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UN probe says Middle East war could deepen repression in Iran

"The human rights situation in Iran has been severely exacerbated by the US-Israeli air strikes since February 28," the report said.

Trump says US must 'finish the job' in Iran despite earlier hint war could end soon

On February 28, the United States and Israel launched the first wave of attacks in a war that has seen Iran strike targets in multiple countries around the Gulf.

US says Iran campaign cost $11 billion in six days: Report

Defense officials had previously told Congress that roughly $5.6 billion worth of munitions were expended in just the first two days of fighting, according to US media -- a burn rate far higher than earlier public estimates.

US, India still at odds with majority on WTO reform

"A large majority of members support the plan" that is on the table after nine months of discussions, said Norway's ambassador to the WTO Petter Olberg, who is facilitating the reform talks.

Recognise rights, pay reparations: Iran President Pezeshkian announces conditions for ending war with US, Israel

Iranian officials said the country was prepared for a drawn-out conflict that could severely disrupt global markets.

How China’s BeiDou system could be shaping Iran’s missile accuracy in US-Israel war

Although Iranian officials have not confirmed this, some intelligence experts believe that access to the Chinese navigation network could explain the improved targeting seen in the ongoing conflict.

Stealth jets, drone swarms, missile shields: Lessons India cannot ignore from the Gulf war | Explained

Iran War: For a country like India, whose arsenal combines Russian, Western and indigenous systems, these lessons could significantly influence future procurement and force planning.

Romania allows US to use air bases for refuelling aircraft in US-Israel war on Iran

The United States would be able to use the Mihail Kogalniceanu base near Constanta and Campia Turzii in central Romania for an initial 90 days, an official source told AFP.

Iran-Israel conflict: Does Iran’s hold on Strait of Hormuz boost its oil exports?

Iran continues exporting oil through the Strait of Hormuz despite regional closures, using shadow fleet tankers for China and India. US escorts face Iranian threats, while global oil markets remain volatile.

'Targeting mistake': US strike hit Iranian school as coordinates were based on outdated data

Preliminary investigation found the United States was responsible for the strike, which occurred while US forces were conducting attacks on an adjacent Iranian military base.

Iran 'welcome to compete' in World Cup, says US President Trump

The US president's change of stance came as Iranian officials suggested they might not turn up anyway after American and Israeli attacks, including the killing of supreme leader Ali Khamenei.

Trump officials set to announce new trade probes in Tariff push

Among the issues that will be investigated are taxes on digital services and alleged currency manipulation

Donald Trump promises 'great safety' for oil tankers passing through Strait of Hormuz

The US President Donald Trump claimed nearly all Iranian mine-laying vessels destroyed, urged oil companies to use the strait and said the Strait of Hormuz remains mostly safe for commercial shipping.

Iran military capabilities 'not reduced to zero', says French President Emmanuel Macron

"Considerable damage has already been inflicted on Iran's military ballistic capabilities, but it continues to attack several countries in the region," he said.

Iranian drones hit Oman’s Salalah port fuel tanks amid rising gulf tensions | Watch

According to the Oman News Agency, "A security source reported that several drones were shot down, while others struck fuel tanks at the port of Salalah," adding that no casualties were reported.

The two men guarding Epstein’s secrets and millions: Who are Richard Kahn and Darren Indyke?

Epstein’s death did not end scrutiny of the vast fortune he accumulated or the people who helped manage his business empire. At the centre of this lingering mystery are two men who still wield influence over what remains of Epstein’s wealth.

Government welcomes IEA's decision to release emergency oil stocks amid supply disruptions

Epstein used NYC’s Fekkai Salon for himself, his ‘girls’ and Kathy Ruemmler

The bookings show not only how important physical appearance was to Epstein, who paid for teeth whitening procedures and Botox for people in his network, but also how loyal he was to the high-end New York businesses that acted as cogs in his perks machine over multiple years.

Iran- Israel conflict: Russia allegedly shares advanced Ukrainian drone tactics with Iran for Middle East strikes

Russia is reportedly providing Iran with advanced drone tactics from its Ukraine war, helping target US and Gulf assets. US officials deny intelligence sharing, while Ukraine offers counter-drone expertise to Gulf states.

Who is protecting Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei? Know all about secretive elite force NOPO

As threats from the United States and Israel continue, Iranian authorities have reportedly deployed one of their most secretive and lethal security units to guard Mojtaba Khamenei.

US warns Iran: Civilian ports in Strait of Hormuz could be legitimate targets

The US on Wednesday warned Iranians that it considers civilian ports in the Strait of Hormuz to be legitimate targets, alleging the Tehran government was using the facilities for military operations.

Did Trump’s Iran war bury the Epstein files? What the timeline reveals and what happened in those crucial days

The Iran war began just days after explosive developments in the Jeffrey Epstein files dominated global headlines, prompting questions about the timing of the US-Israel strikes.

