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Indonesia starts first Southeast Asia social media ban for kids

There has been mounting alarm over cyberbullying, pornography, online fraud and compulsive screen use in a country where social media has become deeply embedded in daily life and where about 70 million people are under the age of 16.

Trump lashes out at NATO after Iran war snub, warns of funding cuts: 'Based on their actions ...'

The US President voiced frustration over what he called lack of support from NATO allies in efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz, which has been severely disrupted amid the ongoing US-Israeli conflict with Iran.

Trump says 3,554 targets left in Iran: 'Will be done pretty quickly...'

He also claimed that Iran’s air defence systems had been severely degraded during the conflict. “They have no anti-aircraft, so we’re just floating over the top looking for whatever we want," Trump said.

Ex-Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli arrested over 2025 Gen Z protest crackdown

During the Gen Z protest, 77 people lost their lives and government as well as private property worth billions was destroyed.

Ten US service members injured in attack on Saudi Arabia’s Prince Sultan air base

Ten American troops were hurt in a missile and drone strike on Prince Sultan Air Base, while US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said military objectives in Iran can be achieved without deploying ground forces.

Iran ballistic missile attack kills one in Tel Aviv amid escalating Israel-Iran conflict

A 60-year-old man was killed and several others injured after Iran launched a missile strike on Tel Aviv, marking a sharp escalation in the ongoing Israel-Iran hostilities.

Trump signals potential action on Cuba, says 'Cuba is next'

US President Donald Trump said “Cuba is next” while touting military successes and ongoing talks amid Cuba’s economic crisis and strained relations with Washington.

US expects Iran operation to end in ‘weeks, not months,’ says Marco Rubio

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the Gulf conflict is expected to end in weeks, not months, with US objectives achievable without ground troops.

Karoline Leavitt says Trump has ‘great relationship’ with PM Modi amid reports Elon Musk joined Tuesday’s call

US Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump has a “great relationship” with PM Modi after Elon Musk reportedly joined their call on the Middle East crisis.

Trump repeats India-Pakistan ceasefire claim, says ‘9 planes got shot down’, calls PM Modi ‘great guy’

Trump claims he helped stop the India‑Pakistan conflict, asserts US destroyed “97% of Iran’s rocket launchers,” and says “the Middle East will be proud” amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.

Trump says Iran ‘begging to make a deal,’ jokingly calls Strait of Hormuz the ‘Strait of Trump’

Trump claims Iran is “begging to make a deal,” says US “saved Middle East,” and asserts forces destroyed 97% of Iranian launchers in wide-ranging speech.

Tiger Woods arrested and charged with DUI following Florida rollover crash

Tiger Woods involved in rollover crash on Jupiter Island, Florida; investigation ongoing as Masters return hangs in the balance.

S&P 500 falls 1.7% and Dow down almost 800 points as Iran war drags markets lower

US stocks tumbled to six-month lows as megacap weakness and Middle East tensions drove the Dow down 792 points, S&P 500 down 1.75%, and Nasdaq into correction territory.

'He’s just bored and wants to move on': White House officials concerned by Trump’s claims of victory in Iran war

Trump’s public claims of victory in Iran leave White House officials unsettled amid ongoing conflict and rising tensions.

Elon Musk joined Trump‑Modi call on Iran war, reports New York Times

Elon Musk joined a rare high-level call between President Trump and Prime Minister Modi to discuss the Iran war and Strait of Hormuz crisis, The New York Times reports.

Russia to ban gasoline exports from April 1 amid global fuel price surge

Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak orders export halt to stabilize domestic supply as Middle East tensions and Ukraine attacks disrupt oil markets.

Iran vows ‘heavy price’ after Israeli strikes on steel factories and nuclear sites

Iran says Israeli strikes hit its key nuclear infrastructure, including heavy water and uranium enrichment sites, and promises to exact a “heavy price” in response.

China accused of using fake LinkedIn recruiters to spy on NATO and EU staff

A covert operation allegedly run by Beijing targeted Western officials with paid offers to extract sensitive and classified information.

Marco Rubio accuses allies of public criticism, says Iran sent ‘messages’ on talks

The US Secretary of State defended Washington’s global role, said Iran has shown openness to dialogue, and dismissed criticism from allies as largely performative.

US, Israel hit Iran’s nuclear facilities as Tehran attacks Gulf

Publicly, Iranian officials remain defiant and said Trump is backing down from threats in order to lower energy prices.

Over 300 US troops wounded and 13 killed in Iran war, says CENTCOM

More than 300 US personnel have been injured and 13 killed since the conflict began, as fighting spreads across the Middle East and threats intensify.

India supplies 5,000 tons of diesel to Bangladesh amid fuel crisis

The diesel is being supplied from the refinery located at Numaligarh Refinery in Assam, India, via a pipeline through the India-Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline to Parbatipur depot in Bangladesh.

Saudi Arabia intercepts multiple drone attacks on Riyadh amid regional tensions

Saudi air defences shot down a wave of drones targeting Riyadh as authorities introduced emergency visa measures to manage travel disruptions.

Iran likely to respond on Friday to Trump's 15-point peace plan: Report

The source said President Donald Trump and senior White House officials have been informed through intermediaries that Tehran’s counter-proposal is likely to arrive the same day

Iran says Mojtaba Khamenei is 'in full health' despite no public apearances, cites security concerns

Mojtaba Khamenei reportedly suffered minor injuries during the early phase of the bombing campaign, including a fractured foot, a bruise near his left eye, and cuts on his face.

