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The ‘Citadel’ star joins Hollywood A-listers for 2026 Academy Awards, marking Indian talent’s continued global ascent Nearly ten years after becoming the first Indian actress to present at the Academy Awards, Priyanka Chopra Jonas is set to grace the Oscars stage once again—this time as part of a powerhouse presenter lineup for the 98th Academy Awards. The global star confirmed her participation through an Instagram post on Thursday, joining the third slate of presenters announced by the Academy on March 5. The ceremony is scheduled for March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Ovation Hollywood, airing live on ABC…
DXB Operations Disrupted Briefly After Missile Interception Debris Falls Nearby;Authorities Reassure Public Dubai authorities moved swiftly to contain a minor security incident near Dubai International Airport (DXB) after debris from a missile interception fell in the vicinity, briefly raising concerns among residents and travellers and triggering flight delays at one of the world’s busiest aviation hubs.The Dubai Media Office said the situation was quickly brought under control and confirmed that no injuries were reported. “Dubai authorities have confirmed that a minor incident resulting from the fall of debris after an interception has been successfully contained,” the office said in a…
There are credible reports suggesting Russia may be sharing intelligence with Iran, but the situation is still disputed and not fully confirmed publicly. Here is the latest verified picture based on recent reporting and official reactions. Reports: Russia Providing Intelligence to IranThe Washington PostPBSRussia is providing Iran intelligence to target U.S. forces …Russia gave Iran information that can help Tehran hit U.S. …YesterdaySeveral major outlets report that US intelligence agencies believe Russia has been passing information to Iran that could help Tehran target American forces in the Middle East.According to US officials cited by multiple media outlets, Russia has shared…
The selection of Iran’s supreme leader follows a unique constitutional process overseen by a powerful clerical body known as the Assembly of Experts. Who elects the supreme leader?The decision rests with the 88-member Assembly of Experts, a council of Islamic scholars elected by the public every eight years. Despite being popularly elected, candidates for the assembly must first be approved by Iran’s Guardian Council, which vets contenders for ideological and religious suitability. When does the process begin?The assembly convenes when the position of supreme leader becomes vacant due to death, resignation, or incapacity. Meetings are typically held behind closed doors,…
Dubai | March 7, 2026The war involving the United States, Israel and Iran entered a dangerous new phase as Washington intensified its military campaign, Tehran expanded retaliatory strikes across the Gulf, and global energy markets reacted sharply to the growing threat to oil supplies.In a dramatic escalation, US President Donald Trump said there would be “no deal” with Iran except unconditional surrender, raising the stakes in a conflict that has already spread from Iran and Israel to Gulf states hosting American forces. The statement came as Israeli and US forces continued heavy bombardment of Iranian military infrastructure and leadership targets,…
WASHINGTON (news agencies) — The Food and Drug Administration’s embattled vaccine chief, Dr. Vinay Prasad, is once again leaving the agency — the second time in less than a year that he’s departed after controversial decisions involving the review of vaccinations and specialty drugs for rare diseases.FDA Commissioner Marty Makary announced the news to FDA staff in an email late Friday, saying Prasad would depart at the end of April. Makary said Prasad would return to his academic job at the University of California, San Francisco.In July, Prasad was briefly forced from his job after running afoul of biotech executives,…
Cnews agenciesE CANAVERAL, Fla. (news agencies) — An asteroid that NASA used for target practice a few years ago was nudged into a slightly different route around the sun, findings that could help divert a future incoming killer space rock, scientists reported Friday.It’s the first time that a celestial body’s orbit around the sun was deliberately changed. The asteroid that NASA’s Dart spacecraft slammed into was never a threat to Earth. “This study marks a notable step forward in our ability to prevent future asteroid impacts on Earth,” the international research team wrote in Science Advances.The changes were slight —…
Dubai | Gulf Newsweek | March 6, 2026 As Iran grapples with the most severe crisis in its modern history amid the escalating war with the United States and Israel, attention is increasingly turning to the question of who will lead the Islamic Republic after the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Among several potential contenders, Mojtaba Khamenei, the late leader’s influential second son, has emerged as the frontrunner in the race to become Iran’s next supreme leader — a development that could shape the country’s political direction and its relations with the West for years to come. Although…
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Iran war today.War Widens Across Gulf as Oil Jumps, Flights Halt and Evacuations Accelerate Missiles, Market Shock and Mass Evacuations Mark a Dangerous New Phase Dubai | March 6, 2026 The war involving the United States, Israel and Iran entered a more dangerous phase on Friday, with missile and drone strikes spreading across the Gulf, oil prices surging, commercial aviation disrupted and humanitarian agencies warning of a fast-worsening regional emergency. Here are the 20 biggest developments shaping the conflict today: