Stock Market Live Updates: Sensex rises 750 pts to 75,187.89; Nifty 50 up 220 pts to 23,294.80 as crude cools on de-escalation hopes; Tata Steel, Coal India top gainers

Sensex, Nifty Live Updates on 20 March 2026:  Indian shares opened higher ​on Friday after logging their steepest ‌fall in nearly two years ​in the previous session ⁠as oil prices eased, offering some relief to global markets amid the ‌ongoing war in the Middle East.

Japan vs Australia: Women’s Asian Cup final – team news, start and lineups

Hosts Australia will be hoping to turn the tables on Japan as they meet for a third time in the Asian Cup final.

Trump busca más dinero y refuerzos militares para una nueva fase de la guerra en Irán

El Pentágono solicitará 200.000 millones de dólares en fondos adicionales para financiar la ofensiva, dominada ahora por los ataques contra el sector energético

No solo las baterías antiaéreas protegen las costas árabes del Golfo

Millones de inmigrantes siguen trabajando en las monarquías de la península arábiga a pesar de los misiles y drones iraníes

Cisjordania llora a sus cuatro mujeres muertas por un misil iraní: “Esta no es nuestra guerra”

El proyectil cayó junto a un precario salón de belleza en el que se preparaban para una festividad musulmana. Son las primeras víctimas mortales en este territorio ocupado de la actual guerra en Oriente Próximo

El caso de los ‘safaris humanos’ de Sarajevo avanza con un destino incierto en Italia con tres investigados

El periodista que denunció a la Fiscalía posibles viajes organizados para disparar a civiles en la guerra de Bosnia publica un libro con nuevos testimonios y detalles

Los paramilitares de Sudán se enzarzan en una disputa interna que agrieta su núcleo de poder

La larga rivalidad del comandante de las Fuerzas de Apoyo Rápido con el influyente líder de otra rama de su tribu ha derivado en un conflicto abierto que sacude los equilibrios internos

Nifty Bank Prediction Today – March 20, 2026: Nifty Bank futures: Intraday outlook positive, but tread cautiously

Traders with high risk tolerance can consider buying Nifty Bank futures (March)

Telangana Budget 2026 LIVE: Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu to unveil major plans today

Telangana Budget 2026-27 Live: Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu presents the state budget today. Follow live updates on key announcements, welfare schemes, investments, and Hyderabad Metro takeover plans.

Auto PLI disbursements under 10% as 2028 deadline approaches

Despite over ₹35,600 crore in investments, payouts have lagged as companies struggle with localisation requirements and scaling production for incentives

Rupee breaches 93/dollar for the first time, down 19 paise to 93.08 against US dollar in early trade

Dollar strength, FII outflows, firm crude oil price drag rupee lower

How Japan Reacted to Trump’s Pearl Harbor Joke

Some people criticized President Trump’s decision to invoke a painful chapter of history. Others worried it might harm U.S.-Japan relations.

Минздрав проработает вопрос о бесплатной гигиене полости рта для детей

Guerra Ucraina - Russia, le news di oggi. Meloni: “Orban? Problema risolvibile, serve flessibilità”. Merz: “Ungheria viola lealtà tra Stati”

L’Iran en passe d’être « décimé », assure Benyamin Nétanyahou

Le premier ministre israélien a dit, jeudi, voir « apparaître des fissures (…) au sein du haut commandement » de la République islamique « mais aussi sur le terrain ». Téhéran a mené des frappes massives sur des sites énergétiques du Golfe, au lendemain de frappes israéliennes contre ses propres installations gazières.

Donald Trump pris de court par l’escalade de la guerre contre l’Iran

Le président américain peine à justifier l’intervention israélo-américaine devant l’opinion, d’autant que la fermeture du détroit d’Ormuz tout comme les frappes sur des sites énergétiques dans le Golfe alimentent l’inflation.

La coalición Trump-Netanyahu podrá ganar batallas pero no la guerra

EE UU necesita un conflicto corto, y no lo logrará a menos que abandone a Israel

La diferencia entre recordar y juzgar

Un país que, como Argentina, enjuicia a sus dictadores no elimina las discusiones sobre el pasado, pero establece un marco de referencia común

Delcy Rodríguez da la vuelta a su Gabinete para dejar atrás al madurismo

En menos de tres meses, la presidenta encargada ha cambiado casi a la mitad de su equipo, diluye la influencia de Nicolás Maduro y define un perfil propio para su gestión

Iván Cepeda: “Nuestro enfrentamiento no es con Paloma ni Abelardo, es con Uribe”

El candidato presidencial de la izquierda defiende los logros del Gobierno pero reivindica ser el único estratega de su campaña: “No soy una copia ni un clon de nadie”

US approves $7 billion more in weapons for UAE, WSJ reports

Includes Patriot PAC-3 missiles and Chinook helicopters; comes on top of $16.5 billion deals to three West Asian nations announced earlier

Oil Falls and Stocks in Asia Hold Steady

Oil prices had been gyrating this week, after a new round of attacks on major energy facilities in Iran and Qatar raised concerns about energy supplies.

