2 more members of the Iranian women’s soccer team have been granted asylum in Australia
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Two more members of the Iranian women’s soccer team were granted asylum in Australia before their teammates departed, the country’s Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said Wednesday. The pair has been reunited with five players who were granted humanitarian visas a day earlier, Burke told reporters in Canberra on Wednesday….
White House clarifies Trump’s Tomahawk missile comments on Iran school strike, says President has ‘right to share views’
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed questions on Tuesday (March 10) regarding US President Donald Trump’s claim that Iran had access to US-made Tomahawk cruise missiles, the type likely used in a recent strike on a girls’ school in southern Iran. Leavitt said, “The president has a right to share his opinions with the…
White House denies US Navy escorted oil tanker through Strait of Hormuz, contradicting Energy Secretary Chris Wright’s claim
The White House said the United States had not escorted an oil tanker through the Strait of Hormuz, contradicting a now-deleted social media post by US energy secretary Chris Wright. At a press briefing on Tuesday (March 10), White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt rejected the claim that the United States Navy had accompanied a…
Geno Smith returns to New York: Jets acquire veteran QB from Las Vegas Raiders in 2026 trade
The New York Jets are bringing back a familiar face to the roster. In a surprising move ahead of the new league year, the Jets have agreed to acquire veteran quarterback Geno Smith from the Las Vegas Raiders, marking a return to the franchise that originally drafted him more than a decade ago. Details about…
140 troops wounded, 8 severely in 10-day war with Iran, majority sustain minor injuries, Pentagon says
As many as 150 US troops have been wounded in the 10-day-old war with Iran, Reuters cited two people familiar with the matter as saying on Tuesday (March 10). The casualty figure had not been previously reported, according to Reuters. Prior to the report, the United States Department of Defense had only disclosed that eight…
Cabinet clears proposal to declare Madurai airport as international airport
New Delhi, Mar 10 (PTI) The Cabinet on Tuesday approved the proposal to declare Madurai airport as an international airport. Madurai is a prominent city in Tamil Nadu, and Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the decision was taken keeping in view the aspirations of the people of Madurai. Briefing media persons about the Cabinet decisions,…
₹9000 credited to 40 lakh Orunodoi scheme beneficiaries ahead of Assembly election in Assam
Ahead of the Assam Assembly election, as many as 40 lakh families in the state will receive ₹9,000 under the ‘Orunodoi’ scheme. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s Office has maintained that the Orunodoi was not linked to the upcoming polls since it was only meant for women who fulfilled specific criteria. The Chief Minister’s Office…
Donald Trump, Elon Musk’s DOGE cuts hamper US preparedness amid war with Iran: Report
When US President Donald Trump returned to the White House for his second term in January 2025, one of his first promises was to slash “billions and billions of dollars” in government spending and empower the Billionaire Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The department, then headed by Musk, was responsible for eliminating programs…
Wall St closes mixed on ramped-up Middle East tensions
(Recasts with preliminary close of trading, adds analyst comment) * US crude settles down over 11% * Iran threatens continued oil blockade * US Navy says oil tanker escorted through Strait of Hormuz By Stephen Culp and Johann M Cherian NEW YORK, March 10 (Reuters) – US stocks lost steam on Tuesday, giving up early…
Quote of the Day: Martin Luther King Jr. on war — ‘Wars are poor chisels for carving out peaceful tomorrows’
Civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. often spoke not only about racial justice in the United States but also about the broader moral consequences of violence and war. His speeches repeatedly warned that societies seeking peace through conflict ultimately risk deepening the cycle of destruction. His words resonate strongly today as the United States–Israel…
