Dhaka, March 21 (LatestNewsX) The newly-elected Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) government's 'Bangladesh First' policy — if more than just a slogan - must guide all future negotiations on General Security of Military Information Agreement (GSOMIA) and Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement (ACSA)-related agreements with the United States. President Donald Trump’s letter to Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman last month indicates that the negotiations stalled during the Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League government are likely to resume once the West Asia crisis ends, a report said on Saturday.

Tehran, March 1 (LatestNewsX) Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Sunday announced that it has launched the fifth wave of Operation True Promise 4 targeting American vessels across the region, including in the Indian Ocean, carrying ammunition and refuelling tankers. In a statement, the IRGC said, "In the fifth wave of Operation True Promise 4 in the Indian Ocean, the MSP vessel, on an ammunition-carrying mission for American vessels, was hit at the Jabel Ali anchorage by four drones and has been completely put out of service following successive damage and explosions."

Chennai, March 1 (LatestNewsX) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended warm birthday greetings to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president M.K. Stalin on the occasion of his 73rd birthday, praying for his long life and good health. In a message posted on social media platform X, the Prime Minister said, “Best wishes to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, Thiru MK Stalin on his birthday.

Los Angeles, March 1 (LatestNewsX) Hollywood actor Shia LaBeouf has been arrested once again in New Orleans. He has been charged with an additional misdemeanor count of simple battery. The charge is related to his initial February 17 arrest in New Orleans during a Mardi Gras celebration, reports ‘People’ magazine. The actor surrendered himself to authorities on Saturday, prior to a bail hearing.

Mumbai, March 1 (LatestNewsX) Actress Shweta Tripathi is set to travel to Amsterdam to attend a live concert by the Oscar and Grammy-winning music composer Hans Zimmer. The actress had a long-standing wish to watch him perform live. Hans Zimmer is known for shaping the contours of Hollywood, and adding depth to stories through his music. For Shweta, film music has always been more than just something that plays in the background.

Berlin, Mar 1 (LatestNewsX) Harry Kane struck twice as Bayern Munich came from behind to defeat Borussia Dortmund 3-2 at Signal Iduna Park, extending their advantage at the top of the Bundesliga to 11 points. Vincent Kompany's side dominated possession early but found Dortmund's disciplined defense difficult to break. Despite Bayern's territorial control, the host managed to break the deadlock in the 26th minute.

New Delhi, Mar 1 (LatestNewsX) Indian badminton star PV Sindhu described a frightening ordeal after an explosion occurred close to the area where she and her team were sheltering at Dubai International Airport, forcing them to move to a safer location. Sindhu was travelling to Birmingham for the prestigious All England Open, which starts on Tuesday, and had a layover in Dubai on the way.

Seoul, March 1 (LatestNewsX) South Korea's exports jumped nearly 30 per cent from a year earlier in February to mark the highest level ever recorded for the month, driven by growing demand for semiconductors amid the artificial intelligence (AI) boom, government data showed on Sunday. Outbound shipments totaled $67.45 billion last month, up 29 per cent from $54.2 billion a year earlier, according to the data compiled by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources, reports Yonhap news agency.

Tehran, March 1 (LatestNewsX) Massive groups of Iranians flooded into the streets of Tehran and various other cities throughout Iran overnight, rejoicing at the announcement of the death of the country's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, during a day of coordinated attacks by the US and Israel. Khamenei was killed in an epochal attack by the US and Israel, marking an inflexion point in the 46-year Shia-theocratic rule, as Tehran's retaliation set off conflagrations in a swath of the Middle East.

Seoul, March 1 (LatestNewsX) Samsung Electronics said on Sunday it plans to transform its domestic and overseas production facilities into factories driven by artificial intelligence (AI) by 2030 as part of its push for manufacturing innovation. The company will introduce digital twin-based simulations across the entire manufacturing process from materials warehousing to production and shipment while deploying AI agents dedicated to quality control, production and logistics to strengthen data-driven analysis and verification systems.

