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Europe's economic recovery hangs in the balance for the next four weeks. US strikes on Iran could trigger a new crisis or a minor disruption. A prolonged conflict risks higher energy costs and inflation, impacting the euro zone's fragile revival. Economists are closely watching developments

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Fire at Fujairah oil storage in UAE as Iranian drones threaten oil infra in Middle EastVisuals from Fujairah thick plumes of smoke emanating from the oil refinery, which is one of the key energy export hubs of the UAE. Published on: Mar 03, 2026 4:42 PM IST By Majid Alam Share via Copy link As the

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Ayatollah Khamenei didn't go underground despite threat of assassinationUnlike his ally Hassan Nasrallah - who spent years moving between underground bunkers before being killed - Khamenei did not typically live in hiding. Published on: Mar 03

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The Election Commission of India (ECI) declared the schedule for the biennial elections to the Council of States, Rajya Sabha, to fill 37 seats falling vacant from 10 states on February 18. The Bharatiya Janata Party has announced the names of nine candidates for the Rajya Sabha elections and the

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A top member of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ Quds Force who worked with Hezbollah was killed in an Israeli Navy strike in Beirut on Monday, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) announced. The military said that the strike in the Lebanese capital killed Reza Khazaei

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The Golestan Palace in Tehran, once home to the Peacock Throne looted from Delhi, has been reportedly damaged in US-Israel airstrikes amid the escalating Iran conflict. UNESCO has expressed concern, warning that cultural heritage sites are protected under international law even during war

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The Israeli military on Tuesday (March 3, 2026) said soldiers are “operating in southern Lebanon" as it continues strikes against Hezbollah. In a statement, it said the troops are positioned at several points near the border in what it described as a “forward defence posture” as it battles

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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi “must speak up” on the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on March 1 in a joint United States-Israeli military operation. In a social media post

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At the start of this year, a video popped up on social media sites in India showing the chief executive of the Bombay Stock Exchange, Sundararaman Ramamurthy, giving investors advice on which stocks to buy. Viewers were promised handsome returns if they heeded his advice.At the start of this year

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Nancy Guthrie’s children share heartbreaking note as she remains missing, ‘We are standing on ash…’Savannah Guthrie and her siblings left a heartfelt message at a memorial in Tucson amid the search for their missing mother, Nancy Guthrie. Published on: Mar 03

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Iranian missile and drone attacks overnight caused explosions and fires at airports and oil refineries in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and other Gulf countries. Tehran launched the strikes in retaliation for recent joint Israeli-US attacks on Iran. Multiple airports closed as a result

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President Emmanuel Macron said Monday (March 2, 2026) that France will expand its atomic arsenal and could deploy nuclear-armed aircraft to allied countries for the first time, as he unveiled an unprecedented plan to bolster security on the continent.President Emmanuel Macron said Monday (March 2

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Jammu and Kashmir's maiden triumph in India's premier domestic championship last week is more than a sporting milestone - it is one of the most stirring stories in the country's cricket. The Ranji Trophy, one of the oldest first-class competitions in the sport

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The Ministry of External Affairs on Monday refuted reports alleging that Indian officials were involved in the 2023 killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada. P Kumaran, the ministry secretary (east), said that New Delhi rejects the allegations that India is involved in

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U.S. military officials on Tuesday (March 3, 2026) said they destroyed command posts of Iran's Revolutionary Guards as well as Iranian air defence and missile launch sites, in the West Asia conflict that broke out over the weekend. "U.S. forces have destroyed Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps

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Chandra Grahan 2026 Live Updates: The first Lunar Eclipse of 2026 is an important astronomical event that will be visible in several countries across the world. Check do's, don'ts and where to watch this astronomical event. Chandra Grahan 2026 Live Updates: The first Lunar Eclipse of 2026

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Sean "Diddy" Combs' prison release date moved up to April 2028Sean "Diddy" Combs will be released from prison earlier than previously scheduled, according to records from the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Updated on: Mar 03, 2026 2:08 PM IST ANI Share via Copy link Sean "Diddy" Combs will be released

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Three Indian seafarers were killed and one was injured amid the conflict in West Asia, the Directorate General of Shipping said on Monday. The department did not provide details of the incidents but said that the four were working on board foreign-flagged vessels

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China has removed three retired military generals, including a former commander of the People's Liberation Army ground force, from a top political advisory body just days before its largest annual political gathering. The advisory body, the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC)

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The killing of Iran's supreme leader by an American-backed strike has strained U.S.-China detente, with Beijing denouncing it as regime change. China faces a dilemma: supporting its close partner Iran without jeopardizing economic interests or worsening U.S. tensions

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The United States attacked Iran only after learning that ally Israel was going to strike and fearing Tehran would retaliate against U.S. forces, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday (March 2, 2026). Follow | Iran-Israel war LIVEThe United States attacked Iran only after learning that ally

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The US Embassy in Saudi Arabia faced an attack from Iranian drones. Americans are advised to stay away from the diplomatic mission. The Saudi Defense Ministry confirmed the drone strike. Non-emergency staff and families are being evacuated from Bahrain and Jordan due to safety concerns

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Trump is set to arrive in Beijing at the end of March following the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in ​a risky Caracas raid in January and the U.S.-Israeli air war that on Saturday killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

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The Bharatiya Janata Party will replicate Assam’s “detect, delete and deport” model to expel “Bangladeshi infiltrators” in West Bengal if voted to power in the state, PTI quoted party chief Nitin Nabin as saying on Monday. Nabin was referring to the identification of suspected

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The Ministry of External Affairs on Monday rejected reports alleging the involvement of Indian officials in the 2023 killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada. P Kumaran, the ministry secretary (east), said that New Delhi rejects the allegations of involvement in transnational

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Lunar Eclipse 2026 Live Updates: The first Lunar Eclipse of 2026 is an important astronomical event that will be visible in several countries across the world. Check do's, don'ts and where to watch this astronomical event. Lunar Eclipse 2026 Live Updates: The first Lunar Eclipse of 2026

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When will US-Iran war end? Trump makes big 'unlimited weapons supply' claimUS President Donald Trump has said that the country’s munition stockpiles have “never been higher or better.” Updated on: Mar 03, 2026 11:52 AM IST By Sumanti Sen Share via Copy link US President Donald Trump has said

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