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Israel's gratitude to Trump adorns nationwide billboards

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 16:27:51 GMT

A billboard campaign expressing gratitude to both God and U.S. President Donald Trump was launched across Israel on Thursday, according to an announcement from the Jerusalem-based Friends of Zion Heritage Center.

Organization spokesperson Tal Marom stated that the campaign was initiated by Dr. Mike Evans, the founder of the group and a prominent evangelical Christian supporter of Israel. Evans described the init

IEA says war cuts global oil supply by 8 million barrels

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 16:25:58 GMT

LONDON: The war in the Middle East has triggered the largest disruption to global oil supplies on record, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said, as the conflict blocks critical shipping routes and forces major Gulf producers to cut output.

The Paris-based agency said the crisis has sharply reduced oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow channel along Iran's coast

Middle East allies question US strategy as Iran war hits region

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:20:51 GMT

DUBAI, U.A.E.: Arab states in the Middle East are increasingly concerned that they are paying the economic and security costs of a war with Iran launched by the United States, according to regional sources and analysts, exposing strains in ties with the superpower that has long served as their security guarantor.

Officials and analysts say frustration is quietly growing in Mid

International Bar Association condemns conflict in Gulf

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:54:33 GMT

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Airlines raise fares as Middle East war drives fuel spike

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:44:52 GMT

SYDNEY/AUCKLAND: Airlines are warning passengers to expect higher ticket prices as surging jet fuel costs linked to the Middle East conflict squeeze operating margins across the global aviation industry.

Australia's Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand said on March 10 that they have begun raising fares, highlighting how carriers are struggling to absorb the rapid rise in fuel prices.

Jet fuel, which had be

Gas shortages threaten restaurant closures across India

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 06:35:18 GMT

BENGALURU/CHENNAI: Restaurants and hotels across India warned on March 10 that cooking operations could be disrupted or even halted as the Iran war squeezes supplies of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), prompting authorities to form a panel to review the industry's requests for help.

The shortage comes as the U.S.-Israel war with Iran has disrupted shipping through the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, pushing up ener

Chaos in Middle East draining World's health resources

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:00:55 GMT

The health crisis in Iran and across the Middle East is "escalating rapidly," reported Hanan Balkhy, WHO's Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean. She was speaking at a WHO press conference on March 5, 2026, convened to discuss the latest developments in the war initiated on Feb 28 by the US and Israel against Iran. WHO's Director-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, was "deeply concerned" that the conflict ha

Europe’s arms imports surge as security fears reshape market

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 23:52:12 GMT

STOCKHOLM, Sweden: Europe has overtaken other regions to become the world's largest importer of arms over the past five years, as governments boosted military spending in response to Russia and concerns about the reliability of U.S. security guarantees, data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) showed.

European countries more than tripled their arm

Missile, drone strikes on four US airbases; Israeli raids reported in southern Lebanon

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 21:29:51 GMT

Tehran [Iran], March 16 (ANI): Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and its naval forces carried out coordinated missile and drone strikes on four United States airbases at dawn on Sunday (local time), targeting key military infrastructure, Al Jazeera reported.

In a statement, the IRGC said the strikes targeted command centres, air traffic control towers and air defence facilities linked to US forces

DGCA provided temporary flight duty relaxations to Air India amid West Asia conflict

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 20:58:00 GMT

New Delhi [India], March 16 (ANI): Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has temporarily allowed Air India relaxations in flight duty norms amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, sources said.

According to sources, Air India is operating flights through longer alternative routes, resulting in longer flying hours, due to restrictions on Iranian and Iraqi airspace.

As this happens, the DGCA has provi

IDF says it killed Palestinian militant allegedly operating under Iran's intelligence services

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 20:29:55 GMT

Tel Aviv [Israel], March 16 (ANI): The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) informed that it has killed a Palestinian militant allegedly working on the directives of the Iranian intelligence. The Israelis claim that the deceased militant was attempting to advance terror attacks in Israel.

