Iran strikes US military communication infra in UAE, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain: Report
World | Updated: Mar 04, 2026
- Iranian strikes damaged US radar and comms at 7 Middle East sites
- Key US missile defense systems in Gulf reportedly dismantled
- Bases in Bahrain, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar heavily damaged
Iran FM Araghchi on Trump’s ‘Stone Age’ threat: ‘No oil or gas back then’
World | Updated: Apr 03, 2026
- Iran: US threats overlook Mideast’s vital oil role
- Araghchi condemns US strikes on civilian infrastructure
- Escalating tensions raise fears of wider regional conflict
Is Kash Patel next? Ex-FBI agent makes big claim after Trump ousts Pam Bondi
World | Updated: Apr 03, 2026
- Trump removes Attorney General Pam Bondi, Blanche named acting AG
- Speculation grows over FBI Director Kash Patel's possible removal
- Former FBI agents sue, alleging wrongful dismissal under Patel
‘Will not make Iran surrender’: Araghchi hits back after US strike, warns of 'damage to America’s standing'
World | Updated: Apr 03, 2026
- Iran condemns US strike on key B1 bridge near Tehran
- Explosions reported across Tehran after US airstrikes
- Tensions rise as US warns Iran to strike a deal
Gulf states seek UN mandate for force to protect Hormuz
World | Updated: Apr 03, 2026
- GCC urges UN to approve force to protect Strait of Hormuz
- Iran shuts Hormuz Strait, disrupting global oil and gas trade
- Security Council vote on resolution set for Friday morning
NASA gives Artemis crew green light to head towards Moon
World | Updated: Apr 03, 2026
- NASA approves Artemis 2 crew's lunar flyby, first since 1972
- Orion to loop Moon in 10-day test, paving way for 2028 landing
- Artemis 2 adds first person of color, woman, non-U.S. crew
Pakistan raises petrol, diesel prices up to 55% as Iran war jolts oil markets
World | Updated: Apr 03, 2026
- Pakistan hikes petrol prices 42.7% amid Iran war crisis
- Diesel price jumps 54.9 percent; new rates effective Friday
- Government implements austerity measures to save fuel
Company backed by Trump sons looks to sell drone interceptors to Gulf states being attacked by Iran
World | Updated: Apr 03, 2026
- Trump sons' drone firm pitches sales to Gulf nations under attack
- Powerus aims to supply defensive drones amid Iran-Gulf tensions
- Trump brothers could profit from war-driven drone demand
Trump imposes 100% tariff on select drugmakers, tightens metal import rules
World | Updated: Apr 03, 2026
- Trump unveils 100% tariffs on some imported patented medicines
- Tariffs push drugmakers to cut prices, move production
- Metal tariffs revised to curb exporters’ price manipulation
Pam Bondi pleaded with Trump after firing, 'tried to change his mind': Report
World | Updated: Apr 03, 2026
- Pam Bondi asked Trump to rethink firing her as Attorney General
- Trump taps Todd Blanche as acting AG after Bondi exit
- Lee Zeldin emerges as leading pick for Attorney General
India condemns attacks on UNIFIL peacekeepers, calls for accountability under UN resolution
World | Updated: Apr 02, 2026
- India condemns attacks on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon
- 1200 Indians evacuated from Iran amid West Asia crisis
- PM Modi discusses West Asia conflict with Saudi Crown Prince
Trump admin appeals ruling that blocked Pentagon action against Anthropic over AI dispute
World | Updated: Apr 02, 2026
- Trump appeals ruling blocking punitive actions
- Judge Lin blocked Pentagon from labeling Anthropic a supply risk
- Anthropic faces ongoing legal disputes over military AI use
Pakistan pushes ‘transit-for-money’ plan in Strait of Hormuz, offers safe passage under its flag
World | Updated: Apr 02, 2026
Pakistan is offering global shipping firms safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz for financial and strategic gains, using a “transit-for-money” model and re-flagging ships as Pakistani. The plan faces doubts over feasibility, legality, and geopolitical risks.
Trump seeks three more weeks in Iran war. What he hopes to achieve and will it work?
World | Updated: Apr 02, 2026
Over a month into the Iran war, Trump’s administration faces mounting casualties, rising fuel prices, and slipping approval ratings. Despite repeated claims of victory, officials now seek more time, raising doubts about achieving their objectives within weeks.
