Iran's Ambassador to India indicated that Indian vessels could soon receive safe passage through regional maritime routes, emphasizing strong bilateral ties. This development comes amid escalating tensions in West Asia affecting shipping and energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz. Discussions are also underway for Indian ships to transport energy resources.

As the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh approaches its centenary, it's prioritizing expanding its 'shakhas' and intensifying public outreach. The organization aims for broader social engagement, focusing on harmony and transformation. Extensive 'grihasampark' programs have already reached millions of homes nationwide, including diverse communities in Kerala, signaling a significant push for wider societal connection.

Home Secretary Govind Mohan urged law enforcement agencies to ensure prompt and coordinated responses to online crimes against women and children. He also called on IT intermediaries to adhere to legal provisions for a secure digital space. The national dialogue aims to strengthen mechanisms for preventing and responding to these evolving cyber threats.

Andrey Kelin noted the US was «playing a constructive role in this diplomatic effort»

According to experts, the goal for 2026 is to revive investment without reigniting inflation

The Belarusian president stressed that Ukraine and NATO should refrain from interfering in Belarusian affairs, lest Minsk be compelled to use the Oreshnik missile system

Tour operators at present note higher interest in new routes on inland waterways, which are difficult for implementation in particular because of the low water level in Moscow and Oka rivers, Nikolay Patrushev noted

The Organization reiterated «its deep concern regarding the protection of culture in the context of escalating hostilities in the Middle East and beyond»

A two-week long enforcement operation which ended on Friday (March 13) resulted in the arrest of 45 people for their suspected involvement in registering SIM cards for illicit purposes. The islandwide operation, which began on March 2, was carried out by officers from the police's Anti-Scam Command and the seven police land divisions, said the police in a statement on Friday. A total of 37 men and eight women, aged between 17 and 59, were arrested for their suspected involvement in providing registered postpaid SIM cards for money. Another 27 people, aged between 16 and 54, are also being investigated, said the police. Based on preliminary investigations, the police found that errant subscribers were offered cash rewards between $10 and $20 per registered SIM card. These subscribers were purportedly instructed to sign up and purchase SIM cards in bulk from different retailers, and they handed over between 30 and 83 registered SIM cards to the syndicate's courier. 

A 20-year-old man will be charged in court on Saturday (March 14) for allegedly setting three properties on fire between Tuesday and Thursday. AsiaOne reported on Thursday that preliminary investigations by the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) into the fires on March 10 and March 11 indicated that they were «deliberately started». The police also told AsiaOne that they commenced investigations into the fire cases. But amid ongoing investigations, the man struck again on Thursday, at 8 Sungei Kadut Crescent — approximately 300m to the south of the first fire.In response to AsiaOne's queries, SCDF said the blaze was extinguished by members of the public before firefighters arrived, adding that there were no reported injuries. The fire involved discarded items at the corner of a staircase area within the affected premises.

Foreign ministers from Southeast Asia met virtually on Friday (March 13) to discuss the widening conflict in the Middle East and its impact. The Philippines, this year's Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) chair, hosted the meeting as officials weigh impacts and responses to surging oil prices as well as disruptions to shipping, logistics, and trade flows across the region's export-reliant economies. In a statement to the media the same evening, Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said Dr Balakrishnan expressed support for the Philippines' efforts to forge a regional response. The ministry added that Singapore expressed its concern over the situation in the Middle East which has impacted the lives and safety of civilians, including many Asean nationals. "Minister Balakrishnan highlighted that a protracted conflict would have serious consequences for the world, including Asean. 

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Rescue teams from both the north and south sides of Holtavörðuheiði headed to the mountain pass this morning to free vehicles that became stuck there after last night’s severe weather and overnight storm.

Davíð Oddsson, editor of Morgunblaðið and former mayor of Reykjavík, prime minister, and governor of the Central Bank of Iceland, who passed away on March 1, will be laid to rest today.

Princess Beatrice still has an apartment in St James's Palace, despite her main home being in the Cotswolds. And Eugenie has Ivy Cottage, a three-bedroom property at Kensington Palace

He is reportedly in a coma at the Sina University Hospital in Tehran following an airstrike, according to a source in Tehran.

The broadcaster, 55, met with Harrison, 24, who is better known as HStikkytokky, as part of his deep dive into the growing amount of misogynistic content which is being shared online.

The Mayor of London is considering a raft of steps including the new levy on so-called 'Chelsea tractors', more 20mph zones and using AI to catch rule-breakers on the road.

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Republicans in Florida say they may not be able to deliver the type of redistricting bonanza that would give the party breathing room in the midterms.

Chris Klomp, a political unknown a year ago, is now steering the $2.6 trillion health department. Several controversial appointees have since left.

The KC-135 tanker, which had a crew of six, was involved in an apparent accident with another KC-135. The other aircraft landed safely, officials said.

Malawians want corruption to end. That is not up for debate. For decades, corruption has drained public resources and weakened state institutions. From the infamous Cashgate scandal to current controversies like the Amaryllis Hotel deal, citizens have watched billions disappear while services collapse. Hospitals lack drugs. Schools lack teachers. Roads remain unfinished. People are angry—and […] The post OPINION | Anti-Corruption or Performance? The Weakness in Alex Kamangila’s Crusade appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Trump spoke out amid rumors Mojtaba Khamenei is dead or gravely injured after he has not been seen in public since taking office.

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Because Canada is a net exporter of oil, it doesn't need to keep reserves. But some say that rule is outdated, and our at-capacity oil industry can't do much to help fill the gap created by stalled tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.

Hospital emergency rooms are overflowing, resulting in patients being treated in storage rooms and hallways as they wait days for a bed. Doctors say it's happening against a backdrop of behind-the-scenes backlogs, access issues and an aging population that are all impacting the flow of patients through the health-care system.

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The March meeting is an apparent example of a European Council agenda dictated by external events. The meeting was originally due to focus almost exclusively on competitiveness and follow up on the informal retreat of 12 February 2026 with concrete decisions. However, with Hungary and Slovakia refusing to sign off on the EU loan for Ukraine, as well as the joint US-Israel attack on Iran, the meeting's focus is likely to shift. The main aims will now be to overcome the two-country veto on the Ukraine loan, and to define a common approach to a rapidly evolving situation in the Middle East – notably to prevent escalation, promote a diplomatic path to end the crisis and provide support to partner countries in the region, while addressing the possible impact on global energy security. In that context, the European Council will discuss the Middle East as well as multilateralism with the UN Secretary General, António Guterres. However, despite a probable change of focus, competitiveness will feature prominently in the European Council conclusions and provide a high degree of detail, probably going beyond the EU leaders' role of setting the general priorities. Other topics on the agenda are the next multiannual financial framework (MFF), European security and defence, and migration, which, due to time constraints, are expected to trigger less discussion. Following the European Council meeting, EU leaders will convene for a Euro Summit focusing on the economic situation in the EU, the international role of the euro and the savings and investment union. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

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