In a post on X, the Israeli defence forces on Sunday said, 'ELIMINATED: Muhammad Majed Abd al-Salam Tawfiq Zidan, a Palestinian terror

IDF links Hezbollah commander to Michigan synagogue attacker

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 20:29:50 GMT

Tel Aviv [Israel], March 16 (ANI): The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) has claimed that the brother of a man behind the synagogue attack in the United States was a commander in Hezbollah.

In a post on X, the Israeli military on Saturday said intelligence findings linked the brother of the attacker in Michigan to Hezbollah.

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Israeli PM Netanyahu debunks death rumours, sips coffee, shows 5 fingers

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:00:46 GMT

Brussels [Belgium], March 15 (ANI): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday debunked the rumours of his assassination, following a surge of social media posts suggesting his demise.

In a post on X, he posted a video drinking coffee and showing his five fingers after Iran's social media accounts claimed he was dead and his old video showed was AI-generated, showed him with six fingers.

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Iran war could bring billions to US energy firms FT

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 16:15:08 GMT

American companies will be among biggest beneficiaries if crude prices average $100 per barrel this year

The United States could be one of the biggest beneficiaries of the global rise in energy prices which has resulted from the US-Israeli war against Iran, the Financial Times (FT) has reported, citing estimates provided by the investment bank Jefferies.

Oil prices have already surged past

Marathi actress Vishakha Subhedar thanks Maharashtra Dy CM Eknath Shinde after son's safe return from Kuwait

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 15:32:19 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 15 (ANI): Marathi actress Vishakha Subhedar's son, Abhinay Subhedar, has safely returned to India after being stuck in Kuwait amid the war tensions in West Asia.

Vishakha was accompanied by Abhinay when she visited Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde at his Thane residence on Sunday and expressed deep gratitude for his efforts toward bringing Abhinay back to India.

West Asia conflict: Indigo announces further restrictions in flights to and from Dubai

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 15:32:11 GMT

New Delhi [India], March 15 (ANI): Amid the evolving situation in West Asia, IndiGo on Sunday announced further flight restrictions to and from Dubai.

According to IndiGo, due to the development, some flights scheduled to operate between March 15 and 17 have been affected.

'Due to the evolving situation in the Middle East, flight operations in Dubai have been further restricted, leading to changes in flight

Trump Warns Of More Strikes On Iran As War Enters Third Week

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 15:05:37 GMT

US President Donald Trump said that although much of Iran's strategic Kharg Island was destroyed in a US air strike, he may order further attacks as the US-Israeli war with Iran entered its third week amid fresh violence across the Middle East.

Trump told NBC News on March 14 that the strikes had "totally demolished" most of Kharg Island -- which lies a couple of dozen kilometers off the Iranian mainland -- addin

Mideast in Pictures: Tehran's shattered streets

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 14:45:07 GMT

TEHRAN, March 15 (Xinhua) -- Regional tensions have remained high since joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Tehran and other Iranian cities starting from Feb. 28, to which Iran and Iran-aligned groups responded with attacks on Israeli and U.S. interests across the Middle East.

As of mid-March, various reports indicated that over 1,300 civilians have been killed in Iran due to U.S. and Israeli strikes, with data from th

MIDEAST-WEST BANK-TAMMUN-ISRAELI RAIDS-VICTIMS-FUNERAL

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 14:20:34 GMT

(260315) -- TAMMUN, March 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Palestinians mourn for victims from the same family killed by Israeli forces at a funeral in the town of Tammun in the West Bank, on March 15, 2026. Four Palestinians, including two children, were killed early Sunday when Israeli special forces opened fire on a vehicle in the town of Tammun in the West Bank, said Palestine Red Crescent Society. (Photo by Ayman Nobani/Xinhu

After Iran, is Trkiye next on Israel's menu?

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 13:24:41 GMT

If Tehran is crushed, the Middle East will go from a tense equilibrium to a violent detonation, and Ankara may very well be the next target

The position of Trkiye on the Israeli-American military campaign against Iran is unmistakably clear, and in recent weeks it has grown even more resolute.

