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What Does It Mean to Have Air Superiority Over Iran?

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-03-13T10:08:45+00:00

The American and Israeli air forces have a dominant advantage in the skies, but Iran can still muster some resistance.

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Four crew confirmed dead after US military plane crash in Iraq

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-13T10:01:41+00:00

Rescue efforts continue for remaining two crew members from refuelling plane that crashed in western desertMiddle East live blog – latest updatesPentagon tells lawmakers Iran war costs top $11.3bn – but true price unknownFour of the six crew members onboard a US military aircraft that crashed in western Iraq were killed, the US military has said as rescue efforts continued for the remaining two.The KC-135 military refuelling plane crashed in western Iraq on Thursday, in an incident the military said involved another aircraft but was not the result of hostile or friendly fire. Continue reading.

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Romania’s Eurovision song criticised for ‘glamorising sexual strangulation’

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-13T10:00:47+00:00

Calls for Alexandra Căpitănescu’s Choke Me to be banned, as campaigners say lyrics are ‘dangerous’ and ‘reckless’ Romania’s Eurovision entry Choke Me has been labelled “dangerous” and “reckless” for appearing to glamorise sexual strangulation, an unsafe practice that can lead to brain injury and death.Campaigners against sexual violence said the entry, in which the words “choke me” are repeated 30 times during the three-minute song, was “playing fast and loose with young women’s lives”. Continue reading...

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Bailiffs board Ryanair plane after airline refuses to pay delayed flight compensation

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-13T10:00:46+00:00

Austrian officials took action after airline ignored court order to pay €890 to unnamed womenBailiffs have boarded a Ryanair aircraft after the airline refused to pay compensation to a passenger whose flight was delayed.Austrian officials took action after the airline ignored a court order to pay the unnamed woman €890 (£742) in legal costs and compensation for a delayed flight two years ago. Continue reading...

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NSE IPO opens door for thousands of shareholders to sell stock

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-13T09:58:51+00:00

The bourse will contact investors who have held NSE shares in the unlisted market for at least a year, allowing them to tender stock in the offer-for-sale component, sources said

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4 Killed in Crash of U.S. Refueling Plane in Iraq, Military Says

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-03-13T09:55:33+00:00

The crash was not because of hostile or friendly fire, U.S. Central Command said. Four crew members died, it said, bringing the number of U.S. service members killed in the Iran conflict to at least 11.

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KCCI seeks SOP-based relief from NMPA over West Asia crisis impact

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-13T09:54:21+00:00

KCCI President Ahmed Mudassar requested the NMPA Chairman to consider extending concessions and relief measures to trade on a case-by-case basis, depending on port conditions

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Drone Strike Has Cyprus, and Europe, on Edge

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-03-13T09:50:28+00:00

Allies have rushed to defend the Mediterranean nation, where the drone hit a British base. Some Cypriots wonder why the bases are still there.

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Miliband unveils plans to speed up nuclear power generation for UK

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-13T09:46:32+00:00

Ministers face accusations of carrying out ‘irresponsible deregulation’ as they push through ‘clean energy’ proposalsEd Miliband has unveiled plans to cut regulations, costs and bureaucracy by the end of next year to speed up the development of nuclear power generation.The UK government said the changes, to be carried out this year, would deliver a “win-win for building critical infrastructure while protecting nature and the environment”. Continue reading...

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Reeves vows to ‘crack down’ on energy and fuel bosses exploiting Britons through ‘rip-off’ prices – UK politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-13T09:46:30+00:00

The chancellor is set to meet with energy bosses over concerns that companies are profiteering from oil and gas pricesGood morning and welcome to our live coverage of UK politics.Chancellor Rachel Reeves has asked the competition watchdog, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), to “crack down” on “rip off” fuel prices as she prepares to meet energy bosses amid concerns companies are profiteering off the US and Israel’s war with Iran.The Conservative party continue to accuse the government of a “cover-up” after it released documents relating to Peter Mandelson’s 2024 appointment as ambass

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Four crew members confirmed dead in US plane crash in Iraq as explosions heard across Tehran – Middle East crisis live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-13T09:45:22+00:00

US say rescue efforts are continuing following loss of refuelling plane; Large explosions heard across Iranian capital as the US and Israel threatened to intensify airstrikesMiddle East war creating ‘largest supply disruption in history of oil markets’How have you been affected by the latest Middle East events?Saudi Arabia’s defence ministry is saying that two drones have been intercepted and destroyed in the eastern region.More now after reports of explosions in Dubai on Friday morning: thick black smoke rose over the financial hub’s skyline after what authorities described as a fire in an in

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LPG Gas Crisis LIVE: West Asia conflict may cut CGD sales volumes by up to 10%: CRISIL

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-13T09:42:48+00:00

India’s city gas distribution (CGD) sector may see daily sales volumes moderate by 8–10% due to reduced natural gas supplies linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict, though companies may partly offset the impact by passing on higher prices to consumers, CRISIL said.

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Stryker flags disruption to orders, manufacturing a day after cyberattack

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-13T09:42:16+00:00

An Iranian-linked hacking group ‌called Handala claimed responsibility for ‌the ⁠attack, saying it was ⁠in retaliation to a strike on a girls’ school in Minab, southern ​Iran.

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