Teammates head home Iran’s squad had arrived in Australia for the women’s continental championship shortly before the Iran war began on Feb. 28. They drew global attention after some players stayed silent during Iran’s national anthem before their first game. The silence was cast as an act of resistance or protest by some commentators and a show of mourning […]
By John Pye And Charlotte Graham-mclay Two players from the Iranian women’s soccer team have joined a practice session with a professional club in Brisbane in their first publicly-shared appearance since it emerged they had been granted asylum in Australia. Fatemeh Pasandideh and Atefeh Ramezanisadeh were pictured smiling and wearing the club’s colors as they posed […]
Nvidia Jensen Huang laid out his vision to ensure the company stays at the forefront of AI revolution. | Image: Associated Press Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on Monday elaborated on his vision for keeping his company at the forefront of the artificial intelligence boom that he predicted will produce a $1 trillion backlog in orders […]
America’s war against Iran is continuing in its third week without any reduction in intensity or imminent signs of its conclusion, despite statements from senior American officials about the successes already achieved. U.S. forces have struck more than 7,000 targets in the first two and a half weeks of the war, which began on February […]
Curated By : Last Updated:March 17, 2026, 13:28 IST Iranian footballers Fatemeh Pasandideh and Atefeh Ramezanisadeh join Brisbane Roar’s A-League Women team after seeking asylum in Australia. Rapid Read Fatemeh Pasandideh, fourth from right at front row, and Atefeh Ramezanisadeh, fourth from left at front row, pose for a photo with the Brisbane Roar (Picture […]
Curated By : Last Updated:March 17, 2026, 14:16 IST US is setting conditions for a coalition to succeed by destroying Iran’s missile, drone, naval capabilities. Without it, Iran may retain asymmetrical advantage, expert tells CNN Rapid Read US President Donald Trump called on seven countries to deploy warships to escort tankers from Strait of Hormuz. […]
Punch, the baby monkey who went viral for clinging to a plush toy, has found companionship with Momo-chan at Japan’s Ichikawa City Zoo. Videos of them cuddling have gone viral Punch, the adorable baby monkey who previously went viral for clinging to an orange plush toy after being abandoned by his mother, now appears to […]
With geopolitical tensions at perhaps their highest point in decades, the threat of nuclear war is one that is hanging over all of us. Since the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran at the end of February, the world has been on tenterhooks as more and more countries are drawn into the conflict, while […]
The latest rugby news and views from Wales and around the world 07:29, 17 Mar 2026 View Image Tonga’s wing Anzelo Tuitavuki during the World Cup match against South Africa(Image: AFP or licensors) These are your headlines on the morning of Tuesday, March 17 Dragons sign international winger The Dragons have confirmed the signing of […]
SINGAPORE – A woman was taken to hospital after a power bank caught fire in a train carriage at Admiralty MRT station on March 16. The fire was quickly put out by the woman, and station staff attended to the situation upon arrival, said SMRT Trains. She was given first aid. No other injuries were […]
These killer gaming laptops feature brand new high-performance chips, signature ROG Strix style, and upgraded displays KEY POINTS TORONTO, March 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) is proud to announce the 2026 ROG Strix G16 and Strix G18, two incredible gaming laptops featuring the latest hardware and technology to deliver incredible […]
Getty Images 1 hour ago 189 Comments Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli converted pole position to win his first Formula 1 race at the Chinese Grand Prix. His team-mate George Russell finished second while Lewis Hamilton got his first podium finish with Ferrari. McLaren duo Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri did not start the race after issues […]
As the Chinese AI market heats up, Alibaba could launch Qwen for enterprise this week, while Kimi-maker Moonshot looks set to raise at an $18bn valuation. The Chinese players continue their bid to compete with the likes of OpenAI and Anthropic, launching their own agentic tools and apps. Now Alibaba looks set to launch its […]
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., sent a letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday demanding information about the Pentagon’s reported decision to give Elon Musk’s xAI access to classified networks. In the letter, Warren raised concerns that xAI and its AI-powered chatbot, Grok, could present critical safety and reliability risks to America’s military. Warren cited […]
