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Judge delivers stinging setback to Trump, orders repayment of illegal tariffs
The Supreme Court found those tariffs to be unconstitutional under the emergency powers law, including the sweeping ‘reciprocal’ tariffs he levied on nearly every other country.
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'15 on a scale of 10': Trump says US military 'doing well on war front' amid ongoing tensions with Iran
The president pledged that the joint air offensive with Israel, which killed Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on its first day, would continue.
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'Medicines are over, we're cramped up in a 2-bedroom flat': Indians stranded in Bahrain appeal to govt for safe return
According to the group, several senior citizens are among those stranded and are struggling without access to regular medication.
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India mcap hits 11-month low as oil surge, middle east tensions weigh on equities
The mcap of all companies listed on the BSE closed at about $4.85 trillion, down 2.7 percent from the previous close of $4.99 trillion. The decline marked both the lowest closing level and the steepest fall since April 2025.
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Why US Senate rejected resolution to limit Trump’s war powers on Iran
The resolution invoked provisions of the War Powers Act of 1973, legislation enacted after the Vietnam War. The law gives Congress the ability to force votes on military engagements and restricts unauthorised conflicts to a maximum of 60 days without legislative approval.
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Netanyahu's office says Israel-US strikes on Iran achieved 'historic gains': 'To protect our citizens and civilized world'
Netanyahu's spokesperson also claimed the attack was needed as Iran was rebuilding its atomic bomb programme in "new underground bunkers".
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Iran War Live: Qatari fighters thwart last-minute Iranian bomber strike on major US base, reports CNN
Massive blast strikes tanker off Kuwait, oil spill sparks alarm
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Turkey says missile launched from Iran destroyed by NATO
The defence ministry said it had been "engaged and neutralised by NATO air-and-missile defence assets deployed in the eastern Mediterranean".
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Israel easing war-related restrictions, to permit limited activity
"As part of the changes, all areas of the country will transition from an essential activity level to a limited activity level," the military announced, soon after it had said the number of missiles fired by Iran towards Israel had declined.
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UK warship to leave for Cyprus next week amid US, Israel war with Iran
Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Tuesday that he was deploying HMS Dragon, a Type 45 defence destroyer to aid Britain's "defensive operations" in the region.
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Hezbollah says will confront Israel-US 'aggression', will not surrender
The Middle East war expanded to Lebanon on Monday, and Israel later said its troops had entered south Lebanese towns and villages.
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US orders non-emergency consular staff in Karachi, Lahore to leave Pakistan
The State Department also authorized non-emergency US government employees and their families to leave Saudi Arabia, Oman and Cyprus and asked Americans to reconsider traveling to all three countries.
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Did Russia or China help Iran with Cluster missile capability? Questions grow after Israel strike
Israeli defence analysts have raised the possibility that foreign expertise may have contributed to Iran’s development of these systems, prompting speculation about potential technological support from Russia or China.
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Spain rejects White House claim of cooperation in US Middle East operations
Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday (local time), Leavitt said coordination between the two countries’ armed forces was underway.
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Ali Khamenei’s son Mojtaba had 'impotency problem', couldn't find a wife: Report
Despite maintaining a relatively low public profile, Mojtaba has long been viewed as one of the most influential figures operating behind the scenes within Iran’s political system.
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Did Trump have authority to strike Iran? Congress war powers debate explained
US lawmakers moved toward a vote on a bipartisan war powers resolution that aims to halt the ongoing military operations against Iran unless Congress explicitly approves them.
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'Iran regime being absolutely crushed': White House defends US strikes as Trump to attend ceremony for fallen troops
At her first major press briefing since the escalation began, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Washington’s strategy is aimed at ending Tehran’s nuclear ambitions and holding its leadership responsible.
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Iran war and Ukraine: How conflict is affecting peace talks, oil prices and weapons supplies
The Iran war is impacting Ukraine’s diplomacy, energy markets and military supplies, disrupting peace talks, raising oil prices, complicating the Druzhba pipeline dispute and prompting a proposed air defence weapons swap.
