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Lebanese Cellist’s performance amid Beirut ruins goes viral as a ‘Hymn of Defiance’ | Watch
Lebanese cellist Mahdi Sahely has drawn global attention after performing Andantino amid the rubble of Beirut’s Dahiyeh district, a moment widely seen as a powerful expression of resilience and defiance.
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US issues 30-day waiver to allow sale of Iranian oil amid soaring prices
The U.S. has temporarily eased sanctions to unlock Iranian oil supplies and help stabilize global energy markets during the ongoing conflict.
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Jury finds Elon Musk misled Twitter investors, faces billions in potential damages
A U.S. jury held Elon Musk liable for misleading Twitter shareholders, opening the door to a multibillion-dollar payout.
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US considers ground force options as Pentagon expands preparations amid Iran conflict
Thousands of US Marines head to the region as Iran war escalates, with Trump criticising allies and tensions disrupting global energy supplies.
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Trump says US ‘considering winding down’ Iran war, urges others to ‘police’ Strait of Hormuz
Trump says US is ‘close to objectives’ in Iran war, signals possible drawdown and urges other nations to ‘police’ Strait of Hormuz.
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Trump’s net worth slips by $54 million in 7 days as Truth Social parent stock tumbles
Trump’s net worth fell by $54 million in a week as Trump Media’s stock hit new lows despite rising overall losses.
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US stocks slide as Dow loses 444 points and Nasdaq falls 2% amid Iran conflict
Wall Street fell sharply as the prolonged Iran war fueled inflation fears, higher rate expectations, and broad market losses.
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Oil prices surge to four-year high as Iran war escalates
Oil prices surged to their highest level in years as the Iran war and supply disruptions in Iraq and the Middle East intensified.
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'I don’t want a ceasefire': Trump says US is 'obliterating' Iran, Strait of Hormuz will 'open itself'
US President Donald Trump ruled out a ceasefire with Iran, saying military operations will continue and calling for broader global involvement as tensions rise in the region.
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White House says US could 'take out' Iran’s Kharg Island at any time if Trump orders
The United States has warned it could strike or seize Kharg Island at any time, as tensions escalate over disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
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UK allows US to use Indian Ocean and other bases for ‘defensive’ strikes on Iran: Is Britain entering the war?
The United Kingdom has allowed the United States to use its bases for limited defensive strikes on Iranian targets, while insisting it is not directly taking part in the war.
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Iran FM rejects Trump’s claim of planned US strike, says 'we do not sneak attack'
Iran has rejected U.S. claims of a planned strike, warning of a powerful response if its infrastructure is targeted, as tensions with the United States escalate.
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Chicago transit agency sues Trump administration over frozen $3.1 billion subway funding
The agency alleges political retaliation after federal funds approved under the Biden administration were frozen, stalling key Chicago “L” infrastructure projects.
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TikTok owner ByteDance sells gaming unit to Saudi group for over $6 bn
The Beijing-based company is undergoing a broad restructuring aimed at shifting resources into its rapidly expanding artificial intelligence operations, a sector drawing heavy investment from Chinese tech majors
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Norway’s Crown Princess says she was 'manipulated and deceived' by Jeffrey Epstein
The U.S. government has accused Harvard of discrimination and non-compliance, escalating tensions with the university as it seeks recovery of taxpayer money.
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Harvard sued by DOJ over alleged antisemitism on campus
In a statement, Harvard spokesperson Sarah Kennedy-O’Reilly called the lawsuit “yet another pretextual and retaliatory action by the administration for refusing to turn over control of Harvard to the federal government.”
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US sending Marines and amphibious assault ship to Middle East, say officials
The news came shortly after President Donald Trump again vented his fury at US allies for declining to help open the strait while fighting continued, albeit in a conflict they were neither consulted on nor advised of.
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'If you love Iran, why don't you go to Iran': Asim Munir remarks spark outrage in Shia community after Iftar meeting
Controversy erupts in Pakistan after Army Chief Syed Asim Munir’s reported remarks to Shia clerics at a March 19 Iftar meeting spark outrage and debate over sectarian sensitivities and civil-military relations.
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US faces twin pressures as recession odds climb and fuel costs rise
According to data from Polymarket, the probability of the US entering a recession in 2026 has climbed to 36%
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Russia proposed intel swap with US on Iran and Ukraine, Washington rejected offer: Report
The proposal, made during backchannel talks, has raised alarm among European diplomats who see it as an attempt by Moscow to reshape geopolitical alignments.
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Russia set to reclaim top spot in India’s oil imports as Middle East turmoil reshapes flows
Iraq overtakes Russia as India’s top oil supplier in February, but Moscow is set to regain the lead in March amid easing US sanctions and Middle East disruptions.
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'Best country I have ever travelled to': Laura Loomer praises India after backlash, calls it ‘next big superpower’
Laura Loomer's comments come in the wake of criticism over earlier social media posts that were widely seen as derogatory towards India and Indians.
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Pakistan tops global terror index: Why Asim Munir failed to contain violence and why the crisis could worsen
Global Terrorism Index 2026: Even as the world saw a decline in violence, Pakistan witnessed a 6 percent rise in terrorism-related deaths, making it a clear outlier.
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StanChart, BSI lose Singapore court bid in 1MDB claims
The 1MDB scandal was one of the biggest financial frauds in history, with stolen funds estimated to have exceeded $4 billion
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Gold set for worst week in 4 decades as Iran war curbs rate-cut bets
Bullion slipped as much as 2.1% as the dollar and bond yields rallied after a Wall Street Journal report that the Pentagon is sending three warships and thousands of additional Marines to the Middle East
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Iran Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei claims Iranians dealt enemies 'dizzying blow' in war
The written message comes as Khamenei has yet to make a public appearance since assuming leadership after his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in an Israeli airstrike on February 28.
