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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.
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
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
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
Large technology companies in the U.S. have faced mounting criticism in the last decade over child and teen safety
Analysts say the assistance has been provided in exchange for Russias provision of food and weapons technology
First, the authorities jailed the newspaper publisher, then they arrested the person selling books about him. Whos next? Elaine Pearson, HRWs Asia director, said
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?
The stand of EU member states in the conflict is divergent as Europe faces economic slowdown and inflationamid rising oil and gas prices; Germany fears opposing U.S.-Israel actions could prompt U.S. to withdraw support from Ukraine, while the war could hurt its already faltering economy more

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