Ankara does not re

After Iran, is Trkiye next on Israels menu

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 13:24:41 GMT

If Tehran is crushed, the Middle East will go from a tense equilibrium to a violent detonation, and Ankara may very well be the next target

The position of Türkiye on the Israeli-American military campaign against Iran is unmistakably clear, and in recent weeks it has grown even more resolute.

Ankara does not regard what is unfolding as a localized exchange of strikes, nor as merely another

Securing Hormuz Strait should be a team effort Trump

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 12:49:46 GMT

The US president has demanded that China, Japan, and other nations deploy naval units to the vital route to protect maritime traffic from Iranian strikes

Countries that receive oil through the Strait of Hormuz "must take care" of securing it, US President Donald Trump said in a post on Truth Social late on Saturday, adding that Washington "will help - A LOT!"

The US and Israel began coordin

Photo Flash | Residential building of U.S. consul in Israel hit by Iranian missile's fragment -- media

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 12:15:29 GMT

(260315) -- JERUSALEM, March 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This undated photo released by Israeli media shows the damaged residential building of U.S. consul in Israel. Shrapnel from an Iranian missile fired into central Israel has hit the residential building used by the U.S. consul in Israel, Israel's state-owned Kan TV News reported on Sunday. (Xinhua)

"Annamalai speaking without understanding global situation:" VCK Chief Thirumavalavan slams K Annamalai

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 11:32:16 GMT

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], March 15 (ANI): Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) chief Thol. Thirumavalavan on Sunday slammed BJP leader K Annamalai, stating that the latter speaks without understanding the global situation. The remarks follow allegation by Annamalai that the ruling DMK government was inciting public panic regarding fuel supplies amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia.

Speaking to reporters, Th

Israel destroys Hezbollah elite "command centres" in Beirut as death toll hits 826

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 11:00:51 GMT

Beirut [Lebanon], March 15 (ANI): The Israeli military has reportedly neutralised 'command centres' belonging to Hezbollah's elite Radwan Forces during an operation in the Lebanese capital. According to Al Jazeera, the strike on Beirut marks a continued intensification of aerial activity as the regional conflict broadens its scope.

In a formal statement on Saturday, the military further confirmed that its forces

Israeli military launches "wide-scale" strikes on terror infrastructure in western Iran

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 11:00:41 GMT

Tel Aviv [Israel], March 15 (ANI): The Israeli military has announced that 'a short while ago' its forces initiated 'a wide-scale wave of strikes targeting infrastructure of the Iranian terror regime in western Iran', marking a major escalation in the regional conflict.

According to Al Jazeera, this offensive coincides with a sharp rise in medical emergencies, with Israel's Health Ministry reporting that 108 peop

Qatar MotoGP postponed to November amid Middle East tensions

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 10:00:44 GMT

Doha [Qatar], March 15 (ANI): MotoGP has confirmed that the Qatar Grand Prix, originally scheduled for April, has been postponed to November 8 due to the ongoing geopolitical situation in the Middle East, according to an official statement.

This decision was taken in close coordination with the Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM), the Promoter and the local authorities in Qatar, with the primary objec

SpiceJet to operate seven special flights from Fujairah to India on March 15-16

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 09:32:07 GMT

Gurugram (Haryana) [India], March 15 (ANI): SpiceJet is operating a series of special flights from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to facilitate travel for Indian nationals amid the escalating conflict in West Asia.

On March 15, the airline is operating three special flights from Fujairah to India. Two of these flights will connect Fujairah with Delhi, while one will operate from Fujairah to Mumbai, according to

Saudi forces neutralise four drones targeting Riyadh metropolitan area

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 09:31:45 GMT

Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], March 15 (ANI): The Saudi Ministry of Defence confirmed that four drones were intercepted and destroyed within the Riyadh metropolitan area on Sunday, adding to a total of 10 drones neutralised across the capital and eastern regions today. This follows a separate success just an hour prior, where two other drones were downed in the east of the country.

Preceding these latest incidents, the

"These are fake news": Netanyahu's office debunks assassination rumours after 'AI video' sparks conspiracy

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 08:31:55 GMT

Tel Aviv [Israel], March 15 (ANI): The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed that he is 'fine,' following a surge of social media posts suggesting his demise.

