Stephen Colbert says CBS blocked appearance by Democratic candidate
World | Updated: Feb 18, 2026
- Colbert says CBS barred airing Texas Senate candidate interview
- CBS cites FCC equal-time rule as reason for legal guidance
- Talarico interview posted online despite network broadcast ban
'Extremely alarming': Human rights body says Israel 'unlawfully' used white phosphorus in Lebanon; warns of 'lifelong consequences'
World | Updated: Mar 09, 2026
- HRW: Israel used white phosphorus in Lebanon.
- Images show airburst munitions over homes in Yohmor on March 3.
- White phosphorus in populated areas breaches humanitarian law.
When machines decide to kill: What are 'killer robots', why over 30 countries want LAWS banned and what India thinks
World | Updated: Mar 09, 2026
Lethal Autonomous Weapon Systems (LAWS), or "killer robots," use AI to identify and attack targets without direct human control, sparking global debate over ethics, accountability, and regulation. Over 30 countries seek a ban, but major powers oppose restrictions.
Bangladesh shuts universities, urges citizens to cut fuel use amid West Asia war concerns
World | Updated: Mar 09, 2026
Bangladesh has ordered all universities closed and urged citizens to cut fuel and electricity use amid fears the West Asia conflict could disrupt global energy supplies. The government aims to conserve resources and prevent shortages in the import-dependent economy.
From oil to Taiwan: Why China has too much at stake in Iran war to stay neutral | Explained
World | Updated: Mar 09, 2026
China, though not openly involved, is a key player in the Iran-US-Israel conflict, supporting Iran economically and technologically. Its interests include energy security, regional influence, and weakening US focus on Taiwan, making China far from a neutral observer.
'Markets fall. They fall a lot:' Why Buffett and Lynch's old market wisdom is going viral as war hammers stocks
World | Updated: Mar 09, 2026
- Peter Lynch: Market declines are common and present opportunities
- Buffett: Buy stocks during wars for long-term gains
- Global equities fall as oil prices surge amid US-Iran tensions
Bahrain’s Bapco oil refinery declares force majeure after Iranian missile attack
World | Updated: Mar 09, 2026
- Iran attacked Gulf energy sites, including Bahrain's Bapco refinery.
- Bapco declared force majeure after refinery fire and damage
- Oil prices surged as attacks threaten global energy supply chains
IMF chief warns oil surge from West Asia conflict could push up inflation: 'Think of the unthinkable'
World | Updated: Mar 09, 2026
- IMF: West Asia conflict could hike global inflation through oil prices
- Brent crude surged above $119 amid fears over Strait of Hormuz
- India claims sufficient oil reserves for short-term disruptions
Did American Tomahawk missile hit Iranian school that killed over 100 girls? New viral clip sparks buzz
World | Updated: Mar 09, 2026
- Video shows missile strike near Iranian school, dozens killed
- Experts say missile resembles US Tomahawk, US denies involvement
- Washington Post links strike to broader attack on IRGC facility
Why China may dodge the worst of the Iran war oil shock even as crude tops $100
World | Updated: Mar 09, 2026
- China's oil reserves cushion impact of Iran war price surge
- China's energy mix shift reduces reliance on Strait of Hormuz
- China's crude imports rose as Middle East tensions intensified
US market bloodbath soon amid Iran war? Veteran strategist revises forecast
World | Updated: Mar 09, 2026
- Yardeni raises US market meltdown risk to 35% amid Iran conflict
- Oil prices surge above $100, fueling inflation concerns
- Fed rate cut expectations pushed back as war impacts markets
Why Trump has left this tiny island untouched in Iran war: 'America's red line'
World | Updated: Mar 09, 2026
- Kharg Island is Iran's main oil export hub, vital to its economy.
- US and Israel avoid striking Kharg to prevent escalation, oil shocks.
- Kharg Island's oil terminal still operational despite air strikes.
Three-fourths of Nifty 500 stocks trade below 200-DMA as market sell-off deepens
World | Updated: Mar 09, 2026
- Nearly 75 percent of Nifty 500 stocks trade below 200-day average
- Indian markets drop 2.5% as crude oil exceeds $100
- Morgan Stanley downgrades India over Middle East conflict concerns
‘Death to Mojtaba’ chants heard in Tehran after Khamenei's son named Iran’s new supreme leader | Watch
World | Updated: Mar 09, 2026
- Mojtaba Khamenei named Iran's new supreme leader amid unrest
- Tehran residents chanted "Death to Mojtaba" before his appointment.