Markets claw back after 775-point Nifty rout as de-escalation hopes cool crude from $118 peak; Sensex surges 831.08 points to 75,038

Nifty 50 gains 261.50 points (1.14%) to 23,263.65 in morning session

В «Яндекс Погоде» появился чат с нейросетью

Силы ПВО сбили 26 украинских беспилотников над регионами России

Why Pakistani farmers are suing two German companies for deadly 2022 floods

Case relates to RWE and Heidelberg Materials, accused of emissions that intensified historic floods and destroyed farms.

Рослини для нічного саду, які зроблять сад ароматним та привабливим для запилювачів

Нічні комахи ефективно знаходять такі квіти для годування та запилення.

India's proposal to preload national ID app Aadhaar on phones faced pushback

An internal email from MAIT on January 13 revealed that UIDAI requested the IT ministry to collaborate with Google, Apple, and major smartphone manufacturers to consider pre-installing the new Aadhaar app

США терміново стягують кораблі з тисячами морпіхів для можливої висадки в Ірані, – Newsmax

США екстрено нарощують військову присутність у регіоні на тлі напруження з Іраном та пожежі на одному з авіаносців.

Gas giants warn against windfall gains tax as Pocock says ‘wartime profits’ should go to struggling Australians

Government faces political fight as industry says mooted 25% levy on exports would hurt Australia’s economy and energy security Gas giants will lobby against any federal government moves to introduce a 25% export levy on windfall profits, as crossbenchers pressure the prime minister to redirect billions of dollars in “wartime profits” to Australians struggling amid the global energy crisis.It comes after the prime minister’s department asked treasury to model the impacts of placing a flat 25% tax on gas exports, the ABC reported on Friday, along with any further changes to the petroleum resour

Australia news live: more than 100 NSW service stations without diesel, premier says

Follow today’s news liveTropical Cyclone Narelle hits far north Queensland as 250km/h winds tear off roofs and fell treesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFar north residents in the path of Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle say they have taken shelter as winds begin to swirl in the remote Cape York Communities.Sara Watkins, the owner of Coen Mechanical and the Little Bush Pantry in the township of Coen – population about 330 – say they moved to a more secure brick building when the winds picked up about 4am, local time.The wind has really started to pick up, you can hear

Poutine chef d’orchestre d’une « opération musicale spéciale » en Europe

Banni à l’Ouest, Valery Gergiev, maestro tout-puissant en Russie et ambassadeur culturel du maître du Kremlin, aspire à retrouver les salles européennes. Teodor Currentzis et ses orchestres, eux, enchaînent les concerts en Espagne, en Italie et en France. Sur le front de la musique classique, Moscou passe du soft power au « sharp power ».

Chefs d’orchestre russes et concerts en Europe : l’« opération musicale spéciale » de Poutine pour normaliser la guerre en Ukraine

Banni à l’Ouest, Valery Gergiev, maestro tout-puissant en Russie et ambassadeur culturel du maître du Kremlin, aspire à retrouver les salles européennes. Teodor Currentzis et ses orchestres, eux, enchaînent les concerts en Espagne, en Italie et en France. Sur le front de la musique classique, Moscou passe du soft power au « sharp power ».

Japan's Takaichi tries to reaffirm alliance with Trump as he seeks help securing Strait of Hormuz

The Japanese Premier while agreeing on the need to ensuring safety of the Strait of Hormuz, gave Trump a detailed explanation on the actions Japan can and cannot take under its law

Иран атаковал базу США в ОАЭ и Иерусалим, а Израиль – Тегеран

Stock Market Live Updates: Sensex rises 980 pts to 75,187.89; Nifty 50 up 300 pts to 23,294.80; Tata Steel, Coal India top gainers

Sensex, Nifty Live Updates on 20 March 2026:  Indian shares opened higher ​on Friday after logging their steepest ‌fall in nearly two years ​in the previous session ⁠as oil prices eased, offering some relief to global markets amid the ‌ongoing war in the Middle East.

