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Trump delays strikes on Iran again, says talks are going well

Trump made the statement on March 26, in a social media post; he said he will hold off on bombing Iran's energy plants

27 Mar 2026 11:05 pm
Tehran accuses U.S. of 'calculated' assault on school

U.S. President Donald Trump initially suggested that Iran itself may have been responsible for the attack on the Iranian elementary school in Minab despite Iran not having Tomahawk missiles.

27 Mar 2026 5:12 pm
Ukraine, Saudi Arabia agreed to key defence cooperation: Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in a social media post on Friday (March 27), said the document lays the foundation for future contracts, technological cooperation, and investment, providing no further details.

27 Mar 2026 4:12 pm
Balendra Shah takes oath as Nepals prime minister

Nepals youngest prime minister has taken the oath of office on Friday after his party won a landslide victory in elections earlier this month following a youth-led uprising in September that toppled the government

27 Mar 2026 1:06 pm
U.S.-Israel-Iran war: List of countries allowed to cross the Strait of Hormuz

Global oil and gas prices have surged after Iran virtually blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow shipping lane between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, that handles roughly 20 per cent of global oil and LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas).

27 Mar 2026 11:09 am
Vance to visit Hungary days before Orbns election challenge, Foreign Minister says

U.S. Vice President JD Vance is planning a visit to Hungary as Prime Minister Viktor Orbn fights a close election and courts support from Washington

27 Mar 2026 11:04 am
Iran-Israel war LIVE: Trump extends deadline for Iran to open Strait of Hormuz to April 6

At least two persons, including an Indian, were killed and three others injured when debris of missiles intercepted by the UAEs air defence system fell on a street in Abu Dhabi

27 Mar 2026 7:09 am
Ballots without a country: a quiet case for pluralism in Myanmar

In a country where geography mirrors diversity and authority remains contested, elections in Myanmar unfold detached from realities on the ground; with key Opposition forces excluded and large swathes of the nation outside effective participation, the exercise underscores how the absence of pluralism and federal accommodation continue to undermine any meaningful democratic transition

27 Mar 2026 3:44 am
Trump suggests that Iran let ten oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz

Trump made the comments at a Cabinet meeting in the White House

27 Mar 2026 3:08 am
Trump threatens Iran to make a deal or the U.S. will keep blowing them away

Donald Trump issues a stark warning to Iran, saying the U.S. will keep blowing them away if a deal is not reached. The statement comes amid rising tensions in West Asia, fuelling fears of further escalation.

26 Mar 2026 10:19 pm
North Korea, Belarus sign friendship treaty during Lukashenko visit

Besides supporting Russias war against Ukraine around 2,000 North Korean soldiers are thought to have died both nations are under Western sanctions and are accused of gross human rights violations

26 Mar 2026 1:13 pm
Iran, U.S. harden their positions as Tehran keeps its grip on Strait of Hormuz

Tehran moved to formalise its control over the crucial Strait of Hormuz while Washington prepared for the arrival of U.S. combat forces in the region that could be used on the ground

26 Mar 2026 1:04 pm
G7 allies meet in France to narrow transatlantic Iran split

British Foreign Minister Yvette Cooper on March 24, voiced unease that the war on Iran had shifted focus away from the Gaza peace plan and violence in the occupied West Bank

26 Mar 2026 11:13 am
16 dead after bus plunges into river in Bangladesh, search on for missing

Fire service and coastguard divers continued their search for the missing people with military and police assistance

26 Mar 2026 3:09 am
Rights group warns of 'dystopian' Hong Kong after bookstore arrests

First, the authorities jailed the newspaper publisher, then they arrested the person selling books about him. Whos next? Elaine Pearson, HRWs Asia director, said

25 Mar 2026 11:12 pm
What is at stake at the WTOs MC14? | Explained

What is the context in which MC14 is taking place? What has weakened the WTOs dispute settlement system? What are the key issues before MC14? Why is the e-commerce moratorium contentious? What role should India play at MC14?

25 Mar 2026 11:09 pm
Most Americans say U.S. military action against Iran has gone too far, poll finds

About 4 in 10 U.S. adults continue to approve of Mr. Trumps performance as president, which is unchanged from last month; his approval on foreign policy, while slightly lower than his overall approval, also largely held steady

25 Mar 2026 8:08 pm
Fluid release ignited blast, fire at Valero refinery, filing shows

No injuries were reported from the explosion in the 47,000-bpd unit 243 diesel hydrotreater, the people said. No date has been set for restarting the refinery

25 Mar 2026 10:16 am
U.S. judge questions Pentagons motives for labeling Anthropic as a security threat in battle over AI

U.S. District Judge Rita Lin probed into why U.S. President Donald Trump's administration took the extraordinary step of denouncing Anthropic as a supply chain risk

25 Mar 2026 9:12 am
Strikes hit Iran, Tehran targets Israel and Gulf states amid mixed signals over talks to end war

It's not clear who in Iran's government would have the authority to negotiate or be willing to, particularly as Israel has vowed to continue taking out leaders after killing several

24 Mar 2026 10:11 pm
China alleges Tokyo embassy break-in, protests to Japan

China is deeply shocked by the incident, said a ministry spokesperson, urging Tokyo to conduct a thorough investigation, punish those responsible and provide an explanation

24 Mar 2026 3:13 pm
Nepals political shift opens a strategic window for India

The new government in Nepal extends an opportunity to fashion a forward-looking bilateral relationship

24 Mar 2026 1:15 pm
Large oil refinery explosion near Texas coast forces residents to shelter in place

No one was injured in the explosion at the Valero refinery in Port Arthur, Mayor Charlotte M. Moses said

24 Mar 2026 10:15 am
PDG Targets USD 5 Billion Debt Raise

Expands HoldCo Facility to USD 750 Million and Converts to Sustainability-Linked Structure

11 Mar 2026 12:40 pm
Progress Software Highlights Load Balancing as a Strategic Imperative for APAC Digital Infrastructure Resilience

New whitepaper outlines practical framework for strengthening application performance, availability and security across emerging Asia-Pacific markets

10 Mar 2026 1:53 pm
Huawei Launches Next Generation FAN Solution

AI Empowers Smart Home Connectivity

6 Mar 2026 2:27 pm