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Did Israel launch airstrikes on Iran without a realistic plan for regime change?
Israeli officials admit there was no concrete plan for regime change in Iran, with hopes for uprising based on “wishful thinking”; Iranian government remains intact despite airstrikes and Khamenei’s death.
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India in talks with Iran over safe passage of 20 oil tankers through Hormuz
Traffic through Hormuz has dropped dramatically, but ships do occasionally manage to transit, including tankers bound for India, according to Sumit Ritolia, lead analyst at Kpler.
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Iran-Israel conflict: Trump says Iran should skip World Cup over player safety amid Middle East conflict
Donald Trump said Iran’s national soccer team “is welcome to The World Cup, but… I really don't believe it is appropriate that they be there, for their own life and safety.”
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'Will hunt down US servicemen': Iran warns Trump after threat to knock out country's electricity
US President Donald Trump had said US forces could knock out Iran's electricity supply "within one hour" -- leaving the country with reconstruction that could take a generation.
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Indian-origin brothers face combined 835-year jail term in US: How the $30 million medicaid and visa scam unfolded
The case has drawn significant attention because the brothers had previously posted photographs with FBI Director Kash Patel on social media.
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US puts $11.3 billion price tag on the first week of Iran war
The actual cost is likely much higher because the number doesn’t include the expense of operating ships and maintaining personnel deployed in the region.
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24,000 posts and over 300 million views: What’s driving the rise of anti-India hate on US social media | Explained
A new study has found that thousands of posts accusing Indians of “stealing” American jobs and demanding that they “go back home” circulated online last year, gaining hundreds of millions of views.
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Which airlines have increased ticket prices after additional fuel surcharges amid global oil volatility?
Airlines are adjusting their flight operations as security concerns in the Middle East force many carriers to avoid certain air corridors.
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Will continue to target US bases, Hormuz will remain shut: Iran Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei in his first message
Khamenei said Iran’s actions were directed only at military installations involved in strikes against the country and not against regional nations themselves.
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Trump says US makes a 'lot of profit' from rising oil prices, vows to stop Iran from getting nuclear weapons
Trump linked the ongoing tensions with Iran to global energy markets while reiterating his long-standing position against Tehran’s nuclear ambitions.
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US 'not ready’ to escort oil tankers through Hormuz amid Iran war: Energy Secretary Chris Wright
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the military is “not ready” to escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz as assets focus on Iran strikes, while global oil markets face severe supply disruption.
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From oil shock to Tehran’s retaliation: Five reasons Trump's Iran war didn't go as planned | Explained
US-Iran War News: What began as a limited military operation aimed at deterrence has evolved into a broader regional confrontation with economic consequences and uncertain political outcomes.
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From quick victory to uncertain endgame: Is Trump now looking for a way out of Iran war?
What initially appeared to be a swift military campaign has evolved into a complicated regional confrontation with rising geopolitical risks, economic costs and uncertain outcomes.
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Israel targets 'Taleghan' nuclear facility in Iran, claims strike on weapons development site
Israel says it struck Iran’s Taleghan nuclear site near Tehran using precise intelligence, alleging it was used to develop nuclear weapons. Tehran denies pursuing atomic arms despite Western accusations.
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$350,000 to fly out of war zone: The luxury escape the wealthy are taking from Middle East
Wealthy residents, corporate executives and tourists are increasingly chartering private jets to exit the region quickly, even as many other travellers remain stranded waiting for commercial flights to resume.
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Petrol at PKR 321, schools shut, salary cuts: How Iran war is hitting Pakistan hard while India holds the line
While Pakistan struggles to manage rising energy costs and public panic, India has remained relatively insulated from the immediate price shock thanks to stronger energy management and a more diversified supply strategy.
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'Persian Gulf will run with blood if Iran's islands are invaded': Iran's Parliament speaker issues stark warning amid intensifying Iran-US war
Iran currently controls three islands that it seized from the United Arab Emirates before the country’s formation in 1971.
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Hormuz Strait Tensions: Why India’s LPG, CNG & Fertilizers Supplies Could Be Under Pressure
A new crisis may be brewing for India — not oil, but natural gas. With tensions in West Asia rising and disruptions near the Strait of Hormuz, LNG supplies and prices are under pressure. Could this impact LPG cylinders, CNG transport, fertilizers and industries in India? Here’s the full geopolitical and economic breakdown.
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India slams Pakistan’s claims on Afghan attacks: 'No amount of storytelling can alter reality'
Pakistan-Afghanistan Conflict: The remarks came after Pakistani leaders alleged that India was backing Afghan elements involved in attacks on Pakistani territory.
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Experts see US’s Section 301 probe as a bid to gain upper hand in trade deal talks
Section 301 empowers the USTR to examine whether foreign industrial policies, such as subsidies, state-owned enterprise activity, or overcapacity are unreasonable or discriminatory.
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Iran’s deadliest move yet? How mining Strait of Hormuz could escalate the war and why it's alarming the world
Iran War and Hormuz Disruption News: The move has heightened fears that the conflict could disrupt global oil flows on a massive scale and push energy markets into deeper turmoil.
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Elon Musk unveils Macrohard AI project aimed at automating large parts of the workforce
The proposed system combines artificial intelligence software with robotic platforms, raising fresh debate about the future of jobs.
