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

An Iranian official said that Tehran would retaliate to a ground invasion of its territory by Washington by activating its Houthi rebels in Yemen to attack shipping in the Red Sea

The major news headlines of the day and more.

The inmates used iron tools and rebar rods to attack guards and broke through the jails main gate, forcing army soldiers and jail guards to open fire

Home Minister Amit Shah says fencing work has been completed on 30 km of the border, which, he termed the root cause of the ethnic violence in Manipur

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.

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.

Donald Trump complained bitterly about NATO countries not stepping up to help the U.S. and Israel in the Iran war

Gen. Zamirs comments came at a time when Israel is fighting wars on different fronts

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

The decision, taken by the U.S. Treasury, coincides with the 250th anniversary celebrations of American Independence this year

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).

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

Children are accessing adult content at increasingly younger ages and these platforms must put in place robust, privacy-preserving and effective measures to keep minors off their services, EU tech chief Henna Virkkunen said

The U.S. embassy in Baghdad came under attack early Tuesday, March 17, as drones targeted the heavily fortified compound in Iraqs capital. Eyewitness footage showed air defence systems firing into the night sky, intercepting incoming drones during what Iraqi security sources described as one of the most intense assaults in recent weeks.

XPeng founder He Xiaopeng says intelligent driving and in-house innovation are powering Chinas EV boom, even as competition intensifies, tech firms enter the space, and new bets on robotics and flying cars reshape mobility

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

U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseths unprecedented move, which followed Anthropics refusal to allow the military to use AI chatbot Claude for U.S. surveillance or autonomous weapons, blocked Anthropic from certain military contracts.

A day after Tehran dismissed Trumps 15-point ceasefire plan, the President said Iran was begging to make a deal and urged its leaders to get serious soon about negotiations

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

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

An Indian and a Pakistani were killed in Abu Dhabi by missile debris; the Indian Embassy offers condolences and support

Russias Kremlin-appointed human rights council complained about the film last week, saying that images of minors were used without obtaining the consent of their parents

Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem said any negotiations with Israel under fire would amount to surrender, as he called on Lebanons authorities to rethink their decision to criminalise his groups military activities

NHRCs deafening silence seems like a mockery of its own mission statement

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said that Beijing would firmly safeguard its territorial sovereignty and security interests

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.

Imposing fees would end that and likely be strongly opposed by the Gulf Arab states, the United States and others

The United States has shared 15 points, being deliberated upon by Iran. Brotherly countries of Turkiye and Egypt, among others, are also extending their support to this initiative, says Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar

Historically, bond was often granted to those without criminal convictions who were not flight risks, and mandatory detention was limited to recent border crossers.

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said Alireza Tangsiri had been killed along with other senior naval commanders in a strike overnight; Iran did not immediately acknowledge Tangsiri's killing

Ambassador Jiang commended Pakistans economic resilience and reform efforts, and reaffirmed Chinas continued support, particularly in trade and investment

Iran is reviewing a 15-point proposal from U.S. President Donald Trump, sent through Pakistan, to end the war

The Great Independence Day inspires us anew with the spirit of courage, sacrifice and patriotism. The fundamental goal of independence was to establish a Bangladesh that is free from discrimination, and to be democratic, peaceful and prosperous, Tarique Rahman said

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

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

The report comes two days before rapper-turned politician Balendra Shah is sworn in as the new prime minister after winning a landslide in the parliamentary election following the protests

There were no immediate reports of any damage caused by it

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

Lieutenant General Christian Freuding, who became army chief last October after years of overseeing Germanys arms supplies to Kyiv, shared his insights from visits to Ukrainian command posts

According to Rajbari district administration officials, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman called them for updates on the salvage campaign and ordered an investigation into the accident

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said while there had been no dialogue or negotiation with the U.S., various messages had been exchanged through intermediaries

Donald Trumps comments came after Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that we do not intend to negotiate

Iran has set its own conditions for a ceasefire, including compensation for war damages

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said it had launched a new wave of attacks against locations in Israel including Tel Aviv and Kiryat Shmona, as well as U.S. bases in Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain

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