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Artificial cornea developed from fish scales
Researchers at Spain’s University of Granada have developed an artificial cornea made from the scales of several fish species commonly found in markets, which could become a lower-cost alternative to donor transplants for severe eye diseases.
13 March 2026, 03:43 AM
Iranian strikes roil energy markets
Three tankers -- two in Iraq and one in UAE waters -- were struck yesterday, an apparent escalation in Iranian attacks that have disrupted Middle East energy supplies, despite President Donald Trump’s claim that the Islamic republic was facing imminent defeat.
13 March 2026, 03:39 AM
PM urges cooperation from across aisles
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman sought the support and cooperation of people and the members of parliament, including those from the opposition, to transform Bangladesh into a self-reliant, prosperous, safe, and democratic country.
13 March 2026, 03:25 AM
Khamenei vows continued strikes on US bases
Iran will avenge the blood of its martyrs, keep the Strait of Hormuz closed, and attack US bases, new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said yesterday, his first remarks since succeeding his slain father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
13 March 2026, 03:24 AM
Two US sailors injured after non-combat fire aboard carrier in Red Sea
They were receiving medical treatment for non-life-threatening injuries and were in stable condition, says the military
13 March 2026, 00:22 AM
Nightmare at sea for the West
Tehran is seeking to choke the vital Strait of Hormuz to oil traffic following US and Israeli strikes against Iran, with fears it could be using sea mines to do so. Any Iranian mining of the key shipping lane, as its forces did in the 1980s, would be a nightmare for Western demining teams. Here’s an explainer:
13 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Iran govt not at risk of collapse
US intelligence indicates that Iran’s leadership is still largely intact and is not at risk of collapse any time soon after nearly two weeks of relentless US and Israeli bombardment, according to three sources familiar with the matter.
13 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Democrats want answers on strikes
Nearly every US Senate Democrat signed a letter sent to US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday requesting a “swift investigation” of airstrikes on a girls’ school in Iran that killed scores of children and any other potential US military actions causing civilian harm.
13 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Trump’s missteps may fuel Putin’s power
If Vladimir Putin’s quarter-century of expansionist rule has taught the West anything, it’s that the Russian president shouldn’t be taken at his word.
13 March 2026, 00:00 AM
International maritime body calls emergency talks on Hormuz
Meeting scheduled for March 18-19
12 March 2026, 22:05 PM
Close Hormuz, shut US bases: Iran’s new supreme leader in first message
Message read by a newscaster on state television
12 March 2026, 19:21 PM
US intelligence says Iran govt is not at risk of collapse, say sources
The latest report was completed within the last few days, the source said.
12 March 2026, 15:32 PM
How is daily life in Tehran? A resident tells her story
People left in waves, especially those who were next to targets.
12 March 2026, 13:18 PM
China-North Korea train services resume after 6-year halt
China is North Korea's largest trading partner and a vital source of diplomatic, economic and political support for the isolated nuclear state.
12 March 2026, 13:13 PM
Iran’s president outlines 3 conditions to end the war
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in a post on social media platform X
12 March 2026, 11:06 AM
‘Very close shave’ for Farooq Abdullah after failed assassination attempt at Jammu wedding function; attacker arrested
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and the ruling J&K National Conference leader, Farooq Abdullah, on Wednesday had a close shave after a man allegedly fired a shot at him during a wedding function in Jammu. Abdullah was accompanied by Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary when the incident occurred.
12 March 2026, 10:02 AM
Trump and Iran signal no quick end to war as tankers burn in Iraqi waters
The wealthy US allies had long been seen as safe havens in a turbulent Middle East, but the current war has spread across the region and seen their critical infrastructure, military bases and energy facilities targeted.
12 March 2026, 09:42 AM
Trump administration estimates Iran war cost at over $11 billion in six days: Reuters
Congress may soon consider providing billions in Iran war funding
12 March 2026, 04:48 AM
US may have struck Iranian girls' school after using outdated targeting data: Reuters
Reuters first reported that strike was likely carried out by US military
12 March 2026, 04:48 AM
‘Get ready for $200 a barrel’
Iran yesterday said the world should prepare for oil to hit $200 a barrel, as three more ships came under attack in the blockaded Gulf, forcing governments to tap their strategic oil reserves.
12 March 2026, 02:09 AM