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Emmanuel Macron thanked Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani for the steps taken to safeguard French forces after a soldier died in the Kurdistan Region. The incident has prompted renewed focus on security measures for international troops stationed in Iraq.
Published on: March 14, 2026 | By: urjaExperts warn that gaps in eye-care services across India could slow progress toward the global mission to end preventable blindness by 2030. Limited access to screenings, treatment, and specialists in many regions continues to challenge efforts to protect vision and improve nationwide eye health.
Published on: March 14, 2026 | By: urjaThe iconic Academy Awards statuette may symbolize cinematic excellence, but winners can’t freely sell it. Since 1951, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences requires recipients to first offer the trophy back to the Academy for just $1 before selling it to anyone else.
Published on: March 14, 2026 | By: urjaAn explosion struck a Jewish school in Amsterdam, causing damage to the building in what officials describe as a deliberate attack on the local Jewish community. Authorities in the Netherlands have launched an investigation, increasing security while working to identify those responsible for the incident.
Published on: March 14, 2026 | By: urjaFormula 1’s April 2026 schedule is at risk after the planned Grands Prix in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia were likely cancelled. Escalating conflict in the Middle East has raised safety and logistics concerns, leaving a potential month-long gap between races in the championship calendar.
Published on: March 14, 2026 | By: urjaRunning out of LPG doesn’t mean skipping good food. You can still whip up tasty vegetarian dishes like sprouts chaat, curd rice, vegetable wraps, paneer salads, overnight oats, fruit yogurt bowls, peanut butter sandwiches, chia pudding, dahi chura, and simple veggie sandwiches—quick, healthy, and made with little or no cooking.
Published on: March 14, 2026 | By: urjaNorth Korea launched around 10 suspected ballistic missiles toward the Sea of Japan, according to officials in Seoul. The tests have heightened regional security concerns, with neighboring countries closely monitoring the situation and assessing potential threats from the latest weapons activity.
Published on: March 14, 2026 | By: urjaEleven Indian nationals in the United States have been charged for allegedly staging fake armed robberies to exploit immigration laws. Investigators say the scheme aimed to falsely portray store clerks as crime victims so they could apply for special visas and immigration benefits. Authorities are pursuing serious fraud charges.
Published on: March 14, 2026 | By: urjaThe U.S. bombing of Kharg Island has intensified the West Asia conflict. The island handles about 90% of Iran’s crude exports, making it the backbone of its oil economy. Even limited strikes raise fears of disrupted supply, rising global oil prices, and a wider regional escalation.
Published on: March 14, 2026 | By: urjaDespite leading the nominations at the 98th Academy Awards, the film Sinners still faces tough competition for Best Picture. Directed by Ryan Coogler, the movie earned a record 16 nominations but may lose the top prize to rival films gaining stronger industry momentum and major precursor awards.
Published on: March 13, 2026 | By: urja
