called on those with the power to wage war to pursue peace instead of domination and conflict.


US-Israel War with Iran: Pope Urges World Leaders to Lay Down Weapons 

The ongoing US-Iran war is beginning to weigh on American households as rising energy prices fuel fresh inflation concerns across the United States. Gasoline prices have already surged in recent weeks, and analysts warn the conflict could push overall inflation higher in the months ahead.


US-Iran War: Americans Reeling From Iran War-Led Inflation? 

Literature has always been the heartbeat of cinema, but few genres have bridged the gap between the printed page and the silver screen as powerfully as epic fantasy. These stories do more than just provide a script; they build entire worlds that redefine pop culture for generations. These adaptations don't just mimic the books; they expand them. Whether it’s through sweeping scores for Middle-earth or the visual design of the Hogwarts, these movies and shows have become the world of magic for viewers.


Harry Potter to Lord of The Rings: Pages that inspired premieres 

Global markets may appear stable on the surface, but beneath that calm, signs of a deeper strain are rapidly building.

From oil and gas to fertilisers and logistics, multiple critical supply chains are coming under simultaneous pressure.

From Price to Access: A Market Reset

Global markets are bracing for further escalation after Trump’s deadline ends on April 6. Energy prices have surged sharply since the conflict began.

Crude oil has risen between 40 to 65 percent, now trading well above the 100-dollar-per-barrel mark, while LNG prices have jumped nearly 60 percent.

US-Iran War: Oil, Power, Food Chains Under Pressure

The global oil market is facing its biggest supply disruption on record as the ongoing conflict involving Iran intensifies.

OPEC has flagged serious concerns over attacks on energy infrastructure, warning that restoring damaged facilities is both costly and time-consuming.

OPEC Signals Readiness for Output Boost

Will we get a ceasefire anytime soon? “No obvious answers” apply to markets and central banks. In the eyes of investors, rate hikes are coming.

It’s worth taking stock as the Iran war gets into the sixth week.

How the Rise in Energy Prices Compares to 2022

Escalating fighting in the Israel–Lebanon conflict has forced the closure of a key Lebanon–Syria border crossing, disrupting movement of civilians, aid supplies, and trade routes across the region. The shutdown comes after intensified strikes near the frontier raised security concerns and triggered emergency precautions by authorities.


Israel-Lebanon War: Attacks Force Lebanon-Syria Border Crossing to Crossing 

Indian security agencies have intensified a coordinated counterterrorism crackdown, detaining three suspects during joint intelligence-based operations aimed at dismantling emerging terror networks. The operation involved multiple agencies working together to track suspected radical links and prevent potential threats before they could materialise. 


India Intensifies Counterterrorism Crackdown; Three Suspects Detained During Joint Ops

Bangladesh is witnessing a worrying surge in suspected cases of Measles, with nearly 5,800 infections reported nationwide, raising alarm among health authorities. Hospitals across several districts are under pressure as children continue to be the worst affected, with many requiring urgent treatment and isolation care.


Bangladesh: Nearly 5,800 Suspected Measles Cases Across Bangladesh

Iran has issued a strong warning to the United States and Israel against targeting civilian infrastructure, saying any further strikes on bridges, power plants, petrochemical facilities, or other non-military sites would trigger harsher and wider retaliation across the region.


Breaking: Iran Warns Israel, US Against Targeting Civilian Infrastructure

As the US-Iran war intensifies, attention has turned to the elite survival skills that helped a downed American airman stay alive behind enemy lines. The U.S. military trains its pilots under the SERE (Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape) program—one of the world’s most demanding survival training systems.


US-Iran War: How the US Trains Its Pilots to Survive? | Sere Training Behind Successful Rescue

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has issued a stark warning amid the escalating US-Iran war, saying the entire region could be engulfed in conflict if attacks on Iran continue. His remarks come as tensions surge following repeated strikes by the United States and Israel on Iranian military and infrastructure targets.


US-Iran War: Iran Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf Warns 'Whole Region Will Burn'

Kuwait says two power and water desalination plants were targeted in attacks attributed to Iran, raising serious concerns over the safety of critical infrastructure in the Gulf region. Authorities reported material damage to facilities and generator units, while emergency teams rushed to maintain electricity and water supply continuity. 


Iran Strikes Kuwait: Kuwait Says Air Defences Responding To Missile, Drone Attack

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a major press conference with military officials on the deadline day set for Iran amid escalating tensions in the ongoing 2026 Iran war. The briefing is expected to address Washington’s next steps if Tehran fails to meet U.S. demands over the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil transit route.


US-Iran War: US President Announces Press Conference on Deadline Day

A dramatic 36-hour high-risk rescue operation unfolded deep inside Iran after a U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down during the ongoing US-Iran war. While one crew member was recovered quickly, the second airman—injured and stranded in mountainous terrain—evaded capture using elite survival training as Iranian forces searched the area.


US-Iran War: Details of the 36-Hour Intense Rescue Op | Daring Rescue of the US Airman

Pakistan is under severe foreign exchange pressure as the country prepares to meet roughly $4.8 billion in external debt repayments in April, straining reserves and raising concerns about currency stability. Analysts warn that these outflows, combined with slowing export revenues and import costs, could heighten inflation, weaken the rupee further, and force new negotiations with multilateral lenders.


Pakistan Faces Forex Stress Amid $4.8 Bn Repayments in April

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