Donald Trump says Iran war nearing end, claims ‘practically nothing left’ to target

US President Donald Trump said there was 'practically nothing left' to target in Iran, and hinted that the war may end soon amid rising concerns over crude oil and gas prices due to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran’s production of Shahed-136 drones slowed down but not halted

The US and Israel have made hitting production facilities a priority. Iran has drones in storage, but its ability to produce more is limited

‘Black rain’ falls in Iran: What triggered it and why it is raising health concerns | Explained

Iran War News: Residents in several areas have already reported health symptoms and unusual dark residue following the rainfall.

Iran warns US, Israel, threatens to target economic centres, banks across Gulf

Iran warns it will target US- and Israel-linked banks and economic centres as the West Asia war escalates, while drones, ship strikes and oil disruptions spread across the Gulf.

Moscow internet shutdowns test Russia’s expanding web controls

Reports of disruptions in Moscow, a city of more than 13 million people, began early last week and intensified in the following days, according to data from outage-tracking service Sboy.rf.

Security breach near White House as van crashes into barricade, driver detained; area shut down

White House security breach: The United States Secret Service confirmed the incident in a statement and said officers were investigating the circumstances surrounding the vehicle.

Iran’s $25-30 billion 'shadow fleet': How Tehran’s hidden oil network keeps crude flowing to China despite Hormuz crisis

This network of tankers continues to move large quantities of sanctioned Iranian crude across global waters, ensuring a steady revenue stream for Tehran despite international sanctions.

North Korea tests missiles as US reportedly moves arms to Mideast

Kim Jong Un oversaw the test on TV, accompanied by his daughter, Ju Ae, on Tuesday, a photo released by state media showed.

Giorgia Meloni condemns 'massacre of girls' in Iran school strike but warns of nuclear threat from Tehran

Iran has accused the United States and Israel of carrying out the missile strike on the first day of the conflict. The incident has become one of the most controversial early episodes of the war.

Shifting goals, unclear timelines, no clear exit: How Trump’s Iran war is starting to resemble Putin’s Ukraine war

As the Iran war unfolds, shifting objectives, contradictory statements and growing pressure for an exit are drawing comparisons with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Iran attacks UAE, sparking concern for Indian diaspora across Gulf: What we know so far

Rising West Asia conflict triggers explosions, drone incidents and shipping attacks across Gulf hubs including the UAE, raising safety concerns for millions of Indian expatriates as flights disrupt and embassies issue advisories.

The $20,000 drone giving billion-dollar militaries a headache: Why Shahed-136 has become Iran’s most powerful weapon

The growing use of Shahed drones in the Middle East and earlier in the Russia–Ukraine war has drawn global attention to how relatively cheap drones can influence battlefield dynamics.

Iran to allow safe passage for Bangladeshi ships through Strait of Hormuz: Report

Iran has launched strikes against its oil-exporting neighbours, threatening shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and plunging the global energy economy into crisis.

Japan to release strategic oil reserves from Monday as Middle East war fuels supply fears

Japan to release oil reserves for the first time since 2022 as the Strait of Hormuz disruption pushes the International Energy Agency and Group of Seven toward coordinated action.

Thai cargo ship bound for Gujarat hit near Strait of Hormuz; 20 crew rescued, 3 missing

According to the Bangkok Post, citing the Maritime Traffic and Vessel Control Centre, the bulk carrier Mayuree Naree, operated by SET-listed Precious Shipping Plc, had departed from Khalifa Port in the United Arab Emirates and was bound for Kandla port in Gujarat, India, when it came under attack around 10 in the morning.

How Trump era spending cuts are colliding with the Iran war

A year after Donald Trump and Elon Musk began pushing deep cuts across the federal government, officials and former insiders say the consequences are now showing up in crisis response, cyber readiness, diplomacy and public communication.

Four cargo ships hit near Strait of Hormuz: How Iran is expanding attacks across Gulf | Top Updates

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations centre, which is run by the British military, said the vessel was hit off the coast of Oman in the strategic waterway.

China keeps Iranian oil flowing as tankers ‘go dark’ in Strait of Hormuz

Shipping analytics provider Kpler has estimated that roughly 12 million barrels of crude oil have passed through the strait since the conflict began

How a stranded US doctor drove across the desert and flew through four continents to get home

When Gulf airspace shut after the US Israel attack on Iran, a New Orleans doctor pieced together a 62 hour escape from Qatar through Saudi Arabia, Ethiopia, Italy and the United States.

Trump’s pick leads race to replace controversial congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene

In Georgia’s special election to fill a vacant House seat, the candidate endorsed by Donald Trump has moved ahead to a runoff, highlighting the former president’s continuing influence in Republican primaries.

Cargo vessel hit by 'unknown projectile' in Strait of Hormuz: UK Maritime agency

The vessel has requested assistance and the crew are evacuating the vessel.

The cheap drone nightmare: Why countries are scrambling for low-cost air defence | Lesson from Iran War

Traditional air defence systems were designed to stop fighter jets and ballistic missiles. But those systems are often extremely expensive. In contrast, modern attack drones can be built and deployed at a fraction of the cost.

Clouds under fire: Iran broadens offensive, eyes American cloud and dev centers in Gulf

State-affiliated Tasnim news agency published a list titled "Iran’s new targets", which includes offices and facilities linked to Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Nvidia, IBM, Oracle, and Palantir across Israel, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and other parts of West Asia.