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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

Israeli strikes kills 12 in Gaza, including 2 children and a pregnant woman
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 12:57 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.

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

Jannik Sinner, Aryna Sabalenka clinch first titles at Indian Wells
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

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

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

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

Germany rules out joining Strait of Hormuz security mission for now
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

CEOs of US airlines demand Congress restore funding to Homeland Security
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.

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

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

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

Trump's call for countries to send warships to Hormuz brings no promises
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 5:55 AM IST

After attacks on Iranian oil facilities, toxic black rain endangers public

Residents in Tehran complained last week of burning eyes and difficulty breathing when the dark and oily precipitation fell near the Iranian capital

After attacks on Iranian oil facilities, toxic black rain endangers public
Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 11:00 PM 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.

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

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

Dominant South Africa beat New Zealand by 7 wickets in 1st T20I match
Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 5:06 PM IST

Hamilton 'incredibly grateful' to Ferrari as long wait for F1 podium ends

Lewis Hamilton says he is "incredibly grateful" to Ferrari for letting him guide the development of the car that put him back on a Grand Prix podium for the first time since 2024.

Hamilton 'incredibly grateful' to Ferrari as long wait for F1 podium ends
Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 4:57 PM IST

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

US and Chinese officials begin trade talks in Paris ahead of a possible Trump-Xi summit in Beijing, with tariffs, economic ties and the Iran conflict on the agenda

US-China trade talks open in Paris, paving way for Trump-Xi summit
Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 4:48 PM IST

Taiwan reports large-scale Chinese military aircraft presence after lull

The increased number of aircraft came after the ministry reported a fall that left analysts scratching their heads about what China's military may be up to

Taiwan reports large-scale Chinese military aircraft presence after lull
Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 2:51 PM IST

Gulf states intercept new missiles, drones as Iran threatens to widen war

Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates warned residents on Sunday that they were working to intercept incoming projectiles

Gulf states intercept new missiles, drones as Iran threatens to widen war
Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 2:42 PM IST