The clarification was issued after a correspondent from the Anadolu Agency questioned his office regarding widespread claims on digital platforms that 'Netanyahu has been assassinated.' In a direct response, Netanyahu's office di

Iran Says More Than 500 People Detained In Connection With War

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 08:15:00 GMT

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German Foreign Minister Makes Clear: Berlin Will Not Participate In Escort Duty

Amid talk of a possible coalition of nations to protect shipping in the all-important Strait of Hormuz, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on March 15 said his country does not plan to take part in such an international military operation. "Will we soon become an active part of this conflict? No," Wa

EAM Jaishankar to embark on 2-day visit to Brussels

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 08:00:16 GMT

New Delhi [India], March 15 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will pay an official visit to Brussels, Belgium, from March 15 to 16 at the invitation of European Union (EU) High Representative and Vice President Kaja Kallas to interact with Foreign Ministers of the 27 EU Member States at the Foreign Affairs Council Meeting.

During the visit, EAM will also hold meetings with the leadership of the Europe

IRGC denies involvement in drone attacks on Saudi Arabia; urges Riyadh to "discover the origin" of strikes

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 07:59:36 GMT

Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], March 15 (ANI): The Saudi Ministry of Defence has announced the interception and destruction of 10 drones targeting Riyadh and the eastern regions, marking a significant escalation in aerial activity. This latest success followed an earlier announcement made just an hour prior, in which the ministry confirmed it had destroyed two other drones in the east of the country.

Preceding these inci

Isfahan targeted in fresh dawn raids as thick smoke rises over central Iran

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 07:32:02 GMT

Isfahan [Iran], March 15 (ANI): The central Iranian city of Isfahan was targeted by further raids during the early hours of Sunday morning, Al Jazeera reported.

Visual evidence from the scene, including videos and images verified by the news outlet, showed clouds of thick smoke rising over the city as dawn broke, with one particular video clip capturing military jets flying low over the area.

These latest i

Israeli air defences thwart dual missile waves targeting southern regions

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 07:31:54 GMT

Tel Aviv [Israel], March 15 (ANI): Israeli air defences have successfully neutralised two separate waves of missiles aimed at the southern regions of the country within the last hour. According to reports from Al Jazeera, citing Israel's Ynet News, the aerial threats were intercepted before they could cause harm to populated areas.

The Israeli Home Front Command confirmed that there were no casualties resulting f

Iranian Space Research Centre destroyed in a strike

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 07:31:49 GMT

Tehran [Iran], March 15 (ANI): In a US-Israel strike, the Iranian Space Research Centre was reduced to rubble, reported Al Jazeera on Sunday.

The Iranian Space Research Centre, a key scientific body responsible for advancing space technology and research in Iran, operated under the Iranian Space Agency. It focused on satellite development, space science, and aerospace engineering. The centre conducted research on

Team Yandex advances to grand final of PGL Wallachia Season 7

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 07:05:18 GMT

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Team Yandex swept BetBoom Team in the upper-bracket final on Saturday to advance to grand final of the PGL Wallachia Season 7 at Bucharest, Romania.

BetBoom team dropped into Sunday's lower-bracket final against Team Liquid, with the winner taking on Team Yandex later in the day in the double-elimination playoff format.

The $1 million Dota 2 tournament began last week

CBSE cancels Class XII exams in Middle East as region plunges into war

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 07:04:27 GMT

New Delhi [India], March 15 (ANI): The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Sunday cancelled Class XII board examinations scheduled in several West Asian countries as the conflict continues to worsen in the region.

In a circular issued today, CBSE said that all examinations of Class XII scheduled from March 16 to April 10 stand cancelled in case of the students from Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, S

Strait of Hormuz open to all but US, Israel: Iranian Foreign Minister

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 07:00:12 GMT

New York [US], March 15 (ANI): Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that the strategic Strait of Hormuz remains open to global shipping, but warned that vessels from the United States and Israel would not be allowed to pass through the crucial maritime route, reported The Jerusalem Post.

