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Rupee slips 3 paise to 92.43 against US dollar in early trade

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-18T05:19:42+00:00

A fall in global crude oil prices and a positive opening at the domestic equity markets prevented a sharper decline in the local unit, according to forex traders

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Fire damage, clogged toilets, and sinking morale: USS Gerald R Ford to set sails for repairs in Crete

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-18T05:08:44+00:00

Aircraft carrier has been participating in strikes on Iran, after previously taking part in the operation to seize Venezuela’s president Nicolás MaduroA fire onboard the USS Gerald R Ford, injuring sailors and destroying 100 beds, is the latest mishap to plague the world’s largest aircraft carrier on a marathon deployment some argue has sapped crew morale.At sea for almost nine months, and currently stationed in the Red Sea to support the war on Iran, the carrier will reportedly set sail for Crete for repairs. Continue reading...

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Lloyd’s of London to anchor global reinsurance presence in GIFT City

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-18T05:06:47+00:00

The application is for the establishment of a statutory insurance and reinsurance corporation, authorised to undertake insurance and reinsurance business, with funds to be remitted from Lloyd’s head office in London

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Lords urged to ensure women criminalised for abortion are ‘not left behind’

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-18T05:00:24+00:00

House to consider amendment that would pardon women in England and Wales affected by prior ‘unjust’ lawsWomen who have been arrested, investigated and convicted under abortion legislation in England and Wales “must not be left behind” if the law is changed to prevent women being criminalised in future, campaigners have said.Last summer, the House of Commons voted to end the criminalisation of women who terminate their pregnancies outside the legal framework, through a new clause in the crime and policing bill. Continue reading...

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‘Old masters too’: Ghent exhibition celebrates female artists of the baroque

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-18T05:00:23+00:00

Show in part a rediscovery of more than 40 mostly forgotten women who plied their trade in the Low CountriesJudith Leyster, an artist of the Dutch golden age, was thought to be about 21 when she painted her self-portrait in 1630. In the picture she presented to the world, Leyster exudes cheerful confidence. Clad in shimmering silks and a stiffly starched lace collar, she leans back in her chair, palette and brushes in hand, a painting by her side.This work, completed in the year she was admitted to a painters’ guild in Haarlem, proclaimed her arrival as an established artist. It was one of the

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Myki-less public transport for all passengers won’t happen until 2027, Victorian auditor reveals

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-18T04:57:38+00:00

Dispute between government and US-based contractor caused 18-month delay to project, report findsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMyki cards will still be needed by Victorian public transport users until 2027 due to delays to the full rollout of tap-and-go technology, the state’s auditor general has revealed.A report by the Victorian Auditor-General’s Office (Vago) found a dispute between the state’s transport department and US-based firm Conduent had delayed the project by 18 months, adding $136.8m to its cost. Co

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Jefferies sees 40% upside in HDB Financial shares despite post-listing slide

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-18T04:55:51+00:00

Shares rose 2% to ₹658.40, compared with the previous close of ₹644.50. However, gains tapered off later in the session, with the stock trading largely flat at ₹648.90 around 10.30 am.

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What to know about the deepening economic and political turmoil in Cuba

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-18T04:43:42+00:00

Cuba suffered its third blackout since December this week; the country is struggling under the weight of an US energy blackout that has halted oil shipments to the island over the past 3 months

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Markets rise for third day as crude eases; TCS, IndiGo lead gains

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-18T04:37:12+00:00

Sectorally, information technology and aviation stocks led gains. Banking stocks presented a mixed picture, with private sector lenders under pressure even as the broader financial sector saw buying interest

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Democratic voters select House candidates in Illinois after heated primaries

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-18T04:36:17+00:00

Evanston mayor Daniel Biss and Cook County commissioner Donna Miller were among those who came out on top in the elections ahead of the midtermsDemocratic voters in Illinois handed the party’s nominations for five open seats in the House of Representatives to candidates that included Evanston mayor Daniel Biss and Cook County commissioner Donna Miller, after heated and at times bitter campaigns that saw significant spending by outside groups, most controversially the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (Aipac).The primaries acted as a test of the style of politics voters were looking for

