West Asia on the brink as Israel strikes Tehran and Beirut; US Embassy in Riyadh hit by drone: Reports
Mar 03, 2026West Asia plunged deeper into turmoil on Tuesday, March 3 as Israel launched simultaneous strikes on Tehran and Beirut, while a drone attack hit the United States Embassy in Riyadh, dramatically widening the theatre of conflict. The escalating hostilities, triggered by Washington’s Operation Epic Fury and followed by retaliatory Iranian action, have now drawn multiple Gulf nations into the spiralling confrontation, raising fears of a broader regional war.
Power, succession, and stability: Assessing Iran’s post Khamenei landscape
Mar 02, 2026Khamenei’s leadership, which spanned nearly 37 years, saw Iran evolve into a central actor in regional conflict, a sustained adversary of the United States and Israel, and a steward of an ambitious nuclear programme that has been the focus of intense international attention and contention.
Centre warns Indian ships navigating Strait of Hormuz to exercise extreme caution amid tensions
Mar 01, 2026With maritime operations intensifying across the strategically vital Gulf region, the Union Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has issued a high-alert advisory to Indian seafarers and shipping stakeholders, urging heightened vigilance amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
UAE foils massive Iranian missile and drone assault, 165 ballistic missiles detected
Mar 01, 2026The Ministry of Defence of the United Arab Emirates on Sunday, March 1 confirmed that the country’s air force and air defence systems have intercepted and destroyed hundreds of incoming missiles and drones since the launch of an unprecedented Iranian offensive on February 28. The sustained aerial assault marks one of the most intense cross-border military confrontations in recent West Asian history, with civilian areas also impacted despite extensive defensive operations.
Air India Express extends Gulf flight suspension till March 2 amid airspace disruptions
Mar 01, 2026Air India Express has extended the suspension of its flights to and from key Gulf destinations until 23:59 hrs IST (18:29 hrs UTC) on March 2. The decision comes amid continued operational and regional disruptions, prompting the airline to expand relief measures for affected travelers.
Ayatollah Alireza Arafi named interim Supreme Leader after Khamenei killed in US-Israeli strike
Mar 01, 2026Iran has invoked its constitutional emergency provisions following the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a reported joint US-Israeli airstrike on Tehran. Senior cleric Ayatollah Alireza Arafi has been appointed as the jurist member of a three-man interim leadership council, effectively positioning him as Iran’s acting Supreme Leader during a period of extraordinary national crisis, according to state-linked media reports.
Israeli airstrike kills Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei: Report
Mar 01, 2026Reports claim Israeli airstrike killed Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei, but no official confirmation yet. The situation remains unclear as authorities await verification
‘Attacked during Ramadan’: Iran’s supreme leader’s representative condemns assault on Iran
Feb 28, 2026The representative of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran in India, Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, has strongly condemned recent attacks on Iran, alleging that civilians were targeted despite ongoing diplomatic efforts.
Trump ignites war on Iran: ‘Lay down arms or face death’
Feb 28, 2026President Donald Trump on February 28 announced the launch of U.S. combat operations targeting sites inside Iran, stating that the objective was to curb Tehran’s nuclear and missile capabilities and counter what he described as long-standing security threats to the United States.
‘I have nothing to hide’: Trump insists he was ‘totally exonerated’ over Epstein links
Feb 17, 2026Donald Trump asserts he is totally exonerated in the Jeffrey Epstein case. He denies any involvement in illegal activities linked to Epstein amid ongoing investigations
BNP chief Tarique Rahman set to take oath as Bangladesh PM today
Feb 17, 2026In a watershed moment for Bangladesh’s turbulent political landscape, Tarique Rahman is set to be sworn in as the Prime Minister on Tuesday, February 17, marking a dramatic power shift in Dhaka nearly two years after the ouster of Sheikh Hasina in 2024. The oath-taking ceremony will formally usher in a new government led by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), which secured a resounding mandate in the recent general elections.
Bangladesh’s new cabinet to take oath on Feb 17 at parliament complex
Feb 15, 2026Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin will administer the oath of office to the new cabinet led by BNP chairman Tarique Rahman on February 17 at the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad, officials said.
Bangladesh votes in high-stakes parliamentary polls; 51 parties in fray
Feb 12, 2026Bangladesh went to the polls on February 12 for its 13th Parliamentary elections, marking a crucial phase in the country’s political trajectory.
Bangladesh elections: Over 50% polling centres flagged ‘risk-prone’, CCTV and body cameras deployed
Feb 11, 2026More than half of Bangladesh’s polling centres have been identified as “risk-prone” ahead of the general elections, prompting authorities to roll out heightened security measures, including extensive CCTV surveillance and the use of body-worn cameras by police personnel.
Modi agreed to ‘BUY AMERICAN’, halt Russian oil as US-India trade deal cuts tariffs: Trump
Feb 02, 2026"It was an Honor to speak with Prime Minister Modi, of India, this morning. He is one of my greatest friends and, a Powerful and Respected Leader of his Country (s.i.c)," Trump wrote on Truth Social.
Trump shares India Today magazine cover, US envoy confirms President's conversation with PM Modi
Feb 02, 2026US President Donald Trump posted an image of India Today magazine's "Newsmakers of the Year 2025" cover on his Truth Social platform on February 2, before US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor confirmed he had spoken with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Bangladesh Court sentences Sheikh Hasina for 10 years in separate corruption cases
Feb 02, 2026A Bangladesh court on February 2 sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to a total of 10 years in jail in two separate corruption cases linked to alleged irregularities in the allocation of government land, official sources said.
All 15 killed as Colombian Satena aircraft crashes after vanishing from radar
Jan 29, 2026A small commercial aircraft operated by Colombia’s state-owned airline Satena crashed in the country’s north-eastern region after disappearing from radar mid-flight, killing all 15 people on board, authorities confirmed on Thursday, January 29.
Jaishankar, Iranian Foreign Minister discuss escalating crisis as India urges nationals to exit Iran
Jan 14, 2026Amid rapidly deteriorating security conditions in Iran following weeks of nationwide unrest, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a telephonic conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi to review the evolving situation, as India stepped up advisories urging its citizens to leave the country at the earliest.
X faces worldwide service breakdown, downdetector logs surge in complaints
Jan 13, 2026Social media platform X was hit by a major global outage on Tuesday, January 13 disrupting digital communication and triggering widespread user frustration across several countries, according to outage-tracking website Downdetector. The disruption, which affected access to the platform, sparked concerns over the reliability of one of the world’s most influential online public discourse spaces.
UN top court to hear genocide case against Myanmar over Rohingya persecution
Jan 12, 2026Myanmar will face allegations of genocide against the Rohingya ethnic minority on January 12, as hearings begin at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the United Nations’ top court, in a long-running case brought by The Gambia.
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