Tel Aviv, March 1 (LatestNewsX) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Sunday announced that seven senior Iranian military commanders, including Defence Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh and the Chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), were killed in what it described as precise airstrikes carried out across Iran. Iran has not officially confirmed the deaths of the commanders named by Israel.

Mumbai, March 1 (LatestNewsX) Director Anubhuti Kashyap, who is receiving a lot of positive response to her recently released streaming movie ‘Accused’, has shared how the story came into being. The director spoke with LatestNewsX during the promotions of the film, and shared that one of the biggest factors that drive the story forward is how the the accusations of the sexual harassment on the lead character affect the relationship with her queer partner.

Tehran, March 1 (LatestNewsX) Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has vowed to punish the "murderers" of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, following the confirmation of his death by state television, and promised that the response will be the "most ferocious offensive operation in history" against the US and Israel. In a statement posted on its official Telegram page, the IRGC said, "The hand of revenge of the Iranian nation for a severe, decisive and regrettable punishment for the murderers of the Imam of the Ummah will not let go of them." …

Hobart, Mar 1 (LatestNewsX) India Women won the toss and elect to bowl first against Australia in the third ODI of the multi-format series here at Bellerive Oval on Sunday. India made three changes in the line up with Kranti Goud, Vaishnavi Sharma, and Amanjot Kaur making way for Harleen Deol, Renuka Singh, and Sneh Rana Australia meanwhile have made two changes, with 19-year-old left-arm quick Lucy Hamilton set to make her ODI debut while leg-spinner Georgia Wareham also comes into the XI.

Seoul, March 1 (LatestNewsX) The industry ministry said on Sunday it is preparing for all contingencies, including a possible closure of the Strait of Hormuz, amid escalating tensions surrounding Iran, adding the impact on shipping logistics currently remains limited The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources held an emergency meeting with relevant ministries and institutions to assess the economic and industrial impact of the massive U.S.-Israeli strike on Iran the previous day, which came amid stalled talks over Tehran's nuclear program.

Washington, March 1 (LatestNewsX) Indian American leaders sharply diverged after US and Israeli military strikes on Iran, with former US ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley calling it a “history-defining moment” and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani warning of a “catastrophic escalation”. FBI Director Kash Patel said federal agents were on “high alert” to guard against threats at home.

Ramanathapuram, March 1 (LatestNewsX) A sharp decline in arrivals has sent chilli prices in Tamil Nadu's Ramanathapuram soaring to record levels, with Mundu and Samba varieties crossing Rs 20,000 per quintal in the open market. Officials attribute the surge to reduced cultivation area, widespread pest infestation and drought conditions, while farmers have urged the Tamil Nadu government to announce drought relief to offset mounting crop losses.

Chennai, March 1 (LatestNewsX) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President M.K. Stalin will celebrate his 73rd birthday on Sunday, with the day’s events reflecting both personal reverence and political symbolism as the state moves closer to the Assembly election season. The Chief Minister is scheduled to begin the day by paying floral tributes at the memorial of former Chief Minister C.N.

Chennai, March 1 (LatestNewsX) DMK Deputy General Secretary and Thoothukudi Member of Parliament Kanimozhi Karunanidhi is likely to contest the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections from the Thiruchendur constituency, party sources indicated on Saturday. The move, if confirmed, would mark her return to state-level electoral politics and underline the ruling party’s strategy to consolidate its base in southern Tamil Nadu.

Washington, March 1 (LatestNewsX) Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran’s last Shah, declared that his country’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei "has been erased from the pages of history", asserting that the Islamic Republic has in effect reached its end. In a statement addressed to Iranians, Pahlavi described Khamenei as “the bloodthirsty despot of our time, the murderer of tens of thousands of Iran’s bravest sons and daughters”.

Washington, March 1 (LatestNewsX) Mounting an expansive defence of US President Donald Trump’s decision to launch a deadly strike on Iran, resulting in the death of its Supreme Leader, Senior Administration officials argued that intelligence on missile threats and nuclear activity left the United States with “no choice”. “The president decided he was not gonna sit back and allow American forces in the region to absorb attacks from conventional missiles,” said a Senior Administration Official describing the operation “Epic Fury” as pre-emptive and defensive, not retaliatory.

