Oscars 2026: Paul Thomas Anderson conferred with Best Director for ‘One Battle After Another’

IANS | March 16, 2026 9:33 AM

Los Angeles, March 16 (IANS) Filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson was lionised with the Academy Award for Best Director at the 98th Academy Awards for ‘One Battle After Another’. This is his first victory in the Best Director category after multiple previous nominations during his career. ‘One Battle After Another’ is a political thriller that examines ideological conflict, activism, and the personal costs of political movements.

Iran war rattles Washington as oil fears surge

IANS | March 16, 2026 9:32 AM

Washington, March 16 (IANS) The war with Iran is rattling Washington and pushing oil prices higher. Fighting in the Strait of Hormuz is disrupting global energy flows. The conflict is also widening political divisions in the United States.

Rajpal Yadav opens up on staying strong during emotional times amid legal challenges

IANS | March 16, 2026 9:25 AM

Mumbai, March 16 (IANS) Actor Rajpal Yadav recently spoke about maintaining emotional strength amid life's tough challenges he had been facing, including his ongoing legal battles and personal turmoils.

Manchester United strengthens position in third place as Tottenham takes Anfield point

IANS | March 16, 2026 9:20 AM

London, March 16 (IANS) Manchester United strengthened its grip on a top-four finish on Sunday with a 3-1 win at home to Aston Villa.

AIADMK sets up panel to negotiate seat sharing with NDA partners for TN Assembly polls

IANS | March 16, 2026 9:18 AM

Chennai, March 16 (IANS) The EK Palaniswami-led AIADMK has initiated the process of finalising its electoral alliance strategy for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections by appointing a special committee to conduct seat-sharing negotiations with its partners in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).

Trump seeks global help on Strait of Hormuz

IANS | March 16, 2026 9:15 AM

Washington, March 16 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said that Washington is speaking with several countries about helping police the Strait of Hormuz, while asserting that Iran’s military capabilities have been sharply degraded in the ongoing conflict.

Retail fuel prices drop in S. Korea after implementation of price cap system

IANS | March 16, 2026 9:14 AM

Seoul, March 16 (IANS) Fuel prices at gas stations have dropped significantly since the government introduced a temporary price cap system last week, the industry ministry said on Monday, vowing continued efforts to ease energy supply woes due to the Middle East crisis.

Korean currency slips past 1,500 won per dollar for 1st time in 17 years

IANS | March 16, 2026 9:09 AM

Seoul, March 16 (IANS) The South Korean currency fell past the 1,500-won level against the US dollar on Monday for the first time in 17 years as global oil prices surged amid heightened tensions in the Middle East.

Raphinha hat-trick keeps Barcelona 4 clear in La Liga

IANS | March 16, 2026 9:08 AM

Madrid, March 16 (IANS) Raphinha scored a hat-trick as FC Barcelona maintained its four-point lead over Real Madrid at the top of La Liga with a 5-2 home win over Sevilla on Sunday afternoon

Oscars 2026: Jessie Buckley feted with Best Actress award for ‘Hamnet’

IANS | March 16, 2026 9:03 AM

Los Angeles, March 16 (IANS) Hollywood actress Jessie Buckley was honoured with the trophy for Best Actress at the 98th edition of the Academy Awards for her performance in ‘Hamnet’.