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Russia welcomes oil tanker in Cuba as Trump eases stance on US blockade
A Russian-flagged tanker carrying 100,000 tonnes of crude oil reached Cuba, offering relief amid a deepening energy crisis while President Trump allows the shipment.
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'They have more at stake than us': Rubio issues Hormuz warning to Iran as he outlines US military objectives
On one hand, Washington is escalating its campaign to degrade Iran’s military capabilities. On the other, it is warning against actions that could destabilise global trade and energy markets.
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Syrian army reports drone attacks near Iraqi border amid regional tensions
Damascus says most drones were shot down and holds Iraq responsible, while assessing its response amid escalating Middle East conflict.
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$5.5 billion war machine: How Houthis turned Yemen’s ports into a global shipping threat | Explained
Between 2022 and 2024, the Houthis are estimated to have collected around $4 billion through fuel import duties alone. Total revenues, including illegal levies and profit margins, are believed to be closer to $5.5 billion.
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China backing 'honest broker' Pakistan as face of US-Iran talks: What is Beijing worried about?
At the centre of Beijing's concerns is the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. As the project moves into its next phase, regional stability is critical.
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Trump reveals ‘massive complex’ under White House ballroom: Stairs to nowhere, fake windows draw scrutiny
Trump’s White House ballroom plan draws scrutiny over design flaws as he reveals a ‘massive complex’ beneath it.
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$20,000 vs $700 million: How Iran's Shahed-136 drone, cheaper than a car, took down a US AWACS
The Shahed-136 drone is estimated to cost between $20,000 and $50,000, making it one of the cheapest long-range strike platforms in modern arsenals.
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Iran rejects Trump’s talks claim as ‘baseless’, says troops ready to defend southern islands
Iran rejects Trump’s claims as baseless, says troops are ready as tensions rise over Hormuz warning.
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Iran says not seeking nuclear weapons, parliament weighs NPT exit
Iran says it is not pursuing nuclear weapons as parliament debates whether to remain in the NPT amid rising tensions.
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India’s share in global m-cap slips below 3% for first time in four years
The decline comes as FIIs sold equities worth over $12 billion in March, while rising crude oil prices, geopolitical tensions involving the US, Iran and Israel, and a weakening rupee weighed on sentiment
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Trump claims talks with ‘new regime’ in Iran; threatens to blow up energy infra, Kharg Island if Hormuz not opened
Trump issued a strong warning tied to the Strait of Hormuz, stating that if the waterway is not “immediately ‘Open for Business,’” the United States would escalate its military response.
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'Didn't participate in meetings, Pakistan's forums are its own': Iran rejects Islamabad's mediation claims
Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said there were no direct talks with US on the ongoing war, adding that the country has only received "excessive and unreasonable demands via intermediaries".
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Spain shuts airspace to US military over Iran war, denies base access
Spain’s move to block US military access has complicated operations and deepened tensions with Washington over the Iran war.
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Leaks, doubts and pushback: How a secret Mossad-CIA plan to topple Iran using Kurdish forces was scrapped at the last minute
The combination of military pressure and a Kurdish incursion was intended to “break the fear barrier” among Iranian opposition groups that had faced brutal crackdowns in recent weeks.
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Why Beijing–Pyongyang flights are back: Timing behind North Korea’s reopening
Air China has resumed Beijing-Pyongyang flights as North Korea cautiously reopens, allowing limited travellers while balancing ties with China and Russia amid shifting geopolitics, tourism controls, and global tensions.
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West Asia conflict: Emirates paying 'outrageously cheap' war risk insurance cover
The airline is paying an additional premium of just $100,000 a week, which came into effect after the war began on February 28.
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‘Cicada’ COVID variant in 23 countries: Should India be concerned, what are the symptoms
The BA.3.2 subvariant, marked by high mutations, is spreading globally but remains mild with no major surge reported so far.
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Yemen's Houthis enter Iran war after weeks of silence: Who are they and why this could be a turning point
Iran War news: The Houthis announced their involvement by launching missile attacks on Israel, signalling that the war is no longer confined to direct state actors.
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Artemis II launch: How and where to follow NASA’s historic moon mission live
NASA’s Artemis II mission will launch on April 1, carrying four astronauts on the first crewed lunar flight in over 50 years, with live coverage available on NASA+ and YouTube.
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Inside Trump’s oil doctrine: From Venezuela, Russia to Iran, how US seeks energy dominance
US President Donald Trump is pursuing strategic control over global oil, from Venezuela to Russia and Iran, signalling potential seizures of key assets like Kharg Island and influence over energy flows.
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Hezbollah says it attacked Haifa oil refinery naval facility after Israeli media report fire at site
According to Israeli television reports, an impact was recorded at the refinery site shortly after the military confirmed it had identified new projectiles launched from Iran.
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'Unrealistic, unreasonable, excessive': Iran rejects Trump's 15-point peace proposal as war enters second month
Iran War News: The remarks highlight the continued deadlock between Washington and Tehran, even as backchannel efforts intensify to find a diplomatic resolution to the escalating conflict in the region.
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Weeks-long ground offensive in Iran? What Pentagon's plans really mean and why Trump’s Kharg Island idea could backfire
US ground offensive in Iran? While US officials continue to insist that no final decision has been taken, the scale of planning and troop movements suggests that Washington is seriously weighing the option.
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'Fake degrees, high approvals': Canada audit flags 98% visa approvals under fast-track system for Indian students
An audit by Karen Hogan flags major loopholes in Canada’s student visa system, citing high SDS approvals for Indian applicants despite fraud warnings and weak monitoring controls.
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New ballistic missile used by US struck Iranian sports hall, school: Report
The February 28 attack in Lamerd killed at least 21 people, according to Iranian officials cited in local media.