New Delhi, March 1 (LatestNewsX) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on Sunday to address public gatherings and dedicate to the nation and lay the foundation stone for development projects worth over Rs 7,000 crore. The Prime Minister will inaugurate development projects and lay foundation stone of projects worth over Rs 2,700 crore in Puducherry. He will also address the gathering on the occasion, said an official statement.

New York, March 1 (LatestNewsX) Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed in an epochal attack by the US and Israel, marking an inflection point in the 46-year Shia-theocratic rule, as Tehran’s retaliation set off conflagrations in a swath of the Middle East. US President Donald Trump announced on Saturday the killing of the 86-year-old cleric, ending his iron-fisted rule over Iran for 36 years.

Washington, March 1 (LatestNewsX) US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth declared that the United States has launched “OPERATION EPIC FURY”, calling it “the most lethal, most complex, and most-precision aerial operation in history” and warning Tehran of sweeping military consequences. “Overnight, on President Trump’s orders, the Department of War commenced OPERATION EPIC FURY,” Hegseth said in a statement. He framed the action as a response to Iran’s refusal to negotiate.

Washington, March 1 (LatestNewsX) Beneath fluttering lion-and-sun flags and a towering banner that read “Thank You,” a jubilant group of Iranian Americans gathered outside the White House to celebrate President Donald Trump’s strikes on Iran, calling them a long-awaited blow against a regime they say has ruled through fear for decades. Some draped themselves in the pre-1979 Iranian tricolour. Others raised American flags and chanted in gratitude.

Washington, March 1 (LatestNewsX) Iran proposed a nuclear framework during the latest round of negotiations that would have allowed enrichment capacity “roughly five times more than laid out in the JCPOA (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action)”, reinforcing Washington’s concerns about Tehran’s long-term intentions, senior Trump Administration officials said. Speaking on condition of anonymity, officials described a detailed written proposal presented by Iranian negotiators during talks with the United States.

Washington, March 1 (LatestNewsX) Former US Vice President Kamala Harris sharply criticised President Donald Trump over American strikes on Iran, accusing him of dragging the country into “a war the American people do not want” and calling the military action reckless and unjustified. “Donald Trump is dragging the United States into a war the American people do not want. Let me be clear: I am opposed to a regime-change war in Iran, and our troops are being put in harm’s way for the sake of Trump’s war of choice,” Harris said in a statement.

Washington, March 1 (LatestNewsX) Senior US Republican lawmakers welcomed reports of the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and backed “Operation Epic Fury”, a joint US-Israel military campaign targeting Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. Congressman Mike Lawler, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee, said Khamenei’s leadership “has officially ended”. “For decades, Ayatollah Khamenei led a regime that openly chanted ‘Death to America,’ armed and funded proxies responsible for the deaths of American service members, targeted our allies, including Israel, and violently suppressed Iranians - especially women and young girls - seeking basic freedoms and human rights,” Lawler said.

Kandy, Mar 1 (LatestNewsX) Pakistan signed off their campaign in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 with a narrow five-run win over Sri Lanka, but the victory was not enough to take them into the next stage due to an inferior Net Run Rate. The match was played at the Pallekele International Stadium in Kandy on Saturday. Batting first, Pakistan posted a massive 212/8, led by a superb opening stand between Sahibzada Farhan and Fakhar Zaman.

Kandy, Mar 1 (LatestNewsX) Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka apologised to fans and blamed injuries and missed moments after his team crashed out of the T20 World Cup 2026, despite a fighting performance in their final Super 8 match against Pakistan at the Pallekele International Stadium in Kandy on Saturday. Shanaka played a courageous, unbeaten knock of 76, but Sri Lanka fell short by five runs while chasing Pakistan’s imposing total of 212.

Washington, Feb 28, (LatestNewsX) The U.S. Central Command said it commenced “Operation Epic Fury” in the early hours of Saturday, describing it as the largest regional concentration of American military firepower in a generation.​ In a statement issued from Tampa, Florida, CENTCOM said the operation began “at the direction of the President of the United States.”​ U.S. and partner forces started striking targets at 1:15 a.m.