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Trump, Takaichi unveil $40 billion US nuclear project
The reactor deal is the latest from the $550 billion fund that the US and Japan agreed to as part of an agreement that saw Trump lower auto tariffs and other levies.
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‘We are waiting for them’: Iran's IRGC warns US as ground troop speculation grows
Despite the rhetoric, analysts believe a full-scale invasion similar to Iraq in 2003 or Kuwait in 1990 remains unlikely due to the immense logistical, political and strategic costs involved.
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Warthogs, Apaches and fighter jets: US launches ‘hunt and kill’ mission to secure Hormuz. How long will it take?
The operation comes as traffic through the strait, one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints, has fallen sharply since the outbreak of war on February 28, triggering a global energy shock.
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Three weeks into Iran war: Who is really winning as costs surge and risks spiral | Explained
Iran War News: Within the first six days, the cost had already crossed $11.3 billion. That figure has since climbed to over $18 billion, with spending continuing to rise.
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Donald Trump calls NATO allies 'cowards' over refusal to help secure Hormuz Strait
US allies "don't want to help open the Strait of Hormuz, a simple military maneuver that is the single reason for the high oil prices. So easy for them to do, with so little risk," he posted.
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From Khamenei to Larijani to Naini: How US-Israel strikes have dismantled Iran’s power circle in three weeks of war
Iran War News: Several key figures have survived and the Islamic republic has shown resilience in rapidly replacing killed leaders and also keeping up the war against the US and Israel.
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Russia plans to allow military to defend citizens prosecuted abroad
The threat of military force could give Moscow another tool to pressure governments abroad.
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‘Mullahs are desperate and scrambling’: Pete Hegseth’s faith-war rhetoric faces scrutiny amid Iran conflict
Since taking office, Hegseth has drawn attention for introducing religious elements into official spaces, including hosting monthly worship services and invoking Biblical themes in public messaging.
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Swiss ban arms exports to US during Iran war over neutrality
Switzerland’s strict neutrality rules have already led it to close its airspace for US military flights directly linked to the Iran war.
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Iran named its targets first, then struck. How Tehran exposed hidden weaknesses in US defences in the Gulf
Iran War News: From military installations to energy infrastructure, Tehran has demonstrated the ability to identify and hit locations that are both strategically and economically critical.
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India, China set to revive trade via Lipulekh after 6 years: Why Nepal is opposing it | Explained
For Nepal, India-China trade through Lipulekh raises sovereignty concerns. Kathmandu argues that such arrangements overlook its territorial claims and effectively legitimise India’s control over a disputed area.
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'Won’t give in': Sri Lanka rejects US bid to station missile-armed warplanes at Mattala, cites neutrality amid Mid-East war
Addressing lawmakers on Friday, Dissanayake said Washington had sought permission on February 26 to move two warplanes from its base in Djibouti to the southern civilian airport between March 4 and 8.
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Japanese PM's reaction goes viral as Donald Trump cracks Pearl Harbor 'joke' - VIDEO
As Trump cracked a joke about Pearl Harbor, Japanese PM Takaichi's eyes widened. She shifted in her seat. The room groaned. And within hours, the moment had gone viral across social media on both sides of the Pacific.
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Work from home, drive less, fly less: IEA’s roadmap to tackle oil shock as Iran war enters fourth week
With flows through the Strait of Hormuz sharply reduced, IEA warned that demand-side measures will be critical to stabilise prices and protect vulnerable economies, particularly in developing countries.
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Why Denmark prepared to destroy Greenland’s runways amid US tensions
Behind-the-scenes planning reveals how seriously Europe took the risk of a potential US move on Greenland
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Is Iran hoarding missiles for a ‘final strike’ or running dry? What’s behind Tehran’s sharp drop in launches
On February 28, Iran fired around 182 ballistic missiles in a single day. That number has since fallen to single digits, with just nine launches recorded on a recent day.
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Will US seizure of Kharg Island end the Iran war? Experts weigh in
Kharg Island, located about 20 miles off Iran’s coast, handles roughly 90 percent of the country’s crude exports and serves as Iran's economic lifeline.
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IRGC spokesman Naini warned of a ‘missile surprise’. Hours later, he was killed in an Israeli strike
Hours before his death, IRGC spokesperson Ali Mohammad Naini had asserted that Iran’s missile programme remained robust despite weeks of coordinated strikes.
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US defence stocks hold gains after Iran strikes, but rally cools amid spending uncertainty
The muted response of defence stocks since the war began contrasts with the sharp gains seen earlier this year
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How mixed messaging from Trump’s team is complicating Israel’s image in the US
Conflicting statements and internal criticism are feeding doubts about the war and who is driving it.
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Dubai’s luxury shopping scene slows as war hits visitor flow
Fewer tourists and rising uncertainty are starting to weigh on a market that had been booming.
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Moment when US F-35 jet was hit by Iranian fire in its skies | Video
The video surfaced hours after reports claiming that a US aircraft, an F-35 fighter jet, was damaged and forced to make an emergency landing at a Middle Eastern air base.
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Where is Iran’s Supreme Leader? Mojtaba Khamenei expected to address nation on Nowruz amid questions over his condition
Mojtaba Khamenei had earlier addressed the nation on March 12 shortly after assuming office, but did not appear publicly and instead issued a statement broadcast on state television.
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Firm shells out Rs 18 crore for passage of oil tanker through war-hit Strait of Hormuz: Report
Tehran has created a ‘safe’ shipping corridor through its territorial waters in the Strait of Hormuz, offering vetted vessels passage in exchange for approval.
