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Iranian warship sinks near Sri Lanka: Why it brings India-US LEMOA pact back into spotlight | Explained

While the agreement deepens military cooperation between New Delhi and Washington, it also highlights India’s emerging position as the most influential security actor in the region.

QatarEnergy production halt may disrupt India’s LNG supply, govt closely monitoring

Government sources, however, said that India is closely monitoring the situation and does not expect any notable hit on the country’s LNG supplies if the Qatar facility is shut for 8-10 days. If the closure is prolonged, the government might explore additional domestic supply adjustments to address the issue, official sources said.

Why JD Vance stayed quiet on Trump’s Iran strikes

The US vice-president eventually backed the military operation, but his initial silence highlighted a tension between his long record opposing foreign wars and his role inside the administration.

Why cheap Iranian drones are becoming a serious problem for US air defence

Iran’s low-cost Shahed drones are forcing the US and its allies to spend far more on missiles and defence systems to intercept them, exposing a costly imbalance in modern air warfare.

Leaving Dubai suddenly costs a fortune as families rush to exit

With flights disrupted and regional tensions rising, expatriates are scrambling for any route out of Dubai. Private jets, long drives to neighbouring countries and scarce airline seats are pushing evacuation costs to extraordinary levels.

Why the United States rarely declares war anymore

The US Constitution gives US Congress the power to declare war, but in practice modern presidents launch military campaigns first and lawmakers debate them later.

Europe treads carefully in Israel-Iran war as Trump targets Spain, UK over reluctance

Since the US-Israeli strikes on Iran began, Europe has appeared, at best, uncoordinated -- if not divided and largely without influence -- amid the rapidly unfolding crisis

'Not prepared to...': Starmer defends UK stance amid Trump criticism over Iran strikes and alliance ties

Speaking at the White House, Trump said he was unhappy with London’s position and claimed relations had been damaged.

US releases footage from first '100 hours of Operation Epic Fury': 'Most precise aerial ops in history'

The joint strikes on Iran, which targeted key Iranian military sites including missile facilities, naval bases and led to Ali Khamenei's killing, has been termed by the US as the most lethal, most complex and most precise aerial operation in history.

Second Iranian ship heading to Sri Lanka after submarine attack

Media minister Nalinda Jayatissa said the second Iranian warship was just outside Sri Lankan waters, but gave no further details.

Iran condemns sinking of frigate Dena, warns US will 'bitterly regret' torpedo strike

In a post on X, Araghchi said the warship - which he described as a ‘guest of India's Navy’ was carrying nearly 130 sailors.

Were Indians barred from bomb shelters in Israel? Truth behind viral claim they were forced to sleep in subways

Amid the escalating conflict, a viral social media claim suggested that Indian nationals in Israel were denied access to bomb shelters and forced to sleep in subway stations.

X removes network spreading AI generated war videos

Platform says hacked accounts were used to push fake Iran war footage.

Alibaba says its new Qwen AI models rival systems far bigger in size

Company says smaller Qwen 3.5 models can rival far larger language systems.

Missile debris lands in Kuwaiti home, killing 11-year-old girl

The incident happened as Iran fired missiles across the region after the US and Israel struck Iranian targets.

What is Mark-48 torpedo the US used to sink Iranian warship in its first submarine hit after World War 2

The video captures the moment a US submarine launched a Mark-48 heavyweight torpedo, which struck and destroyed the vessel

Tesla says it could build the first humanoid AGI

The company’s robot project Optimus is central to Elon Musk’s vision of human level artificial intelligence.

France signals military readiness as Macron appears with nuclear submarine

Paris sends carrier Charles de Gaulle to the Mediterranean as the Middle East conflict widens.

Fear or the strength of fundamentals — What matters more for markets?

A historical analysis of how geopolitical shocks actually impact oil, gold, and global equities

Pakistani businessman accused of plotting to kill Trump, Biden blames Iran: 'My family was threatened'

According to NYT, the Pakistani national said he had never been ordered to kill a specific ‌person ⁠but that his Iranian handler named three people in the course of conversations.

Market mayhem reveals surprise global winners

Global markets are reeling under the American-Israeli strike on Iran — but not every market is bleeding

Iran War reaches India’s maritime backyard as US torpedoes Iris Dena near Sri Lanka: Why New Delhi is watching closely

The Iranian frigate Iris Dena was destroyed by a US torpedo attack early Wednesday morning, marking a rare naval escalation in the expanding conflict.

Mandatory WFH, compensation for oil firms: Pakistan in panic mode as Iran war chokes oil flow

A summary is being prepared for submission to the federal cabinet’s Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) for urgent action as petroleum prices surge

US test-fires nuclear-capable 'doomsday' missile amid Iran war: What to know about Minuteman III

The Minuteman III missile remains a critical element of the United States’ nuclear triad, which includes land-based intercontinental ballistic missiles, submarine-launched ballistic missiles, and strategic bomber aircraft.

Canada cannot ‘categorically rule out’ joining Iran war, PM Mark Carney says

Carney’s remarks highlight the delicate balancing act facing Canada as it tries to support its allies while also raising concerns about international law and regional stability.

