India-EU FTA to include structured mediation mechanism
World | Updated: Feb 28, 2026
- India-EU FTA features a structured dispute mediation framework
- Mediation starts only if both sides agree and appoint a mediator
- Deal spans 20 chapters, opens market of 2 billion people
Iran hits Saudi Arabia. Does Pakistan’s defence pact now pull it into the Middle East war?
World | Updated: Feb 28, 2026
- US and Israel struck Iranian sites, Iran retaliated with missiles
- Saudi-Pakistan 2025 defence pact does not mandate automatic war
- Pakistan's response could range from support to non-combat roles
US-Israel strikes on Iran fuel fresh buzz around Baba Vanga’s ‘Great War’ prophecy
World | Updated: Feb 28, 2026
- US and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran in Tehran
- Iran retaliated, escalating fears of wider regional conflict
- Tehran and Israel closed airspace after strikes and retaliation
From a UP village to Tehran's corridors of power: The Indian roots of Iran's supreme leaders
World | Updated: Feb 28, 2026
- Rumors claim Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei has died
- Khamenei and Khomeini share ancestral roots in Kintoor, India
- Descendants of Syed Ahmad Musavi Hindi from Uttar Pradesh
Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killed in Israeli strikes? Here's what we know
World | Updated: Feb 28, 2026
- Reports claim Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei killed or injured
- US-Israel strikes targeted Khamenei's residence in Tehran
- Khamenei has not been seen or heard since the attacks
India likely to shift focus to India Middle East Europe corridor, but will not abandon Chabahar after US–Israel attack on Iran, say experts
World | Updated: Feb 28, 2026
- India to increase focus on IMEC amid Chabahar port risks
- Chabahar remains key for Central Asia access and minerals
- IMEC seen as less exposed to Iran sanctions and instability
New satellite images and video show Khamenei’s residence destroyed in Tehran strikes | WATCH
World | Updated: Feb 28, 2026
- Satellite images show major damage at Khamenei's Tehran residence
- US and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran sites
- Khamenei reportedly moved to an undisclosed location
Why a $13 billion Taiwan arms package is stalled ahead of Trump’s Beijing visit
World | Updated: Feb 28, 2026
- US pauses $13B arms sale to Taiwan ahead of Trump’s China visit
- Sale includes Patriot missiles, NASAMS, and anti-drone equipment
- Delay aims to avoid provoking China before high-stakes summit
Israel releases first footage of strikes on Iran, says ‘hundreds’ of military targets hit | Watch
World | Updated: Feb 28, 2026
- Israeli Air Force shares video of strikes on Iran military sites
- Israel and US struck hundreds of Iranian military targets
- Iran claims to have targeted US bases in Bahrain, Qatar, and UAE
Chaos across Middle East as Iran launches missile barrage, eyes US bases and Israel: 'No red lines'
World | Updated: Feb 28, 2026
- Iran declares US and Israeli assets in Mideast as targets
- Iran fires missiles at Israel, Bahrain, UAE, and Qatar
- Missile attack on US Navy’s Fifth Fleet HQ in Bahrain
Iran-Israel war after US strikes: Will India be forced to pick a side?
World | Updated: Feb 28, 2026
- India urges restraint amid US-Israel and Iran escalation
- India stays neutral, prioritizes energy and diaspora safety
- Strategic autonomy guides India's balanced approach in West Asia
Explosions in Gulf capitals as Iran targets US bases: Which six Middle East countries are in the firing line
World | Updated: Feb 28, 2026
US and Israeli strikes on Iran triggered explosions and missile interceptions across Gulf capitals. Iran retaliated with missile attacks, targeting US bases. US forces in Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, Syria, and UAE remain on high alert amid escalating regional conflict.
Who is Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei and why is he at the centre of new US-Israeli strikes?
World | Updated: Feb 28, 2026
- US, Israeli strikes target sites near Iran's Supreme Leader's compound
- Khamenei's current location is undisclosed after the attacks
- US and Israeli leaders openly threaten Iran's top leadership
US-Israel strikes trigger counterfire: How far can Iran's missiles reach and which US bases are now under threat
World | Updated: Feb 28, 2026
US and Israel launched strikes on Iran, prompting Tehran to retaliate with missile attacks on US bases in the Gulf, including Bahrain. Iran’s ballistic arsenal poses a major threat to US military assets, raising risks of wider regional conflict and escalation.