NEW YORK, March 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As ESG compliance requirements intensify across North America and Europe, headwear brands face growing pressure to document every step of their supply chains. Foremost Hat is responding with a direct answer: a fully traceable, factory-owned production network and the launch of its most sustainability-focused collection to date. […]
New global heart health guidance recommends that people begin checking their cholesterol levels as early as 19 years of age and continue monitoring them regularly. The updated recommendations come from the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American College of Cardiology (ACC), whose medical guidelines are widely followed by doctors worldwide. Read more: CALM weight […]
It’s yet another adorable video of baby monkey Punch, that is ruling social media; however, is it really Punch, or is the whole thing made-up? Wait, what? Yes, the internet is currently utterly confused as to whether the video is even real! The clip showed the little one enjoying an apple near a “river-like” water […]
Max Verstappen has warned Formula One is on the brink of being ruined and claimed this season’s “painful” new rules will “come back to bite the sport on the a***”. Verstappen, 28, has been deeply critical about the regulations which place an onus on drivers managing battery power as well as using a boost button […]
Salman Khan’s upcoming film inspired by the Galwan Valley clash has received a new title. The war drama, earlier referred to as Battle of Galwan, will now be called “Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace.” The announcement was made by Salman Khan Films along with the release of a new poster carrying the line “May […]
The Philippines has rejected Beijing’s assertion of sovereignty over the entire South China Sea, disputing a claim by China’s embassy that a Filipino diplomat had once conceded the disputed Scarborough Shoal was not part of Philippine territory. “China must be reminded that maritime and territorial claims are subject to established international legal procedures and dispute […]
“China must be reminded that maritime and territorial claims are subject to established international legal procedures and dispute settlement mechanisms, not through unilateral proclamations or social media posts,” Philippine foreign ministry spokesperson Rogelio Villanueva told a briefing.
Women Power India’s Electronics Boom: Over 1 Lakh Employed In iPhone & Semiconductor Plants | IANS New Delhi: Women have emerged among the biggest beneficiaries of the government’s ‘Make in India’ initiative, with large-scale job creation in electronics manufacturing, Union Electronics and IT Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, said on Monday. The minister said that over one […]
Mumbai, March 16 Bollywood actress and new mommy Parineeti Chopra seems to have resumed work for the first time since welcoming her baby in October. In a recent video, the actress is seen stepping out of her vanity van, marking her first public appearance on a work set after embracing motherhood. In the video clip, […]
On Monday, superstar Salman Khan officially announced the new name of his upcoming film as Maatrubhumi. The film was previously named the Battle of Galwan. The change arrives after days of controversy over China’s reaction to the film. Salman Khan’s film renamed as Maatrubhumi Unveiling the new poster of the film, now titled Maatrubhumi, Khan […]
India’s top food regulator, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), has highlighted a simple yet practical strategy to help people tackle obesity. In a recent post shared on the social media platform X, the authority encouraged citizens to adopt the C-A-L-M approach as a holistic way to move towards a healthier lifestyle. […]
The Strait’s blockade has sent global oil prices soaring by 40 to 50 percent, with crude trading around $100 per barrel as the Middle East conflict entered its third week. Trump urges NATO, China, allies to secure Strait of Hormuz Global oil prices surge 40-50% as Hormuz blockade continues Japan, Australia decline warship deployment; Iran […]
In the second week of the high-stakes conflict between Iran and United States-Israel, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Monday delivered a scathing rebuke of Israeli military strategy on social media. Following a wave of Israeli airstrikes on fuel depots in Tehran, Araghchi labelled the actions a violation of international law and a form of […]
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — President Donald Trump said the U.S. bombed military sites Friday on an island vital to Iran’s oil network, while an American official said 2,500 more Marines and an amphibious assault ship are being sent […]