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Israel dismisses claims Indians were denied shelter during Iran war escalation
The clarification comes as the Middle East faces heightened tensions following military strikes by Israel and the United States against Iran.
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Why Iran used Yak-130 and how Israel’s F-35I shot it down
The IDF described the event as the first confirmed fighter-to-fighter engagement since the conflict began.
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President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran sought diplomacy but was forced to defend itself after ‘American-Zionist’ attack
The Iranian president added that Tehran remains committed to regional cooperation despite the escalating conflict. “We respect your sovereignty and still believe that the region's peace must be ensured by the countries of the region,” Pezeshkian said.
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Nepal Polls: Young challengers take on veteran leaders as nation heads to high-stakes vote
Nepal holds a high-stakes parliamentary election after protests toppled the government, with veteran leader KP Sharma Oli facing young rival Balendra Shah and other challengers in key battleground constituencies.
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Can Mojtaba Khamenei match his father’s power as Iran’s new supreme leader?
Following Khamenei’s assassination, Iran reportedly named Mojtaba Khamenei as successor, raising questions over legitimacy and power. Analysts say his authority will depend heavily on the IRGC amid internal and external pressures.
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Strait of Hormuz oil tanker traffic plunges 90% amid Iran–US–Israel conflict
Strait of Hormuz tanker traffic has plunged 90% amid escalating conflict, though some vessels continue sailing under tracking blackouts.
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US submarine torpedo sinks Iranian warship near Sri Lanka, massive explosion captured on video | Watch
At least 80 people were killed and nearly 150 were reported missing after the torpedo hit the Iranian naval ship
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How Trump’s anger at Starmer over Iran could shake US–UK ‘special relationship’
Opposition politicians accused Prime Minister Keir Starmer of straining Britain’s “special relationship” with U.S. President Donald Trump over Iran, as tensions test trade, defence ties and trans-Atlantic unity.
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Pakistan PM Sharif calls Hindus 'valuable,' Zardari seeks restrained Holi celebrations
Highlighting the cultural significance of the festival, the prime minister said Holi reflected social harmony and diversity through its vibrant colours.
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China enters diplomatic arena in Iran conflict, signals mediation push with special envoy
China appreciates Saudi Arabia's restraint and insistence on resolving differences through peaceful means, Wang was quoted as saying in a phone call with the Saudi minister by the Chinese ministry.
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India buys US Apaches and P-8Is, but won’t buy a single US fighter jet | Here’s the real reason
Why India has repeatedly declined US fighter jet offers, from F-16 to F-35, even as defence ties with Washington expand.
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Why Iran looked so different before the 1979 revolution: Western clothes, nightlife, gender mixing
From 1941 to 1979, the Shah pushed Iran toward secular governance and closer ties with Britain and the United States, both of which saw Tehran as a key ally in the Middle East due to its vast oil reserves and strategic location bordering the Soviet Union.
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Iran–Israel conflict: Hegseth signals open-ended war, says timeline ‘could be four, eight or three weeks’
U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said Washington “will take all the time we need” to defeat Iran, signalling a potentially prolonged campaign as additional forces deploy and regional tensions intensify.
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UAE releases video of air defence system intercepting Iranian drones, missiles | Watch
The UAE defence ministry said that eight cruise missiles were also detected, causing “collateral damage”, and resulting in three fatalities. The three persons who died were of Pakistani, Nepalese, and Bangladeshi nationalities.
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‘Force majeure’ in LNG contracts: Why QatarEnergy is using it after Ras Laffan, Mesaieed attacks
QatarEnergy declares force majeure on LNG shipments after Iranian drone attacks halt production at Ras Laffan and Mesaieed facilities.
