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Muslims of Delhi's Uttam Nagar shower flowers on police personnel on Eid: 'They offered full support' | Watch

Heavy deployment of Delhi Police and paramilitary personnel was observed across Hastsal village and the surrounding areas. Barricades were placed at key points, and identity checks were enforced.

Iranian navy guided Indian tanker through Strait of Hormuz, crew member says

The Iranians took details of the ship’s flag, name, origin and destination ports, and the nationality of the crew members — all of whom were Indian — and guided them on an agreed course.

Why energy targets are at the centre of the Iran war

Strikes on oil and gas sites across the Gulf are pushing prices higher and raising fears of prolonged disruption.

Why markets are suddenly betting on US interest rate hikes again

Middle East conflict is pushing up oil prices and inflation fears, forcing investors to rethink expectations for rate cuts.

US says Iran strikes are intensifying, but data shows a more uneven pace

Pentagon messaging points to escalation, while military figures suggest operations have risen and fallen over time.

Why the airline industry is facing its biggest disruption since Covid

Middle East conflict is pushing up fuel costs, disrupting routes and forcing airlines to rethink pricing and operations.

Why US is easing some sanctions on Iranian oil despite the war

With oil prices surging and supply tightening, the Trump administration is turning to limited Iranian barrels to calm markets.

Old social media posts of NYC mayor’s wife trigger backlash

Resurfaced content from earlier years puts Rama Duwaji under scrutiny, raising questions about past online behaviour and political fallout.

Fire rages at US diplomatic facility near Baghdad airport after Iranian drone attack | Video

Pro-Iranian militant group Ashab al-Kahf has claimed responsibility for the attacks on the US diplomatic facility.

Coldplay concert clip resurfaces after Kristin Cabot questions former boss’s honesty

Kiss cam moment returns to focus as Cabot speaks to Oprah, shares new details and confirms she is no longer in contact with Andy Byron.

When oil wells burned for months and the smoke wouldn’t stop

Gulf War disaster in 1991 showed how conflict can trigger environmental damage that spreads far beyond the battlefield.

Japanese PM’s unexpected compliment about Barron Trump goes viral

The Japanese PM’s compliment during formal dinner adds lighter moment to otherwise serious talks.

Iran says US 'detached from reality' after winning claims as Middle East war rages: 'Same script, different stage'

The Iranian minister also pointed to what he described as contradictions between official statements and developments on the ground.

Claude AI ‘darkest secret’ reply goes viral after eerie response to user prompt

Screenshot of Anthropic’s chatbot sparks debate after unusually dark and self-referential answer spreads online.

Zombie ship posing as LNG carrier appears to transit Hormuz

The vessel identifying as liquefied natural gas carrier Jamal left the strait on Friday morning, ship-tracking data show. However, the same tanker was also recorded as having beached at an Indian demolition yard in October last year, where it is being broken up.

Trump’s gold sneakers priced at Rs 37,000 resurface at Rs 1.67 crore in Riyadh

Limited edition Trump-branded sneakers draw attention at Saudi sneaker event, with resale pricing driven by rarity, branding and collector hype.

India calls for safe movement of vessels as 2 more Indian LPG tankers to cross Strait of Hormuz

Data from MarineTraffic showed that the tankers have been broadcasting signals indicating readiness to sail.

Iran fires ballistic missiles at joint US-UK base in Diego Garcia, nearly 2,400 miles away: Report

Diego Garcia in the Chagos Islands is one of two bases Britain is allowing the United States to use for "defensive" operations in Iran.

Iran threatens targeting tourist spots worldwide as concerns over widening war with US loom: 'Won't be safe...'

The latest warning comes against the backdrop of continued military exchanges involving Iran, Israel and the United States. Iranian strikes have extended beyond Israel, targeting energy infrastructure across Gulf nations.

Iran-Israel War highlights: Iran strikes Israel’s Dimona 'nuclear site' in Natanz revenge attack

Track all the latest updates from the US, Israel's war against Iran

Lebanese Cellist’s performance amid Beirut ruins goes viral as a ‘Hymn of Defiance’ | Watch

Lebanese cellist Mahdi Sahely has drawn global attention after performing Andantino amid the rubble of Beirut’s Dahiyeh district, a moment widely seen as a powerful expression of resilience and defiance.

US issues 30-day waiver to allow sale of Iranian oil amid soaring prices

The U.S. has temporarily eased sanctions to unlock Iranian oil supplies and help stabilize global energy markets during the ongoing conflict.

Jury finds Elon Musk misled Twitter investors, faces billions in potential damages

A U.S. jury held Elon Musk liable for misleading Twitter shareholders, opening the door to a multibillion-dollar payout.

US considers ground force options as Pentagon expands preparations amid Iran conflict

Thousands of US Marines head to the region as Iran war escalates, with Trump criticising allies and tensions disrupting global energy supplies.

Trump says US ‘considering winding down’ Iran war, urges others to ‘police’ Strait of Hormuz

Trump says US is ‘close to objectives’ in Iran war, signals possible drawdown and urges other nations to ‘police’ Strait of Hormuz.

Trump’s net worth slips by $54 million in 7 days as Truth Social parent stock tumbles

Trump’s net worth fell by $54 million in a week as Trump Media’s stock hit new lows despite rising overall losses.

