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China makes energy security 'reunification' offer to Taiwan amid Middle East war

Taiwan, which had received a third of its LNG from Qatar and sources no energy from China, has said it has secured alternative supplies for the months ahead, including from the United States, the island's main international backer.

How Saudi Arabia’s Iran strategy unravelled after the US-Israel war

Mohammed bin Salman’s push for stability has collided with a widening regional conflict he wanted to avoid.

Why Joe Kent’s resignation matters for Trump’s Iran war

It may not shake the US administration immediately, but it signals early cracks within Trump’s own support base.

Russian oil tanker bound for China diverted to India. Here's why

The Aqua Titan is set to arrive in New Mangalore on March 21 with its Urals cargo that it loaded from a Baltic Sea port in late January, according to ship-tracking data.

Why Israel is urging Iranians to rise up despite expecting a brutal crackdown

Public calls for revolt contrast with private assessments that any uprising could be violently crushed.

UAE plans tax relief to retain expats amid exodus triggered by Iran war: Report

Authorities are reportedly unwilling to issue blanket exemptions, but applications may be reviewed individually once the conflict subsides

Asim Munir lashes out at Pakistani generals amid Afghan war, questions competence amid failure to kill 'enemy No.1'

Pakistan’s escalating military campaign in Afghanistan has triggered serious allegations of widespread targeting of civilians

99.99% turnout, 99.93% win: Inside Kim Jong-Un's landslide victory in North Korea elections

With a reported turnout of 99.99 per cent, the polls were conducted on March 15 to select 687 deputies for the 15th Supreme People's Assembly

'Jet dropped bombs...': Patients inside Kabul hospital that Pakistan hit were breaking their Ramadan fasts when attack happened

Doctors said patients had just finished eating or were in congregational prayer when the strike hit three parts of the centre.

Restaurant robot goes out of control, sparks safety concerns

A viral video from a Haidilao outlet shows staff struggling to stop a malfunctioning robot, raising questions about how ready these machines are for real-world use.

Small AI firm claims it breached McKinsey’s internal platform in hours

A reported two-hour breach of a widely used internal AI tool is raising fresh questions about how secure enterprise AI systems really are.

This planet never cooled and its air smells like rotten eggs

A strange world 35 light-years away may be permanently covered in magma and wrapped in gases that smell like rotten eggs.

'Brother, I swear on Quran ...': How Israel is eliminating top Iranian leaders no matter where they hide

The high-profile killings of top Iranian leaders illustrate Israel's increasing ability to take out leaders in places they believe are safe

US startup wants to sell sunlight from space at night

A US company is proposing to use orbital mirrors to beam sunlight back to Earth, but the idea is already raising practical and ethical questions.

Qeshm island: How Iran's 'missile' island became a nerve centre in the Strait of Hormuz and a trump card in West Asia conflict

Beyond missiles, Qeshm also hosts hidden naval bases, sometimes described as "floating cities", housing fast-attack craft armed with rockets and mines, tailored for asymmetric warfare.

After the Oscars, a messy reality inside Hollywood’s grandest venue

A viral photo from inside the Dolby Theatre has sparked debate about behaviour at one of the world’s most glamorous events.

US uses Taj Mahal image to announce self-deportation scheme for illegal immigrants: '$2,600 exit bonus, flight tickets'

The DHS used an image of the Taj Mahal and prominent landmarks of Colombia and China to promote its self-deportation initiative targeted at illegal immigrants living in the US.

'Was at his daughter's house': Details of Iran security chief Ali Larijani's killing in Israeli strike

The attack also claimed the lives of his son, a deputy and several bodyguards.

Yair Netanyahu returns to X after days, rumours of father Benjamin Netanyahu's death reignite after his absence: 'After a family death...'

Yair has not been posting original content since returning, but he has been actively reposting material.

US focus on Iran may impact Asia, Japan's ex-defence Chief says

While Nakatani sees risks emerging if the US focus stays outside Asia over a longer period, he also sees scope for the summit on Thursday providing an opportunity to start cooling down the situation.

UAE sends emergency missile alert as Dubai intercepts Iranian strike, loud explosions heard

The fresh strikes come as Tehran launched a barrage of missile and drones at Israel and Gulf states.

China ignores Trump’s Hormuz request as the Iran war deepens and his Beijing trip slips

The Chinese Foreign Ministry gave a non-answer when asked if it would help reopen the strait but repeated its call for “parties to immediately stop military operations, avoid further escalation of the tense situation and prevent regional turmoil from further impacting the global economy.”

US hits Iranian missile sites with 5,000-pound bombs near Strait of Hormuz

The strikes come amid growing tensions and a lack of international backing for US efforts in the region

Will Larijani’s killing derail diplomacy and a US exit from the Iran war?

The deaths of Larijani and Soleimani remove key figures overseeing both security and diplomacy, tightening hardliner control and dimming prospects for an early negotiated exit.

'Persian code, random numbers': Has Iran activated sleeper cells in US? Here's what encrypted radio signals suggest

Last week, President Donald Trump warned of Iranian sleeper cells operating in the United States. "We know where most of them are. We got our eye on all of them, I think," he told reporters.

Israel urges Iranians to revolt but assesses they’d 'get slaughtered'

Iran’s principal military force, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), still have the “upper hand", the cable said, according to WSJ report.

