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Qatar confirms 6 killed in helicopter crash in Persian Gulf, 1 missing

The Interior Ministry said one person is still missing from from the crash, which took place the day before

Qatar confirms 6 killed in helicopter crash in Persian Gulf, 1 missing
Updated On : 22 Mar 2026 | 2:58 PM IST

Cuba's power grid collapses for third time this month, causing blackout

The Cuban Electric Union, which reports to the Ministry of Energy and Mines, announced a total blackout across the island without initially giving a cause for the outage

Cuba's power grid collapses for third time this month, causing blackout
Updated On : 22 Mar 2026 | 12:41 PM IST

How Ukraine's front line became a testing ground for drone innovation

In recent years, Ukraine's domestic drone interceptor market has burgeoned, producing some key players who tout their products at international arms shows

How Ukraine's front line became a testing ground for drone innovation
Updated On : 22 Mar 2026 | 11:55 AM IST

64 killed, including 13 children in strike on hospital in Sudan: WHO

The strike on the Al Daein Teaching Hospital in East Darfur on Friday also injured at least 89 people and rendered the hospital non-functional, Tedros Ghebreyesus, the head of the WHO, said

64 killed, including 13 children in strike on hospital in Sudan: WHO
Updated On : 22 Mar 2026 | 11:52 AM IST

Brighton hand Liverpool 2-1 defeat to extend Premier League slump

Danny Welbeck scored twice for Brighton at Amex Stadium, either side of Milos Kerkez's equaliser for Liverpool in its latest disjointed display under manager Arne Slot

Brighton hand Liverpool 2-1 defeat to extend Premier League slump
Updated On : 22 Mar 2026 | 9:55 AM IST

Senegal's FIFA World Cup 2026 kit to carry one AFCON star instead of two

The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) issued a statement to clarify that production of the jerseys by kit manufacturer Puma began in August last year

Senegal's FIFA World Cup 2026 kit to carry one AFCON star instead of two
Updated On : 22 Mar 2026 | 9:52 AM IST

Iran strikes near Israeli nuclear hub as Trump sets 48-hr Hormuz deadline

The developments signalled the war was moving in a dangerous new direction at the start of its fourth week

Iran strikes near Israeli nuclear hub as Trump sets 48-hr Hormuz deadline
Updated On : 22 Mar 2026 | 8:52 AM IST

Trump's mixed messages on Iran: 'Winding down' war but adding more troops

The confusing combination of actions deepens a sense among Trump's critics that there is no clear, long-term strategy for the war the US and Israel launched against Iran

Trump's mixed messages on Iran: 'Winding down' war but adding more troops
Updated On : 22 Mar 2026 | 6:59 AM IST

At least 4 killed as Russia, Ukraine trade attacks ahead of US talks

Russian strikes also knocked out power across much of the northern Ukrainian region of Chernihiv, according to local officials

At least 4 killed as Russia, Ukraine trade attacks ahead of US talks
Updated On : 22 Mar 2026 | 6:37 AM IST

Iran war halts Qatar helium output, threatening global tech supply chains

Qatar supplies a third of the world's helium, according to the US Geological Survey, and had to halt production shortly after the war erupted three weeks ago

Iran war halts Qatar helium output, threatening global tech supply chains
Updated On : 22 Mar 2026 | 6:31 AM IST

Iran's death toll in ongoing war now over 1,500: State broadcaster

Iran targeted a joint UK-US military base in the Indian Ocean, and Iran's main nuclear enrichment site was struck again, as the war in the West Asia entered its fourth week

Iran's death toll in ongoing war now over 1,500: State broadcaster
Updated On : 22 Mar 2026 | 6:28 AM IST

Trump threatens strikes on Iran if Hormuz not reopened in 48 hours

Trump issued the ultimatum in a social media post whole he spent the weekend in Florida

Trump threatens strikes on Iran if Hormuz not reopened in 48 hours
Updated On : 22 Mar 2026 | 6:27 AM IST

Robert Mueller, ex-FBI chief who led Trump-Russia probe counsel, dies at 81

"With deep sadness, we are sharing the news that Bob passed away" on Friday night, his family said in a statement Saturday. "His family asks that their privacy be respected"

Robert Mueller, ex-FBI chief who led Trump-Russia probe counsel, dies at 81
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 11:51 PM IST

Iran says its Natanz nuclear facility has been hit in an airstrike

The United Nations' nuclear watchdog had said that "no radiological consequence" was expected from that earlier strike

Iran says its Natanz nuclear facility has been hit in an airstrike
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 11:37 PM IST

Twenty-two countries urge Iran to halt attacks, reopen Strait of Hormuz

Countries including the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, the UK, Germany, France, Japan, South Korea and Australia have condemned Iran's attacks on commercial vessels

Twenty-two countries urge Iran to halt attacks, reopen Strait of Hormuz
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 7:40 PM IST

Wimbledon to introduce video review on six courts starting from this year

Wimbledon will use video review technology for the first time at this year's tournament, the All England Club announced Saturday.

Wimbledon to introduce video review on six courts starting from this year
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 7:27 PM IST

Japan clinch Women's Asian Cup, beat Australia 1-0 in final encounter

The 21-year-old Hamano, on loan at Tottenham from Chelsea, scored in the 17th minute to almost silence the crowd of 74,397 at Sydney's Stadium Australia on Saturday night.

Japan clinch Women's Asian Cup, beat Australia 1-0 in final encounter
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 7:18 PM IST

UK condemns Iran's 'reckless attacks' on Diego Garcia base in Indian Ocean

Britain has not participated in US-Israeli attacks on Iran, but has allowed American bombers to use UK bases to attack Iran's missile sites

UK condemns Iran's 'reckless attacks' on Diego Garcia base in Indian Ocean
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 6:10 PM IST

Attacks on Iran will 'increase significantly' next week: Israeli Minister

Katz spoke on Saturday, hours after US President Donald Trump said he was considering "winding down" military operations in the Mideast

Attacks on Iran will 'increase significantly' next week: Israeli Minister
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 4:50 PM IST

Cameron McEvoy claims 50m freestyle world record in record-breaking swim

The 31-year-old Australian posted a time of 20.88 seconds on Friday at the China Open in Shenzhen, taking 0.03 second off Brazilian Cesar Cielo's previous mark

Cameron McEvoy claims 50m freestyle world record in record-breaking swim
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 1:22 PM IST