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Saudi crude imports hit record high in February as India pares Russian purchases

Russia’s share of India’s imports declined to 20% in February from 23% the previous month. Saudi Arabia's rose to 19.6% from 15% in January

How US LNG exporters are profiting from Iran conflict and what it means for India

LNG prices in Europe jumped over 40% after Iran targeted Qatar’s LNG facilities, with US exporters rushing to meet soaring global demand while India braces for higher energy costs.

West Asia on edge as US war with Iran intensifies: What's next? The likely scenarios

Trump and Netanyahu have signalled that the conflict will not be prolonged, but neither has offered clarity on how long the hostilities will continue

US says 'destroyed' command facilities of Iran's IRGC: 'Will continue to take decisive action...'

'We will continue to take decisive action against imminent threats posed by the Iranian regime,' said US Central Command on X

Sky News Australia anchor sparks backlash after on-air reaction to Khamenei’s reported death

A blunt live TV remark has gone viral at a moment of high tension in global politics.

'They tried to assassinate Trump twice': Netanyahu said strikes on Iran were necessary as they 'spread terror'

Speaking to Fox News, Netanyahu described the operation, known as “Operation Epic Fury” or “Roaring Lion,” as a response to what he termed “theological thuggery.” He accused Tehran of decades of hostility toward Washington.

What Donald Trump means by ‘boots on the ground’ in the Iran context

'Boots on the ground' is a military term. It refers to the deployment of combat troops physically present inside another country, instead of depending only on airpower, drones, or naval operations.

Rs 3.2 crores for a way out: Private jet demand surges as Gulf flights are disrupted

With commercial routes shrinking, the ultra-wealthy are turning to charter brokers, convoys and alternative airports to leave the region.

Trump says US has ‘virtually unlimited’ weapons stockpiles amid Israel-Iran conflict

Donald Trump said the US has a “virtually unlimited” supply of key weapons and is prepared for prolonged conflict as Israel-Iran tensions mount.

Iran war sparks chaos in Pakistan: How it exposes Asim Munir’s double game and his failure to control the streets

The irony is that Pakistan had little direct stake in the US-Israel operation against Iran. Yet the country ended up paying a domestic price for it.

US signals no fixed end to Israel-Iran war as regional fighting intensifies

US President Donald Trump has declined to put a timeline on the operation. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has described the offensive as forceful and targeted, but cautioned that it may not be over quickly.

Iran says it launched drones and missiles at US military base in Bahrain

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they launched drones and missiles at a US air base in Bahrain, claiming major damage without offering evidence.

Iran nuclear talks collapsed as they 'did not pass the smell test', says JD Vance

The U.S. Vice President stated that Trump was seeking a long-term guarantee that Iran would never pursue nuclear weapons capability.

US intercepts 4,000-year-old Iranian bronze swords at Philadelphia port

Officials say the ancient weapons were hidden behind misleading paperwork and routed through several countries before being flagged.

Unesco-listed Golestan Palace in Tehran hit in joint US-Israeli attacks

The former royal palace "was reportedly damaged by debris and the shock wave following an air strike to the Arag Square, located in the buffer zone of the site in the Iranian capital"

From hacked traffic cameras to seized phone data: Inside Israel’s years-long plan for the 60-second strike on Khamenei

A years-long campaign of cyber intrusions, signals intelligence and human sources laid the groundwork for the coordinated US-Israel strike that killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and reshaped Iran’s political landscape.

Trump hits out at his predecessors for Iran nuclear threat: 'Blame Barack Hussein Obama, sleepy Joe Biden'

Criticising the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action - the Iran nuclear accord - one he withdrew the United States from during his first term in 2018, Trump said that it was the most dangerous transaction "we have ever entered into".

Why Khamenei kept his right hand hidden under cloak for 45 years? The 1981 bombing that changed his life

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who led Iran for more than three decades, had previously survived an assassination attempt long before he rose to the position of Supreme Leader.

US-Israel offensive on Iran will be 'quick and decisive', not an endless war, Netanyahu says

Netanyahu argued the strikes were urgently necessary because Iran had begun constructing new underground facilities that would soon have placed its missile and nuclear programmes beyond the reach of attack.

Amid tensions with Iran, Trump Tower gets a 'suspicious package'; bomb squad activated

By shortly before 6 pm, NBC New York reported that authorities had cleared the package, bringing the incident to a close.

UAE says dealing with a 'barrage of ballistic missiles coming from Iran'

UAE's defence ministry said that its air defences successfully intercepted nine ballistic missiles, six cruise missiles, and 148 drones.

‘You’ll find out soon’: Trump warns Iran of US response after two drones hit US embassy in Riyadh

Two drones struck the US mission in Saudi Arabia’s capital, prompting Donald Trump to vow a strong response amid escalating Iran tensions.

'Hitting Iran unapologetically': US says Operation Epic Fury 'laser-focused' as tensions escalate

US President Donald Trump has said Washington would back Iranians who seek to oust the country’s clerical regime.

US has no immediate plan to tap oil reserve on Iran concerns

A decision to tap the Energy Department’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve could help stanch prices spikes, at least temporarily.