The Jerusalem Post cited an interview done by US news outlet MS NOW with Araghchi who stated that the waterway -- a

WHO chief condemns "ongoing assault on Lebanon's healthcare system"; 14 medical workers killed

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 06:32:12 GMT

Geneva [Switzerland], March 15 (ANI): The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has confirmed the deaths of 14 health workers in southern Lebanon describing the events as a 'tragic development in the escalating Middle East crisis.'

In a statement posted on X on Saturday, the WHO chief revealed that 12 medical staff members, including doctors, paramedics, and nurses,

"Entire situation will return to normalcy after arrival of two India-flagged LPG tankers": Saurashtra-Kutch Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 05:59:47 GMT

Rajkot (Gujarat) [India], March 15 (ANI): Saurashtra-Kutch Chamber of Commerce & Industry President Nalin Zaveri on Sunday said the situation will return to normalcy with the arrival of two India-fagged LPG tankers.

'I would like to thank the country's Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, as this has been made possible through his earnest efforts. An atmosphere had emerged in our country suggesting that shortages w

Iran launches missile strike on Israel; explosions and sirens reported in central region

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 05:59:43 GMT

Tel Aviv [Israel], March 15 (ANI): Reports of 'loud explosions' in central Israel emerged as air raid sirens sounded across the region following a missile strike from Iran, Al Jazeera reported, citing Israel's Channel 12.

The news outlet further noted that debris was seen falling in central parts of the country. Consequently, the Israeli ambulance service provided medical assistance to four individuals who sustai

No peace until US moves out of Persian Gulf senior Iranian official

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 05:35:22 GMT

Mohsen Rezaee, a member of the Expediency Discernment Council, has said preconditions include reparations and security guarantees

For the ongoing conflict between Iran and the US to conclude, the latter must withdraw its military forces from the Persian Gulf, according to a member of the advisory board of Iran's supreme leader.

Mohsen Rezaee, a retired major general and former commander of

Saudi air defences intercept, destroy 10 hostile drones over Riyadh and eastern territories

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 05:31:50 GMT

Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], March 15 (ANI): The Saudi Ministry of Defence has announced the interception and destruction of 10 drones targeting the Riyadh and eastern regions, marking a significant escalation in aerial activity.

This latest statement followed an earlier announcement made an hour prior, in which the ministry confirmed it had successfully destroyed two other drones in the east of the country.

Prec

Tehran alleges US, Israel using rebranded Shahed kamikaze drone copies for regional false-flag attacks

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 05:00:01 GMT

Tehran [Iran], March 15 (ANI): The spokesman for the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters has accused the United States and Israel of conducting a false-flag campaign using a rebranded version of Iran's Shahed-136 drone, known as 'Lucas,' state broadcaster Press TV reported on Sunday.

The official claimed these drones are being deployed against civilian infrastructure across the region to deliberately frame the

US Air Force deploys B-52 as Operation Epic Fury continues

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 04:32:02 GMT

Florida [US], March 15 (ANI): The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) said a US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress took off for a night mission as part of Operation Epic Fury, aimed at 'eliminating threats' posed by the Iranian 'regime' and preventing the Persian Gulf country from rebuilding its capabilities in the future.

CENTCOM said strikes from US forces continue to be unpredictable, dynamic, and decisive.

Trump calls Zelensky the last person we need help from

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 04:19:37 GMT

The US president has rejected Kievs offer to intercept Iranian drones in the Middle East

US President Donald Trump has dismissed Vladimir Zelensky's offer to assist with countering Iranian drones in the Middle East, saying he is the "last person" Washington needs help from.

Since the launch of US-Israeli strikes on Iran late last month, Zelensky has repeatedly signaled his readiness to get

"For region to be secure, US should not be there": Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 03:31:33 GMT

Tehran [Iran], March 15 (ANI): President of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian said the United States must leave West Asia for the region to achieve security as the tensions in the Gulf continue to escalate.

In a post on X, Pezeshkian said, 'In short: For the region to be secure, the United States should not be there.'

