Drone attack targets US embassy in Riyadh; minor blaze reported
World | Updated: Mar 03, 2026
- Drones hit US embassy in Riyadh, sparking small fire
- No injuries reported as the embassy was vacant during the attack
- US citizens in Saudi Arabia urged to stay indoors, avoid embassy
From Iran to Africa: Mapping US military operations and combat roles
World | Updated: Mar 04, 2026
- Trump launched Operation Epic Fury with Israel against Iran
- Kuwaiti forces mistakenly shoot down US F-15 jets
- US troops active in Gulf, Ecuador, Somalia, Iraq, Syria, Ukraine
Iran destroys world's most expensive air defence system in UAE
World | Updated: Mar 04, 2026
- Iran claims to have destroyed US-made THAAD system in UAE.
- IRGC says precision missiles hit Al-Ruwais defence site.
- Destruction of THAAD gives Iran more missile strike flexibility.
'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
World | Updated: Mar 04, 2026
- Iran destroyed the US's $1.1B missile warning radar in Qatar
- US missile defense in the Gulf is weakened after the strike
- Experts warn the loss gives Iran a major strategic advantage
All about F/A-18 Hornet that accidentally shot down F-15s amid Iran tensions
World | Updated: Mar 04, 2026
- An F/A-18 jet, not SAMs, downed three US F-15Es in Kuwait
- All six aircrew ejected safely and are in stable condition
- The incident is under investigation by US and Kuwaiti forces
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 strikes back: How Tehran is targeting major US military bases across West Asia – Full list
World | Updated: Mar 04, 2026
- Iran attacks US bases in West Asia with drones and missiles
- US deploys more airpower as Iran bypasses air defenses
- Over 1,000 Iranians killed; global economic impact expected
Three US F-15s downed by Kuwaiti jet in 'friendly-fire' incident, claims report
World | Updated: Mar 04, 2026
- Three US F-15 jets shot down by Kuwaiti friendly fire over Kuwait
- All crew members ejected safely and are in stable condition
- US embassies in Gulf closed, citizens urged to leave region
US bases destroyed, Iran fairing well: Former US Army Colonel
World | Updated: Mar 04, 2026
- Former US Colonel claims all US bases in Iran region destroyed
- Iran targeted US bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, UAE, and Jordan
- US officials confirm casualties but deny collapse of US bases
US launches joint anti-narcotics operations with Ecuador in new front against cartels
World | Updated: Mar 04, 2026
- US and Ecuador begin joint operations against terror groups.
- Focus is on combating narco-terrorism and illegal mining.
- Ecuador vows continued cooperation with US to restore security.
Gulf airspace turmoil stalls Kerala’s vegetable lifeline amid West Asia conflict
World | Updated: Mar 04, 2026
- Kerala-Gulf vegetable exports stopped due to West Asian flight cuts
- Calicut airport exporters face losses during Ramadan season
- Freight costs and spoilage endanger jobs and farmers' incomes
Trump administration to meet defence giants amid concerns over US weapons stockpiles
World | Updated: Mar 04, 2026
- Trump administration to meet US defense firms on weapons supply
- Talks aim to boost production after Iran conflict strains stocks
- Lockheed Martin, RTX among firms invited to White House meeting
Iran building ballistic missiles posed imminent threat to our allies: US Speaker
World | Updated: Mar 04, 2026
- US acted as Iran's missiles posed imminent threat to allies
- Talks with Iran on nukes and proxies were unsuccessful
- US-Israel strikes degraded Iran's military capacity
US started war to stop India, China from becoming global powers: Iranian diplomat
World | Updated: Mar 04, 2026
- Iran claims US started war to hinder India, China, Russia's rise
- Ilahi: Iran seeks peace, blames US and Israel for attacks
- Trump rejects Iran's claims, vows to continue military operations
Oil prices will destroy Europe if Iran does not open Strait of Hormuz: Serbian President
World | Updated: Mar 04, 2026
- Serbia warns of disaster for Europe if Strait of Hormuz remains closed
- Rising oil prices may spark global economic and energy crises.
