Month: March 2026
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Iran missile strikes hit near Israel nuclear facility, injuring scores in Dimona and Arad
Iranian missile strikes near Israel’s nuclear research zone have opened a dangerous new chapter in the widening regional conflict, after missiles hit the southern cities of Dimona and Arad and wounded large numbers of civilians in what Israeli officials described as a rare penetration of air defences around one of the country’s most sensitive strategic…
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Sri Lanka fuel prices jump 25% as West Asia war adds fresh pressure
Sri Lanka raised fuel prices by 25% on Sunday, March 22, 2026, in its second increase within two weeks, as the government moved to prepare for deeper economic fallout from the West Asia war. Regular petrol was raised to 398 rupees per litre from 317 rupees, while diesel, which is widely used by buses, trucks…
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Iran missile strikes near Dimona wound more than 100 as nuclear fears intensify
Iran missile strikes near Israel’s Dimona nuclear site and the nearby city of Arad wounded more than 100 people on March 21, 2026, in one of the most serious escalations of the war’s fourth week. The attacks, which Iranian state media described as retaliation for an earlier strike on the Natanz nuclear complex, hit southern…
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IMD issues widespread rain and thunderstorm alert as Delhi records unusual March chill
Delhi woke up to an unusually cool and damp morning on March 21 as a fresh western disturbance reshaped weather conditions across large parts of India, bringing an unseasonal chill to the national capital and triggering a broader IMD rain warning for multiple states. The temperature in Delhi dropped to around 16 degrees Celsius in…
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Bilt launches hospitality platform aimed at transforming restaurant guest experiences
Bilt has unveiled Bilt Hospitality, a new platform designed to help restaurants create a more connected, personalized and frictionless guest journey, positioning the company’s latest expansion at the intersection of hospitality technology, neighborhood dining and seamless payments. The launch suggests that Bilt is aiming to go beyond housing and loyalty into the broader service economy,…
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Israeli strikes Beirut as Hezbollah conflict enters a more dangerous phase
Israel said early on March 21 that it was carrying out strikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut after issuing evacuation warnings for seven neighborhoods in the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital, according to Reuters. The latest Israeli strikes in Beirut immediately intensified concerns that the Israel Hezbollah war is entering an even more volatile…
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15-20 National Hospital and GenSight Biologics begin first French AAC treatments for GS010
The 15-20 National Hospital in Paris and GenSight Biologics have announced a significant development for patients with Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy, with the first patients now treated in France under the named patient early access program for GS010, also known as LUMEVOQ. The milestone, disclosed on March 20, 2026, means French patients with vision loss…
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PUMA unveils new international football kits in New York City
PUMA has revealed its latest international football kit collection with a community-led launch event in New York City, using the streets of Domino Square rather than a conventional stadium stage to introduce new national team jerseys for 11 countries. The sportswear company positioned the showcase as a culture-first activation built around football, music, food and…
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Novartis to acquire Synnovation program in up to $3 billion oncology deal
Novartis has agreed to acquire Pikavation Therapeutics, a wholly owned subsidiary of Synnovation Therapeutics, in a deal worth up to $3 billion, strengthening the Swiss drugmaker’s push into precision oncology and next-generation breast cancer treatment. The transaction includes $2 billion in upfront cash and as much as $1 billion in development, regulatory and commercial milestone…
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Trump says no new US troops in Iran war as Pearl Harbor remark jolts White House meeting
United States President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he was not planning to deploy more American troops to the Middle East, appearing to pull back from reports that his administration was considering a larger military reinforcement for the Iran war. The comment came during a White House meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi,…