The conflict in West Asia has widened with the US, Israel and Iran targeting each other's energy tar

Tehran: Iranian students protest outside UN office over US-Israel attack on elementary school

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 03:31:15 GMT

Tehran [Iran], March 15 (ANI): Iranian students gathered outside the United Nations Commission office to commemorate the students who died in the US-Israeli attack on an elementary school in Minab, reported the state broadcasting TV.

A girls' primary school in Minab, southern Iran, was hit during airstrikes linked to the Operation Roaring Lion on February 28, 2026. The Shajareh Tayyebeh girls' elementary school w

IRGC targets US al-Kharj air base in 51st wave of retaliatory strikes; warns of attacks on American-linked industrial sites

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 03:31:11 GMT

Tehran [Iran], March 15 (ANI): The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has carried out the 51st wave of Operation True Promise 4, launching a barrage of missile strikes against US military installations throughout the region as a reprisal for continuing American-Israeli hostilities, state broadcaster Press TV reported.

The IRGC stated that the latest phase of the offensive utilised a strategic mix of liquid-fu

LEBANON-HARET SAIDA-ISRAELI ATTACKS

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 02:53:36 GMT

(260315) -- HARET SAIDA, March 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A firefighter extinguishes the fire in a building hit by Israeli drone strikes in Haret Saida, Lebanon, March 14, 2026.

Lebanon's Public Health Ministry said the death toll from Israeli attacks in the country since March 2 has risen to 826, with 2,009 people wounded. (Photo by Ali Hashisho/Xinhua)

LEBANON-BEIRUT-UN CHIEF-PRESS CONFERENCE

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 02:53:20 GMT

(260315) -- BEIRUT, March 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks at a press conference in Beirut, Lebanon, March 14, 2026.

Guterres called for an immediate de-escalation between Israel and Lebanon during a press conference in Beirut on Saturday, warning that escalating violence risks devastating large parts of the country. (Photo by Bilal Jawich/Xinhua)

"Priority for Gulf is de-escalation, diplomacy": Gulf based analyst; says PM Modi can play key role

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 02:31:14 GMT

Dubai [UAE], March 15 (ANI): The conflict in West Asia continues with Iran's retaliatory strikes targeting neighbouring regions in the Gulf. On Saturday, it was reported that a drone strike had targeted the Fujairah Port in the UAE triggering a fire.

A well-informed Gulf analyst confirmed that the Iranian attack on Fujairah caused a fire from falling debris after the successful interception of a drone by UAE air

F1: Bahrain and Saudi Arabian GP cancelled amid rising tension in Middle East

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 02:30:59 GMT

Manama [Bahrain], March 15 (ANI): Formula 1 has announced that the upcoming races in Bahrain and Saudi ArabianG will not take place in April as originally scheduled due to the ongoing situation in the Middle East.

'The Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix will not take place in April. Due to the ongoing situation in the Middle East, the Grand Prix, alongside F2, F3, and F1 Academy rounds, will not take place as

Iran ready for ceasefire talks but terms "not good enough", says Trump

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 01:58:51 GMT

Washington DC [US], March 15 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Saturday (local time) said that Iran is ready to negotiate a deal to end the ongoing war, but he is not prepared to agree to a ceasfire yet since the terms offered are insufficient, according to NBC News.

In an interview with NBC News, Trump said he is unwilling to make a deal with Tehran at this stage despite indications the country wants negotiat

IRGC warns attacks on US banks in Gulf region will expand if more Iranian banks are targeted

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 01:30:56 GMT

Tehran [Iran], March 15 (ANI): Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Saturday (local time) warned that attacks on American bank branches operating in the Gulf region could expand if further strikes by the US and Israel target Iranian banking infrastructure, according to Press TV.

Naeini said Iranian attacks on American bank branches in neighbouring countries were carried out in response to recent US

Daily World Briefing, March 15

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:15:08 GMT

U.S. strikes over 90 military targets on Iran's Kharg Island: CENTCOM

The U.S. forces "executed a large-scale precision strike" on Kharg Island, a key oil export hub of Iran, on Friday night, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) claimed on Saturday.