New Delhi, Feb 28 (LatestNewsX) Two-time Olympic medallist shuttler PV Sindhu, who was left stranded at the Dubai Airport on Saturday en route to Birmingham in England as flight operations were suspended owing to escalating tensions between Iran and the US-Israel, is safe and hoping for things to settle down soon. Sindhu, who is travelling to Birmingham to participate in the prestigious All-England badminton championship from March 3-8, communicated with her fans via story on her Instagram page, thanking her well-wishers for their messages.

Kolkata, Feb 28 (LatestNewsX) As the final voters’ list in West Bengal, prepared under the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, was published on Saturday, official statistics showed that the maximum number of “under adjudication” cases are concentrated in three Bangladesh-bordering districts -- Murshidabad, Malda and North 24 Parganas. Of these, Murshidabad and Malda are minority-dominated districts. The “under adjudication” category comprises cases of “logical discrepancy” that have been referred for judicial scrutiny by officers appointed by the Election Commission of India (ECI) for this purpose.

Bengaluru, Feb 28 (LatestNewsX) A Karnataka woman has recorded a video of what she described as the live war situation in Bahrain after Iran reportedly launched missile attacks on US military installations. The video, which surfaced on Saturday, has gone viral on social media platforms. The courage of the woman, Sabreen, in recording the visuals amid the tense situation has been widely praised online.

Wayanad, Feb 28 (LatestNewsX) Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Lok Sabha MP from Wayanad and AICC General Secretary, on Saturday criticised the Centre for being “not very forthcoming” in extending financial assistance to survivors of the July 2024 landslides, even as she welcomed the pace and quality of rehabilitation work in the district. Addressing the media during her visit, the Congress leader said she was “very happy” to see the progress on the ground and expressed satisfaction with the standard of housing being constructed.

Washington, Feb 28 (LatestNewsX) President Donald Trump on Saturday claimed “freedom” for the Iranian people is his central goal as the United States launched what officials described as a multiday military operation against Iran, in a move that leading American newspapers have framed as both a bid for regime change and a high-risk “war of choice.” ​“All I want is freedom for the people,” Trump told The Washington Post in a brief phone interview shortly after 4 a.m.

​New Delhi, Feb 28 (LatestNewsX) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar engaged in back-to-back telephone conversations with his Iranian and Israeli counterparts on Saturday, expressing India's deep concern over the rapidly deteriorating situation in the Middle East following a major joint US-Israel strike on Iran and Tehran's retaliatory actions. ​ The diplomatic outreach comes as the region faces heightened tensions after explosions rocked Tehran and other sites, with Iran launching missiles toward Israel and US bases across the Gulf.

Kandy, Feb 28 (LatestNewsX) Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka’s fighting knock of 76 runs was not enough as Pakistan edged past the hosts for a five-run victory in their final match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Pallekele International Stadium in Kandy on Saturday. Despite the narrow win, Pakistan were knocked out of the tournament. After scoring 212 while batting first, Pakistan needed to restrict Sri Lanka to 147 runs to go past New Zealand on Net Run Rate.

Kandy, Feb 28 (LatestNewsX) Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha admitted that dew, execution issues, and long-standing middle-order concerns played a key role in his team’s exit from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, even after registering a dramatic five-run win over Sri Lanka at the Pallekele International Stadium on Saturday. Pakistan defended a huge total of 212/8 but failed to restrict Sri Lanka before 147, the margin required to overtake New Zealand on net run rate, resulting in their elimination from the tournament.

Washington, Feb 28 (LatestNewsX) The U.S. Secret Service on Saturday said it has moved to an enhanced security posture around protected locations amid the escalating situation involving Iran, warning the public to expect a heightened federal presence in certain areas.​ In a statement, the agency said it is “actively monitoring the situation in Iran and remains in close coordination with our federal and local partners.”​

Washington, Feb 28, (LatestNewsX) President Donald Trump’s decision to launch military strikes in Iran has sparked intense political debate in the US. Senior Democrats have called the action unauthorised and reckless, while Republican lawmakers defend it as decisive and necessary. Lawmakers have described the strikes as expansive and pre-emptive, reigniting debate over war powers, strategy, and the risk of broader conflict in the Middle East.

