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US stocks fall as Brent crude at $109 fuels inflation fears amid Iran war

If the disruptions keep oil and gas prices high for long, they could send a debilitating wave of inflation crashing into the global economy

US stocks fall as Brent crude at $109 fuels inflation fears amid Iran war
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 10:09 PM IST

Trump grants 60-day waiver from Jones Act shipping rules to ease oil costs

The 1920s law, designed to protect the American shipbuilding sector, is often blamed for making gas more expensive

Trump grants 60-day waiver from Jones Act shipping rules to ease oil costs
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 9:48 PM IST

Japan PM Takaichi heads to US for 'tough' talks with Trump amid Iran war

Takaichi will be in the hot seat figuring out what best to offer to Trump. Experts say showing commitment and progress in investment deals is key to a successful summit

Japan PM Takaichi heads to US for 'tough' talks with Trump amid Iran war
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 8:29 PM IST

Israel claims Iran's Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib has been killed

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib had been killed in an overnight strike

Israel claims Iran's Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib has been killed
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 6:34 PM IST

Senegal appeals AFCON ruling to CAS, after 'unfair' final decision

The Confederation of African Football's appeals board on Tuesday ruled Senegal 'forfeited the final' by walking off the field and turned its 1-0 win in extra time into a 3-0 default win for Morocco.

Senegal appeals AFCON ruling to CAS, after 'unfair' final decision
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 4:22 PM IST

Iran attacks Israel, Gulf nations after Israeli strike kills Ali Larijani

The attacks came hours after Iranian state media confirmed Israel's military killed top Iranian security official Ali Larijani in an overnight strike

Iran attacks Israel, Gulf nations after Israeli strike kills Ali Larijani
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 12:57 PM IST

What to know about Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant as projectile hits complex

Neither Iran nor Russia say there was any release of nuclear material in the incident

What to know about Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant as projectile hits complex
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 12:32 PM IST

Iran lashes out with attacks on Israel, Gulf nations as Israel hits Beirut

Israel kept up intense pressure on Lebanon with strikes it said targeted Iran-backed Hezbollah militants, hitting multiple apartment buildings in Beirut and killing at least six people

Iran lashes out with attacks on Israel, Gulf nations as Israel hits Beirut
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 11:52 AM IST

Argentina squad untested ahead of World Cup after Finalissima cancellation

Coach Lionel Scaloni was counting on facing Spain this month to clear up the great uncertainty of captain Lionel Messi 's availability for the World Cup.

Argentina squad untested ahead of World Cup after Finalissima cancellation
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 11:32 AM IST

Guardiola says 'everybody wants to fire me' after City's loss to Madrid

Pep Guardiola wore a lumberjack-style shirt and Real Madrid chopped Manchester City down in the Champions League once again.

Guardiola says 'everybody wants to fire me' after City's loss to Madrid
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 11:23 AM IST

About 90 ships cross Strait of Hormuz as Iran exports oil despite war

Many of the vessels that passed through the strait were so-called "dark" transits evading Western government sanctions and oversight that likely have ties to Iran

About 90 ships cross Strait of Hormuz as Iran exports oil despite war
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 11:20 AM IST

Hansi Flick says Barcelona will be the final coaching job of his career

Newly re-elected club president Joan Laporta said he plans to extend the German coach's contract until 2028

Hansi Flick says Barcelona will be the final coaching job of his career
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 11:17 AM IST

Iran war has US farmers worried about cost, availability of fertiliser

Farmers have complained about costly fertiliser for years, but prices have soared even higher since the US and Israel attacked Iran on Feb 28

Iran war has US farmers worried about cost, availability of fertiliser
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 10:49 AM IST

WADA postpones ruling on Trump's potential sports ban until after World Cup

The WADA executive committee met and said it would consider the new rule in September, two months after the end of the World Cup, which the U.S. is hosting along with Canada and Mexico.

WADA postpones ruling on Trump's potential sports ban until after World Cup
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 10:44 AM IST

Top US intel officials set to testify about Iran war, homeland threats

The hearings are also likely to delve into internal administration debate over the war given the resignation of Joe Kent as director of NCC

Top US intel officials set to testify about Iran war, homeland threats
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 10:27 AM IST

Japan records trade surplus as export growth balances out weak China demand

Exports grew at a better-than-expected 4.2 per cent in February to 9.57 trillion yen, the Finance Ministry's seasonally adjusted preliminary data show

Japan records trade surplus as export growth balances out weak China demand
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 9:19 AM IST

China ignores Trump's request to reopen Hormuz as Iran war deepens

Trump's Iran war is facing mounting pressure as oil has stopped moving through the strait and US allies have refused to step up to secure the strait

China ignores Trump's request to reopen Hormuz as Iran war deepens
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 8:54 AM IST

Ex-Illinois Republican Party chairman wins GOP primary for US Senate seat

The retirement of Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin triggered a competitive campaign, with 10 Democrats and 6 Republicans in the race

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Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 8:37 AM IST

1 killed, another injured in shooting at US Air Force base in New Mexico

The Air Force base near Alamogordo was put on lockdown because of reports of an active shooter

1 killed, another injured in shooting at US Air Force base in New Mexico
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 8:16 AM IST

US judge orders restoration of Voice of America, journalists back to work

US District Court Judge gave the US Agency for Global Media a week to put together a plan for putting Voice of America on the air

US judge orders restoration of Voice of America, journalists back to work
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 7:43 AM IST