"U.S. forces successfully struck more than 90 Iranian military targets on Kharg Island, while preserving the oil infrastructure," CENTCOM said in a post on X.

Lebanon open to 'peace talks' with Israel but demands ceasefire first

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 23:58:30 GMT

Beirut [Lebanon], March 15 (ANI): Lebanon is open to entering direct peace talks with Israel, but insists that a ceasefire must be reached before negotiations begin, according to Al Jazeera.

The development comes as Israel threatens what could be its largest ground invasion of Lebanon since the 2006 War.

According to Al Jazeera, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has assigned his close adviser, Ron

Report: Three asylum seekers choose to leave Australia, return to Iran

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 23:05:06 GMT

(Photo credit: Alicia Devine/Tallahassee Democrat / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

Three of the five players from the Iran women's soccer team, who had attempted to seek asylum earlier this week while the team was in Australia, have elected to return home, The Australian newspaper reported Saturday.

The Iranian team was in Australia for the Women's Asian Cup when the war between Iran, Israel and the Un

IDF spokesperson calls Iran 'terrorist regime', says Israel's 'goal to remove ticking time bomb altogether'

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 22:58:17 GMT

Tel Aviv [Israel], March 15 (ANI): Amid the developing security situation in West Asia and the Gulf in the wake of the conflict in Iran, Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) spokesperson Lieutenant Ben Cohen said that it was necessary to take measures against the 'terrorist regime' of Iran.

He said it was imperative not only to diffuse the 'ticking time bomb' but to remove it altogether.

When asked about the 'end

Propaganda about ships not real issue, but reality faced by ordinary Indians: Congress' Manickam Tagore slams BJP

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 22:30:24 GMT

New Delhi [India], March 15 (ANI): As Iran granted transit to two Indian-flagged ships through the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, Congress MP Manickam Tagore said the focus should not be on 'propaganda about ships' but on the difficulties faced by ordinary Indians.

In a post on X, Tagore stated that Leader of Opposition (LoP) Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi was highlighting the everyday struggles o

Hezbollah fires missiles at advancing Israeli troops in south Lebanon as airstrikes hit villages

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 21:58:19 GMT

Beirut [Lebanon], March 15 (ANI): Militants from Hezbollah on Saturday (local time) have engaged with the advancing Israeli forces in southern Lebanon after air raids and artillery strikes targeted multiple towns in the region, Al Jazeera reported.

Citing the official Lebanon National News Agency, Al Jazeera reported that Israeli airstrikes and artillery fire struck several towns across southern Lebanon. The new

Iran announces drone hunt for American terrorists

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 21:45:58 GMT

Tehran has warned civilians in neighboring states to stay away from any US-linked facilities

Iranian forces have reportedly launched new missile and drone attacks on multiple US military bases across the region, with Tehran warning civilians to stay away from Americans as the war with the United States and Israel shows no signs of abating.

American facilities in Iraq, Bahrain, and Kuwait ha

Iran declares drone hunt for US terrorists

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 21:45:58 GMT

Tehran has warned neighboring countries not to approach facilities with American ties

American facilities in Iraq, Bahrain, and Kuwait have all

Israel vows to continue strikes against Iran for at least three more weeks: Live Updates (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 21:45:58 GMT

West Jerusalem and Washington "have deeper plans" in Iran, an IDF spokesperson has told CNN

The Israeli military is planning at least three more weeks of strikes against Iran with "thousands of targets" remaining, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) military spokesperson Effie Defrin has told CNN.

"We are

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Mideast in Pictures: Tehran's shattered streets

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After Iran, is Trkiye next on Israel's menu?