Trump sanctions pivot helps Iran oil tycoons boost war profits
World | Updated: Apr 02, 2026
- US Treasury waiver lets Iranian oil traders profit amid war
- Iranian ships bypass Hormuz blockade, raising global oil prices
- Sanctioned networks gain hundreds of millions from oil sales
Which 40 countries including India joined UK-led push to reopen Strait of Hormuz amid global oil fears
World | Updated: Apr 02, 2026
- 40+ nations meet over Strait of Hormuz disruptions
- India sought safe navigation, warned of energy security risks
- Conflict continues to heavily disrupt global shipping and energy
Toxic, radioactive, unstable: Trump wants to seize Iran’s 450 kg Uranium. Why it’s one of the riskiest missions ever
World | Updated: Apr 02, 2026
The US is considering a risky plan to seize Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile, requiring a complex ground mission. Handling uranium hexafluoride poses severe chemical, radiation, and logistical dangers, making the operation highly hazardous and challenging.
India’s 41-nation energy strategy shields it from West Asia turmoil: Where is it sourcing oil and gas from now?
World | Updated: Apr 02, 2026
India has expanded its energy imports from 20 to 41 countries, reducing reliance on West Asia amid global tensions. Diversification, increased reserves, and new suppliers like Russia, US, Brazil, and Africa aim to secure supply and economic stability.
Eight countries condemn Israel’s death penalty law targeting Palestinians amid global backlash
World | Updated: Apr 02, 2026
- Israel okays death penalty for Palestinians in West Bank
- EU ministers and governments denounce the law as discriminatory
- Rights groups warn the law entrenches unequal justice systems
US may walk away from NATO triggering global power shift: How India could be among biggest winners | Explained
World | Updated: Apr 02, 2026
A potential US withdrawal from NATO under Trump could disrupt global order but offer India strategic, economic, and diplomatic opportunities, including expanded defence exports, deeper Europe ties, and increased diplomatic leverage in a multipolar world.
Five hard lessons the world learned from the Iran war
World | Updated: Apr 02, 2026
- Iran leveraged geography to disrupt global energy flows
- NATO unity fractured as allies hesitated to join US-led war
- Cheap drones shifted battlefield advantage toward Iran
From oil fields to data centres: How Iran is targeting digital backbone in Gulf and why consequences could be global
World | Updated: Apr 02, 2026
Iran has physically targeted Gulf data centres, including AWS sites, marking a shift in warfare as civilian tech infrastructure becomes a strategic target. The attacks disrupted banking and cloud services, prompting firms to rethink resilience and regional operations.
'We won't be driven back': Iran vows ‘crushing’ response as Trump threatens to bomb it ‘back to the Stone Age’
World | Updated: Apr 02, 2026
Iran rebuffed Trump’s threat to bomb it “back to the Stone Ages,” vowing resistance and accusing the US of crimes against humanity. The conflict with the US and Israel has escalated, impacting oil prices and global markets, with no sign of de-escalation.
Top Iranian adviser Kamal Kharazi killed in US-Israeli strikes amid secret peace talks: Reports
World | Updated: Apr 02, 2026
- Israeli strike in Tehran reportedly targeted Kamal Kharazi
- Conflicting reports on Kharazi's injury or death in the attack
- Iran denies direct talks with US, cites only indirect exchanges
NATO exit on the table? What Trump can do and why the impact could be massive | Explained
World | Updated: Apr 02, 2026
As the Iran war enters its fifth week, President Trump criticizes NATO for not supporting US military aims, raising doubts about transatlantic unity and the US role in NATO. Allies refuse direct involvement, prompting talk of US withdrawal and alliance uncertainty.
China is expanding its nuclear power behind closed doors: What the world is missing and should India be concerned
World | Updated: Apr 02, 2026
China is rapidly expanding its nuclear weapons infrastructure with new missile silos and increased secrecy, signaling a shift from minimum deterrence to a more robust arsenal. This raises global and regional concerns about transparency and strategic stability.
RBI just activated rupee crisis plan: What India did to battle 2013 taper tantrum, 1997 Asian financial crisis
World | Updated: Apr 02, 2026
- RBI unveils steps to stabilize rupee amid market volatility
- Banks banned from offering rupee NDFs to all clients
- India counters crises with tighter money and capital controls
‘Not a single one should come out alive’: Iran army chief warns on any ground operation by 'enemy'
World | Updated: Apr 02, 2026
- Iran's army chief orders close monitoring of enemy movements
- Trump warns of expanded US strikes if negotiations with Iran fail
- Hormuz open to global trade, shut to Iran’s adversaries
US embassy warns of possible Baghdad attacks, tells Americans to leave Iraq now
World | Updated: Apr 02, 2026
- US Embassy warns of possible attacks in Baghdad within 48 hours
- Americans urged to leave Iraq immediately due to security risks
- US sites in Baghdad, Erbil stay open with limited operations
'I'm not a child psychologist': US Congressman says he can't understand Trump's mind over Iran war strategy
World | Updated: Apr 02, 2026
- Congressman Moulton questions US military strategy in Iran
- He warns of risks from increased troop deployments in the region
- Oil surges on rising tensions, no clear exit strategy