Why Iran-Israel conflict may not affect India's trade and economy
World | Updated: Feb 28, 2026
- India-Iran trade is minimal and unlikely to be directly affected
- India-Israel trade, especially in defense, has grown sharply
- Red Sea, Hormuz tensions may disrupt India's oil imports
How Changpeng Zhao bargained with US prosecutors, did four months in prison and left the country in under half an hour
World | Updated: Feb 28, 2026
- Binance founder Zhao admitted to anti-money-laundering charges
- Zhao accepted a $4.3B fine, prison time, and stepped down as CEO
- His memoir frames the case as negotiation, not moral reckoning
Trump, Khamenei, Netanyahu and others: Who are the power players behind US-Israel strikes on Iran
World | Updated: Feb 28, 2026
The US and Israel launched strikes against Iran after failed talks and protests. Key figures include Trump, Khamenei, Netanyahu, Pahlavi, and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, each shaping the crisis through hardline stances and regional interests.
US-Israel strikes put Iran’s enrichment sites in focus: Which nuclear sites could be targeted?
World | Updated: Feb 28, 2026
US and Israeli leaders threaten strikes on Iran’s key nuclear sites, including Natanz, Fordow, Isfahan, Arak, and Tehran, aiming to curb enrichment and missile capabilities. Iran fortifies facilities, raising risks of escalation and regional instability.
US names its Iran offensive ‘Operation Epic Fury’ as Tehran reports explosions, Israel sounds sirens
World | Updated: Feb 28, 2026
- US names military campaign against Iran "Operation Epic Fury"
- US, Israel strike; Iran retaliates with missiles at Israel
- Iran's internet disrupted; Israel declares emergency
Exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi urges Iranians to stay vigilant as US, Israel strike Tehran
World | Updated: Feb 28, 2026
- US and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iranian targets
- Reza Pahlavi urged Iranians to stay alert and await instructions
- Israel declared emergency; Iran closed airspace after the strikes
Operation Lion’s Roar: The joint Israel-US plan behind the attack on Iran
World | Updated: Feb 28, 2026
- Israel and US launched a daylight attack on Iran near Tehran
- Operation 'Lion’s Roar' planned for months with US coordination
- Trump says US aims to eliminate imminent threats from Iran
'Time has come': Netanyahu says US-Israel operation aims to stop Iran’s ‘murderous regime’
World | Updated: Feb 28, 2026
Israeli PM Netanyahu announced a joint US-Israel operation against Iran to remove an "existential threat," targeting Iran's military and nuclear capabilities. He urged Israeli unity, warning of possible retaliation and broader regional instability.
Taliban turns Pakistan’s fantasy of strategic depth into a horror show
World | Updated: Feb 28, 2026
- Pakistan and Afghanistan face intense military escalation
- Both sides blame each other for supporting insurgent groups
- Pakistan violence rises due to TTP, Baloch, and ISKP attacks
Israel vs Iran military showdown: From manpower to missiles, who has the edge?
World | Updated: Feb 28, 2026
- Israel launched preventive airstrikes on multiple Iranian cities
- Explosions reported in Tehran, Isfahan, Qom, Karaj, Kermanshah
- Israel declared a state of emergency and closed its airspace
Trump justifies US-Israel strikes on Iran: ‘Choose immunity or face certain death’ | WATCH
World | Updated: Feb 28, 2026
President Trump announced a “massive and ongoing” US military campaign against Iran to neutralize imminent threats, citing Iran’s endangerment of US forces and allies. The operation aims to destroy Iran’s missile and nuclear capabilities, escalating regional tensions.
Where is Ayatollah Ali Khamenei? Iran Supreme Leader's whereabouts unclear amid US-Israeli strikes
World | Updated: Feb 28, 2026
US and Israeli airstrikes reportedly hit key sites in Tehran, possibly including Supreme Leader Khamenei’s residence. His silence and unclear whereabouts fuel speculation about Iran’s leadership stability amid fears of wider regional conflict.
Multiple countries issue advisories and urge citizens to leave Iran amid tensions with US, Israel | Check here
World | Updated: Feb 28, 2026
- Countries urge citizens to leave Iran due to rising tensions
- US and Israel conduct strikes on Iran, sparking emergency alerts
- Embassies in Iran close or limit services due to security risks
US-Israel strikes on Iran: US base in Bahrain hit, explosions reported in Abu Dhabi | Top Updates
World | Updated: Feb 28, 2026
- US and Israel launched joint strikes on Iran, escalating tensions
- Explosions in Tehran, Isfahan, Qom, Karaj, and Kermanshah
- Iran vows retaliation as airspace closures spread across region
Trump administration seeks delay in tariff refund fight
World | Updated: Feb 28, 2026
- Trump administration requests delay in tariff refund court case
- DOJ wants up to four months before litigation resumes on refunds
- Supreme Court ruling left refund question unresolved for now
UN chief Antonio Guterres calls for immediate ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan
World | Updated: Feb 28, 2026
- UN chief calls for immediate Pakistan-Afghanistan ceasefire
- US supports Pakistan's right to defend against Taliban attacks
- China, Britain, and Iran call for de-escalation and mediation