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US and Israeli strikes hit military facilities in central Iran, damaged a major religious site in the northwest and provoked power cuts Tuesday, after President Donald Trump threatened to blow up the country's oil and energy plants.

A humpback whale struggling in shallow waters off Germany's northern Baltic Sea coast has freed itself for a third time and has now disappeared, a police spokesman told AFP Tuesday.

Oil prices slipped Tuesday and stocks were mixed as investors weighed a report indicating Donald Trump was willing to end the Iran war even if the key Strait of Hormuz remained closed but also threatened to strike its energy infrastructure if it did not make a deal.

Thailand's king endorsed the new cabinet of second-term Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, with the nephew of jailed ex-leader Thaksin Shinawatra made a deputy prime minister, the Royal Gazette said Tuesday.

Chinese authorities have banned entombing cremated remains in cheap apartments, a practice that had gained popularity as mourners took advantage of the subdued housing market to dodge rising funeral costs.

There were growing calls Tuesday for teenager Vaibhav Suryavanshi to be fast-tracked into India's senior national team after slamming a 17-ball 52 to launch his IPL season.

Most stocks fell and oil prices fluctuated Tuesday as initial optimism petered out following a report indicating Donald Trump was willing to end the Iran war even if the key Strait of Hormuz remained closed.

Fast bowler Naseem Shah has been slapped with the biggest fine in Pakistan cricket history after criticising a politician on social media.

China's three-time Olympic gold medallist diver Quan Hongchan considered retiring after struggling with her mental health and says she has been subjected to intense scrutiny over her weight.

Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing was elected a vice-president by the lower house on Tuesday, parliament officials said, with the coup leader edging closer to becoming the country's civilian leader.

A Russian oil tanker was set to deliver the first crude shipment to Cuba since January on Tuesday after Washington gave the crisis-hit island a reprieve from an effective fuel blockade.

Victor Wembanyama bagged a season-high 41 points and scored the fastest double-double in NBA history as the San Antonio Spurs rolled to a ninth straight victory with a 129-114 blowout of the Chicago Bulls on Monday.

Iran fired missiles across the Middle East on Tuesday as its capital was hit by fresh explosions, after US President Donald Trump threatened the country's key oil export hub, power stations and desalination plants.

Indonesia issued summons letters to Google and Meta over their failure to comply with a social media ban for under-16s that entered into force over the weekend, the communications minister said.

Victor Wembanyama bagged a season-high 41 points and scored the fastest double-double in NBA history as the San Antonio Spurs rolled to a ninth straight victory with a 129-114 blowout of the Chicago Bulls on Monday.

Australia is investigating Facebook, TikTok and YouTube for possible breaches of the country's under-16 social media ban, accusing the big tech companies on Tuesday of "failing to obey" the world-leading laws.

In India's capital, Hindu "bhajan clubbing" is electrifying nightlife, with revellers dancing to traditional devotional songs reimagined through guitars and pounding drumbeats, transforming public venues into spiritual hangouts.

Oil prices sank and most stocks rose Tuesday, following a report that indicated Donald Trump was willing to end the Iran war even if the key Strait of Hormuz remained closed.

Erling Haaland and Mohamed Salah are among the Premier League stars "addicted" to chess, helping to spark a surge in the game's popularity among younger people.

Indonesia will make cuts to its free school meals programme from Tuesday as it seeks to set aside billions of dollars to counteract budget pressures brought on by the Middle East war and soaring oil prices.

As soon as Wednesday, NASA is poised to make history -- sending the first woman, the first person of color, and the first non-American on a voyage around the Moon.

Don't call it the "Marty Supreme" effect: table tennis is a growing sport in the United States, in part because of a new professional league giving the parlor game an ultra-competitive edge.

Iran fired new missiles early Tuesday as it vowed defiance against US President Donald Trump, who threatened to destroy the country's oil export hub of Kharg Island along with power and desalination plants unless Tehran quickly accepts a deal to end the war.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / March 31, 2026 / UraniumX Discovery Corp. (CSE:STMN)(OTCID:STMXF)(FSE:Q7S) (the "Company" or "UraniumX") is pleased to announce, further to its news release dated March 18, 2026, that it has closed the first tranche of thenon-brokered private placement. The Company issued an aggregate of 6,176,471 flow through shares (each a "FT Share") at a price of $0.17 per FT Share for aggregate gross proceeds of $1,050,000.07 (the "Offering")

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / March 31, 2026 / Jaguar Mining Inc. ("Jaguar" or the "Company") (TSX:JAG)(OTCQX:JAGGF) today filed its year-end results, the highlights of which are included in this news release. The full set of audited consolidated financial statements for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, accompanying management's discussion and analysis and annual information form can be accessed by visiting the Company's website at https://jaguarmining.com or its profile page on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. All figures are in US Dollars, unless otherwise expressed.

CALGARY, AB / ACCESS Newswire / March 31, 2026 / NXT Energy Solutions Inc. ("NXT" or the "Company") (TSX:SFD)(OTCQB:NSFDF) today announced financial and operating results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2025. Dollar amounts are in Canadian Dollars, unless otherwise identified.

Total gross profit of $8.7 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2025 (the "Full Year 2025") compared to $3.9 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 (the "Full Year 2024").Net loss of $5.6 million, or a loss of $0.38 per share, for Full Year 2025 compared to a net loss of $8.6 million, or a loss of $0.58 per share, for Full Year 2024.Consolidated earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation, and amortization ("EBITDA") of $1.3 million for Full Year 2025 compared to consolidated EBITDA of $(1.5) million for Full Year 2024.Refinery operations EBITDA of $2.9 million for full year 2025 compared to refinery operations EBITDA of $(0.4) million for full year 2024.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / March 31, 2026 / Jaguar Mining Inc. ("Jaguar" or the "Company") (TSX:JAG)(OTCQX:JAGGF) announces a positive update to the Mineral Reserves of its Pilar Mine (in the Caeté Complex), located in the Iron Quadrangle, Minas Gerais, Brazil, reflecting the successful execution of infill and step‑out drilling programs and geological model reinterpretation completed during 2025.

Highlights:Phase 1 construction at Hombre Muerto West now completeProduction to start at 4 ktpa LCE, works to expand production capacity to 5.2 ktpa LCE soon to commenceAll major processing infrastructure installed, including nanofiltration plantProject transitioning into testing and commissioning phaseSignificant brine inventory of circa 10,000 t LCE ready for processing by end of April 2026First lithium chloride concentrate targeted in H1 2026, first shipment H2 2026

TAMPA, FL / ACCESS Newswire / March 31, 2026 / Thunder Rock Capital LLC ("Thunder Rock Capital"), a boutique investment bank focused on mergers and acquisitions and capital markets advisory, is serving as financial advisor to Crown Reserve Acquisition Corp. I (Nasdaq:CRAC) in connection with its proposed business combination with Carvix, Inc. ("Carvix").

Digi Power X Completes Initial Pivot to AI Infrastructure: Zero Debt, $93M Liquid, 400MW Capacity PipelineThis news release constitutes a “designated news release” for the purposes of the Company’s amended and restated prospectus supplement dated November 18, 2025, to its short form base shelf prospectus dated May 15, 2025.

Leadership addition supports advancement of gold resources and strategic tungsten assets in California's historic Rand Mining District