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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
U.S. to deploy 1,000 elite troops to West Asia

In a latest addition to the Iran war effort, U.S. officials say thousands of Marines, as well as rapid response naval vessels, will be heading to the region; Iran and Israel exchange strikes; Gulf neighbours Kuwait and Saudi Arabia come under fire; Irans military says it also targeted a U.S. aircraft carrier

25 Mar 2026 11:49 pm
Russia says it shot down almost 400 Ukrainian drones as Moscow, Kyiv escalate aerial barrages

Alexander Drozdenko, Governor of the Leningrad region north of Moscow, said 56 drones were shot down there, and a fire broke out in the Baltic Sea port of Ust-Luga as the result of Ukraines attack

25 Mar 2026 11:49 pm
Jury finds Meta and Google liable in social media addiction trial

Large technology companies in the U.S. have faced mounting criticism in the last decade over child and teen safety

25 Mar 2026 11:29 pm
Kim vows North Korea's 'unshakable' support for Russia

Analysts say the assistance has been provided in exchange for Russias provision of food and weapons technology

25 Mar 2026 11:26 pm
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
Spanish PM says West Asia war 'far worse' than Iraq in 2003

The Socialist premier has refused Washingtons requests to use Madrids military bases against Iran, despite U.S. President Donald Trumps threat to sever trade with Spain as a result

25 Mar 2026 10:59 pm
Airstrike in western Anbar kills 7 Iraqi soldiers, wounds 13

The Ministry condemned the strike as a blatant and serious violation of international laws and norms prohibiting attacks on medical facilities and personnel

25 Mar 2026 10:51 pm
Iran rejects U.S. proposal, sets out conditions to end war

The U.S. proposal offered a ceasefire and sanctions relief in return for Tehran abandoning its nuclear programme and reopening the Strait of Hormuz

25 Mar 2026 9:59 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
Iranian strikes pose existential threat, Gulf states tell UN

Countries at the 47-member council will vote on a motion condemning Irans strikes, asking Iran for reparation and asking the U.N. rights chief to monitor the situation

25 Mar 2026 8:01 pm
Ex-Google executive Matt Brittin named new BBC boss

The BBC is facing a $10 billion lawsuit from Mr. Trump, who accuses the publicly funded broadcaster of defamation over how it spliced together footage of parts of a speech he gave on January 6, 2021, before his supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol

25 Mar 2026 7:49 pm
Sharif briefs Saudi Crown Prince as Pakistan pushes to mediate U.S.-Iran talks

Mr. Sharif reiterated Pakistans strong condemnation of the recent attacks on the Kingdom and reaffirmed Islamabad's unwavering solidarity and unequivocal support for Saudi Arabia in these challenging times

25 Mar 2026 5:47 pm
Turbulent South America builds up resistance to U.S.s Donroe doctrine

Following the U.S militarys capture of Venezuelan President Maduro, the continent of more than 450 million people is confronting the reassertion o fa Monroe Doctrinestyle logic treating it as a zone of U.S. influence; however internal divisions undermine the regions ability to form a united front

25 Mar 2026 5:01 pm
Trumps Spear of the South sparks regional alarm as Venezuela braces for U.S. moves

Washington declares operation Spear of the South against narco-terrorists and cartel head Nicolas Maduro. As it moves heavy firepower into the Caribbean, observers say the move could be aimed at regime change in Caracas and reasserting the U.S.s power over the region amid rising influence of China and Russia

25 Mar 2026 4:58 pm
The South at the centre

As the U.S. withdraws and Europe falters, the Global South, led by Brazil, steps up with bold initiatives linking climate goals to economic growth

25 Mar 2026 4:57 pm
After the gunfire: How Rios deadliest police raid exploded into a political battlefield

While Rio Governor hailed the operation as a victory against crime, hundreds of favela residents have marched through the alleys, carrying photos of the dead and chanting, It wasnt a war, it was a massacre; Lulas allies see the raid as an attempt to shift the spotlight to his alleged softness on crime

25 Mar 2026 4:57 pm
Trumps boycott and Europes backslide may make BRICS lead climate debate and action at COP30

The absence of the worlds largest emitter historically and biggest economy from COP30 may seem like a setback, yet Brazilian analysts believe the summit will move forward without Washington

25 Mar 2026 4:56 pm
Iranian military mocks Trump's claim of U.S.-Iran negotiations

The one claiming to be a global superpower would have already gotten out of this mess if it could. Don't dress up your defeat as an agreement, says

25 Mar 2026 1:23 pm
Danish election produces inconclusive result, leaves Prime Minister's future unclear

Official results showed that Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's centre-left Social Democrats lost ground compared with the last election in 2022, as did her two partners in the outgoing government

25 Mar 2026 11:35 am
Watch: Trump should end the war and ask Israel to leave Iran alone | The Hindu Editorial

Donald Trump, whose administration has already eased some sanctions on Irans oil, could be looking for a deal, and Tehran could reciprocate if common ground is found. But for any diplomatic effort to progress, Mr. Trump must first rein in his ally Israel, which continues to pound Iran and Lebanon like an unhinged bully.