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Canada launches $100 million scholarship fund for Indian students under new talent strategy
Canada has launched a $100 million scholarship scheme for Indian students under a new bilateral talent strategy, expanding academic partnerships, research collaboration and hybrid study centres between Canadian and Indian institutions
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US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth confirms US submarine sank Iranian warship off Sri Lanka; 80 reported dead
Sri Lankan authorities said 32 people had been rescued so far and several bodies recovered from the sea.
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US to raise global tariff to 15% this week, old rates may return in 5 months: Scott Bessent
Scott Bessent said the effort to rebuild Trump's tariff program under these authorities would bring U.S. duty rates back to their prior levels within five months.
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Secret talks attempt? As bombs fell, Iran quietly reached out to CIA to discuss ceasefire: Report
Iran intelligence operatives reached out to the CIA through a third country to discuss ending the conflict.
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Iran postpones Khamenei’s state funeral amid anticipated massive turnout
Iran has postponed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s state funeral in Tehran, citing expectations of an exceptionally large turnout, as regional tensions escalate following his death in US–Israeli airstrikes.
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Dubai stocks slump the most since 2022 after UAE markets reopen
The Dubai Financial Market General Index closed 4.7% lower, the sharpest drop since May 2022. Abu Dhabi’s FTSE ADX General Index fell 1.9%.
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‘No to the war’: Spain’s Pedro Sánchez defies Trump’s trade threats over Iran strikes
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez criticised US–Israel strikes on Iran, rejecting trade threats from President Donald Trump and declaring “No to the war” amid escalating diplomatic tensions.
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Turkey says NATO defences destroyed missile from Iran headed toward its airspace
The incident marks the first time that NATO member Turkey, Iran's neighbour to the northwest, has been drawn into the expanding conflict between Iran and the U.S. and Israel that now involves several countries in the region.
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Pakistan’s new 'vassal state' fear in the Iran war: ‘India, Afghanistan, Iran could team up against us’
Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif warns Iran regime change could align India, Afghanistan and Tehran against Islamabad.
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Iran to permit only Chinese vessels through Strait of Hormuz: Report
Iran has reportedly restricted Strait of Hormuz passage to Chinese vessels amid escalating conflict, while Beijing condemns US–Israel strikes and President Donald Trump vows naval escorts to safeguard global energy flows.
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From Iran to Africa: Mapping US military operations and combat roles
According to reports, the US has spent an estimated $5.8 trillion funding its more than two decades of conflict. Outside the Iran conflict, the US troops are operating in a high-threat theatre across multiple countries.
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Iran destroys world's most expensive air defence system in UAE
The world's most expensive air defence system was destroyed in a precision missile strike, confirmed the news agency.
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'HOLY HELLLLLLL...They took out the eyes!': Satellite images confirm Iran destroying US 5,000 km radar in Qatar - What this means for Operation Epic Fury
The AN/FPS-132 radar was the central nerve of US missile defence in the region, coordinating interceptors and warning systems across the Gulf.
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Pakistan reaffirms defence pact with Saudi Arabia amid rising Iran tensions
Pakistan has reaffirmed its strategic defence pact with Saudi Arabia amid rising Iran tensions, with Ishaq Dar stating Islamabad has clearly reminded Tehran of its commitments and pledged full support to Riyadh.
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All about F/A-18 Hornet that accidentally shot down F-15s amid Iran tensions
The F/A-18 Hornet is an all-weather supersonic, twin-engine, carrier-capable, multirole combat aircraft. It is designed as both a fighter and ground attack craft, which is why it has the F/A designation.
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Inside Israel–US strategy to dismantle Iran’s security apparatus
Israel and the United States have expanded their military and cyber campaign to dismantle Iran’s internal security apparatus, targeting command centres, repression forces and communications infrastructure in what analysts describe as systemic decapitation.
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Iran–Israel conflict: Why Tehran is targeting the US fifth fleet in Bahrain
Iran’s escalation against US-linked targets has drawn focus to the Fifth Fleet in Bahrain. Analyst Sameh Askar argues weakening it would disrupt American power projection, maritime control and regional command structures.