European nations, Japan, Canada say will join safety efforts in Strait of Hormuz

The nations, in a joint statement, condemn Iran’s attacks on unarmed commercial vessels in the Gulf

Venezuela : Delcy Rodriguez, présidente par intérim, remplace l’ensemble du haut commandement militaire

Gustavo Gonzalez Lopez a été nommé jeudi ministre de la défense, au lendemain du limogeage de Vladimir Padrino, le fidèle allié de l’ex-président Nicolas Maduro qui occupait ce poste depuis 2014.

BTS return from military service - but does their album live up to the hype?

The band's 10th album sees them return to the rebellious, rap-heavy sound of their early days.

Crude oil futures decline on hopes of Iranian supply return

At 9:16 am on Friday, May Brent oil futures were $106.89, down 1.62%, and May WTI crude oil futures were $93.60, down 2.04%

Using Charm and Restraint, Japan’s Leader Mostly Avoids Trump’s Wrath

During her first visit to the White House, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi drew praise from President Trump. But the war in the Middle East will test their relationship.

Spain Says the Sun Shields It From Rising Gas Costs. Is That True?

Pedro Sánchez, Spain’s prime minister, said the nation’s renewable energy system has softened the financial fallout from the war in Iran. The story is more complex.

Iran War Fallout: Southeast Asia Hard Hit by Skyrocketing Fuel Prices

Across Southeast Asia, a region heavily dependent on energy exports brought via the Strait of Hormuz, lives are being upended by higher oil and gas prices.

How the Iran War Narrowed Flight Corridors Between Europe and Asia

One of the few paths left between the two continents threads through Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkey, as global conflicts complicate aviation logistics.

Inflation, migration, sécurité : la guerre au Moyen-Orient inquiète les Européens

Réunis, jeudi, à Bruxelles, les chefs d’Etat et de gouvernement des Vingt-Sept se sont dits prêts à contribuer à la sécurisation du détroit d’Ormuz « lorsque les armes se seront tues ». Ils ont surtout discuté de la flambée des prix de l’énergie causée par le conflit et des risques de crise migratoire.

La guerre au Moyen-Orient inquiète les Européens : inflation, migration, sécurité

Réunis, jeudi, à Bruxelles, les chefs d’Etat et de gouvernement de l’Union européenne se sont dits prêts à contribuer à la sécurisation du détroit d’Ormuz « lorsque les armes se seront tues ». Ils ont, surtout, discuté de la flambée des prix de l’énergie causée par le conflit, et des risques de crise migratoire.

La guerre au Moyen-Orient inquiète les Européens : inflation, migration, sécurité

Réunis, jeudi, à Bruxelles, les chefs d’Etat et de gouvernement de l’Union européenne se sont dits prêts à contribuer à la sécurisation du détroit d’Ormuz « lorsque les armes se seront tues ». Ils ont, surtout, discuté de la flambée des prix de l’énergie causée par le conflit, et des risques de crise migratoire.

“Nemmeno la moglie sapeva della Bisteccheria”. A Biella, il feudo di Delmastro, tra silenzi e misteri

Nel centrodestra tutti evitano le domande. Telefoni spenti e bocche serrate. Il centrosinistra: “Si sentono intoccabili”

Tutte le strade portano a Delmastro in una Biella chiusa tra silenzi e segreti

In via Italia tutti evitano le domande come la peste. Telefoni spenti e bocche serrate

Фон дер Ляйен исключила закупки газа у РФ, даже при дефиците в Европе

Anthony Albanese claims hecklers at Lakemba mosque unhappy Labor outlawed ‘extremist organisations’

Prime minister makes hasty exit after people heard yelling phrases including ‘disgrace’, ‘shame’ and ‘genocide supporters’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese has claimed he was heckled by people at one of Australia’s largest mosques because they were unhappy his government has outlawed “extremist organisations” like Hizb ut-Tahrir, although he failed to provide any evidence for his claim.The prime minister and the home affairs minister, Tony Burke, were at Lakemba mosque in Sydney’s west on Friday mo

Unpacking Netanyahu’s latest claims about the war on Iran

Benjamin Netanyahu claimed to have made significant progress in 20 days of war on Iran but indicated more is to come.

Trump must ‘take the steering wheel back from the Israelis’ in Iran war

Trita Parsi, argues that US President Trump must not allow Israel to control the war with Iran.

Air India, AI Express to operate 34 flights connecting West Asia on March 20

Air India and AI Express to operate 28 non-scheduled services and 6 scheduled ones

Trump faces his most difficult Iran war decision: Will he deploy US troops to seize uranium?

Trump has offered varying reasons for launching the attack on Iran, but has been consistent on the primary objective of the campaign -- to ensure Iran will never have a nuclear weapon