25 Mar 2026 10:55 am
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
Why a prolonged war with Iran will constrain the U.S.

With a significant share of its previously procured weapons expended, the U.S. risks a strained stockpile

25 Mar 2026 8:26 am
Iran-Israel war LIVE: Fire at Kuwait airport after drones hit fuel tank

U.S. President Donald Trump has sent a peace plan to Iran; Tehran announced that it will let non-hostile oil vessels go through the Strait of Hormuz

25 Mar 2026 7:53 am
Brazil's Bolsonaro to serve sentence at home due to ill health, judge to review in 90 days

Jair Bolsonaro will wear an ankle monitor and is not allowed to use cellphones, the judge ruled; local police will surveil his house in a gated community, where protesters are not allowed to gather

25 Mar 2026 7:25 am
New Mexico jury says Meta harms childrens mental health and safety, violating state law

The landmark decision comes after a nearly seven-week trial, and as jurors in a federal court in California have been sequestered in deliberations for more than a week about whether Meta and YouTube should be liable in a similar case

25 Mar 2026 6:55 am
Cowardly bully: On Donald Trump and the Iran war

Trump should end the war and ask Israel to leave Iran alone

25 Mar 2026 1:18 am
Modi, Dissanayake discuss energy cooperation over telephone call

PM, Sri Lankan President discuss the war in West Asia, and the disruption in global supply chains

24 Mar 2026 11:55 pm
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
India an essential U.S. partner in Indo-Pacific, its rise is good for American interests, says top Pentagon official

U.S. Assistant Secretary Elbridge Colby says India and U.S. can live with their differences; makes no mention of Quad

24 Mar 2026 9:48 pm
Afghanistan releases American national Dennis Coyle after more than year

Coyle was detained in January 2025 on allegations of violating laws, although Afghan authorities never publicly stated what laws he was accused of having violated

24 Mar 2026 7:03 pm
Philippine President declares energy emergency over West Asia conflict risks

Marcos said a Committee has been formed to ensure the orderly movement, supply, distribution and availability of fuel, food, medicines, agricultural products and other essential goods

24 Mar 2026 6:27 pm
Mohammad Baqer Zolqadr appointed as Irans new security chief

Mr. Zolqadr, who currently serves as the secretary of the Expediency Discernment Council, an advisory body to the Supreme Leader, replaces Ali Larijani, who was assassinated by an Israeli strike on March 17

24 Mar 2026 6:27 pm
Israels military to occupy swathe of southern Lebanon, Defence Chief says

Israels strikes on Lebanon have caused widespread destruction across the countrys south and parts of the capital, Beirut, and have killed more than 1,000 people

24 Mar 2026 5:49 pm
Lebanon withdraws accreditation of Irans Ambassador, orders him to leave country

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Denise Rahme told The Associated Press that Iran's Embassy will still have a Charge d'Affaires to head its diplomatic mission

24 Mar 2026 5:21 pm
Pete said, Lets do it: Trump on decision-making over Iran attack

The U.S. President, without sharing any details, also said that there have been productive conversations between the U.S. and Iran for complete and total resolution to the conflict in West Asia

24 Mar 2026 4:53 pm
Bangladesh's influential former army general arrested

Police said their men in plain clothes arrested retired Lieutenant General Masud Uddin Chowdhury, one of the key figures instrumental in changing the government in 2007 and installing an interim one that ran the country for the subsequent two years until the 2008 elections.

24 Mar 2026 3:52 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 new political moment

In an era defined by digital mobilisation and anti-establishment anger, Nepals new political moment is an essential and illuminating read.

24 Mar 2026 1:25 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
Preliminary magnitude 7.6 earthquake strikes near Tonga in the South Pacific Ocean

The USGS says a strong preliminary magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck near Tonga in the South Pacific Ocean on Tuesday

24 Mar 2026 12:39 pm
Iran sends waves of missiles into Israel, dismisses Trump's talk of negotiations as 'fake news'

The missiles triggered air raid sirens in parts of Israel, including Tel Aviv where blasts from interceptions were heard. In one attack, homes in northern Israel were damaged by falling debris following an interception. No deaths were reported.

24 Mar 2026 10:48 am