Indian blue chips slip in global rankings as market selloff weighs on valuations

Tata Consultancy Services, India’s largest software exporter, has seen a steep decline in rankings, falling to 260th position from 83rd at the start of 2026, while Infosys, the country’s second-largest IT services firm, has dropped to 481st from 197 at the start of the year and 205 in September 2024.

Iran War News Live: Iran’s supreme leader warns ‘murderers will pay’ after killing of Ali Larijani

Iran War Latest News Today (March 18, 2026): Israeli army admits tank fired on UN position in southern Lebanon

Drone hits US embassy in Baghdad, US military says it struck Iran missile sites near Strait of Hormuz

US embassy in Baghdad hit by drone as Kuwait successfully intercepts missile and drone attacks amid escalating regional tensions.

Nvidia preparing Groq chips that can be sold in Chinese market, sources say

The AI giant plans a China-ready version of its Groq chips as it resumes H200 production amid rising local competition.

Who was Gholamreza Soleimani? Iran’s Basij chief killed amid Israel‑Iran war

Brig. Gen. Gholamreza Soleimani, head of Iran’s Basij militia, has been killed in a US-Israeli attack, marking a major blow to Tehran’s internal security.

US election probe finds Indians and other foreigners allegedly voted illegally: Report

Multiple cases of alleged illegal voting by non-citizens, including Indian, Mauritanian, and Chinese nationals, reignite debates on election safeguards in the US.

Israel vows to hunt down Iran’s new supreme leader, says Khamenei 'not immune'

Israel vows to hunt down Iran’s new supreme leader as overnight strikes kill Ali Larijani and Gholamreza Soleimani, escalating the Middle East conflict.

Canada not consulted on US-Israel strikes on Iran, won’t join offensive operations

Canada said it was not consulted on the US-Israel strikes on Iran and will not take part in offensive military action, stressing de-escalation and civilian protection.

Iran confirms death of Ali Khamenei’s 'right-hand man' Larijani in Israeli strike, calls it ‘divine call’

Iran confirmed the death of Ali Larijani, a key architect of its security and nuclear policy, in an Israeli strike, calling it a “divine call.”

Iran rejects de-escalation offers; Israel says it kills Iranian security chief

Israel kills top Iranian security official as Mojtaba Khamenei rejects ceasefire offers amid ongoing US-Israel conflict.

'Yes, I’m alive': Netanyahu posts video with US ambassador, jokes about death and ‘six fingers’

Netanyahu posts video with US envoy to dismiss death rumours, mocking AI conspiracy claims amid Israel-Iran conflict.

Rooftop fire sends billowing smoke over Midtown Manhattan ahead of St. Patrick’s Day parade | Watch

A rooftop fire at 6 East 43rd Street in Manhattan was quickly contained by FDNY, with no impact on the St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

Is Mojtaba Khamenei receiving medical treatment in Russia? What officials said about reports

Reports claim Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was flown to Russia for treatment after the February 28 US-Israeli strike, but Tehran denies the claims.

Senator Graham says Iran refused US nuclear offer, holds 460 kg of 60% enriched uranium

Senator Lindsey Graham said Iran rejected a US nuclear offer, and Trump’s Operation Epic Fury destroyed Iran’s enrichment program before it could produce weapons-grade uranium.

'Never heard him so angry': US Senator says Trump furious over allies’ inaction in Strait of Hormuz

Senator Lindsey Graham said he shares President Trump’s anger over European allies’ refusal to help secure the Strait of Hormuz.

NIA arrests six Ukrainians and one American for plotting terror activities in India: What is the case about?

Seven foreign nationals, including an American and six Ukrainians, have been arrested in India for allegedly training armed groups in Myanmar and facilitating drone operations, raising security concerns in the northeast border region.

From Khamenei to Larijani: With top leaders killed and Mojtaba missing in action, who runs Iran now?

By targeting the top tier of Iran’s command structure, the US and Israel have fundamentally altered how the country functions internally. But the outcome remains uncertain.

Trump says to make delayed China trip in 'five or six weeks'

"We have a very good working relationship with China, so we're making it in about five or six weeks," Trump told reporters in the White House.

Israel has ‘won’ war with Iran, foreign minister says, but goals remain unmet

Saar said Israel was seeking to remove "existential threats", but did not say how the government would determine when those goals had been met

‘They have nothing now’: Trump asserts Iran’s military defeat and hints at US withdrawal

Trump says US not ready to exit Iran operation, signals withdrawal soon, criticises NATO and delays China visit.

Pakistan calls off military parade amid financial crisis, austerity drive

In the backdrop of the ongoing Gulf oil crisis and the consequent austerity measures announced by the Government, it has been decided that the Pakistan Day Parade and associated ceremonial events shall not be held on March 23, the government said

PM Modi condemns attacks on UAE, says both nations discussed the significance of Strait of Hormuz

Since Khamenei's killing, Iran has fired hundreds of missiles and drones in retaliation, targeting US bases and assets in multiple Gulf states. But reports suggest the UAE has been bearing the brunt more than any other Gulf country.

Trump calls intelligence chief Joe Kent’s resignation over Iran war 'good thing'

Responding to the development, Donald Trump described Kent’s departure as a “good thing,” signaling little tolerance for dissent over the administration’s Iran policy.