India rejects claims of US Navy using its ports for Iran strikes: 'Baseless'

India dismissed these assertions as inaccurate, reaffirming that its ports are not being used for any US military operations against Iran.

Judge delivers stinging setback to Trump, orders repayment of illegal tariffs

The Supreme Court found those tariffs to be unconstitutional under the emergency powers law, including the sweeping ‘reciprocal’ tariffs he levied on nearly every other country.

'15 on a scale of 10': Trump says US military 'doing well on war front' amid ongoing tensions with Iran

The president pledged that the joint air offensive with Israel, which killed Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on its first day, would continue.

'Medicines are over, we're cramped up in a 2-bedroom flat': Indians stranded in Bahrain appeal to govt for safe return

According to the group, several senior citizens are among those stranded and are struggling without access to regular medication.

India mcap hits 11-month low as oil surge, middle east tensions weigh on equities

The mcap of all companies listed on the BSE closed at about $4.85 trillion, down 2.7 percent from the previous close of $4.99 trillion. The decline marked both the lowest closing level and the steepest fall since April 2025.

Why US Senate rejected resolution to limit Trump’s war powers on Iran

The resolution invoked provisions of the War Powers Act of 1973, legislation enacted after the Vietnam War. The law gives Congress the ability to force votes on military engagements and restricts unauthorised conflicts to a maximum of 60 days without legislative approval.

Netanyahu's office says Israel-US strikes on Iran achieved 'historic gains': 'To protect our citizens and civilized world'

Netanyahu's spokesperson also claimed the attack was needed as Iran was rebuilding its atomic bomb programme in "new underground bunkers".

Iran War News Highlights (March 5): US says it has sunk more than 30 Iranian ships

Sri Lanka's Media Minister Nalinda Jayatissa told parliament the vessel was just outside the country's waters, but did not provide further details.

Turkey says missile launched from Iran destroyed by NATO

The defence ministry said it had been "engaged and neutralised by NATO air-and-missile defence assets deployed in the eastern Mediterranean".

Israel easing war-related restrictions, to permit limited activity

"As part of the changes, all areas of the country will transition from an essential activity level to a limited activity level," the military announced, soon after it had said the number of missiles fired by Iran towards Israel had declined.

UK warship to leave for Cyprus next week amid US, Israel war with Iran

Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Tuesday that he was deploying HMS Dragon, a Type 45 defence destroyer to aid Britain's "defensive operations" in the region.

Hezbollah says will confront Israel-US 'aggression', will not surrender

The Middle East war expanded to Lebanon on Monday, and Israel later said its troops had entered south Lebanese towns and villages.

US orders non-emergency consular staff in Karachi, Lahore to leave Pakistan

The State Department also authorized non-emergency US government employees and their families to leave Saudi Arabia, Oman and Cyprus and asked Americans to reconsider traveling to all three countries.

Did Russia or China help Iran with Cluster missile capability? Questions grow after Israel strike

Israeli defence analysts have raised the possibility that foreign expertise may have contributed to Iran’s development of these systems, prompting speculation about potential technological support from Russia or China.

Spain rejects White House claim of cooperation in US Middle East operations

Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday (local time), Leavitt said coordination between the two countries’ armed forces was underway.

Ali Khamenei’s son Mojtaba had 'impotency problem', couldn't find a wife: Report

Despite maintaining a relatively low public profile, Mojtaba has long been viewed as one of the most influential figures operating behind the scenes within Iran’s political system.

Did Trump have authority to strike Iran? Congress war powers debate explained

US lawmakers moved toward a vote on a bipartisan war powers resolution that aims to halt the ongoing military operations against Iran unless Congress explicitly approves them.

'Iran regime being absolutely crushed': White House defends US strikes as Trump to attend ceremony for fallen troops

At her first major press briefing since the escalation began, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Washington’s strategy is aimed at ending Tehran’s nuclear ambitions and holding its leadership responsible.

Iran war and Ukraine: How conflict is affecting peace talks, oil prices and weapons supplies

The Iran war is impacting Ukraine’s diplomacy, energy markets and military supplies, disrupting peace talks, raising oil prices, complicating the Druzhba pipeline dispute and prompting a proposed air defence weapons swap.

Israel dismisses claims Indians were denied shelter during Iran war escalation

The clarification comes as the Middle East faces heightened tensions following military strikes by Israel and the United States against Iran.

Why Iran used Yak-130 and how Israel’s F-35I shot it down

The IDF described the event as the first confirmed fighter-to-fighter engagement since the conflict began.

President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran sought diplomacy but was forced to defend itself after ‘American-Zionist’ attack

The Iranian president added that Tehran remains committed to regional cooperation despite the escalating conflict. “We respect your sovereignty and still believe that the region's peace must be ensured by the countries of the region,” Pezeshkian said.

Nepal Polls: Young challengers take on veteran leaders as nation heads to high-stakes vote

Nepal holds a high-stakes parliamentary election after protests toppled the government, with veteran leader KP Sharma Oli facing young rival Balendra Shah and other challengers in key battleground constituencies.