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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 | 12:44 PM IST

UAE reports new missile attack after Iran warns 3 major ports to evacuate

Tehran accused the United States of using "ports, docks and hideouts" in the UAE to launch strikes on Kharg Island, home to the main terminal handling Iran's oil exports

UAE reports new missile attack after Iran warns 3 major ports to evacuate
Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 12:01 PM IST

Bayern Munich held to 1-1 draw at Bayer Leverkusen as Dortmund closes in

Luis Diaz, who scored the equalizer following Aleix Garcia's opener, was sent off in the 84th minute for a second yellow card. Nicolas Jackson had received a red card in the 42nd minute.

Bayern Munich held to 1-1 draw at Bayer Leverkusen as Dortmund closes in
Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 11:02 AM IST

Millions in Vietnam to vote for new legislature in general election

The new National Assembly is expected to implement the policy agenda shaped at the congress, prioritising sustained economic growth and political stability

Millions in Vietnam to vote for new legislature in general election
Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 10:58 AM IST

Max Dowman becomes youngest Premier League scorer as Arsenal get late win

Dowman collected the ball midway in his own half, dribbled around two Everton players and raced clear unchallenged from the halfway line to tap into an empty net from the counter late in the game.

Max Dowman becomes youngest Premier League scorer as Arsenal get late win
Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 10:48 AM IST

Three Iran women football players withdraw asylum bid, leave Australia

Another three members of the Iran's women's soccer team who accepted refugee visas to stay in Australia have decided to return to their homeland, an Australian government minister said on Sunday.

Three Iran women football players withdraw asylum bid, leave Australia
Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 10:44 AM IST

Two weeks into Iran war, Trump has been knocked back on his political heels

He's grown more agitated with news coverage and has failed to find a way to explain why he started the war - or how he will end it

Two weeks into Iran war, Trump has been knocked back on his political heels
Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 10:38 AM IST

Medvedev hands Alcaraz 1st loss of year, books Indian Wells final vs Sinner

The 11th-seeded Medvedev, from Russia, will face second-seeded Jannik Sinner of Italy. Sinner beat Alexander Zverev 6-2, 6-4.

Medvedev hands Alcaraz 1st loss of year, books Indian Wells final vs Sinner
Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 10:33 AM IST

North Korean leader observes test of rocket launch systems with daughter

South Korea's military said Saturday it detected about 10 ballistic missiles fired from North Korea's capital region toward the eastern sea

North Korean leader observes test of rocket launch systems with daughter
Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 9:30 AM IST

US regulator threatens broadcasters' licenses after Trump's Iran complaints

The law is clear. Broadcasters must operate in the public interest, and they will lose their licenses if they do not," FCC Chairman Carr warned

US regulator threatens broadcasters' licenses after Trump's Iran complaints
Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 7:30 AM IST

US energy secy directs oil company to restore operations off California

Restoring Sable Offshore Corp.'s Santa Ynez unit and pipeline off Santa Barbara aims to address supply disruption risks, according to a department news release

US energy secy directs oil company to restore operations off California
Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 7:11 AM IST

Tehran says US attacked it from UAE as Iran war enters third week

Iran said the US had used "ports, docks and hideouts" in the UAE to launch strikes on Iran's Kharg Island, without providing evidence

Tehran says US attacked it from UAE as Iran war enters third week
Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 6:39 AM IST

American flag raised at US Embassy in Venezuela for 1st time since 2019

The flag was raised "exactly seven years after it was taken down," the US Embassy team said in a statement published on its social media channels

American flag raised at US Embassy in Venezuela for 1st time since 2019
Updated On : 14 Mar 2026 | 11:34 PM IST

High winds leave hundreds of thousands without power across parts of US

Nearly 600,000 customers were still affected at midday in Ohio, Pennsylvania and Michigan, according to PowerOutage.us, which tracks outages nationwide

High winds leave hundreds of thousands without power across parts of US
Updated On : 14 Mar 2026 | 10:59 PM IST

Dutch police hunt two suspects in blast outside Amsterdam Jewish school

"Two nights in a row, a cowardly attack with an explosive at a Jewish building. First in Rotterdam, now in Amsterdam," the Dutch justice and security minister, David van Weel, posted on X

Dutch police hunt two suspects in blast outside Amsterdam Jewish school
Updated On : 14 Mar 2026 | 10:53 PM IST

UN peacekeeper lightly injured in firing near base in southern Lebanon

UN positions in southern Lebanon have been hit several times during exchanges of fire between Israel and Hezbollah, including on March 6 when three peacekeepers were wounded at a UNIFIL base

UN peacekeeper lightly injured in firing near base in southern Lebanon
Updated On : 14 Mar 2026 | 9:31 PM IST

Influential German philosopher Jurgen Habermas passes away aged 96

Habermas' publisher, Suhrkamp, said he died on Saturday in Starnberg, near Munich

Influential German philosopher Jurgen Habermas passes away aged 96
Updated On : 14 Mar 2026 | 9:01 PM IST

Air China to resume flights to North Korea from March 30 after Covid halt

In 2020 with the start of the coronavirus pandemic, North Korea banned tourists, jetted out diplomats and severely curtailed border traffic in one of the world's most draconian COVID-19 restrictions

Air China to resume flights to North Korea from March 30 after Covid halt
Updated On : 14 Mar 2026 | 8:21 PM IST

Greek oil tanker damaged in suspected drone attack near Black Sea

Greece's shipping ministry said the attack occurred early Saturday, causing material damage, but the 24 crew members were unharmed and the vessel's seaworthiness was not under threat

Greek oil tanker damaged in suspected drone attack near Black Sea
Updated On : 14 Mar 2026 | 7:33 PM IST

Mexico hit by injury blow as Marcel Ruiz tears ACL and to miss World Cup

In the span of three days, Mexico has lost two players for the World Cup.

Mexico hit by injury blow as Marcel Ruiz tears ACL and to miss World Cup
Updated On : 14 Mar 2026 | 3:05 PM IST