Drone attack targets US embassy in Riyadh; minor blaze reported

The drone attack took place as Iran continued a series of missile and drone offensives against Gulf states with US military facilities, a campaign that followed joint US and Israeli strikes on Iran over the weekend

'Depart now!': US asks its citizens to leave more than dozen Middle East countries citing 'serious safety risks'

The travel alert followed a series of updates to advisories covering several countries across West Asia, recommending against travel.

Iran 'officially' shuts down Strait of Hormuz, says will fire on any ship trying to pass

The warning marks Tehran's clearest statement yet after signalling on Saturday that it intended to block the crucial export corridor

Explosions rock Iran state TV HQ in Tehran as Israel claims strike amid escalating war

The Israeli army claimed overnight Monday to Tuesday that it had "struck and dismantled" the headquarters of the IRIB in the Evin district of northern Tehran, which it described as a "communications centre of the Iranian terrorist regime."

US Supreme Court signals likely strike down of gun ban for drug users

The conservative-dominated court is deciding whether the law violates the Constitution's Second Amendment, which says Americans have the right to keep and bear arms.

Iran War News Live: Washington closes Riyadh, Kuwait embassies; non-essential staff told to leave Jordan, Bahrain and Iraq

After the US, Canada has also announced closure of its embassy in Riyadh.

Middle East tensions spike: Israel lifts shelter order for residents after Iranian missile barrage

The army had said it was working to intercept several launches from Iran towards Israel, forcing residents across the country into shelters.

US Treasury ends Anthropic use after Trump orders government-wide ban

Anthropic had previously turned down the Pentagon's demand that it agree to unconditional military use of its Claude models.

US State Department urges Americans to 'depart now' from much of Middle East

The United States for now is asking Americans to leave commercially, although flights have been severely disrupted in much of the region, and has not organized its own evacuations.

Gulf crisis escalates as Qatar downs Iranian jets, LNG output halted

As the attacks widened to energy facilities, QatarEnergy, one of the world's biggest liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporters, suspended production due to drone strikes on two of its sites.

Trump appears with neck rash after Iran strikes weekend, doctor explains cause

An AFP photograph showed a red area with several brownish scabs protruding above his shirt collar on the right side of the neck of the 79-year-old president, the oldest ever elected.

Lebanon bans Iran-backed Hezbollah’s military wing as Israel launches deadly strikes

Israel began bombarding Beirut's southern suburbs and dozens of villages in south Lebanon, vowing to make the group pay a "heavy price".

'Thank you, madam president': Melania Trump leads UN Security Council as Iran war rages

Political and financial tensions have mounted between the United States and the United Nations in recent years, with Washington chafing at its role as the main contributor to the body's cash-strapped budget.

‘We knew it would precipitate an attack’: Rubio says Israel’s plans led to US strikes on Iran

Rubio, who was preparing to brief key US lawmakers, said that Iran had told field commanders to respond automatically against US forces if there was an attack.

Pakistan President Zardari claims India preparing for another war, New Delhi calls it 'defensive posturing'

During the address, Zardari also attempted to portray Pakistan as a responsible nuclear power while simultaneously warning India about the consequences of conflict.

US appeals court denies Trump bid to delay tariff refund lawsuits

The Supreme Court last month delivered a stinging rebuke of Trump's signature economic policy by striking down his global tariffs -- opening the door to a complicated legal fight as companies sue for their money back.

Israel army says struck Iran military, intelligence offices in Tehran

Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump signaled Monday that US strikes on Iran could go much longer than originally predicted.

Iran accuses US, Israel of attacking nuclear site at Natanz

The UN agency's head had said on Monday that there was "no indication" any nuclear installations had been hit.

US aircraft leave Spain after government says bases cannot be used for Iran attacks

At least seven of the aircraft were shown on FlightRadar24 as having landed at Ramstein Air Base in Germany.

UAE and Qatar urge allies to help Trump find off-ramp on Iran

The UAE has requested assistance from its allies with medium-range air defense, while Qatar has asked for help to counter drone attacks.

How West Asia conflict grounded flights, stranded Indians, and hit global aviation

The disruption has left a large number of Indians stuck in key transit and work hubs such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Jeddah.

Trump says US took ‘last best chance’ to strike Iran, warns war could last longer than expected

Speaking about the ongoing military campaign, Trump said Iran had repeatedly ignored warnings from Washington and continued pursuing nuclear weapons.

Iran-Israel conflict: Trump says US troops into Iran not ruled out as he warns of 'big wave' of new strikes

President Donald Trump said deploying US troops into Iran remains possible while warning of a major escalation. US and Israeli forces continue heavy airstrikes as officials outline an open-ended campaign aimed at dominance.

India, Canada sign Rs 24,000-crore uranium deal: How it could power New Delhi’s nuclear ambitions | Explained

India-Canada Uranium Deal: The agreement comes as India expands its nuclear power ambitions and Canada seeks to diversify trade partnerships beyond the United States.

Putin calls Gulf leaders, urges immediate ceasefire as Iran strikes disrupt Middle East

Vladimir Putin urged an immediate ceasefire in calls with Gulf leaders as Iran’s retaliatory strikes spread across the region, disrupting airspace and intensifying diplomatic efforts to contain the widening Middle East conflict.