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Iran starts to formalise its chokehold on Hormuz with a 'toll booth' regime

Only about 150 vessels, including tankers and container ships, have transited since March 1, according to Lloyd's List Intelligence shipping information firm

Updated On: 27 Mar 2026 | 6:56 PM IST

Israel's defence minister warns attacks on Iran will 'escalate, expand'

Israel Katz made the comment in a statement noting that he and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "warned the Iranian terrorist regime to stop firing missiles at the civilian population in Israel"

Updated On: 27 Mar 2026 | 5:50 PM IST

US Senate approves funding for TSA, but not immigration enforcement

The deal, which the Senate approved unanimously without a roll call, next goes to the House, which is expected to consider it Friday

Updated On: 27 Mar 2026 | 2:56 PM IST

Israel launches new strikes on Iran with no sign of diplomatic breakthrough

The US has been pushing Iran to start talks on a 15-point proposal for a ceasefire, but at the same time has ordered thousands more troops to the region

Updated On: 27 Mar 2026 | 1:08 PM IST

Iran bars sports teams from 'hostile' countries over security concerns

The ban announced by Iran's Ministry of Sports in Tehran didn't mention the World Cup which starts June 11 in the United States, Canada and Mexico

Updated On: 27 Mar 2026 | 11:42 AM IST

Mbappe shines as France beat Brazil 2-1 in 2026 FIFA World Cup warmup

The former Paris Saint-Germain and current Real Madrid star showed no ill effects from his knee injury on Thursday when he broke free for a goal to give France an early lead on its way to a 2-1 win

Updated On: 27 Mar 2026 | 11:39 AM IST

Italy seal 2-0 win over Northern Ireland in WC qualification playoff semis

Italy next visits Bosnia and Herzegovina, needing another victory to reach the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026

Updated On: 27 Mar 2026 | 11:35 AM IST

Ireland suffer blow as Szmodics stretchered off in World Cup playoff tie

Szmodics collided with Czech player Stepan Chaloupek as they both moved toward a high ball

Updated On: 27 Mar 2026 | 11:29 AM IST

Mexico set for Portugal test at Azteca despite injury concerns

Mexico is missing 12 regular call-ups including captain Edson Alvarez and five other starters as the team prepares to face Portugal on Saturday and Belgium three days later

Updated On: 27 Mar 2026 | 11:26 AM IST

F1's Japanese Grand Prix will be last for 5 weeks amid West Asia war

The next F1 race is not until May 3 in Miami

Updated On: 27 Mar 2026 | 10:52 AM IST

West Asia war sparks global fertiliser shortage, threatens food prices

The fertiliser shortage is putting the livelihood of farmers in developing countries at risk and could lead to people everywhere paying more for food

Updated On: 27 Mar 2026 | 8:46 AM IST

Costa Rica to accept 25 deportees every week under deal with Trump admin

The government said the deportees will be processed under Costa Rica's migration laws under a special migratory status

Updated On: 27 Mar 2026 | 8:34 AM IST

US judge blocks Pentagon from branding Anthropic as supply chain risk

US District Judge Rita Lin on Thursday said she was also blocking President Donald Trump's directive ordering all federal agencies to stop using Anthropic

Updated On: 27 Mar 2026 | 7:44 AM IST

Iran starts to formalise its chokehold on Hormuz with a 'toll booth' regime

Iranian communications to the UN maritime authority and the experience of ships transiting the Hormuz suggest the creation of something akin to a 'toll booth'

Updated On: 27 Mar 2026 | 7:36 AM IST

IOC's new policy bars transgender athletes from women's Olympics events

The eligibility policy that will apply from the LA Olympics in July 2028 "protects fairness, safety and integrity in the female category," the IOC said

Updated On: 26 Mar 2026 | 10:11 PM IST

European Parliament approves US trade deal but adds safeguard clauses

It set a 15 per cent tariff on most goods in an effort to stave off far higher import duties on both sides that might have sent shock waves through economies around the globe

Updated On: 26 Mar 2026 | 8:01 PM IST

Iran, US harden their positions as Tehran keeps grip on Strait of Hormuz

Tehran moved to formalise its control over the crucial Strait of Hormuz while Washington prepared for the arrival of US combat forces in the region

Updated On: 26 Mar 2026 | 12:54 PM IST

SE Asia revisits nuclear power plans for AI data centres amid Iran war

The Iran war is underscoring the vulnerability of Asia's energy supplies, raising the sense of urgency about finding alternatives to oil and gas in Southeast Asia

Updated On: 26 Mar 2026 | 12:17 PM IST

US court sides with Trump admin on detaining immigrants without bond

A US appeals court panel in St Louis overturned a lower court ruling that required a Mexican national arrested for lacking legal documents to be granted a bond hearing before an immigration judge

Updated On: 26 Mar 2026 | 11:24 AM IST

Asian stocks fall, oil climbs over Iran war de-escalation uncertainties

Tokyo's Nikkei 225 was trading 0.3 per cent lower at 53,607.75. South Korea's Kospi lost 1.9 per cent to 5,537.30

Updated On: 26 Mar 2026 | 10:54 AM IST