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270 rockets in 48 hours: Why the Pakistan-Afghanistan border is suddenly on edge
The barrage targeted multiple districts in the eastern Afghan province bordering Pakistan, marking one of the most intense episodes of cross-border shelling since fighting between the two sides intensified earlier this year.
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Is Israel PM Netanyahu dead? Viral video with '6 fingers' sparks buzz
Speculation about Netanyahu’s alleged death began after several accounts posted screenshots that appeared to show a message from the Israeli Prime Minister’s official social media account announcing that he had died
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Did the US kill the Iranian official linked to a Trump assassination plot? What we know so far
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said an Iranian operative behind a plot to kill Donald Trump had been “hunted down and killed,” but US officials say the reality is far less clear
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How Iran’s response to the US-Israel war caught Washington off guard
Tehran’s mix of intelligence networks, cheap drones and regional proximity allowed it to strike targets across the Gulf, widening the conflict in ways many US officials had not fully anticipated.
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Why seized oil tankers are turning into a costly problem for the US
Trump administration seizures aimed at hurting Iran and Venezuela were expected to generate revenue, but maintaining the ships is proving far more expensive than anticipated.
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North Korea fires about 10 ballistic missiles amid US–South Korea drills
North Korea fired about 10 ballistic missiles, Yonhap reported citing South Korea’s military, as US–South Korea drills continue and regional tensions escalate.
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Washington's blunt admission about global oil markets: India’s Russian oil buys were 'inevitable' | VIDEO
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says India buying Russian oil was “inevitable”, defending Washington’s waiver amid supply disruptions and soaring crude prices.
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Iran vows retaliation for 104 sailors killed in US attack on IRIS Dena in Indian Ocean: 'Will not go unanswered'
The warning comes days after a US submarine attack on the IRIS Dena on March 4, which torpedoed the frigate off the coast of Sri Lanka while it was returning from a naval exercise organised by India.
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Why Israel may be preparing its biggest ground invasion into Lebanon since 2006
Israel is planning a major ground operation in south Lebanon to dismantle Hezbollah positions south of the Litani River.
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A darker warning from Iran: US and Israel are 'indistinguishable' in this widening war
Iran says it no longer sees any distinction between the US and Israel as IRGC claims fresh retaliatory strikes in the escalating conflict.
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Report says US did not fully factor in risk of Iran closing Strait of Hormuz
A key global oil route has been disrupted, pushing crude prices sharply higher and raising questions about early US planning.
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2,500 Marines, USS Tripoli: US deploys amphibious strike group to West Asia as Hormuz heats up
US deploys USS Tripoli amphibious strike group with 2,500 Marines to West Asia as tensions rise near the Strait of Hormuz.
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Dubai attractions cut prices as war disrupts tourism
Theme parks, hotels and entertainment venues in Dubai are offering discounts as regional tensions begin to affect visitor arrivals.
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Walkie-talkies and pagers back in demand in Russia as mobile internet disruptions continue
With mobile internet services becoming unreliable in parts of Moscow, many people are turning to older communication devices to stay connected.
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‘I can change my mind in seconds’: Trump said Kharg Island ‘not high on list’ hours before US strike | VIDEO
Trump said Kharg Island was “not high on the list” in an interview hours before announcing US strikes on Iran’s key oil export hub.
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Trump says Iran 'totally defeated' & wants a deal he won't accept
The comments by Trump followed his claim that Washington had heavily bombed military targets at Iran’s Kharg Island oil hub and that the US Navy would soon start escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz
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11 Indian nationals arrested in US for staging fake robberies, 'visa fraud' conspiracy
According to US federal investigators, the group staged fake robberies at various businesses, enabling the store clerks to falsely claim they were crime victims on immigration applications.
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Trump breaches red line in Iran war: Why Kharg Island strike may cause alarm in China and the world
The tiny island, located about 25 km off Iran’s coast, has long been seen as a key vulnerability that would provoke a severe response by Tehran if attacked.
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Signum's Charles Myers on why Trump invited Pak PM to White House: 'This is what he always does ...'
Trump hosted Shehbaz Sharif and Pakistan Field Marshal Asim Munir at the White House last year, just weeks after Operation Sindoor.
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After Shivalik, India’s Nanda Devi sails out of Hormuz with critical 46,000 tonnes LPG cargo
Nanda Devi exits the Strait of Hormuz with over 46,000 tonnes of LPG under Indian Navy escort.
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'Only one outcome': Signum's Charles Myers on US-Israel and Iran war; says US military to occupy Strait Of Hormuz
'United States military will occupy the Strait of Hormuz...and the oil will flow again,' he said at the second edition of Moneycontrol Global Wealth Summit 2026
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Five US Air Force refueling planes hit in Iranian strike on Saudi Arabia air base
The planes, which were hit during an Iranian missile strike on the Saudi base in recent days, were damaged but not fully destroyed and are being repaired.
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When GPS lies: Why ships are suddenly ‘jumping’ across maps during the Iran war
GPS spoofing and signal jamming are disrupting ships near conflict zones like Iran. Here’s how cyber interference is confusing global navigation systems.
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Trump posts video showing US strikes on Kharg Island | Watch
Despite the attacks, Iranian forces resumed operations on the island within about an hour, Iranian state media reported.
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Elon Musk's ketamine use can't be probed in OpenAI fraud trial
The trial, scheduled to begin April 28, will revisit the founding years of OpenAI a decade ago, its falling out with Musk and Microsoft Corp.’s subsequent $13 billion investment in the startup.
