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CIA station in Saudi Arabia hit in Iranian drone attack
No CIA personnel were injured in the strike, The Wall Street Journal said quoting people familiar with the matter.
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Trump says US set the pace in Iran offensive, not Israel
Trump dismissed suggestions that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had persuaded him to take military action against Iran.
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Ayatollah Khamenei's son Mojtaba named Iran's new Supreme Leader: Report
The second-eldest son of Khamenei, Mojtaba has long been as a likely successor by observers. Mojtaba's wife was confirmed killed in a strike on February 28.
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Iran War Live: Israel intensifies strikes in Lebanon; Ship hit by ‘unknown projectile’ near UAE coast; Thailand sees panic buy of petrol
Supply shock? GujGas cuts industrial gas allocation by 50%, reports CNBC-TV18
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Israel says creating buffer zone in Lebanon, troops seize new positions
In response, the Lebanese army said it has redeployed soldiers from several recently established border positions on Tuesday following the Israeli army's "escalation", a Lebanese military source told AFP.
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Trump threatens Spain ties over Iran war refusal: 'Going to cut off all trade'
"Spain has been terrible," Trump told reporters as he met German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the White House.
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Israel military says it has launched 'broad wave' of strikes on Iran
The military said the targets of its latest strikes include Iranian "launch sites, air defence systems, and additional infrastructure."
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Strike targets Kataeb Hezbollah stronghold as Iraq caught in Iran war spillover
The strikes have since expanded to other areas, and more than 10 fighters, mostly from Kataeb Hezbollah, have been killed across Iraq since Saturday.
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Canada PM Mark Carney calls for 'rapid de-escalation' of war in Middle East
Speaking in Sydney, Carney said the war in the Middle East represented "another example of the failure of the international order".
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Iran targets US bases including Qatar's Al-Udeid, consulates as Trump says 'too late' for talks
Risking more regional chaos, an Iranian drone attack struck near the US consulate in Dubai, starting a fire but inflicting no casualties, and the US military base at Al-Udeid in Qatar.
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As Middle East tensions spike oil prices, are US companies biggest winners?
When Russia invaded Ukraine, energy prices soared, lifting earnings across the sector. In the third quarter of 2022 alone, ExxonMobil and Chevron combined for more than $30 billion in profits. Similar dynamics are now at play.
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India faces current account, inflation risks as global brokerages assess impact of US–Israel–Iran conflict
Brent crude has moved toward the $80 per barrel mark amid heightened geopolitical risk. Given that India imports more than 85% of its crude requirements and relies heavily on Middle Eastern suppliers — with a significant portion of shipments transiting the Strait of Hormuz — sustained higher oil prices would raise the import bill and widen the current account deficit
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Israel says it struck 'covert underground' nuclear site near Tehran
Israeli officials say Tehran has stepped up efforts to acquire an atomic weapon since the end of the 12-day war in June, which was launched by Israel and included US bombings of three nuclear facilities, including an enrichment plant.
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'Terrible mayor': Trump targets Sadiq Khan, questions UK’s Iran stance
His comments come amid tensions between Washington and London over the escalating conflict involving Iran.
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Trump says US navy could escort tankers through Hormuz Strait: 'Will ensure free flow of energy to world'
Trump emphasised the broader objective behind the move, saying, "No matter what, the United States will ensure the FREE FLOW of ENERGY to the WORLD."
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'Right moment' strike came after intelligence window opened post PM Modi's visit, says Israel envoy
“It was an operational opportunity that came up only after Prime Minister Modi left," he said.
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Trump on Keir Starmer amid West Asia crisis: 'We are not dealing with Winston Churchill'
Starmer had issued his strongest rebuke yet of Trump’s action in Iran, saying the UK did not believe in “regime change from the skies” and defended his initial decision not to allow the use of British bases to conduct the strikes.
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Loud explosions reported in Doha, Dubai, Abu Dhabi amid Iranian missile barrage
Dubai authorities later said the explosions heard across the city were caused by "interception operations" by air defence forces.
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Military base row: Donald Trump threatens to cut off all trade with Spain
Donald Trump said he wants to 'cut off all trade with Spain' over NATO spending, adding 'we don’t want anything to do with Spain'
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US state dept switches to OpenAI as agencies start phasing out Anthropic
On Friday Trump ordered a six-month phase-out for the Defense Department and other agencies using products from Anthropic, whose financial backers include Alphabet's Google and Amazon.com.
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European Union, Gulf states to hold talks on Middle East war Thursday
The virtual meeting, convened by EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas, comes as violence has spread across the region after the United States and Israel attacked Iran.
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‘Everything knocked out’: Trump urges Iranian 'insider' to take reins after campaign
Trump said Iran’s capabilities have been “knocked out,” warned of a successor “as bad” as Khamenei, and claimed Tehran planned to strike first.
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Iraq reduces production at key oil field after Strait of Hormuz disruption
The document stated that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz caused a "shortage of tankers" in Iraq's southern ports, which led to stockpiling "reaching critical levels".
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Nepal Election: Former PM, reformist and mayor vie for power after political uprising
Nepal heads to elections after the 2025 protests that toppled the government. Former premier K.P. Sharma Oli, Gagan Thapa and Balendra Shah are key contenders in a crowded parliamentary race.
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Iran war an endurance race between missiles and interceptors
In the first two days of the conflict, Iran launched nearly 400 missiles and around 1,000 drones towards the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar and Jordan
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PM Modi Condemns Attacks on Qatar, Reaffirms Peace and Stability
Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned recent attacks on Qatar and spoke with the Amir of Qatar, reaffirming India’s support for peace, stability, and dialogue amid escalating Middle East tensions.
