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What to know about U.S. military buildup in Middle East?
CAIRO, March 21 (Xinhua) -- U.S. media reported on Friday that the Pentagon is sending three more warships and more Marines to the Middle East, marking the second such deployment to the region within a week, as the U.S.-Israel-Iran war escalates. What are
‘If you can’t protect Greenland, just ask us for help,’ Iran police chief to EU ...
“I want to tell the European Union, if you can’t keep your Greenland... file a request, we’ll come and keep it,” added Brigadier General Ahmad Reza Radan. ...
Cian Tracey: How Andy Farrell rescued Ireland’s Six Nations to lay strong foundations ahead of 2027 World Cup
The last time Andy Farrell had
Benin celebrates first International Taijiquan Day with demonstrations and introductory activities
GODOMEY, Benin, March 21 (Xinhua) -- Demonstrations and introductory activities were held Saturday in Godomey, about 30km from Cotonou, Benin's economic capital, to mark the country's first celebration of International
Sri Lanka raises fuel prices by 25pc as US-Israel war on Iran bites
Sri Lanka raised fuel prices by 25 per cent on Sunday, the second increase in two weeks, as the country prepared for more impact from the war in the Middle East. Regular petrol was increased to 398 rupees ($1.30) per litre, up from 317 rupees, while diesel,
Trump threatens attacks on Iranian power plants over opening Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump warned the U.S. will "obliterate" power plants in Iran if the Islamic Republic doesn't fully open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, while Iranian missiles struck two communities not far from Israel's main nuclear research center late
Australia fuel supply strong, no plans to ration, energy minister says
Australia's fuel supply remains strong and there are no immediate plans to ration fuel to manage the impact of the Iran war on the nation's supply chain, Energy Minister Chris Bowen says. Australia, which imports about 90
Super Rugby Pacific: Reds shut Drua out, as Crusaders thump Moana Pasifika
Queensland Reds, with three Fijians in their lineup, have beaten Fijian Drua 21-6 at Lautoka's Churchill Park in a Super Rugby Pacific round six clash. Meanwhile, Moana Pasifika could not contain the might of defending champion Crusaders, going down 50-21 at
Hundreds rescued, evacuated as catastrophic flash floods hit Oahu
By Ritu Prasad, Hanna Park and Chris Dolce, CNN The flooding is the largest event of its kind in the state in 20 years, Governor Josh Green said at a news conference. It comes as the second significant storm in a week inundates the state, meaning the ground
Prosecutors suspect Elon Musk encouraged deepfakes row to inflate X value
By Clara Wright, AFP French prosecutors say they have alerted US authorities to a suspicion that tech tycoon Elon Musk has encouraged controversy over sexualised deepfakes on X to "artificially" increase the value of his company. The social media network's
Iran missile hits Israeli town, home to nuclear site
An Iranian missile has hit the Israeli town of Dimona, home to a nuclear facility, in what the Islamic republic said was retaliation for strikes on its own nuclear site at Natanz. Dimona hosts a facility just outside the main town widely believed to possess
Robert Mueller, and Trump's many insensitive comments about people who died
By Aaron Blake, CNN Analysis - For years, US President Donald Trump has offered crass and insensitive comments about people who died - especially his foes. But on Saturday, he explicitly celebrated the death of former FBI director Robert Mueller, writing,
U.K. nuclear-powered submarine positioned in Arabian Sea amid regional tensions: reports
HMS Anson, armed with Tomahawk Block IV missiles and Spearfish torpedoes, left Perth earlier this month and travelled roughly 5,500 miles to the region, the Daily Mail said ...
Trump gives Iran 48 hours to open Hormuz as Tehran strikes Israel
U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday gave Iran 48 hours to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to shipping or face the destruction of its energy infrastructure, as Tehran launched its most destructive attack yet on Israel.
Five mistakes bike owners make that reduce engine life
Premature engine wear in motorcycles is often linked to daily usage habits rather than mechanical defects, despite improvements in engineering, materials and thermal management. Engine condition typically deteriorates over time due to repeated minor mistakes
Cleanup drive at Jawhar Waterfall marks World Forest Day with a message of responsibility
Marking World Forest Day, a group of environmentally conscious citizens turned a routine trek into a meaningful act of conservation, organising a forest and waterfall cleanup drive at Kalmandavi Waterfall in the Jawhar region of Palghar district.What began as
'Saves $5,000 per lot': Why American builders are selling treeless homes to families
For decades, the 'American Dream' followed a specific blueprint: a two-story home, a basketball hoop in the driveway, and, most importantly, a lush, shaded backyard. A drive through an established neighbourhood offered a canopy of green that felt like an
Blocks on Western Railway over night, no day block today
MUMBAI : There will be no day block on the Western Railway suburban today and this will be a relief to several commuters.A block
6 killed in 2 separate accidents in Bengaluru
BENGALURU: Six persons, including three women on pilgrimage and three men travelling in a mini goods vehicle, were killed in two separate road accidents in Devanahalli and Medahalli since Saturday night. What began as a spiritual journey to Kashi ended in
Numerology horoscope today, March 22, 2026: What your name's first letter reveals today
Number 1 (If your name starts with A, I, J, Q, or Y) Things are going well in creative and media-related work, and office tasks are progressing steadily. Spending time with family brings joy and enhances your day. However, your energy levels may be low, so
Trump's 48-Hour Ultimatum to Iran: Strait of Hormuz Crisis Intensifies
Iranian missiles struck two communities in southern Israel late
Sri Lanka Hikes Fuel Prices by 25% Amid Middle East Conflict Impact
Sri Lanka raised fuel prices by 25 percent on Sunday, the second increase in
Sri Lanka raises weekly fuel quotas under National Fuel Pass
COLOMBO, March 22 (Xinhua) -- Sri Lanka has increased the weekly fuel quotas allocated under the QR code-based National Fuel Pass system from
Meloni v the judges: high stakes for Italian PM in vote on judiciary overhaul
In the run-up to a referendum in Italy on a government quest to overhaul the judiciary, a campaign flyer circulated online quoting Giorgia Meloni, the prime minister, taking aim at judges and feminists. “Judges block the deportations of rapists. Where are the
US, Germany, Canada Disrupt Botnets That Infected Millions of Devices
NEW YORK—Law enforcement agencies in the United States, Germany and Canada have carried out an operation to take down infrastructure
India Launches Anti-Subsidy Investigation Into Paperboard Imports From China, Indonesia
India’s commerce ministry launched an anti-subsidy investigation into imports of multi-layer paperboard from
United Airlines to Cut More Flights as It Eyes Oil Above $100 Through 2027
CHICAGO—United Airlines is cutting more unprofitable flights over the next two quarters
Indian man spots autorickshaw on London street, internet reacts
A regular scene on a London street turned ‘Desi” as an Indian man spotted an autorickshaw, which left many internet users amused. The man, Jay Dholakiya shared a