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Iran hits out at US for 'begging world' to buy Russian oil after 2 weeks of war: 'Spent months bullying India ...'
Criticising US, Iranian foreign minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said first Washington spent months bullying India into ending oil imports from Russia and now the White House is begging all to purchase the same.
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Iran threatens US-linked oil sites after Kharg Island strikes; says oil facilities unharmed
Iranian media on Saturday cited the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters as saying oil and energy facilities in the region linked to companies cooperating with the U.S. or having American shareholders would be targeted if Iranian infrastructure is attacked.
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Fuel shortages from war begin to threaten global food supply
If farmers can’t get enough diesel, sowing could be delayed or reduced. Mature crops left in the ground would deteriorate, while the cost of processing and transporting produce after harvest would also increase.
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US‑Iran war live: We will soon get the Hormuz Strait open, safe and free, says Trump
Iran war news live updates: Trump, on late Friday, said that American forces had “totally obliterated every military target” on Kharg Island, which handles about 90 percent of Iran’s crude exports.
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Explosions rock Doha as Qatar downs Iranian missiles, evacuates key areas
Interceptors were seen over the Qatari capital's downtown area downing two projectiles, an AFP journalist said, as Iran presses its retaliatory air campaign against Gulf states.
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Oil stays above $100, stocks slide tracking Middle East war
With the conflict heading toward its third week, equity markets continued falling amid investor worries of an extended crisis that could fan inflation and hammer the global economy.
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Michigan synagogue attacker killed by 'self-inflicted gunshot wound': FBI
The suspect, identified as 41-year-old Ayman Mohamad Ghazali, was originally born in Lebanon, and media reports indicate his relatives were killed in Israeli strikes there days ago.
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Trump says US will escort tankers through Strait of Hormuz 'very soon' after Iran strike
The warning came as Trump announced that US forces had carried out major strikes on Iran’s Kharg Island, destroying what he described as key military installations.
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Trump says US 'totally obliterated' Iran military targets on Kharg Island, warns oil facilities could be next
Kharg Island handles the vast majority of Iran’s crude oil exports and sits near the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial maritime route for global energy shipments.
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Pentagon accused of limiting information, attacking media during Iran war
Hegseth has devoted portions of several media briefings to attacking the way the "fake news" has covered the conflict, especially taking aim at broadcaster CNN.
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UK's former prince Andrew and politician Mandelson pictured in bathrobes with Epstein
The image is believed to be the first known photograph of the two men with Epstein. They are both currently engulfed in scandal in the UK over their ties to their mutual friend.
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Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem says group ready for 'long confrontation' with Israel
"We have prepared ourselves for a long confrontation, and God willing, they (Israelis) will be surprised on the battlefield," Qassem said in a televised address, adding that "the enemy's threats do not frighten us".
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Iran unveils 'Kamikaze' naval drone fleet inside underground 'missile city', threatens shipping through Strait of Hormuz
State television broadcast the images, which appear to show a sprawling tunnel complex lined with military hardware. The recordings, whose timing could not be independently verified, were said to have been filmed inside the subterranean base.
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Iran hits back at US' Pete Hegseth over 'rats' remark, says 'your leaders? On Epstein’s island'
Tehran rejects claims its leadership is 'desperate and hiding' as Ali Larijani fires back at the US defence secretary.
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Iran Guards say launched missile, drone attacks on Israel with Hezbollah
The Guards said in a statement that the operation was part of its annual Quds Day, which is intended to show support for the Palestinian cause.
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Bolivia arrests 'most-wanted' drug trafficker Sebastian Marset, extradites him to US
Marset is accused of leading a criminal network that imported more than 16 tons of cocaine into Europe.
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Iraq PM al-Sudani vows to prevent attacks after French soldier killed in Kurdistan region
An Iranian drone killed a French soldier in Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region, his commanding officer said on Friday, after President Emmanuel Macron confirmed the first French military death in the Middle East war.
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US offers $10 million reward for information on Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei, other top leaders
Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni and Minister of Intelligence and Security Esmail Khatib were among the 10 individuals on the State Department list.
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Mideast war cripples Strait of Hormuz shipping, only 77 vessels cross in March
The 77 transits recorded so far this month compare with 1,229 passages between March 1 and 11 last year, according to Lloyd's List Intelligence.
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Israel-Iran war has halted Gulf oil flow — and restarting it won't be easy
The war has forced companies to dramatically slow or even halt production -- and restarting it will not be easy, even when the war is over
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India’s neighbours seek fuel supplies from New Delhi as Middle East war disrupts energy flows
Countries including Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and the Maldives have requested additional fuel supplies from India, which is reviewing these requests.
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Iran allows two gas tankers to sail to India through Hormuz: Report
A crude tanker is expected to arrive in India on Saturday carrying Saudi Arabian oil
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Trump says Iranians in US are ‘under watch’ over terrorism fears
Trump said more than 1,700 Iranians had entered the US illegally during the prior administration.
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Iran says it launched ‘most powerful’ attack on Israel since war began
Separately, the country’s military claimed it had destroyed 111 drones belonging to the US and Israel since the start of the war
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Iran arrests suspect for selling banned Starlink internet access during blackout: Report
Iran has been digitally sealed off from the rest of the world by a complete internet blackout since the start of the Middle East war.