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Why some people in Mexico’s cartel heartland are reconsidering US intervention
Across Mexico, the idea of US military strikes against drug cartels is widely rejected. But in Sinaloa, where cartel warfare has dominated daily life for nearly two years, some residents say they are willing to consider options they once would have dismissed.
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'This is to keep the world from knowing...': Trump's niece calls him 'fraud', says she knows the 'real reason' behind Iran war
"Donald Trump has taken us to war at the behest of Saudi Arabia and Israel. But that wouldn't have been enough of a reason if doing so didn't also coincide with his own self-interest," she added.
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LPG or induction cooking: Which one actually costs less in an Indian kitchen?
Induction stoves waste less heat than gas, but electricity tariffs and cooking habits decide which option ends up cheaper.
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The Hormuz bottleneck: How Iran war is driving up oil, gas and fuel prices worldwide and how countries are responding
Iran War and Hormuz disruption: Despite the turbulence, India has so far managed to cushion the immediate impact through regulatory controls and diversified supply strategies.
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US now turns to Ukraine for anti-drone technology it once declined
A report says Washington earlier rejected Kyiv’s proposal to counter Iranian drones, a decision officials now see as a costly miscalculation.
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UK man wakes up with blue skin after sleeping on new bedsheets
A worried rush to the hospital ended with a surprisingly simple explanation and a story that quickly spread online.
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World’s richest people in 2026: Elon Musk tops Forbes list
Technology founders dominate the rankings again as the gap between the richest and everyone else continues to widen.
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Indian sailor killed in Iranian attack: What are underwater drones that hit US-owned oil tanker and how do they work?
Amid the conflict with US and Israel, which has now spilled over to the Middle East, Iran has now turned to underwater drones to target commercial shipping in the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz
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What the record emergency oil release means for Iran war and global energy markets
A sudden policy reversal in Washington pushed allies to release 400 million barrels from strategic reserves. Here is why governments took such an extraordinary step and what it could mean for oil prices.
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Why China is uneasy ahead of the Trump-Xi summit
With the meeting only weeks away, Beijing still does not know what the US president wants from the talks or what deals might emerge.
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Why Chinese military flights near Taiwan have suddenly dropped
After years of near-daily air incursions, a sudden lull in Chinese fighter jet activity around Taiwan has left analysts trying to understand what changed.
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How Iran war is spilling into cyberspace
A cyberattack that disrupted medical technology company Stryker shows how modern conflicts increasingly play out far from the battlefield, targeting companies and digital infrastructure.
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A new El Niño could be on the way
Early signs in the Pacific Ocean suggest the climate pattern may return later this year, potentially shifting weather patterns and pushing global temperatures higher.
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Can AI chatbots stop violent questions? A new investigation raises doubts
Tests conducted with some of the world’s most widely used chatbots found that several systems gave troubling guidance when teenagers appeared to be planning violent attacks.
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Texas voucher programme excludes Islamic schools, sparking legal fight
A decision to bar several Muslim schools from a new USD1 billion school voucher scheme has triggered accusations of discrimination and a lawsuit from parents
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Why a Goldman Sachs executive said the Iran war is distracting investors
A remark by a senior Goldman Sachs executive suggests some private market investors are relieved that the war has shifted attention away from growing concerns in private credit and software lending.
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Why sea mines remain one of Iran’s most disruptive weapons
Cheap, simple naval mines could threaten the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway through which about one-fifth of the world’s oil passes
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, daughter try out new pistols at shooting range | See pics
After testing the weapon at a shooting range, Kim rated it “excellent,” the agency said.
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What’s next for gold as global instability grows?
Gold is doing what it did for millennia, provide stability
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Iraq shuts down oil ports after deadly attack on marine vessels at Basra port
With the West Asia crisis entering its 13th day, oil terminals at Iraqi ports said they have suspended operations following attacks on tankers near its waters.
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OPINION | Hormuz shutdown shows ethanol blend mandate for petrol added to energy security
The 20% blend provides a cushion of more than two months of petrol consumption and insulates nearly 3.5% of crude oil consumptions from geopolitical volatility
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‘India is in a tough spot’: How the Iran war is testing PM Modi’s balancing act
Iran–Israel conflict puts India in a diplomatic balancing act, says expert Michael Kugelman, highlighting risks to energy security and regional partnerships.
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Iran war exposes cracks for airlines that connect the world
Gulf carriers have spent decades positioning themselves at the center of global air travel and places like Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha are now key stopover points for long-haul trips.
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Iran War News Highlights: Unidentified projectile hits house in Baghdad, two wounded, says report
Iran War Latest News Today (March 13, 2026): Blasts heard, smoke seen over central Dubai after drone intercepted
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From limited strikes to regional war: How Trump miscalculated Iran's response as Tehran retaliated harder than expected
US officials initially believed that Iran’s response would resemble earlier episodes of tension in the region, when retaliation was limited and quickly contained.
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A new front in the conflict? Iran-linked hacker group claims attack on US medtech giant Stryker
Iran-linked hackers claim cyberattack on US medical tech firm Stryker, disrupting devices using Microsoft Intune
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We won in the first hour: Trump claims victory in Iran war, vows to finish job
Although Trump suggested the war had already been decided, he made clear that US forces would remain engaged until Washington’s objectives were achieved.
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Oil blows past $100 despite record reserve release as traders bet the shock isn’t over
Oil prices surge past $100 despite record global reserve release as traders worry about supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz.
