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US Considers Seizing Iran’s Kharg Island to Disrupt Oil Exports

The United States is reportedly considering the possibility of capturing Iran’s Kharg Island, a move aimed at restricting Tehran’s oil revenues amid escalating tensions in the Middle East....

March 10, 2026

2,600-Year-Old Etruscan Tomb Discovered in Central Italy

Archaeologists in central Italy have uncovered a sealed Etruscan tomb dating back around 2,600 years, offering rare insights into an ancient civilisation that existed long before the rise...

March 9, 2026

Balen Shah’s Rise Signals Political Shift in Nepal

Nepal’s political landscape appears poised for a major transformation as Balendra Shah, widely known as Balen Shah, has emerged as a strong contender for the country’s prime ministership...

March 7, 2026

US Shifts to Precision Gravity Bombs in Escalating Iran Campaign

The United States has announced a major tactical shift in its ongoing military campaign against Iran. US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that Iranian air defence systems have...

March 7, 2026

NITI Aayog and UNICEF Partner to Improve Nutrition in Aspirational Regions

NITI Aayog has signed a Statement of Intent (SOI) with UNICEF India to strengthen health and nutrition interventions in aspirational districts and blocks across the country. The partnership...

March 7, 2026

US Tests Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile

The United States military conducted a successful test launch of its Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) off the coast of California. The launch was carried out by...

March 7, 2026

Indonesia to Restrict Social Media Access for Children Under 16

Indonesia has announced a new regulation to limit social media access for children under the age of 16. The policy, set to begin on March 28, aims to...

March 6, 2026

Japan Approves First Stem-Cell Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease

Japan has approved a groundbreaking stem-cell therapy for Parkinson’s disease, marking a major milestone in regenerative medicine. The Japanese government also cleared a similar treatment for severe heart...

March 6, 2026

US Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump’s 2025 Tariffs

The United States Supreme Court has struck down tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump in 2025, ruling that the President lacked constitutional authority to impose such taxes without...

March 6, 2026

India Pushes WTO Technology Transfer Agenda Ahead of MC14

India has proposed a draft ministerial declaration at the World Trade Organization (WTO) seeking stronger commitments on the transfer of advanced technologies to developing and least developed countries....

March 6, 2026

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