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Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei thanks Iraq in latest written message
Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei has in a written message thanked the people of Iraq for their support in the war against the United States and Israel.
Sanctioned Russian tanker carrying crude approaches Cuba port, testing US fuel blockade
A Russian oil tanker under US sanctions is scheduled to arrive in Cuba on Monday, challenging a de facto American fuel blockade of the energy-starved island, shipping data shows.
Series of explosions heard in Tehran; Pakistan to host US–Iran talks, FM says
A new actor has stepped into a war already being waged on multiple fronts: Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels, who launched their first missile in months at Israel on Saturday.
Israel moves to widen border security zone amid escalating Lebanon conflict
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday said he has ordered the country's military to further expand the existing security buffer zone in southern Lebanon. He further said that dismantling Hezbollah 'remains central' to Israel's objectives in Lebanon.
Pakistan hosts talks with Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Pakistan on Sunday hosted talks with Turkey, Egypt and Saudi Arabia as part of its efforts to bring the Iranian war to an end. The initial discussions focused on proposals to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to shipping.
Iranian strikes hit UAE, Bahrain industrial sites amid widening regional conflict
The US-Israel war against Iran again escalated on Sunday as Iranian forces launched a wave of retaliatory strikes across the Gulf region, targeting industrial infrastructure of UAE and Bahrain.
The mastermind of New Zealand’s biggest drug haul is the nephew of Indira Gandhi’s assassin, reveal authorities
New Zealand media unmasks Baltej Singh, nephew of Indira Gandhi's assassin Satwant Singh as mastermind of Rs 180-crore meth empire, largest in Kiwi history after court ends name suppression on March 29, 2026.
Ex-Pak Army Chief Qamar Javed Bajwa suffers brain haemorrhage after fall at residence: Report
Former Pakistan Army chief Qamar Javed Bajwa reportedly critical after fall at Rawalpindi home, with unconfirmed reports of brain haemorrhage, as officials remain silent and clarity on condition awaited
Nepal: Former PM KP Sharma Oli hospitalised with palpitations a day after arrest
Former Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli, arrested yesterday over alleged suppression of September Gen Z protests, is admitted to TU Teaching Hospital with palpitations. He remains under observation for multiple health conditions.
Iran warns US against ground invasion as regional powers meet in Pakistan for West Asia peace talks
Iran has issued its strongest warning yet against a potential US ground offensive even as key regional powers convene in Pakistan in a last-ditch diplomatic push to contain the rapidly escalating West Asia war.
Nepal's new govt unveils ambitious 100-point plan to tackle corruption, modernise State
At the heart of the Nepal's 100-point reforms agenda lies a direct challenge to one of the most entrenched political traditions. The government has announced that political student unions will be banned from university campuses within 90 days, replaced by non-partisan Student Councils.
China is mapping the ocean floor as it prepares for submarine warfare with the US
China’s large-scale ocean mapping across key maritime regions is enhancing submarine warfare capabilities and undersea surveillance, raising strategic concerns for the US and allies over shifting naval advantage and “civil-military fusion.”
JD or Marco? Iran war turns up the heat on Trump's succession race
As the US military action against Iran enters its fifth week, two of Trump's closest lieutenants, JD Vance and Marco Rubio, find themselves at the center of a political drama. With the country's constitutional limits barring Trump from seeking a third term, the President has privately been asking his allies "JD or Marco?"
Ishaq Dar stumbles while greeting Egyptian counterpart in Islamabad, unhurt
Pakistan FM Ishaq Dar briefly stumbles during reception of Egyptian counterpart in Islamabad, but remains unhurt as high-stakes quadrilateral talks on West Asia crisis and de-escalation proceed as scheduled
Iran accuses US of publicly pushing peace talks while secretly preparing ground attack
Iran Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf warns of readiness for US ground war, accuses Trump of “double-game”, as tensions rise amid troop movements and fears of escalation in the region
Bangladesh FM Khalilur Rahman likely to visit Delhi in April, first after Tarique Rahman took office
Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman may visit Delhi in April, signalling a diplomatic reset as India and Bangladesh seek to rebuild ties after recent tensions and political transition in Dhaka
As EU expands its power to deport migrants, concerns over use of Trump-style tactics loom
The European Union is expanding its powers to track, raid and deport migrants to “return hubs ″ in third countries in Africa and elsewhere, quietly adopting tactics of the Trump administration that have drawn public criticism
Maduro says he feels ‘steadfast’ and 'serene' in first message from US jail
Ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro has shared his first message from a US prison, saying he feels 'steadfast' and 'serene,' as he remains in custody in New York facing multiple charges following his arrest in a January military operation.
As Houthis attack Israel, here's why potential blockade of Red Sea would crumble global economy
On Saturday, Iran-backed Yemeni group Houthis confirmed that they had launched an attack on Israel. Here's why the attacks are concerning
‘Welcome to hell’: Iranian daily warns US troops will ‘leave only in a coffin’ amid ground invasion reports
An Iranian English-language daily, Tehran Times, issued a sharp warning to the United States amid reports that Washington is considering deploying an additional 10,000 troops to the Middle East.
Deepfake porn row rocks Germany as TV presenter accuses ex-husband
A deepfake scandal in Germany has sparked protests after TV presenter Collien Fernandes accused her ex-husband of sharing explicit AI-generated content, claims he denies, while the case fuels debate over legal gaps and rising online abuse against women.
Pakistan and Egypt hold high-level bilateral talks ahead of quadrilateral summit in Islamabad
Pakistan and Egypt align on trade and regional security in high-stakes bilateral talks, paving the way for a crucial four-nation summit in Islamabad to tackle rising West Asia tensions
Thousands join ‘No Kings’ rallies across US and Europe to protest Trump
Thousands of protesters gathered across the United States and parts of Europe for ‘No Kings’ rallies against the war in Iran and the policies of US President Donald Trump.
Saudi Arabia activates full 7mn bpd pipeline capacity to keep oil moving amid Strait of Hormuz woes
Saudi Arabia ramps up East-West pipeline to 7 million bpd, offering a vital bypass to Strait of Hormuz disruptions, easing supply concerns but unable to fully replace global oil flows
Iran accuses US, Israel of targeting universities, threatens to do the same across West Asia
Iranian officials slammed the United States and Israel for targeting its universities and research centres, threatening to do the same across West Asia.
Mediation window opens? Iran backs Pakistan channel for US talks, insists on end to attacks first, says report
Iran signals conditional openness to US mediation via Pakistan, demanding security guarantees and halt to attacks, as Islamabad hosts key regional powers to explore ceasefire prospects and de-escalation framework
North Korea tests powerful solid-fuel engine, eyes stronger missile capability
North Korea has tested a powerful new solid-fuel missile engine, with Kim Jong Un hailing it as a major boost to strategic capability, signalling efforts to expand its arsenal of missiles potentially capable of reaching the United States mainland.
Pentagon weighs weeks-long Iran ground ops as US assault ship with 3,500 troops enters West Asia
The Pentagon is preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran, the Washington Post reported Saturday, citing US officials.
Did Russian satellites map US bases before Iran strikes? Zelensky says ‘100% intel sharing'
Zelensky has alleged that Russia shared intelligence with Iran ahead of its strike on a US air base in Saudi Arabia, claiming Russian satellites repeatedly imaged the facility in the days leading up to the attack.
Israeli strike in south Lebanon kills 3 journalists covering Hezbollah conflict
An Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon killed three journalists covering the conflict with Hezbollah on Saturday.