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Comment Reza Pahlavi, l’héritier de la monarchie iranienne, tisse son réseau en France

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-03-18T04:30:11+00:00

Installé à Paris après le déclenchement des frappes israélo-américaines sur Téhéran, l’héritier de la dernière dynastie royale en Iran, en exil depuis 1979, pousse ses pions dans la perspective d’une chute de la République islamique. Proche de la droite conservatrice américaine, il développe son réseau dans les sphères du pouvoir de la capitale avec l’appui d’avocats et de communicants acquis à sa cause.

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Comment Reza Pahlavi, l’héritier de la dernière dynastie royale en Iran, tisse son réseau en France

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-03-18T04:30:02+00:00

Installé à Paris après le déclenchement des frappes israélo-américaines sur Téhéran, l’héritier de la dernière dynastie royale en Iran, en exil depuis 1979, pousse ses pions dans la perspective d’une chute de la République islamique. Proche de la droite conservatrice américaine, il développe son réseau dans les sphères du pouvoir de la capitale avec l’appui d’avocats et de communicants acquis à sa cause.

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Somalilandia, ¿un nuevo Estado?

Source: El País - Internacional · Published: 2026-03-18T04:30:01+00:00

Un reconocimiento por parte de la comunidad internacional, como ha hecho Israel, desencadenaría una guerra civil

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Martirio, el arma más poderosa de Irán

Source: El País - Internacional · Published: 2026-03-18T04:30:01+00:00

En medio de la ofensiva de Estados Unidos e Israel en Oriente Próximo, no se debe olvidar la relevancia del concepto del sacrificio en el islam chií

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Iran Launches Missile Attack on Tel Aviv in Retaliation for Latest Killings

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-03-18T04:23:21+00:00

Iranian state media confirmed the killings of Ali Larijani, who had served as Iran’s de facto leader recently, and a militia commander late Tuesday. Airstrikes rocked the Lebanese capital early Wednesday.

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Avec le nouveau statut d’entreprise « EU Inc. », la Commission européenne espère freiner les départs de start-up aux Etats-Unis

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-03-18T04:15:11+00:00

La Commission européenne doit présenter, mercredi 18 mars, son projet d’un « 28ᵉ régime », un nouveau statut juridique qui permettra aux entreprises d’opérer dans les vingt-sept Etats membres sans formalité supplémentaire. 30 % des licornes européennes ont quitté l’UE depuis 2008.

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With watchful eye on Iran war, crypto dodges UAE disruption

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-18T04:13:12+00:00

The blockchain industry’s virtual-first structure has kept the UAE crypto industry resilient as the West Asia conflict enters its third week

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Avec la mort d’Ali Larijani, la République islamique perd un maillon clé du pouvoir

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-03-18T04:08:02+00:00

Le chef du Conseil suprême de sécurité nationale, figure politique la plus importante depuis la mort d’Ali Khamenei, a été tué dans le bombardement par l’aviation israélienne de la maison où il s’était réfugié en compagnie de son fils, à Téhéran.

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Avec l’assassinat d’Ali Larijani, la République islamique perd un maillon clé du pouvoir

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-03-18T04:08:02+00:00

Le chef du Conseil suprême de sécurité nationale, figure politique la plus importante depuis la mort d’Ali Khamenei, a été tué dans le bombardement par l’aviation israélienne de la maison où il s’était réfugié en compagnie de son fils, à Téhéran.

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Avec l’assassinat d’Ali Larijani, la République islamique perd un maillon-clé du pouvoir

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-03-18T04:08:02+00:00

Le chef du Conseil suprême de sécurité nationale, figure politique la plus importante depuis la mort d’Ali Khamenei, a été tué dans le bombardement par l’aviation israélienne de la maison où il s’était réfugié en compagnie de son fils, à Téhéran.

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