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Pakistan oil tanker transits Hormuz after hugging Iran coast
The Karachi, controlled by Pakistan’s National Shipping Corp., made the perilous journey over the course of Sunday, according to data compiled by Bloomberg
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Saudi Crown Prince asked Trump to ‘continue hitting the Iranians hard’ as war enters third week
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has reportedly been in frequent contact with US President Donald Trump and has encouraged him to continue military strikes against Iran.
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US brings back Green Card lottery with tougher rules: Why Indians still won't benefit | Explained
US Green Card Lottery System: Despite tougher rules, the development will not have any direct impact on Indian applicants, who are already excluded from the programme.
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'Not NATO’s war': Germany rejects Donald Trump’s call for alliance role in Iran conflict
Germany said the Iran war triggered by US-Israeli strikes is “not NATO’s war”, rejecting military involvement in reopening the Strait of Hormuz as Donald Trump pressures allies to secure the oil route.
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They have learned a good lesson: Iran FM Abbas Araghchi on US, Israel
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said about 700 missiles and 3,600 drones had been fired at US and Israeli targets so far.
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Trump weighs sending troops to capture Kharg Island: Why the ‘crown jewel of Iran’ is now a key war target
Iran War News: While Kharg Island may be an attractive target from a strategic perspective, analysts warn that seizing it would be extremely risky.
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From oil windfalls to Ukraine relief: 5 ways Iran war is helping Putin while the world looks elsewhere
At a time when the Kremlin is still fighting its war in Ukraine and dealing with Western sanctions, the turmoil in West Asia has unexpectedly strengthened Moscow’s position.
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UAE arrests 19 Indians over war videos: Why social media posts landed them in trouble
Officials say the arrests followed an investigation into online content that authorities believe could spread panic, mislead the public and harm national security during a sensitive period of regional tensions.
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Could Iran war delay Trump’s China trip? Here’s what’s behind the uncertainty
Donald Trump signalled he may delay his China visit, pressing Beijing to support efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz as rising oil prices and the Iran conflict reshape global diplomacy.
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Alliance only on paper? Saudi Arabia upset with Pakistan’s absence in war, defence pact faces reality check
Instead of joining the fight, Pakistan has chosen a cautious, carefully calibrated response, attempting to balance its ties with both Saudi Arabia and neighbouring Iran.
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Iran keeps fighting despite leadership losses: Why ending war with Tehran may be harder than it looks
Iran War News: Because multiple regional commanders control their own operations, a political decision to de-escalate may not immediately translate into a ceasefire across the battlefield.
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Iran conflict could shrink Qatar, Kuwait economies by up to 14%: Goldman Sachs
Such a decline would represent the deepest economic slump for both countries since the early 1990s, when Iraq's invasion of Kuwait triggered the Gulf War and disrupted global energy markets
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‘Not a simple task’: UK's Starmer on reopening Strait of Hormuz, refuses warship deployment
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer rejected Donald Trump’s request to send warships to secure the Strait of Hormuz, as several US allies remain cautious about joining a naval coalition amid rising Iran tensions.
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‘Ready to stop hostilities if...’: Israel spells out one condition to end war
Israel says it is ready to stop hostilities even as Tehran rejects ceasefire calls and fighting spreads across the region.
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Attack on Iran after Modi's visit: Israeli envoy reveals what happened after PM's departure
Azar said the regional situation was already volatile before Modi’s visit on February 25–26, but Israel acted when what he described as an “operational opportunity” emerged after the Prime Minister’s departure.
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Alive, injured or missing? Is Mojtaba Khamenei being treated at Putin’s residence in Russia? What we know so far
Iran War News: Several reports have suggested that Mojataba Khamenei is seriously wounded, possibly in a coma, although none of the claims have been officially confirmed.
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Trump knew Iran could block Strait of Hormuz: Why he still went to war and the choices he faces now | Explained
Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, warned Trump in several briefings that Iran could deploy mines, drones and missiles to disrupt shipping through the strait.
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Pakistani tanker Karachi navigates Strait of Hormuz in first crude shipment since Gulf conflict
India has also safely moved key LPG carriers through the Strait of Hormuz, with the Shivalik carrying 40,000 tonnes of LPG set to dock at Mundra Port and Nanda Devi also reaching open waters.
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Why Pakistan PM Sharif fears this one request from Saudi Arabia: 'Islamabad never imagined ...'
Pakistan prime minister Shehbaz Sharif pledged “full solidarity and support” for Saudi Arabia following a visit to the Middle Eastern kingdom last week.
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EU to discuss extending naval mission to Strait of Hormuz
The Iran war has virtually halted activity in the key waterway, through which a fifth of the world's crude supplies and a substantial amount of gas normally run -- sending oil prices soaring.
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Trump wants to seize Iran’s nuclear stockpile: Why it won’t be easy and what the operation could look like
Retrieving hundreds of kilograms of uranium from fortified nuclear facilities would require coordination between multiple units and extensive security measures.
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Israel says it destroyed plane used by Iran's late Supreme Leader Khamenei
The said aircraft was at one of the hangars of Mehrabad, which is one of Tehran's oldest airports
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Trump calls for naval coalition to secure Strait of Hormuz: Can it work amid global risks?
While Trump hopes a naval coalition could reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the operation faces immense operational, geopolitical, and security challenges.
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US warplanes hit military facilities near Iran’s Chabahar Free Trade Zone; F/A-18 jets seen strafing | WATCH
The port of Chabahar Port-whose name means 'four springs' holds major strategic importance for India.