- China urged to reopen strait to prevent escalation
Trump says US set the pace in Iran offensive, not Israel
World | Updated: Mar 04, 2026
- Trump denies Israel influenced US on Iran, cites preemptive action
- US-Israeli strikes have degraded Iran's military, Trump claims
- Congress debates war powers amid rising tensions with Iran
Israel says creating buffer zone in Lebanon, troops seize new positions
World | Updated: Mar 04, 2026
- Israel creates buffer zone inside Lebanon, seizes more positions
- Israeli strikes hit over 160 Hezbollah targets in south Lebanon
- Lebanese army redeploys troops after Israeli escalation
Trump threatens Spain ties over Iran war refusal: 'Going to cut off all trade'
World | Updated: Mar 04, 2026
- Trump threatens to cut all US trade with Spain over base dispute
- Spain insists US must respect international law and agreements
- Trump criticizes UK for limited support on Iran military action
Israel military says it has launched 'broad wave' of strikes on Iran
World | Updated: Mar 04, 2026
- Israel struck Iranian targets following missile attacks.
- US Navy may escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Global markets react as tensions rise in the Middle East.
Strike targets Kataeb Hezbollah stronghold as Iraq caught in Iran war spillover
World | Updated: Mar 04, 2026
- Airstrike hits Kataeb Hezbollah base in southern Iraq, causing damage
- Drone downed near Baghdad airport; rockets intercepted
- Strikes and drone attacks hit US, Iran-backed groups in Iraq
Canada PM Mark Carney calls for 'rapid de-escalation' of war in Middle East
World | Updated: Mar 04, 2026
- Canada urges rapid de-escalation after US-Israeli strikes on Iran
- Carney regrets lack of UN consultation before the attacks
- Canada seeks to lessen dependence on US amid global changes
Iran targets US bases including Qatar's Al-Udeid, consulates as Trump says 'too late' for talks
World | Updated: Mar 04, 2026
- Iran hit US consulate in Dubai and base in Qatar with drones
- US and Israel hit Tehran, killing top Iranian leaders
- Hezbollah attacks Israel, escalating regional conflict
As Middle East tensions spike oil prices, are US companies biggest winners?
World | Updated: Mar 04, 2026
- Oil prices rise amid Middle East crisis, boosting US producer profits
- Sustained high prices needed for long-term US oil investment
- US shale fields may respond fastest if disruption persists
India faces current account, inflation risks as global brokerages assess impact of US–Israel–Iran conflict
World | Updated: Mar 04, 2026
- US-Israel-Iran tensions drive crude prices to $80 per barrel
- India's import bill and deficit may widen if oil prices stay high
- Brokerages warn of inflation, rupee pressure, and external risks
Israel says it struck 'covert underground' nuclear site near Tehran
World | Updated: Mar 04, 2026
- Israel struck an underground nuclear site near Tehran
- Site allegedly used for covert nuclear weapons development
- US and Israel launch joint offensive on Iran's nuclear program
'Terrible mayor': Trump targets Sadiq Khan, questions UK’s Iran stance
World | Updated: Mar 04, 2026
- Trump calls London Mayor Sadiq Khan a terrible Mayor
- Trump criticizes UK's Iran stance and Starmer's leadership
- UK government distances itself from direct strikes on Iran
'Right moment' strike came after intelligence window opened post PM Modi's visit, says Israel envoy
World | Updated: Mar 04, 2026
- Israel's strike on Iran prompted by real-time intelligence
- Israel invests billions in AI-enhanced air defense systems
- Israel coordinated with the US, aims only to neutralise threats
Trump on Keir Starmer amid West Asia crisis: 'We are not dealing with Winston Churchill'
World | Updated: Mar 03, 2026
- US President criticizes UK PM Starmer's hesitation on Iran strikes
- Trump says UK-US special relationship is "not what it was"
- Starmer allows UK bases for defensive, not offensive, US actions
Military base row: Donald Trump threatens to cut off all trade with Spain
World | Updated: Mar 03, 2026
- Trump threatens to end US-Spain trade over military base conflict
- Spain refused US use of bases for Iran-related missions
- Spain condemns US-Israeli actions in Iran, straining relations
US state dept switches to OpenAI as agencies start phasing out Anthropic
World | Updated: Mar 03, 2026
- US agencies ban Anthropic AI, switch to OpenAI and Google models
- State, Treasury, HHS, and military end use of Anthropic's Claude
- Ban follows failed talks over military use and AI safeguards