Asia Pacific

North Korea denounces ‘muscle-flexing’ US-South Korean military exercises
North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong said the annual ‘Freedom Shield’ exercises could lead to ‘unimaginably terrible consequences’.
Published On 10 Mar 2026
Australia to send missiles to UAE, surveillance plane to help Gulf defence
Published On 10 Mar 2026
Australia grants asylum to five Iranian women footballers
Published On 9 Mar 2026
Fear, uncertainty surround Iran women’s football team’s return home
Published On 9 Mar 2026
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Crowd chants ‘save our girls’ at bus carrying Iran women’s team
Published On 9 Mar 2026
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No pain, only glory as India thrash New Zealand for third T20 World Cup

Bumrah’s stunning bowling sealed India’s record-breaking win at home after Samson and Abhishek’s batting fireworks.

F1: Russell and Mercedes win Australian Grand Prix after Piastri crash

Mercedes finish one-two on the podium with Ferrari’s Leclerc third as Norris finishes fifth in Melbourne.

‘No popular support’: China warns against government change in Iran

Beijing calls for Iran’s sovereignty to be respected and demands ‘immediate stop to military operations’ in Middle East.

T20 World Cup final: India defeat New Zealand by 96 runs – updates

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It’s a wrap
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Which teams have won a T20 World Cup?
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In pictures: Team India’s trophy celebration and beyond
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Bumrah and Samson save their best for the last

Pressure part of the fun for India as 1.4 billion expect T20 World Cup win

India have a treble of firsts before them in T20 World Cup final and the expectations of 1.4 billion fans behind them.

T20 World Cup: Hopeful India fans seek final redemption in Ahmedabad

At the T20 World Cup final, the cricket-crazy nation hopes to bury the ghosts of 2023 and walk away with happy memories.

New Zealand want to ‘break a few hearts’ in World Cup final

New Zealand are targeting a first T20 World Cup title, which would deny India their third – and in front of home crowd.

Indonesian president’s US ties questioned amid public anger over Iran war

Calls at home for leader of the world’s largest Muslim nation to distance from Washington amid US-Israel war on Iran.

History in sight for both India and New Zealand in T20 World Cup final

India aim to become first side to win three T20 World Cup titles, while New Zealand seek maiden crown in 2026 final.

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Is BRICS bloc divided over US-Israel attacks on Iran?

Since India took over as chair, the normally outspoken BRICS grouping appears to be more cautious.

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