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Inside Tehran’s shifting calculus: Is US‑Israel war pushing Iran closer to nuclear weapons?
The ongoing US-Israel conflict is pushing Iran closer to developing nuclear weapons, as hardliners gain influence, military strikes intensify, and political pressures challenge long-standing religious and international nuclear restraints.
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Iran confirms death of IRGC Navy Commander Alireza Tangsiri
Tangsiri was widely described as playing a key role in Iran's naval posture in the Persian Gulf, including operations linked to the Strait of Hormuz
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Israel strikes Tehran as Trump hints at imminent Iran deal
Israel struck military targets across Tehran as Iran retaliated, escalating the US-Israel conflict. Trump claimed “regime change” was achieved and suggested an Iran deal could “be soon,” amid global economic impact.
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Pakistan-hosted Iran peace talks cut short amid fresh Afghan border tensions
The ministers had initially planned to stay longer to work on a roadmap to end the ongoing conflict but wrapped up talks sooner than anticipated
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‘Do the opposite’: Iran speaker has a wild tip for traders watching Trump’s market-moving posts
Iran’s parliament speaker calls US pre-market news a ‘reverse indicator’ as Trump’s Iran signals trigger sharp swings in global markets.
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Pezeshkian jabs Trump over massive 'No Kings' protests, says American people are angry about Israel first
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian highlighted the US “No Kings” protests, condemning the “Israel First” policy and urging AI experts to inform President Trump about widespread American frustration.
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Persian Gulf ships show true locations as signal jamming eases
Tehran doesn’t appear to have launched any attacks on vessels since March 20, JMIC data show
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Israel restores Latin Patriarch’s holy Sepulchre access after Palm Sunday block
Israel reversed its decision to block Latin Patriarch Pierbattista Pizzaballa from the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday, citing security concerns amid the war with Iran, drawing global condemnation.
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'Long live the shah': Iranian diaspora rallies in Washington, backs war and calls for Pahlavi's return
The rally, held on the National Mall near the White House, saw participants waving Iranian and American flags while chanting slogans such as "USA! USA!" and "Javid shah" ("Long live the Shah").
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OPINION | Pakistan as mediator is not tactical smartness, it’s a sign of anxiety
A war with Afghanistan, worsening Baloch insurgency and the spectre of sectarian clashes between Shias and Sunnis have forced Islamabad to venture into the West Asian whirlpool in an attempt to safeguard internal security. It’s weakness, not chutzpah
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Why Israel can have nuclear weapons while Iran cannot: The law behind the paradox
Why Israel can have nuclear weapons while Iran cannot: an explainer on the NPT, state consent, and the legal logic shaping the nuclear divide.
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Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar suffers ‘hairline fracture’ while welcoming Egyptian counterpart
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar sustained a hairline shoulder fracture after slipping while hosting Egypt’s foreign minister in Islamabad but continued official duties, with pain managed through medications, his son said.
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'I don’t want to be bragging': Trump again says he 'ended eight wars', seeks Nobel Prize
US President Donald Trump claimed he ended eight major wars, including India-Pakistan tensions, called for a Nobel Peace Prize, but analysts and officials question the accuracy of his assertions.
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Myanmar paves way for junta chief to become civilian president
Democracy watchdogs have long warned the government will be a proxy of the military, which has ruled Myanmar for the vast majority of its post-independence history
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Iranian missile strikes Israel chemical factory in Negev; 'no hazardous leak', says minister
The Israeli military said the damage was likely caused by “missile shrapnel” following a barrage launched from Iran, though it did not rule out a direct hit.
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'Epstein Island' flashes on phones during White House call. Google blames 'fake edit' on Android
Calls to the White House switchboard briefly appeared as “Epstein Island” on some Android devices, following what Google said was a “fake edit” in its mapping system.
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Israel approves $222 billion budget with major war chest for Iran conflict
Israel approved its 2026 budget with a large defence supplement for the Iran war, funded by extra borrowing and cuts in civilian spending.
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Horror in skies: Chilling footage shows 2025 Washington midair crash that killed 67 | WATCH
The report also includes newly released footage of the fatal crash, which involved a Bombardier CRJ701ER operating as American Airlines Flight 5342 and a US Army UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter
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Trump signals policy divide on Iran nuclear issue, says Gabbard takes 'softer' approach
US President Donald Trump acknowledged differences among his top aides on Iran, saying intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard takes a “softer” approach to curbing Tehran’s nuclear ambitions.
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'Not a king, he's your daddy': Man hires plane to fly banner over 'No Kings' protest | Watch
Large crowds gathered across the United States and parts of Europe on Saturday as demonstrators took part in “No Kings” rallies opposing the war in Iran and the actions of US President Donald Trump.
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'Regime change in America, not Iran': Trump’s niece slams president’s Iran war
Mary L. Trump criticised her uncle Donald Trump’s Iran war, warning it could backfire in the United States instead of Iran.
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‘We ended it’: Trump says scrapping Obama’s Iran nuclear deal stopped Tehran from getting the bomb
Trump says ending 2015 Iran nuclear deal prevented Tehran from acquiring weapons; signals possible agreement amid ongoing conflict.
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UN diplomat steps down, flags 'possible nuclear weapon use' in Iran war
Mohamad said he had faced backlash for voicing dissent.
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Israel considers hosting US military bases amid Iran war: Report
The proposal, still under discussion, has been reportedly raised in talks between Israeli officials and the Trump administration
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Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun accepts Xi Jinping’s invitation for China visit
Taiwan’s opposition leader Cheng Li-wun accepted Xi Jinping’s invitation for an April visit, aiming to promote cross-Strait peace and cooperation.
