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Iran hits Gulf neighbours, chokes oil shipping as energy crisis fears grow

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called claims that his country may be seeking a negotiated end to the war 'delusional'

Updated On: 16 Mar 2026 | 2:27 PM IST

Israeli strikes kills 12 in Gaza, including 2 children and a pregnant woman

A strike Sunday morning hit a house in the urban refugee camp of Nuseirat in central Gaza and killed four people, including a couple in their 30s and their 10-year son

Updated On: 16 Mar 2026 | 12:57 PM IST

Fernandes closes in on PL assist record as Man Utd beat Aston Villa 3-1

Bruno Fernandes moved closer to breaking the Premier League 's assists record as Manchester United tightened its grip on Champions League qualification with a 3-1 win against Aston Villa on Sunday.

Updated On: 16 Mar 2026 | 12:50 PM IST

Gulf investors likely to keep funding Africa renewables despite Iran war

Investors made wealthy by the Gulf region's abundant oil and gas increasingly are turning to Africa's clean energy sector

Updated On: 16 Mar 2026 | 12:38 PM IST

Neymar struggles for Santos as World Cup hopes hang in the balance

Neymar's troubled path to the upcoming World Cup narrowed further after his subdued performance for Santos in a 1-1 home draw against rival Corinthians in a Brazilian league match.

Updated On: 16 Mar 2026 | 12:37 PM IST

Raphinha's hattrick helps Barca beat Sevilla and stay 4 points clear on top

Raphinha scored a hat trick, including two goals from the penalty spot, as Barcelona reclaimed its four-point lead over Real Madrid at the top of the Spanish league.

Updated On: 16 Mar 2026 | 12:31 PM IST

Barcelona members re-elect Joan Laporta for five more years as president

Joan Laporta was reelected as the president of FC Barcelona for another five years after winning a leadership vote among members of the Spanish soccer powerhouse.

Updated On: 16 Mar 2026 | 12:27 PM IST

Jannik Sinner, Aryna Sabalenka clinch first titles at Indian Wells

The No. 2-ranked Sinner beat Medvedev for the ninth time in their last 10 matches to claim his first title at the California desert tournament.

Updated On: 16 Mar 2026 | 12:21 PM IST

Why France is boosting military presence in West Asia as Macron eyes talks

Macron said that France's military involvement is strictly "defensive" and aims to avoid making the country a party to the war

Updated On: 16 Mar 2026 | 11:44 AM IST

US-China trade talks begin in Paris, paving way for Trump-Xi summit

The delegations, led by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, convened in the French capital in the morning

Updated On: 16 Mar 2026 | 9:42 AM IST

Trump asks 'about 7' countries to join coalition to police Strait of Hormuz

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright told NBC he has been "in dialogue" with some of the countries Trump mentioned, and said he expected China "will be a constructive partner"

Updated On: 16 Mar 2026 | 9:36 AM IST

Germany rules out joining Strait of Hormuz security mission for now

Germany's foreign minister also said he is sceptical about expanding the EU's naval mission in Red Sea, called Operation Aspides, to the Strait of Hormuz because it hasn't been effective

Updated On: 16 Mar 2026 | 8:11 AM IST

CEOs of US airlines demand Congress restore funding to Homeland Security

As the latest partial shutdown drags on, there have been long security lines at a growing number of US airports

Updated On: 16 Mar 2026 | 7:50 AM IST

Iran shows journalists part of Tehran heavily damaged by US-Israeli strike

A strike on the Javadieh neighbourhood of southern Tehran on Friday hit a police station and several surrounding buildings.

Updated On: 16 Mar 2026 | 7:21 AM IST

Emergency stocks of oil will soon start flowing to global markets: IEA

IEA announced that it will make 400 million barrels of oil available from members' emergency reserves - more than double the 182.7 million barrels that the IEA's 32 countries released in 2022

Updated On: 16 Mar 2026 | 7:20 AM IST

Iranians cross into Iraq for cheaper food, work after border reopens

Travellers said constant airstrikes and soaring food prices have made life in Iran increasingly desperate

Updated On: 16 Mar 2026 | 7:09 AM IST

Trump's call for countries to send warships to Hormuz brings no promises

Iran has said the strait, through which one-fifth of global oil exports normally pass, is open to all except the United States and its allies

Updated On: 16 Mar 2026 | 5:55 AM IST

Formula 1 calls off April races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia amid Iran war

Formula 1 and its governing body FIA said the Grand Prix races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia will not happen in April because of safety concerns related to the Iran war.

Updated On: 15 Mar 2026 | 6:07 PM IST

Kimi Antonelli gets maiden F1 win as Mercedes get 1-2 in Chinese Grand Prix

He's been defined by being Lewis Hamilton's successor and George Russell's teammate. Now Kimi Antonelli is a Formula 1 race-winner in his own right, and the second-youngest in history.

Updated On: 15 Mar 2026 | 5:19 PM IST

Dominant South Africa beat New Zealand by 7 wickets in 1st T20I match

A South Africa team with four players on debut rolled World Cup finalist New Zealand for 91 in 14.3 overs and went on to win the first Twenty20 international Sunday by seven wickets.

Updated On: 15 Mar 2026 | 5:06 PM IST