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Iran missile strikes Saudi air base, US troops wounded, aircraft damaged: Officials

The war in West Asia continues to escalate with reports emerging that an Iranian missile attack wounded several US service members and damaged several planes at a base in Saudi Arabia on Friday

Trump announces aid as Iran war hits American farmers & food suppliers

US President Donald Trump is offering aid to farmers and food suppliers as they continue to face fresh challenges amid the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran.

'Biggest deals ever': Trump tells Gulf investors Iran war is ending — and America is open for business

Trump's FII appearance served a dual purpose: reassuring Gulf states rattled by Iranian strikes on their energy infrastructure that the US remains committed to their security, and signalling to markets that a post-war reconstruction boom is coming

'Bibi sold it as easy': Vance pushes back on Netanyahu’s Iran war claims in tense call, says report

Vance has raised concerns over Israel’s handling of the war in Iran, confronting Prime Minister Netanyahu in a tense call as Washington steps up efforts to push for a diplomatic end to the conflict.

Tour helicopter crashes off Hawaii's Kauai island; three, including pilot killed

Three people were killed after a helicopter crashed off the Hawaiian island of Kauai. Police investigating the matter told local reporters that the helicopter was carrying one pilot and four passengers

Musk joined Iran war call between PM Modi and Trump: Report

Musk was also part of the call, suggesting that the world’s richest man has mended ties with Trump following their public fallout last year after Musk’s exit from government

Nepal ex-PM Oli arrested over deadly Gen Z protest crackdown day after Balen Shah's oath

Former Nepal PM Oli was arrested on Saturday in connection with a culpable homicide case linked to the violent crackdown on the September 2025 Gen Z protests that led to his removal from power a day after Balen Shah took oath.

Yemen's Houthis warn 'fingers on trigger' as Iran war drags on

The warning ​raises the prospect of a broader regional confrontation, particularly given the Houthis' ability to strike targets far beyond Yemen and disrupt shipping lanes around the Arabian Peninsula

Trump jokingly calls Strait of Hormuz the 'Strait of Trump'

Trump warned Iran to fully reopen the vital waterway within days or face the destruction of its power infrastructure. However, on Thursday, he announced a 10-day extension, saying negotiations with Tehran are ongoing, and set a new deadline of Monday, April 6

US destroyed only a third of Iran's missile arsenal as war inches closer to one-month mark: Report

Amid the ongoing war in West Asia, the US intelligence sources claimed that the country could only determine with certainty that it has destroyed about a third of Iran's vast missile arsenal

'Another 3,554 targets left': Trump says war with Iran is 'not over yet'

US special envoy Steve Witkoff said Friday he believes Iran will hold talks with Washington 'this week,' as President Donald Trump reiterated his claims that Tehran wants to make a deal

Iran vows to 'exact heavy price' after Israeli strikes on steel factories and nuclear sites

Trump has extended the pause on strikes targeting Iranian energy sites until April 6, citing ongoing talks between Washington and Tehran. Iran, however, remains cautious.

US expects Iran operation to end 'within weeks, not months', says Rubio as strikes hit nuclear sites

Rubio’s remarks came after a meeting with his counterparts at the G7 Foreign Ministers’ talks in Paris, where he expressed confidence that the campaign would significantly weaken Iran

G7 stresses ‘absolute necessity’ of toll-free Hormuz passage, calls for halt to civilian attacks

G7 calls for safe, toll-free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and urges de-escalation amid rising tensions and global supply concerns.

Iran-linked hackers breach FBI Director Kash Patel’s personal email, publish documents online

The hacker group, Handala Hack Team, announced on their website that Patel “will now find his name among the list of successfully hacked victims.”

Jaishankar highlights West Asia uncertainties, calls for resilient trade at G7 meeting

He also highlighted the urgency of UN Security Council reforms, the streamlining of peacekeeping operations, and the strengthening of humanitarian supply chains to better respond to global crises

US can only confirm about a third of Iran's missile arsenal destroyed: Report

The assessment, which has not been previously reported, shows that while most of Iran's missiles are either destroyed or inaccessible, Tehran still has a significant missile inventory and may be able to recover some buried or damaged missiles once fighting stops

Rapper Balen Shah takes charge as Nepal's prime minister

Following a landmark election, 35-year-old former rapper and Kathmandu mayor Balendra Shah has been sworn in as Nepal's youngest Prime Minister.

India mocks Pakistan's stand on global conflicts, refers to minister Khwaja Asif's remarks

India on Friday mocked Pakistan’s record on global conflicts, recalling decades of controversial actions and 1971 Bangladesh atrocities

India calls for safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz, cites international law

India calls for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, citing international law as four LPG ships arrive safely amid West Asia tensions.

US fires over 850 Tomahawks in Iran war, sparking Pentagon fears of dwindling stockpiles

The high usage rate of the missiles has alarmed some Pentagon officials, given the limited annual production of the missiles, according to a report

Trump has had 2 ‘Taco’ moments amid Iran war. A new index suggests when next

Donald Trump is seeking to end the war with Iran and has already had two ‘Taco’ moments. He has postponed attacks on Tehran’s power plants twice within a week. Now, a tool devised by a Deutsche Bank strategist charts the amount of pressure the US president is under to change course

Zelenskyy holds air defence talks in Saudi Arabia as Ukraine helps counter Iranian drones

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Saudi Arabia on an unannounced visit as Ukrainian military experts have been helping the kingdom take down Iranian drones. A source told AFP that a Ukrainian-Saudi air defence deal is on the cards.

'We get things done': Trump hails partnership with PM Modi, says looking forward to 'stronger' ties

PM Modi and Trump held a phone call earlier this week to discuss the situation in the Strait of Hormuz and the war in West Asia

Ukraine & Saudi Arabia sign air defence deal during Zelenskyy's visit

During a strategic visit to Riyadh, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy secured a landmark air defense agreement with Saudi Arabia to counter shared threats from Iranian-designed drones.

China converts jet fighter first flown in 1960s into attack drone for targets in Taiwan: Report

China is repurposing hundreds of obsolete, 1960s-era J-6 supersonic fighters into a massive fleet of "strike drones" stationed at six airbases near the Taiwan Strait.

Iran threatens to target hotels where US soldiers are lodged

The Fars news agency, quoting unnamed sources, said Iran had sent "firm warnings" to hotels in the region, particularly in the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain

G-7’s duelling priorities: Ukraine wants tougher Russia sanctions — but US is thinking about Iran

At the G-7 meeting today, Europe and the United States are set to clash with opposing priorities. While Secretary of State Marco Rubio will push Europe to join the war on Iran, European allies will press for continued assistance to Ukraine and tougher sanctions on Russia.

In Denmark, Foreign Minister Rasmussen to be ‘kingmaker’ for next PM as Frederiksen seeks 3rd term

After a parliamentary election left Denmark without a clear majority, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and her center-left Social Democrats face a "tricky" path to a third term.

Is Trump buying time to send in troops to Iran? What’s behind the extended pause on US strikes?

It’s another Taco moment (Trump always chickens out). Donald Trump has extended his deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz by 10 days to April 6. The timing of the decision is significant, with some noting that it’s a ruse to amass more troops in West Asia