US stocks slide as Dow loses 444 points and Nasdaq falls 2% amid Iran conflict

Wall Street fell sharply as the prolonged Iran war fueled inflation fears, higher rate expectations, and broad market losses.

Oil prices surge to four-year high as Iran war escalates

Oil prices surged to their highest level in years as the Iran war and supply disruptions in Iraq and the Middle East intensified.

'I don’t want a ceasefire': Trump says US is 'obliterating' Iran, Strait of Hormuz will 'open itself'

US President Donald Trump ruled out a ceasefire with Iran, saying military operations will continue and calling for broader global involvement as tensions rise in the region.

White House says US could 'take out' Iran’s Kharg Island at any time if Trump orders

The United States has warned it could strike or seize Kharg Island at any time, as tensions escalate over disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.

UK allows US to use Indian Ocean and other bases for ‘defensive’ strikes on Iran: Is Britain entering the war?

The United Kingdom has allowed the United States to use its bases for limited defensive strikes on Iranian targets, while insisting it is not directly taking part in the war.

Iran FM rejects Trump’s claim of planned US strike, says 'we do not sneak attack'

Iran has rejected U.S. claims of a planned strike, warning of a powerful response if its infrastructure is targeted, as tensions with the United States escalate.

Chicago transit agency sues Trump administration over frozen $3.1 billion subway funding

The agency alleges political retaliation after federal funds approved under the Biden administration were frozen, stalling key Chicago “L” infrastructure projects.

TikTok owner ByteDance sells gaming unit to Saudi group for over $6 bn

The Beijing-based company is undergoing a broad restructuring aimed at shifting resources into its rapidly expanding artificial intelligence operations, a sector drawing heavy investment from Chinese tech majors

Norway’s Crown Princess says she was 'manipulated and deceived' by Jeffrey Epstein

The U.S. government has accused Harvard of discrimination and non-compliance, escalating tensions with the university as it seeks recovery of taxpayer money.

Harvard sued by DOJ over alleged antisemitism on campus

In a statement, Harvard spokesperson Sarah Kennedy-O’Reilly called the lawsuit “yet another pretextual and retaliatory action by the administration for refusing to turn over control of Harvard to the federal government.”

US sending Marines and amphibious assault ship to Middle East, say officials

The news came shortly after President Donald Trump again vented his fury at US allies for declining to help open the strait while fighting continued, albeit in a conflict they were neither consulted on nor advised of.

'If you love Iran, why don't you go to Iran': Asim Munir remarks spark outrage in Shia community after Iftar meeting

Controversy erupts in Pakistan after Army Chief Syed Asim Munir’s reported remarks to Shia clerics at a March 19 Iftar meeting spark outrage and debate over sectarian sensitivities and civil-military relations.

US faces twin pressures as recession odds climb and fuel costs rise

According to data from Polymarket, the probability of the US entering a recession in 2026 has climbed to 36%

Russia proposed intel swap with US on Iran and Ukraine, Washington rejected offer: Report

The proposal, made during backchannel talks, has raised alarm among European diplomats who see it as an attempt by Moscow to reshape geopolitical alignments.

Russia set to reclaim top spot in India’s oil imports as Middle East turmoil reshapes flows

Iraq overtakes Russia as India’s top oil supplier in February, but Moscow is set to regain the lead in March amid easing US sanctions and Middle East disruptions.

'Best country I have ever travelled to': Laura Loomer praises India after backlash, calls it ‘next big superpower’

Laura Loomer's comments come in the wake of criticism over earlier social media posts that were widely seen as derogatory towards India and Indians.

Pakistan tops global terror index: Why Asim Munir failed to contain violence and why the crisis could worsen

Global Terrorism Index 2026: Even as the world saw a decline in violence, Pakistan witnessed a 6 percent rise in terrorism-related deaths, making it a clear outlier.

StanChart, BSI lose Singapore court bid in 1MDB claims

The 1MDB scandal was one of the biggest financial frauds in history, with stolen funds estimated to have exceeded $4 billion

Gold set for worst week in 4 decades as Iran war curbs rate-cut bets

Bullion slipped as much as 2.1% as the dollar and bond yields rallied after a Wall Street Journal report that the Pentagon is sending three warships and thousands of additional Marines to the Middle East

Iran Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei claims Iranians dealt enemies 'dizzying blow' in war

The written message comes as Khamenei has yet to make a public appearance since assuming leadership after his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in an Israeli airstrike on February 28.

Trump, Takaichi unveil $40 billion US nuclear project

The reactor deal is the latest from the $550 billion fund that the US and Japan agreed to as part of an agreement that saw Trump lower auto tariffs and other levies.

‘We are waiting for them’: Iran's IRGC warns US as ground troop speculation grows

Despite the rhetoric, analysts believe a full-scale invasion similar to Iraq in 2003 or Kuwait in 1990 remains unlikely due to the immense logistical, political and strategic costs involved.

Warthogs, Apaches and fighter jets: US launches ‘hunt and kill’ mission to secure Hormuz. How long will it take?

The operation comes as traffic through the strait, one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints, has fallen sharply since the outbreak of war on February 28, triggering a global energy shock.