Times of India

The United Arab Emirates, particularly Dubai, serves as a major hub for refining and exporting gold to buyers across Asia. It also acts as a transit point for shipments arriving from Switzerland, the United Kingdom and several African countries.

Just days before the Iranian warship IRIS Dena was sunk by a US strike, India provided urgent assistance to another Iranian vessel, IRIS Lavan. The ship, facing technical issues, was granted emergency docking at Kochi port on March 1st and arrived on March 4th. Its 183 crew members are currently housed at Indian naval facilities.

Lok Sabha will debate a rare motion to remove Speaker Om Birla on Monday, with 118 opposition MPs backing the notice. Allegations include partisan conduct and silencing dissent. The resolution requires 50 MPs to stand in support to proceed. Both BJP and Congress have issued whips for MPs to attend.

Protests erupted in southwest Delhi's Uttam Nagar after a 26-year-old man died following a Holi clash. Tarun succumbed to injuries after a dispute over coloured water escalated into a physical fight. Demonstrators blocked a major road, set vehicles ablaze, and demanded strict action against the accused.

Lionel Messi met U.S. President Donald Trump during a White House ceremony honoring Inter Miami’s 2025 MLS Cup victory. Messi gifted Trump a signed pink soccer ball, while the president praised his impact on the team. Photos from the event quickly spread online, where fans shared mixed reactions. The visit followed a long tradition of championship teams celebrating at the White House.

Nepal's Gen-Z uprising has yielded early results in parliamentary polls, with the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) making significant inroads. The RSP has secured key seats in Kathmandu and is leading in over 110 constituencies nationwide. Notably, RSP leader Balendra Shah is ahead of former PM KP Sharma Oli in Jhapa-5.

UEFA has fined Real Madrid 15,000 euros and ordered a partial stadium closure. This action follows a supporter's Nazi salute before a Champions League match. The club identified and removed the individual. Real Madrid condemned the gesture. The incident occurred before their match against Benfica. The Spanish club will face Manchester City next.

Since the 2024 Masters, Scottie Scheffler has been expressive about golf being just a small part of his life. Rory McIlroy also added, “I think that works in his favor, and he has people around him that keep him incredibly grounded.” According to Tom Brady in the latest edition of his newsletter, before the 2024 Masters, Scheffler had already stated his position.

West Indies spinner Akeal Hosein expressed frustration over the team's delayed return from India following their T20 World Cup exit, even jokingly asking Cristiano Ronaldo for a rescue. International travel disruptions due to escalating geopolitical tensions have impacted the squad's journey home, despite Cricket West Indies arranging a charter flight.

A federal judge just refused to let Shilo Sanders walk away from a trustee’s complaint tied to an $11.89 million judgment and alleged bankruptcy law violations. The ruling keeps his NIL money under a microscope, pushes the case toward trial, and leaves his football future hanging on a 2015 hallway incident that will not go away.

Kapil Dev lauded Jasprit Bumrah as the world's number one bowler after his crucial spell in India's T20 World Cup semi-final win over England. He also praised Sanju Samson's consistent batting. India now faces New Zealand in the final, aiming for multiple historic achievements.

Russia is reportedly sharing intelligence on US military assets in the Middle East with Iran, potentially aiding Tehran's targeting of American forces. This alleged assistance, detailed by officials, could explain the precision of recent Iranian strikes. While the US downplays Russian involvement, the move highlights shifting geopolitical alliances amid ongoing regional conflicts.

Indonesia will begin restricting social media access for children under 16 on March 28, gradually deactivating accounts on platforms like TikTok and Facebook. This policy aims to protect minors from online risks such as cyberbullying, fraud, and addiction. The move aligns with global trends of governments implementing measures to safeguard young users online.

Gulf energy exporters face potential export shutdowns within weeks due to escalating Iran-US-Israel conflict, warns Qatar's energy minister. This could trigger oil prices to $150 a barrel and severely impact global economies. Qatar has already declared force majeure on LNG exports after an Iranian drone strike, with full recovery expected to take months.

A new CSIS report reveals the US military campaign against Iran has cost an estimated $3.7 billion in its first 100 hours, with most of this spending unbudgeted. The daily cost is approximately $891.4 million, driven by extensive munitions use and advanced system deployment. The Pentagon may seek a $50 billion supplemental funding request from Congress to replenish depleted resources.

Private moments captured by Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses are being reviewed by thousands of workers in Kenya. These workers label video feeds to train artificial intelligence. The footage includes intimate acts and personal activities. Workers report seeing sensitive content without subjects' knowledge. This data labeling operation raises significant privacy concerns.

The decades-long war on drugs, initiated by Nixon, has devolved into a geopolitical quagmire. The recent death of cartel leader El Mencho, hailed as a victory, quickly led to widespread chaos, demonstrating how successes in combating drug trafficking often breed deeper crises and more violence across Latin America.