HRW accuses Israel of 'unlawfully' using white phosphorus in new Lebanon attacks

White phosphorus, a substance that ignites on contact with oxygen, can be used to create smokescreens and to illuminate battlefields.
9 March 2026, 10:40 AM

Samson credits Tendulkar talks for World Cup turnaround

“It feels a bit surreal,” he said.
9 March 2026, 10:25 AM

Joint forces launch major raid in Sitakunda’s Jungle Salimpur

4,000 security personnel cordon off hilly area long linked to land grabbing and armed gangs
9 March 2026, 10:15 AM

Video suggests US missile struck near Iranian school where ‘175 killed’

Verified footage indicates precision strike near IRGC base beside school, NY Times says
9 March 2026, 10:07 AM

Celebrate trophies, not personal milestones: Gautam Gambhir

He pointed to opener Sanju Samson's run of form as an example of the team's evolving mindset.
9 March 2026, 09:53 AM

War in the Middle East: latest developments

Here are the latest events in the Middle East war
9 March 2026, 09:44 AM

Trump says new Iran leader won't last long without his approval

Trump had previously demanded a say in the appointment and dismissed the younger Khamenei as an unacceptable "lightweight".
9 March 2026, 09:18 AM

10 vessels attacked in Hormuz Strait: analysts

The attacks almost completely halted traffic through the strait, a crucial route for oil and other goods
9 March 2026, 09:16 AM

A history of oil price swings this century

AFP examines the volatile movements, including when crude surged to record highs close to $150 per barrel in 2008, before turning negative 12 years later during the Covid-19 pandemic.
9 March 2026, 09:11 AM

Trump defends Iran war decision as oil soars above $100

"ONLY FOOLS WOULD THINK DIFFERENTLY!" he argued
9 March 2026, 08:56 AM

The silence of the Maracana

On July 16, 1950, the skies above Rio de Janeiro carried not just the glare of the sun, but the blazing pride and golden dreams of an entire nation, Brazil. Rising beside the shores of Guanabara Bay stood the newly built concrete giant -- the Maracana Stadium. It was not merely a structure of brick and cement; it was a vast temple of hope, ambition and supremacy for nearly 200 million Brazilians.
9 March 2026, 08:30 AM

A tie with a lot on the line

Debutant Bangladesh are set to face Uzbekistan, the side closest to the women in red and green in terms of rankings in their group, in a Group B encounter of the AFC Women's Asian Cup at the Perth Rectangular Stadium today, with a number of achievements in sight.
9 March 2026, 08:00 AM

US energy chief defends waiver of Russian oil sanctions for India

Blames fear for higher gas prices; says temporary waiver for Russian oil to India eases market pressure
9 March 2026, 06:39 AM

Patuakhali-Dhaka route: Navigability crisis disrupts launch movement

Continuous siltation has created sandbars at several points along the route, including near the Patuakhali launch terminal, hampering normal vessel movement
9 March 2026, 06:20 AM

Demand surges for traditional puffed rice during Ramadan in Barishal division

Women in 21 villages keep earthen ovens burning from dawn to dusk
9 March 2026, 06:16 AM
9 March 2026, 06:11 AM

Explosion at US embassy in Oslo may have been deliberate attack: police

The US embassy in Oslo was hit by a loud explosion early on Sunday
9 March 2026, 05:56 AM

Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new supreme leader?

Mojtaba has never held a formal government role
9 March 2026, 05:28 AM

Tech-facilitated violence: Women survivors forced to navigate a flawed system

The violence was set in motion not by a weapon but by a smartphone.
9 March 2026, 01:53 AM

'Bumrah is a once-in-a-generation bowler’

India captain Suryakumar Yadav heaped praise on pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah after India’s historic 96-run victory over New Zealand in the final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup yesterday.
9 March 2026, 01:17 AM