- Regional conflict raises oil prices and disrupts energy supplies
G7 to discuss emergency oil reserve release as Gulf war drives crude prices above $116: Report
World | Updated: Mar 09, 2026
- G7 to discuss coordinated oil reserve release amid price surge
- Oil prices jumped over 24 percent after Gulf conflict escalation
- Three G7 nations support releasing 400M barrels from reserves
Amazon pushes back against Musk’s huge satellite plan
World | Updated: Mar 09, 2026
- Amazon urges FCC to review SpaceX's Starlink expansion plans
- Amazon warns massive Starlink constellations could crowd orbit
- Both companies aim to build global satellite internet networks
Iranian sailor reportedly called father minutes before US strike on warship
World | Updated: Mar 09, 2026
- Iranian sailor called his father before US strike on IRIS Dena
- US forces warned crew twice to abandon ship, commander refused
- 32 sailors escaped using lifeboats before the attack
Stranded in Dubai as flights halt, tourist says daily costs are touching Rs 46,000
World | Updated: Mar 09, 2026
- Tourists stranded in Dubai face daily expenses up to USD500
- Flight disruptions in the Middle East cause extended stays
- Uncertainty over support and reimbursements adds to stress
Suspense over Trump’s Beijing trip as Iran war complicates US-China ties
World | Updated: Mar 09, 2026
- China prepares for possible Xi-Trump meeting amid Iran conflict
- Wang Yi calls for thorough prep and ongoing US-China dialogue
- Geopolitical tensions cast doubt on Trump's China visit
Israel searches Lebanon village for missing airman four decades later
World | Updated: Mar 09, 2026
- Israel searched Lebanon for missing airman Ron Arad's remains
- Operation killed at least 41 people but found no new evidence
- Arad's disappearance still shapes Israeli military decisions
Why gold hasn’t jumped despite the Middle East conflict
World | Updated: Mar 09, 2026
- Gold prices have not surged despite Middle East tensions
- Strong US dollar makes gold expensive for global buyers
- Investors prefer dollar assets over gold during recent crises
A new digital chokepoint? How Strait of Hormuz crisis could disrupt India’s internet | Explained
World | Updated: Mar 09, 2026
The Strait of Hormuz, vital for oil shipments, is also a key hub for undersea cables crucial to India's internet connectivity. Rising regional tensions threaten both energy and digital infrastructure, risking disruptions to India's global data flows and digital services.
Crude surges past $117: Sensex, Nifty post sixth-biggest single-day decline as oil shock rattles markets
World | Updated: Mar 09, 2026
- Sensex and Nifty fell over 3 percent amid Middle East tensions
- Crude oil surged above $100, intensifying global market selloff
- Asian and global equity indices dropped sharply, volatility rose
From the Strait of Hormuz to the Strait of Malacca: How disruptions in key maritime chokepoints could spark a global energy crisis
World | Updated: Mar 09, 2026
- Strait of Hormuz disruptions threaten global oil and LNG supply
- Conflict slows shipping, pushing oil prices over $100
- Asian economies at risk due to Hormuz energy dependency
Circuit breaker in South Korea: When global markets last halted trading
World | Updated: Mar 09, 2026
- South Korea activates circuit breaker amid stock market plunge
- KOSPI fell 8.05 percent, KOSDAQ dropped 6.46 percent
- Trading halted for 20 minutes amid Middle East conflict concerns
Iran fires fresh missiles at Israel as Mojtaba Khamenei takes charge as supreme leader; West Asia conflict widens
World | Updated: Mar 09, 2026
- Iran fires missiles at Israel under new leader Mojtaba Khamenei
- Mojtaba Khamenei appointed Supreme Leader after father's death
- Regional conflict spreads, affecting Gulf nations and energy markets
‘WTF’: US jolted by Israel’s Iran fuel depot strikes, says attack was ‘not a good idea’
World | Updated: Mar 09, 2026
- Israel struck 30 Iranian fuel depots, surprising US officials
- US fears strikes may hike oil prices, unite Iranian society
- Iran threatens retaliation for ongoing energy infrastructure attacks
Jobs fall, gas prices jump, stocks slip: Trump’s ‘roaring economy’ faces an early test
World | Updated: Mar 09, 2026
- US job losses and rising fuel prices signal economic uncertainty
- Gasoline prices up 19 percent, inflation may reach 3 percent
- Dow Jones fell 5 percent amid geopolitical tensions
Tehran indicates Khamenei's son will be named supreme leader as Israel expands Iran strikes
World | Updated: Mar 08, 2026
- Iran hints Mojtaba Khamenei as Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's successor
- Israel strikes fuel depots in Tehran, escalating conflict
- Iranian drone strikes hit Gulf states, causing casualties and damage
Russia sharing intel on US forces with Iran? Tehran says Moscow helping in ‘many directions’
World | Updated: Mar 08, 2026
- Iran says cooperation with Russia is longstanding and not secret
- No proof Russia shares US military intel with Iran
- US says Russian support hasn't changed battlefield situation