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US charges 11 Indians in fake robbery scheme to secure green card benefits

Eleven Indian nationals allegedly staged armed robberies at stores across multiple US states to falsely claim crime victim status and seek immigration benefits under the U Visa programme

Updated On: 14 Mar 2026 | 2:25 PM IST

Was bullying, now begging: Iran mocks US over India's Russian oil waiver

Iran's foreign minister mocked Washington's policy reversal after the US granted a short-term waiver allowing Indian refiners to resume imports of Russian crude amid energy market disruption

Updated On: 14 Mar 2026 | 1:30 PM IST

North Korea fires 10 missiles toward sea in show of force, says Seoul

The launches came as the US and South Korean militaries conduct their annual springtime exercises involving thousands of troops

Updated On: 14 Mar 2026 | 12:19 PM IST

Iran repeats retaliation threat after US hits Kharg Island military

Fars News Agency reported that more than 15 explosions shook the island, sending thick pillars of smoke into the sky

Updated On: 14 Mar 2026 | 11:59 AM IST

Iranian missile strike damages five US refuelling aircraft at Saudi airbase

Missile attack reportedly damaged US aerial refuelling tankers parked at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, raising concerns over potential disruption to American air operations in West Asia

Updated On: 14 Mar 2026 | 11:21 AM IST

Sri Lanka repatriates remains of 84 Iranian sailors killed in US strike

Last week, Sri Lanka said it had recovered 84 bodies of Iranian sailors after the US submarine attack sank the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena

Updated On: 14 Mar 2026 | 11:10 AM IST

Missile strikes helipad inside US Embassy in Baghdad: Iraqi officials

The sprawling embassy complex, one of the largest US diplomatic facilities in the world, has been repeatedly targeted by rockets and drones fired by Iran-aligned militias

Updated On: 14 Mar 2026 | 10:53 AM IST

Air Canada suspends flights to Dubai till May 1, expands capacity to Delhi

The airlines said that they will resume their flight operations when safe passage is ensured

Updated On: 14 Mar 2026 | 10:45 AM IST

India announces 30-day visa extension to foreigners amid West Asia Conflict

Authorities said the penalty for any overstay by affected foreign nationals due to the ongoing conflict after February 28 would be waived

Updated On: 14 Mar 2026 | 10:38 AM IST

US offers up to $10 mn reward for info on Mojtaba Khamenei, Iranian leaders

Offer issued under the US Department of State's counter-terrorism reward programme targets about 10 senior Iranian officials, including new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei

Updated On: 14 Mar 2026 | 10:05 AM IST

US strike on Iran's Kharg Island risks further disruptions to oil supply

With Kharg Island handling most of Iran's crude exports, any disruption could intensify oil market volatility already driven by supply losses through the Strait of Hormuz

Updated On: 14 Mar 2026 | 9:42 AM IST

US faces rising terror threats against backdrop of Iran war, FBI, DOJ cuts

The country's counterterrorism system is strained by the departures of experienced national security professionals at the FBI and Justice Department

Updated On: 14 Mar 2026 | 9:06 AM IST

'Will try our best': Iran on passage for India-flagged vessels via Hormuz

The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic narrow sea lane between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman

Updated On: 14 Mar 2026 | 8:59 AM IST

US withdraws draft rule that called for permits for global AI chip exports

The now-abandoned Trump administration proposal would have carved out a significant role for the Commerce Department's licensing office to conduct case-by-case reviews of AI chip exports

Updated On: 14 Mar 2026 | 8:50 AM IST

IDF detects missiles launched from Iran targeting Israeli territory

The IAF urged the public to follow safety instructions and move to protected spaces when alerts are issued

Updated On: 14 Mar 2026 | 8:45 AM IST

Trump ally Pirro's defiant streak on display in case against Fed's Powell

US Attorney Jeanine Pirro vowed to appeal a ruling blocking subpoenas tied to Fed Chair Jerome Powell, despite fears a prolonged legal fight could delay confirmation of Kevin Warsh as Fed chief

Updated On: 14 Mar 2026 | 8:41 AM IST

US begins emergency oil reserve release of 86 mn barrels amid W Asia crisis

The release is part of a 400 million barrel effort coordinated with other nations aimed at prices that have climbed dramatically since the US-Israel invasion of Iran

Updated On: 14 Mar 2026 | 8:40 AM IST

What is Kharg Island: Iran's 'forbidden' oil lifeline targeted in US strike

Kharg Island, the centre of Iran's oil export network in the Persian Gulf, has come under the spotlight after Trump said US forces carried out a major strike on military facilities there

Updated On: 14 Mar 2026 | 8:32 AM IST

US slated to receive $10 billion fee from investors for TikTok deal

The new entity, known as TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC, will be responsible for moderating content on TikTok and protecting the data of US users

Updated On: 14 Mar 2026 | 8:14 AM IST

Businesses in Moscow struggle as Russia restricts mobile internet services

The intermittent shutdowns have prompted some Moscow residents to turn to long-forgotten gadgets like walkie talkies, pagers and media players

Updated On: 14 Mar 2026 | 7:34 AM IST