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Nepal court extends detention of ex-PM Oli in deadly protest probe

Nepal court extends detention of ex-PM Oli in deadly protest probe

Police arrested Oli, 74, and former home minister Ramesh Lekhak on Saturday, a day after Prime Minister Balendra Shah was sworn in following the first elections since the September uprising that toppled Oli’s government

Satellite images show damage; smoke at Iran's port after US-Israel strikes

Satellite imagery has confirmed damage and smoke at port facilities on Qeshm Island following US-Israeli strikes, amid escalating West Asia tensions. No casualties were reported at the port, though separate strikes elsewhere caused deaths and injuries

03 April,2026 03:52 PM IST | Tehran [Iran] | ANI

Iranian drones target Mina al-Ahmadi refinery in Kuwait amid escalating conflict

Iranian drones struck Kuwait’s Mina al-Ahmadi refinery, triggering fires at the key oil facility. No casualties were reported, but the attack raises concerns over energy supply disruptions in the region

03 April,2026 02:26 PM IST | Dubai | AP

White House to release budget proposing record military spending surge

The White House is set to release Donald Trump’s 2027 budget, proposing a sharp rise in defence spending up to USD 1.5 trillion, signalling a strong focus on military priorities amid global tensions

03 April,2026 02:25 PM IST | Washington | AP

French, South Korean leaders say they'll work together on Strait of Hormuz

Emmanuel Macron and Lee Jae Myung agreed to cooperate on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and stabilising global trade routes as Middle East tensions continue to disrupt oil supplies

03 April,2026 02:24 PM IST | Seoul | AP

Iran claims to be drafting proposal with Oman to 'monitor' Strait of Hormuz

It is unclear what the proposal would mean. Oman did not immediately acknowledge it

03 April,2026 11:52 AM IST | Dubai | AP

Artemis II successfully enters trajectory for Moon flyby, NASA confirms

The Artemis II crew comprises NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, along with Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen

03 April,2026 11:48 AM IST | Florida | ANI

Macron calls for talks, says military action in Strait of Hormuz “unrealistic”

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday emphasised the need for dialogue to resolve the West Asia conflict, calling a military operation to liberate the Strait of Hormuz “unrealistic” due to Iranian defenses. He stressed that any resolution requires cooperation with Iran and a ceasefire

03 April,2026 10:39 AM IST | Seoul

US Army Chief of Staff retires abruptly amid West Asia war

A statement issued by Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell confirmed that General George would retire with immediate effect from his role as the 41st Chief of Staff of the Army

03 April,2026 10:16 AM IST | Washington | mid-day online correspondent

Eight killed, 95 injured as US-Israeli strikes hit Iran's B1 Bridge

Reports indicated that those affected included travellers, local villagers, and families who were outdoors observing Nature Day. The presence of civilians near the site at the time of the strike contributed to the high number of casualties

03 April,2026 09:53 AM IST | Tehran | mid-day online correspondent

Keralam Assembly polls 2026: CM Pinarayi Vijayan unveils LDF manifesto

The document was released by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan

03 April,2026 08:29 AM IST | Kozhikode | Agencies

AI-powered machine sorts used clothes, tackles synthetic textile waste

The Fastsort-Textile machine was one of Time magazine’s ‘Best Inventions of 2025’.

03 April,2026 08:25 AM IST | Beijing | Agencies
Keralam Assembly polls 2026: CM Pinarayi Vijayan unveils LDF manifesto

Keralam Assembly polls 2026: CM Pinarayi Vijayan unveils LDF manifesto

The document was released by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan

03 April,2026 08:29 AM IST | Kozhikode | Agencies
AI-powered machine sorts used clothes, tackles synthetic textile waste

AI-powered machine sorts used clothes, tackles synthetic textile waste

The Fastsort-Textile machine was one of Time magazine’s ‘Best Inventions of 2025’.

03 April,2026 08:25 AM IST | Beijing | Agencies
“War will continue till US suffers humiliation,” says Iran’s Army Chief

“War will continue till US suffers humiliation,” says Iran’s Army Chief

He did not mention the possibility of sending US ground troops into Iran.

03 April,2026 08:18 AM IST | Tehran | Agencies
Padma Viswanathan shortlisted for 2026 International Booker Prize as translator

Padma Viswanathan shortlisted for 2026 International Booker Prize as translator

‘On Earth As It Is Beneath’ by Brazilian author Ana Paula Maia, set in a remote Brazilian penal colony where the boundaries between justice and cruelty collapse, is among the six worldwide contenders for the coveted literary honour.

03 April,2026 08:12 AM IST | London | Agencies
Iran issues warning following Trump’s remarks, says 'war will continue'

Iran issues warning following Trump’s remarks, says 'war will continue'

In a statement attributed to the spokesperson of the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, Iran dismissed US assertions that its military infrastructure had been significantly damaged

02 April,2026 03:37 PM IST | Tehran | mid-day online correspondent

Houthis protest in Sanaa against Israeli death penalty bill for Palestinians

Iran-backed Houthi supporters gathered in Sanaa on Thursday to protest against the Israeli parliament’s approval of a new death penalty bill for Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks in West Bank. PICS/AFP

03 April,2026 08:42 PM IST | Divya Nair
West Asia war: US Embassy issues urgent security alert in Baghdad

West Asia war: US Embassy issues urgent security alert in Baghdad

In a post on X, the embassy cautioned that such groups could carry out attacks targeting locations associated with the United States. The advisory raised concerns over the safety of American citizens and assets in Iraq

02 April,2026 03:27 PM IST | Baghdad (Iraq) | mid-day online correspondent

Artemis II: NASA astronauts carry iPhones into deep space for the first time

Artemis II: NASA astronauts carry iPhones into deep space for the first time

The devices will be used in aeroplane mode to capture photos and videos during the 10-day lunar flyby mission. The move aims to modernise documentation and allow astronauts to share unique moments from space, while still ensuring spacecraft safety

02 April,2026 02:35 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS

US forces will 'finish the job' in Iran, says Trump; claims 'swift, decisive, ov

US forces will 'finish the job' in Iran, says Trump; claims 'swift, decisive, ov

Donald Trump said US forces are close to achieving core objectives in Iran, including weakening its missile capabilities and preventing nuclear development

02 April,2026 11:01 AM IST | Washington | AP

"No President should withdraw from NATO without Senate approval": Rubio's past w

A 2023 post by Marco Rubio opposing unilateral US exit from NATO has resurfaced after Donald Trump hinted at reviewing America’s role in the alliance

02 April,2026 09:01 AM IST | Washington | ANI

Iran’s revenge attack on major Gulf bridges next as US hits Iran’s Karaj bridge

    Iran’s revenge attack on major Gulf bridges next as US hits Iran’s Karaj bridge

    Iran has released a list of major bridges across the Gulf region and Jordan following strikes on the 136-metre-high B1 bridge near Karaj. The warning, reported by Fars News Agency, names strategic crossings in Kuwait, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Jordan as potential targets in a possible tit-for-tat escalation. The development comes after US-Israel strikes partially destroyed Iran’s tallest bridge project southwest of Tehran. Videos showed sections collapsing, while Iranian officials accused Washington and Tel Aviv of targeting civilian infrastructure.

    03 April,2026 08:33 PM IST
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