Prof Sakhawat Ali Khan, one of the pioneers of journalism education in Bangladesh, passed away on Sunday night at a private hospital in the capital. According to his family, Khan had suffered a stroke a few days earlier. Prof Sakhawat Ali Khan is survived by his wife, a son, a daughter, two grandchildren, and numerous students and admirers. Prof Sakhawat Ali Khan was the founding president of the Consumer Association of Bangladesh and the chairman of the Society for Environment and Social Development. He also served as a member of the management board of the Bangladesh Press Council and the Press Institute of Bangladesh.

NEW YORK, March 9, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Oil prices surged above $100 a barrel for the first time in nearly four years on Sunday over worries that the spiralling Middle East war could create prolonged supply disruptions. Both crude oil benchmarks, the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) and Brent, jumped by over 15 percent as markets opened Sunday evening, touching levels not seen since the early months of Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Iran accounts for about four percent of world oil production, according to the US Energy Information Administration. Its oil industry is subject to international sanctions but some is still exported, mainly to China, oil industry data shows. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Friday that the government was considering lifting sanctions on more Russian oil, a day after it temporarily authorized India to buy from Moscow as global oil prices surged.

TEHRAN, March 9, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Iran fired missiles at Israel early Monday in the name of the Islamic republic's new leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, who was selected to succeed his slain father despite threats by the United States and Israel to target him next. State media soon afterwards showed a projectile said to be launched at Israel bearing the slogan, "At Your Command, Sayyid Mojtaba", using an Islamic honorific. The younger Khamenei is considered a fellow hardliner who will pursue his father's rejection of dissent. US President Donald Trump had previously dismissed the younger Khamenei as a "lightweight", and insisted again Sunday that he should have a say in appointing a new leader. "If he doesn't get approval from us he's not going to last long," he told ABC News before the announcement was made.

HONG KONG, March 9, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Hong Kong shares plunged more than three percent Monday amid a painful selloff across Asian markets as oil prices soared more than 25 percent and the Middle East crisis continued into a second week. The Hang Seng Index sank 3.2 percent to 24,933.96 in the morning as the US-Israel war on Iran showed no signs of abating.

BEIJING, March 9, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - China's consumer prices rose last month at the quickest pace in three years, official data showed Monday, as authorities aimed to boost spending during the week-long Lunar New Year holiday. The consumer price index, a key measure of inflation, rose 1.3 percent year-on-year in February, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. It was the biggest year-on-year jump since January 2023 when consumer prices rose 2.1 percent compared to the same period a year prior. Local authorities across China had vowed to encourage domestic spending ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday, which fell in February and typically sees travel and shopping expenditure spike. It is the lowest growth target since 1991, according to AFP research, except for in 2020 when no target was set as the economy reeled from the Covid-19 pandemic.

AHMEDABAD, India, March 9, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - India thrashed New Zealand in the final of the T20 World Cup in Ahmedabad to retain their crown in style. - Double super-over drama -South Africa and Afghanistan played out a tie followed by a first-ever double super over in a T20 World Cup to decide the winner of their gripping group contest. The drama unfolded after Afghanistan posted 187 all out in response to South Africa's 187-6 in Ahmedabad. Afghanistan batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz needed four sixes off four balls in the second super over to pull off a win but only managed three before being caught out. - Shock Australia exit -Former champions Australia suffered a shock loss to the tournament's surprise packages Zimbabwe in a group game after they were dismissed for 146 while chasing 170 for victory.

Begum Khaleda Zia is an indomitable symbol of democratic progress: Dr. Zubaida RahmanEminent physician Dr. Zubaida Rahman today spoke as a special guest at the 'International Women's Day 2026' celebration and 'Best Indomitable Woman' award distribution ceremony in Dhaka. Photo: PIDDHAKA, Mar 8, 2026 (BSS) - Eminent physician Dr. Zubaida Rahman said BNP’s former chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia was an ‘indomitable symbol of the progress of democracy’. Dr. Zubaida Rahman and her daughter Barrister Zaima Rahman were present as special guests on the programme. Calling a guide for democracy-loving people, Dr. Zubaida said, Begum Zia is a mother, a warrior and a strong voice for justice. a nation moves forward,” Zubaida Rahman, the daughter-in-law of late President Ziaur Rahman, quoted a popular United Nations (UN) reference as saying.

INDIAN WELLS, United States, March 9, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - World number four Coco Gauff retired injured from her third-round match at Indian Wells to send rising Filipina talent Alexandra Eala into the last 16 on Sunday. Eala, 20, was leading 6-2, 2-0 when Gauff threw in the towel, having received treatment on her left arm during an injury timeout late in the final set. A trainer worked on Gauff's shoulder and arm and after she was broken in the final game of the opening set, returned to wrap her forearm. It was to no avail, and Gauff went to the net and told Eala she was calling it a day after dropping her serve in the second game of the second set. "But this is still a really big moment for me to be able to play on Stadium One of Indian Wells and against such a great competitor," she added, wishing Gauff a speedy recovery.

Several explosions were also heard Monday in the Qatari capital Doha, AFP journalists said, as Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait all reported new attacks. Qatar's defence ministry said on Monday that its forces had intercepted a missile attack. Elsewhere in the Gulf, Saudi Arabia's defence ministry said the kingdom intercepted and destroyed two drones heading towards the Shaybah oil field in the southeast of the country. Kuwait's defence ministry said the country's air defences were working to intercept a missile and drone attack on Monday. The United States said Sunday that it was ordering embassy staff to leave Saudi Arabia as Iran strikes the kingdom.

HONG KONG, March 9, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Asian stock markets plunged Monday as oil prices soared 30 percent on fears about supplies from the Middle East as the US-Israeli war against Iran continued into a second week with no sign of letting up. He added at the weekend that the spike in prices was a "small price to pay" to eliminate Iran's nuclear threat, reiterating the White House's insistence that the rise is temporary. That came with maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz -- through which a fifth of global crude and gas passes -- halted since the war began on February 28. With the prospect of the global economy taking a blow from the crisis, equity markets extended last week's losses. Compounding the downbeat mood was news Friday that the US economy unexpectedly lost jobs in February, while unemployment edged up.

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14 Penn State, that status is in question. Cornell (3-2) fell 19-7 to Penn State (4-2), after being thoroughly dominated the entire game. However, the Red’s goal from junior midfielder Ryan Waldman was answered by Penn State piling on another two. Cornell would score once more before half, sending the teams to the locker rooms with Penn State holding a 10-2 lead. The Red were unable to string together more than two goals and Penn State found another seven goal run.

Despite minimal faults and no major falls, Cornell still finished fourth with a total score of 193.175. Junior Addy Rothstein and sophomore Sarah Goetter tied with the team’s highest score of 9.750. Whitaker frequently brings the team’s highest score and also has the highest start value on vault. “The maximum she can get is our highest start value,” Hall added. Freshman Lauren Golioto was added into the beam lineup for the first time last week and kept her place for this meet as well.