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Second Iranian Warship Seeks Refuge in Sri Lanka Amid Strike Fears

Second Iranian Warship Seeks Refuge in Sri Lanka Amid Strike Fears

A second Iranian naval vessel is currently positioned just outside Sri Lanka’s territorial waters, seeking an urgent port call only 24 hours after a sister ship was destroyed by a U.S. submarine. Sri Lankan Media Minister Nalinda Jayatissa confirmed on Thursday that the government is deliberating on the request while prioritizing the safety of the over 100 crew members on board. This development follows the sinking of the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena on March 4, which was struck by a U.S. torpedo in international waters off the coast of Galle, resulting in at least 87 fatalities. The IRIS Dena was…
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FBI Probes Possible Terror Nexus After Indian-American Honors Student Killed in Austin Mass Shooting

FBI Probes Possible Terror Nexus After Indian-American Honors Student Killed in Austin Mass Shooting

The vibrant nightlife of Austin’s Sixth Street was shattered on Sunday, March 1, 2026, when a gunman opened fire outside Buford’s Backyard Beer Garden, killing three people and injuring 14 others. Among the deceased is 21-year-old Savitha Shan (legally known as Savitha Shanmugasundaram), a highly accomplished Indian-American senior at the University of Texas at Austin. Shan was a dual-degree honors student studying Management Information Systems and Economics, described by university officials as a "superstar" student leader who was set to graduate this May and begin a career at a major professional services firm. The other victims were identified as 19-year-old…
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Security Alert: Centre Warns States of Potential Unrest Over Iran-Israel War

Security Alert: Centre Warns States of Potential Unrest Over Iran-Israel War

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued a high-level security advisory to all states and Union Territories, warning of potential communal tensions and sporadic violence following the sharp escalation of the Iran-Israel conflict. The directive, circulated on February 28, 2026, highlights concerns that recent military strikes by the U.S. and Israel—which reportedly resulted in the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei—could have "ripple effects" across India’s diverse social fabric. Central intelligence agencies have flagged the risk of inflammatory rhetoric during religious gatherings and have specifically asked state police forces to monitor "pro-Iran radical preachers" whose sermons…
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Deadly Sea Clash: What We Know About Cuba’s Shootout With a U.S. Speedboat

Deadly Sea Clash: What We Know About Cuba’s Shootout With a U.S. Speedboat

A lethal maritime confrontation between the Cuban Border Guard and a high-speed vessel from Florida has reignited diplomatic tensions and raised urgent questions about security in the Florida Straits. The incident, which took place earlier this week, resulted in a violent shootout that left four armed men aboard the American-registered boat dead. According to official statements from Havana, the vessel was intercepted within Cuban territorial waters after it ignored commands to halt and allegedly initiated an attack against the Cuban patrol. Cuban authorities have framed the event as a necessary act of self-defense against a "mercenary-style" incursion, claiming the boat…
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Kathmandu to See Partly Cloudy Skies with Light Rain Chances

Kathmandu to See Partly Cloudy Skies with Light Rain Chances

A western disturbance is set to influence weather conditions across several provinces, bringing cloud cover, light rain, and possible snowfall in hilly and Himalayan regions, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.In its 24-hour forecast issued at 8:00 am, the department said the hilly and Himalayan areas of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces will remain generally cloudy throughout the day. Similar conditions are expected in the Himalayan regions of other provinces as well. Meanwhile, most parts of the Terai are likely to experience mainly fair weather, although morning mist may occur in some areas.Light rain or snowfall is forecast at a…
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Intelligence Agencies Sound High Alert Over Imminent Terror Threat to Delhi Landmarks

Intelligence Agencies Sound High Alert Over Imminent Terror Threat to Delhi Landmarks

Security agencies in the national capital have been placed on high alert following credible intelligence inputs suggesting that the Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) is plotting a series of improvised explosive device (IED) attacks. According to senior intelligence sources, the group has specifically targeted high-traffic areas near the iconic Red Fort and several prominent temples in the densely populated Chandni Chowk district, with the Gauri Shankar temple identified as a potential primary target. The alert indicates that these planned strikes may be a desperate attempt by the militant organization to avenge a recent blast at a mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan,…
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Black Friday for Turkish Football: 32 Detained in High-Level Match-Fixing Raid

Black Friday for Turkish Football: 32 Detained in High-Level Match-Fixing Raid

In a massive synchronized operation that has sent shockwaves through the Turkish football pyramid, authorities detained 32 suspects across 10 provinces on Friday. The sweep, led by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office, marks a significant escalation in a widening investigation into match-fixing and illegal gambling within the country’s professional leagues. The most damning revelation from the prosecutor’s statement involves a direct conflict of interest. Several suspects, including senior club executives, were identified through digital forensic analysis of betting accounts. Investigators found that these officials were not only placing wagers on professional games but were specifically betting on opposing teams…
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“Epstein Library” Launches 50 Mirror Sites to Counter Cyber Attacks

“Epstein Library” Launches 50 Mirror Sites to Counter Cyber Attacks

Following the total server collapse on January 3, the U.S. Department of Justice has successfully launched 50 "mirror sites" to host the unredacted Epstein Library files. Officials confirmed that the archive was targeted by a sophisticated Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack, suspected to be an attempt to bury high-profile names. The new decentralized hosting system allows global users to access the documents without lag, though certain sectors of the files remain under "temporary protective seal" pending further court orders.
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China Concludes “Justice Mission 2025” Blockade Drills

China Concludes “Justice Mission 2025” Blockade Drills

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) appears to be wrapping up its massive "Justice Mission 2025" military exercises around Taiwan. The two-day drills, which saw a record 90 aircraft and dozens of naval vessels crossing the median line, simulated a full-scale regional blockade. While Beijing described the maneuvers as a "stern warning" against foreign arms sales, Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense continues to monitor "residual" activities, noting that Chinese ships crossed into the 24-nautical mile contiguous zone for the first time in history during this exercise.
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DOJ Opens “Epstein Library” with Initial Document Release

DOJ Opens “Epstein Library” with Initial Document Release

The U.S. Department of Justice has launched a dedicated section on its website titled the "Epstein Library," meeting a Congressionally mandated deadline to release investigative files related to Jeffrey Epstein. While thousands of pages are now public, the DOJ noted it may need several more weeks to process one million additional documents. Meanwhile, President Trump has publicly urged the DOJ to "unmask" all political figures mentioned in the logs, as lawmakers like Eric Swalwell call for hearings to investigate delays in the transparency process.
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