Mentally ill patient drives ambulance to Pakistan hospital posing as new medical superintendent

The patient tricked the hospital staff and drove its ambulance to the Government Shahdara Teaching Hospital, some 15 km from his health facility.

EAM Jaishankar meets US Secretary of State Rubio at G7 foreign ministers' meet: 'Useful talk'

Sharing an update on X, Jaishankar said, “Useful talk this morning with US,” indicating continued engagement between New Delhi and Washington on pressing geopolitical developments.

Swinging through chaos: Chilling video captures Iranian girl playing as flames engulf naval base | WATCH

In Bandar Abbas, close to the Strait of Hormuz, a young girl played on a beach swing, seemingly unfazed as smoke rose from a naval base struck nearby

Only one-third destroyed? What US intelligence is saying about Iran’s missile arsenal that Trump isn’t

While President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran has “very few rockets left,” internal assessments paint a far more complex and concerning picture.

Microsoft set for worst quarter since 2008 as AI fears converge

Although Wall Street remains optimistic that it will emerge as a long-term winner from AI, Microsoft still has to keep up with the hyperscaler spending race, a posture that could complicate any near-term sentiment reversal.

850 Tomahawks in 4 weeks: US missile usage in Iran war sparks alarm over ‘alarmingly low’ stockpiles

Each Tomahawk missile costs about $3.6 million and can take up to two years to manufacture. Last year’s defence budget included procurement of only 57 such missiles.

Watch: Iranian players hold schoolbags in tribute to girls killed in US-Israel strikes

Iran were playing a friendly against Nigeria in the resort town of Belek ahead of the World Cup in the US, Mexico and Canada where their participation is in doubt over the conflict

Iran-linked hackers breach FBI chief Kash Patel’s personal e-mail, leak photos and resume

The group, calling itself the Handala Hack Team, said Patel "will now find his ​name among the list of successfully hacked victims"

'Total annihilation not an option': Qatar urges co-existence with Iran, calls for peace as conflict escalates

Earlier this week, Qatar said the Middle East war had stretched the Gulf states' security system beyond breaking point as Iran presses its aerial campaign against neighbouring countries.

‘This is insanity’: Senator slams Trump as US burns $2 billion daily while Iran tightens Hormuz grip

US President Donald Trump has indicated that negotiations to end the conflict are progressing, even as Iran denies that any talks are taking place.

India calls for trust, consensus at WTO’s MC14, pushes action on ‘past mandates’

Piyush Goyal said restoring confidence among members was essential to revitalise the WTO’s functioning

Chinese ships halt attempt to exit Hormuz despite Iran safe passage assurances

The CSCL Indian Ocean and CSCL Arctic Ocean, both Hong Kong flagged, have been stuck in the Gulf since the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran began on February 28

Iran shifts grain imports to Gulf of Oman with Hormuz locked up

Iran’s Shahid Beheshti port in Chabahar, on the Gulf of Oman, has seen crop shipments rise to more than 120,000 tons this week, according to data from ship tracker Kpler

Trump makes explosive claim on Iran’s Supreme Leader, says CIA told him Mojtaba Khamenei is gay

Trump suggested that such reports could put Mojtaba Khamenei at a disadvantage domestically, describing it as a potential “bad start” in a country where homosexuality is illegal and punishable under strict Islamic laws.

West Asia conflict: Only a third of Iran’s missiles destroyed despite US-Israel strikes

The status of around another third is less clear but bombings likely damaged, destroyed or buried those missiles in underground tunnels and bunkers, sources said

Social media bans for children explained: How Austria, other countries are restricting under-14 users

In India, Karnataka recently became the first state to ban social media use for children under 16, while Goa and Andhra Pradesh are considering similar steps

Bill Gates adviser served as conduit to Epstein, discussed ‘nudes,’ ‘hot girls’

Gates has worked to downplay his relationship with the convicted sex offender since their ties came to light in 2019

'Americans skipping meals': Schumer slams Trump's 'reckless war of choice' in Iran as costs rise across US homes

For many families, the impact goes beyond the fuel pump. Higher transportation costs are feeding into food prices and reducing disposable income.

Oil up 2.5% but set for first weekly decline since start of Iran war

Brent crude futures rose by $2.73, or 2.53%, to $110.74 a barrel by 1257 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures were up $2.39, or 2.53%, at $96.87

A ‘live hybrid threat’: How Iran's influence network is targeting narratives and why India is on alert

At the centre of the latest campaign is a false narrative surrounding Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The claim initially suggested he had died, but was later modified to imply injury or concealment.

SpaceX's listing stirs up social media frenzy, ticker bets

Traders are betting thousands of dollars on the company's ticker and speculating over its entry into the most elite club of US companies

White House drops cryptic videos hinting at ‘exciting announcement tomorrow’. Is Trump about to make a big move on Iran?

The posts by White House come at a sensitive moment in global politics. The United States remains deeply involved in the ongoing conflict with Iran, where tensions continue to escalate.

'I want to go in peace': Paralysed rape survivor dies by euthanasia in Spain after legal battle with father

Noelia's death came after courts in Spain and Europe rejected repeated attempts by her father to stop the procedure. Her story is one of trauma, suffering, and a prolonged fight over the right to choose death.

US fires over 850 Tomahawk missiles in Iran war as stockpile concerns rise: Report

Citing people familiar with internal discussions, the report said the rapid depletion of Tomahawk stockpiles has alarmed some defence officials