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Why oil executives say the global fuel crunch could worsen after Strait of Hormuz disruption
Senior executives from some of the world’s largest oil companies have warned the Trump administration in the US that the global energy crisis triggered by the Iran war may worsen in the coming weeks, largely because of the disruption in the Strait of Hormuz.
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OpenAI’s adult chat plan sparks internal backlash
The company wants to allow erotic conversations with ChatGPT, but advisors warn the move could expose users and minors to serious risks.
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Saudis give oil buyers Red sea option as Hormuz crisis persists
Buyers who choose Yanbu will only get a portion of their monthly supply due to constraints on how much crude the pipeline to the port can carry, said traders who have been informed by state-run Saudi Aramco.
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Israel launches ‘limited’ ground operations against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon
IDF troops have begun limited and targeted ground operations against key Hezbollah strongholds in southern Lebanon, aimed at enhancing the forward defense area.
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Shopify CEO uses AI tool Claude to read his MRI scans
Tobi Lütke says he built a simple AI-powered viewer instead of installing the medical software usually required to open the files.
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Trump’s 2011 warning about USD300 oil resurfaces after Strait of Hormuz crisis
An old social media post by the US president has gone viral again as the Middle East conflict disrupts global oil supplies.
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Thai news anchors remove jackets on air to support energy-saving campaign
The gesture came as Thailand urges people to cut electricity use amid rising fuel costs linked to the Middle East conflict.
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AI solves 20-year math challenge that researcher thought machines could not crack
A Polish mathematician spent two decades crafting a problem meant to test the limits of artificial intelligence. A new AI model managed to solve it once after multiple attempts.
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Iran deal allowed safe passage for 2 Indian tankers through Hormuz: US Energy Secretary
The US has now officially acknowledged the diplomatic efforts that countries including India are employing to ensure the safe passage of tanker ships
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Why the Middle East is looking to Ukraine for cheaper ways to stop drones
The war in Ukraine has shown how low-cost defences can stop large waves of cheap drones, a lesson the US and Gulf countries are now studying closely.
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China's Baidu unveils Rs 240-a-month AI tool designed to automate routine office work
The Chinese tech company says its new cloud platform can handle tasks such as research, coding and customer support for a small monthly fee.
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How an alleged Iran-linked cyberattack hit a US medical company
Security officials say the incident shows how cyber warfare is becoming part of modern conflicts.
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How a former Chevron executive became an influential voice in Washington’s Venezuela plans
Ali Moshiri’s long ties to Venezuela’s ruling elite gave him unusual influence as the Trump administration weighed who could run the country after Nicolás Maduro.
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'I have absolute right': Trump defends new tariffs again, blasts Supreme Court, federal judge in Truth Social posts
Targeting the US Supreme Court, Trump added: "They are hurting our Country, and will continue to do so."
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Trump’s call for Hormuz warships meets cold response from US allies
The narrow waterway is a crucial global energy corridor, carrying roughly one-fifth of the world’s traded oil from the Gulf to international markets.
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Europe can't replicate India's Iran ties; New Delhi open to sharing engagement model, says Jaishankar
Jaishankar said each relationship with Iran "stands on its own merits," making direct comparisons difficult, though he added that India would be willing to share its approach with European capitals.
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'We’re Aryans too': Why Pakistan’s strange fascination with Hitler left a German journalist embarrassed
German journalist Hasnain Kazim recounts uncomfortable encounters with admiration for Adolf Hitler in Pakistan and India, exposing a little-known cultural paradox.
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Japan says beginning release of strategic oil reserves
IEA members agreed on March 11 to tap oil stockpiles to cushion the surge in prices caused by the war in the Middle East -- by far the largest-ever response of its kind.
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What oil chiefs told Trump about the Iran war may worry global markets
Oil CEOs warn Trump administration the Iran war could deepen the energy crisis as Strait of Hormuz shipping stalls and crude prices surge past $100.
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China’s economy gets off to better-than-forecast start to year
Retail sales rose 2.8% in the first two months, accelerating from 0.9% in December and topping the 2.5% median forecast of economists surveyed by Bloomberg.
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Drone attack sparks fire near Dubai airport, flights temporarily suspended | Watch
According to the Dubai Media Office, the drone struck a fuel tank near the airport, resulting in a blaze.
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Gaza ‘escape flights’ to South Africa, Indonesia linked to Israeli group: Report
The evacuations were organised through a company called Al-Majd, which presents itself online as a humanitarian organisation that “supports Palestinian lives” and provides aid to Muslim communities in conflict zones.
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Iran's 'dancing missile' debuts in West Asia conflict: What the Sejjil can do
The missile was fired on Sunday as part of Tehran’s continuing retaliation against the U.S. and Israel, according to Iranian state-linked broadcaster PressTV.
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Trump seeks global coalition to reopen Hormuz, pressures China to join; warns NATO of 'very bad' future
Asked what type of support he expects, Trump said the coalition could involve minesweepers and forces capable of addressing threats along Iran’s coastline.
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Iran War News Highlights (March 16): Explosions heard near US Embassy in Baghdad;, Drone strike causes fire at major UAE oil field
Massive blaze at Fujairah oil industry zone; Abu Dhabi reports casualty; India waits for LPG tankers
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Iran says nuclear material buried under debris after attacks, no immediate recovery plan
Araghchi explained although recovery could be considered in the future, any such effort would only take place under the supervision of the relevant international body, the International Atomic Energy Agency.