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Britain sends helicopters with counter-drone tech to Cyprus, deploys naval vessel
France and Greece said they would also send anti-missile and anti-drone systems after the British base on the island was hit on Monday
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Strait of Hormuz shutdown threatens Asian energy security: Why China and India face the biggest risk
For India and China, the stakes are particularly high because both economies rely heavily on imported crude to sustain industrial activity and economic growth.
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Iran says will hit all West Asian economic hubs if US-Israeli attacks persist: 'Oil will soon reach $200'
We have closed the Strait of Hormuz. Currently, the price of oil is above $80 and will soon reach $200, Islamic Revolutionary Guard general said
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“Too Late” for Talks: Trump Says Iran Military, Leadership Gone
US President Donald Trump declared Iran’s Air Force, Navy, and leadership including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei eliminated following US-Israel strikes. The attacks triggered Iranian missile and drone retaliation, hit military and civilian sites, and caused disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz and Dubai airport, impacting global energy and travel.
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Netanyahu vows escalation: 'We continue to strike Iran with force'
Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel is intensifying strikes on Iran and Hezbollah, vowing stronger action as the conflict escalates. He stated the war may take time but rejected claims it would last years.
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From 'rise up' to arming rebels? Trump open to supporting Iranian factions
Trump is open to backing armed anti-regime groups in Iran, officials say; Axios reports call with Kurdish leaders as US weighs next steps.
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US-Israeli strikes target Iranian assembly building in charge of choosing supreme leader
US–Israeli strikes reportedly hit the building of Iran’s Assembly of Experts, the body responsible for selecting the supreme leader, amid ongoing tensions following the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Iran’s transition process.
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‘Not like they used to be’: Why US–UK special relationship is fraying over Iran strikes
Tensions have surfaced between the US and UK after disagreement over strikes on Iran, with Donald Trump criticising Keir Starmer’s cautious stance. The dispute has sparked debate over the future of the “special relationship”.
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'Prepared for a prolonged war': Taliban turns up the heat as Pakistan border clashes intensify
Taliban says it is prepared for a prolonged war with Pakistan as border clashes intensify and both sides report heavy casualties.
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'Highly fluid': IMF says too early to assess economic impact of West Asia crisis; India says supplies are 'robust'
IMF says it is too early to assess economic impact of West Asia tensions; India says it has eight weeks of oil inventory and robust supplies.
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Russia offers energy support as India readies for possible Hormuz disruptions: Report
Russia has indicated that it is ready to support India with energy supplies if the ongoing conflict leads to shortages in global markets.
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US intelligence warns Iran may retaliate against America over Khamenei’s killing
A US intelligence assessment warns Iran and its proxies pose a persistent threat of targeted and cyber attacks after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s killing, though a large-scale US attack is deemed unlikely.
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Oil prices keep climbing amid Iran conflict, with Brent hitting 19-month high
Brent crude futures were up $5.70, or 7%, at $83.44 a barrel by 1326 GMT after touching their highest since July 2024 at $85.12
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Iran has not contacted US about possible peace talks, says Tehran's UN envoy
Explosions rocked Tehran again on Tuesday, and financial markets around the world tumbled amid fears of a prolonged disruption to global energy supplies
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Asim Munir’s Iran-US mediation bid fell flat: Ishaq Dar explains why Pakistan’s ‘grand slam’ diplomacy failed
According to Ishaq Dar, Pakistan had even offered to host secret talks in Islamabad in an attempt to create a diplomatic channel between the two adversaries.
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Saudi Aramco explores oil exports via Red Sea to avoid Hormuz
Aramco typically exports the bulk of its crude from ports within the Gulf, but conflict in the Middle East has led to a logjam of vessels.
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US early warning system hit? Tehran reports strike on $1.1bn radar in Qatar
Iranian media claim a US AN/FPS-132 radar in Qatar was destroyed in a missile strike, as the widening US–Israel conflict sees advanced weaponry deployed and regional air defences tested.
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'Pandering to Muslim voters': Donald Trump criticises Keir Starmer over Iran strikes
Donald Trump criticised the United Kingdom’s refusal to join US strikes on Iran, accusing Prime Minister Keir Starmer of political motives, as widening West Asia conflict strains transatlantic ties.
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'First time in modern history': How the killing of Iran’s Khamenei rewires America’s 'no assassinations' era
US helped kill Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, a modern first. Here’s how America’s assassination taboo eroded, and why it matters.
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'Too Late!': Trump rejects Iran talks as Middle East conflict intensifies
Donald Trump rejected talks with Iran as regional fighting intensified, with missile strikes across Gulf capitals, oil prices surging, Natanz damaged, and hundreds reported killed amid widening Middle East hostilities.
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India’s Plan B if Hormuz stalls: The Cape of Good Hope detour and the price of going around Africa | Explained
If Hormuz turns risky, India’s Cape of Good Hope option means switching suppliers, longer voyages, higher freight and insurance, and still pricier oil.
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From mines to magnets: How India plans to counter China’s rare earth grip | The power game explained
India has launched a major policy effort to strengthen its rare earth supply chain. In November 2025, the government approved a Rs 7,280 crore scheme focused on Rare Earth Permanent Magnet manufacturing.
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Hormuz on the brink: Iran blockade puts global oil at risk, which countries face the biggest impact?
Iran’s reported closure of the Strait of Hormuz threatens a major share of global oil and LNG flows, with Asian economies such as India, China and Japan facing the sharpest energy and price shocks.
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Taliban revives Pakistan's old fears: Why Afghan strike on Nur Khan base sent powerful message
Besides being a strategic military installation for Pakistan, Nur Khan is believed to be the site of the country's nuclear command and control infrastructure.
