US President Donald Trump on Monday said that he has instructed the country’s defence department to postpone all airstrikes against Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure for a five-day period. “I am pleased to report that the United States of America, and the country of Iran, have had, over the last two days, very good and productive conversations regarding a...
Lower protein intake may slow liver tumour growth, study finds
Updated: Mar 23rd, 2026 Reducing protein in the diet may help slow liver tumour growth in people with damaged livers, according to a new study. Researchers found that when the liver cannot remove ammonia properly, tumours grow faster. Lowering protein intake reduced ammonia levels and slowed tumour growth in mice. This relates to the study titled “Impaired nitrogenous waste clearance...
Signs of ancient water found in Jezero crater on Mars
Updated: Mar 23rd, 2026 Scientists from NASA have found signs that water once flowed on Mars. The discovery was made by the Perseverance Rover in the Jezero Crater, researchers say there are hidden structures under the crater that look like an ancient river delta. The study, titled ‘Ground penetrating radar observations of ancient large-scale deltaic structures in Jezero crater, Mars’...
Cuba plunged into darkness again as power grid collapsed nationwide: Reports
Updated: Mar 23rd, 2026 Representative Image Cuba was plunged into nationwide darkness for the second time in a week after the country’s national power grid collapsed again, following a similar outage earlier this month, as per reports. The Ministry of Energy and Mines said the National Electric System had suffered a complete failure, triggering a widespread blackout across the island. ...
US Deploys 4,500 Marines and F-35 Jets in Strait of Hormuz
The United States has reportedly deployed about 4,500 Marines, along with F-35 fighter jets and helicopters, to the Strait of Hormuz. This move signals growing military preparation in the region amid rising tensions. The deployment aims to strengthen security and protect shipping routes in the strategic waterway. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important oil transit...
Middle East tensions: IndiGo, Air India to operate flights, issue travel advisory
Updated: Mar 23rd, 2026 Amid the evolving situation in the Middle East, Indian airlines have announced limited but continued flight operations for March 22, while urging passengers to stay alert for last-minute changes. Low-cost carrier IndiGo said it will operate select flights on Sunday, advising travellers to check their flight status before heading to the airport. In a post on...
Four Jewish ambulances torched in London, police suspect antisemitic hate crime
Four ambulances belonging to a Jewish community emergency service were set ablaze in the Golders Green area of north London. Police are treating the incident as an antisemitic hate crime, according to local media reports. Officers from the Metropolitan Police were called to Highfield Road at around 1.45 am on Monday (local time) following reports of a fire. Authorities later...
Air Canada express jet collides with fire truck at New York’s LaGuardia airport, 2 pilots killed
Updated: Mar 23rd, 2026 The pilot and the co-pilot were killed as an Air Canada Express plane flying from Montreal collided with a ground vehicle upon landing at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, Chinese news agency reported, citing local media. Operations at New York’s LaGuardia Airport were suspended after the collision. Air Canada Express CRJ-900 aircraft collided with a ground vehicle...
Canada launches new pathway for French-speaking students to get PR
Updated: Mar 23rd, 2026 Canada has introduced a new pathway to help French-speaking international students and graduates get permanent residence (PR). The programme will offer guidance, job opportunities and support to help them settle in the country. The initiative will first start with students at the Université de Hearst in Ontario. “This project aims to support international students and graduates...
Iran says Strait of Hormuz not blocked
Updated: Mar 23rd, 2026 Iran’s Foreign Ministry said that the Strait of Hormuz is not blocked and navigation continues in the waterway, with necessary measures being taken due to wartime conditions. In a statement elaborating on Iran’s positions amid ongoing US and Israeli attacks, the ministry said that Iran has always respected the freedom of navigation and maritime security and...