After Iran, is Trkiye next on Israels menu

Securing Hormuz Strait should be a team effort Trump

Photo Flash | Residential building of U.S. consul in Israel hit by Iranian missile's fragment -- media

"Annamalai speaking without understanding global situation:" VCK Chief Thirumavalavan slams K Annamalai

Israel destroys Hezbollah elite "command centres" in Beirut as death toll hits 826

Israeli military launches "wide-scale" strikes on terror infrastructure in western Iran

Qatar MotoGP postponed to November amid Middle East tensions

SpiceJet to operate seven special flights from Fujairah to India on March 15-16

Saudi forces neutralise four drones targeting Riyadh metropolitan area

"These are fake news": Netanyahu's office debunks assassination rumours after 'AI video' sparks conspiracy

Iran Says More Than 500 People Detained In Connection With War

German Foreign Minister Makes Clear: Berlin Will Not Participate In Escort Duty

EAM Jaishankar to embark on 2-day visit to Brussels

IRGC denies involvement in drone attacks on Saudi Arabia; urges Riyadh to "discover the origin" of strikes

Isfahan targeted in fresh dawn raids as thick smoke rises over central Iran

Israeli air defences thwart dual missile waves targeting southern regions

Iranian Space Research Centre destroyed in a strike

Team Yandex advances to grand final of PGL Wallachia Season 7

CBSE cancels Class XII exams in Middle East as region plunges into war

Strait of Hormuz open to all but US, Israel: Iranian Foreign Minister

WHO chief condemns "ongoing assault on Lebanon's healthcare system"; 14 medical workers killed

"Entire situation will return to normalcy after arrival of two India-flagged LPG tankers": Saurashtra-Kutch Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Iran launches missile strike on Israel; explosions and sirens reported in central region

No peace until US moves out of Persian Gulf senior Iranian official

Saudi air defences intercept, destroy 10 hostile drones over Riyadh and eastern territories

Tehran alleges US, Israel using rebranded Shahed kamikaze drone copies for regional false-flag attacks

US Air Force deploys B-52 as Operation Epic Fury continues

Trump calls Zelensky the last person we need help from

"For region to be secure, US should not be there": Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian

Tehran: Iranian students protest outside UN office over US-Israel attack on elementary school

IRGC targets US al-Kharj air base in 51st wave of retaliatory strikes; warns of attacks on American-linked industrial sites

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"Priority for Gulf is de-escalation, diplomacy": Gulf based analyst; says PM Modi can play key role

F1: Bahrain and Saudi Arabian GP cancelled amid rising tension in Middle East

Iran ready for ceasefire talks but terms "not good enough", says Trump

IRGC warns attacks on US banks in Gulf region will expand if more Iranian banks are targeted

Daily World Briefing, March 15

Lebanon open to 'peace talks' with Israel but demands ceasefire first

Report: Three asylum seekers choose to leave Australia, return to Iran

IDF spokesperson calls Iran 'terrorist regime', says Israel's 'goal to remove ticking time bomb altogether'

Propaganda about ships not real issue, but reality faced by ordinary Indians: Congress' Manickam Tagore slams BJP

Hezbollah fires missiles at advancing Israeli troops in south Lebanon as airstrikes hit villages

Iran announces drone hunt for American terrorists

Iran declares drone hunt for US terrorists

Israel vows to continue strikes against Iran for at least three more weeks: Live Updates (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

Israel may call up 450,000 reservists as Tehran vows to fight on

Mideast in Pictures: Israel orders fresh reinforcement along border with Lebanon

"All cards on table": IDF spokesperson on possible ground invasion in Lebanon

Disruption of key UAE oil hub; US Embassy in Baghdad hit by drones amid rising tensions

Israel claims 2 senior Iranian intelligence officials killed in Tehran airstrike

"Will keep going until we take away the existential threat": IDF on conflict with Iran

"What is the foreign policy here?": Priyank Kharge trains guns at Centre over West Asia conflict

Mideast in Pictures: Iranians hold mass rallies to mark Quds Day amid U.S.-Israeli attacks

US military brought no peace, stability; security ties to regional cooperation: Iran on West Asia conflict

Israel strikes Iranian Space Agency centre, aerial defence systems production sites

Top Iranian MP declares Ukraine a legitimate target

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei loved India; insisted on good cooperation between India-Iran, says Representative of Iran's Supreme Leader