New Delhi, Feb 28 (LatestNewsX) Fourteen years is a long time to wait for a trophy, and Delhi looked determined to end that long drought. After bowling out a formidable Railways for just 132 in the final of the Senior Women’s One-Day Trophy at the IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali, Delhi completed the chase with a ruthlessness that had defined their entire campaign -- knocking off the target in under 29 overs, seven wickets in hand, 21.3 overs to spare.

Chennai, Feb 28 (LatestNewsX) Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Chennai on Saturday, marking the beginning of a high-profile two-day visit to Tamil Nadu and Puducherry that combines major development initiatives with political engagements and a religious visit. The Prime Minister reached the city from Gujarat and was received at the airport by Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi, Union Minister of State L.

Kathmandu, Feb 28 (LatestNewsX) More than a dozen scheduled flights between Nepal and various cities in Gulf countries were cancelled on Saturday following the escalation of war between the United States and Iran.​ A joint US-Israel attack on Iran triggered retaliatory strikes by Tehran on Israel and US military bases in several Gulf nations, forcing multiple countries in the region to close their airspace and halt civilian air traffic.​

Mumbai, Feb 28 (LatestNewsX) Newlyweds Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna have decided to do 'Annadanam' in temples across the country on Sunday to celebrate this huge milestone in their lives. They will also be sending trucks filled with sweets across the country to commemorate their wedding. Sharing the news, Vijay and Rashmika posted on their respective social media handles, "To the beautiful people of this country.

New Delhi, Feb 28 (LatestNewsX) Two-time Olympic medallist shuttler PV Sindhu was left stranded at the Dubai Airport on Saturday en route to Birmingham in England as flight operations were suspended owing to escalating tensions between Iran and the US-Israel. Sindhu is travelling to Birmingham to participate in the prestigious All-England badminton championship. Sindhu, the former World No.1 in women's singles, put out a video on her Instagram story, showing a crowded airport as people wait for an update from the authorities in the United Arab Emirates on when flights will resume.

New Delhi, Feb 28 (LatestNewsX) Calling it a landmark victory for the common man, Education Minister Ashish Sood said on Saturday that the Delhi High Court’s latest order to stay school fee hikes till March 12 is a "testament to the strong political will" of the Rekha Gupta government. The Minister hailed the court’s decision to stay fee hikes until March 12 as a definitive shield for the people of Delhi against the exploitative "fee-mafia."

Mumbai, Feb 28 (LatestNewsX) Actor Shahid Kapoor's happiness mantra includes a long car ride, along with some old songs. The 'Vivaah' actor took to his official Instagram handle and uploaded a video of himself enjoying a car ride, while the melodious track, "Chala Jata Hoon" by Kishore Kumar from "Mere Jeevan Saathi" playing in the backdrop. In another post on his Insta Stories, he is grooving on the "Lag Ja Gale" song by Lata Mangeshkar from the 1964 film "Woh Kaun Thi?".

United Nations, Feb 28 (LatestNewsX) As the United Nations Security Council prepared for an emergency session on Saturday, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned what he called the "military escalation in the Middle East". He said the US-Israel use of force against Iran and Tehran's retaliation across the region "undermine international peace and security". France's President Emmanuel Macron, who said the US-Israel attack on Iran has "grave consequences for international peace and security", called for the urgent meeting of the Council on Iran.

Bhopal, Feb 28 (LatestNewsX) Under the Centre’s ambitious ‘Project Cheetah’ reintroduction programme, India on Saturday brought nine more cheetahs from Botswana and released them into Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh’s Sheopur district. With the latest arrival, the total number of cheetahs at Kuno has risen to 48, including 28 cubs born in India, underscoring the growing population and the importance of local breeding to the project’s long-term success.