Iran selects next Supreme Leader amid war tensions, identity kept secret
Mar 08, 2026Iran has selected a new Supreme Leader, keeping the identity confidential amid regional conflict. The move highlights the sensitive political environment and ongoing challenges faced by the country.
“We knocked out 42 navy ships, did a favour to the world”: Trump claims Iran’s military network destroyed
Mar 07, 2026Donald Trump has claimed that the United States has delivered a crippling blow to the military infrastructure of Iran, alleging that dozens of naval vessels were destroyed and key communication systems dismantled during a recent operation.
Who is Balen Shah, former rapper-turned politician poised to become Nepal’s next Prime Minister?
Mar 07, 2026A 35-year-old former rapper who once channelled public anger through music may now be poised to lead the Himalayan nation. Balendra Shah, popularly known as “Balen”, has emerged as a surprise frontrunner for the post of Prime Minister in Nepal after early trends in the country’s general elections showed his party surging ahead, signalling what could become one of the most dramatic generational and political shifts in Nepal’s modern democratic history.
Russia shared intelligence with Iran to target US assets, say officials as Middle East conflict escalates
Mar 07, 2026Russia has provided intelligence to Iran that could help Tehran target American military assets in the Middle East, according to US officials familiar with intelligence assessments, marking the first indication that Moscow may be indirectly involved in the ongoing conflict.
Nepal Election: Rapper-mayor Balen Shah's party wins 20 seats, leads in 99
Mar 07, 2026Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah’s newly formed Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) was on March 7 heading towards a sweeping victory in Nepal’s first general elections since last year’s violent Gen Z protests, dealing a major blow to the country’s established political parties.
Iranian warship sinks off Sri Lanka coast while returning from India, several killed
Mar 04, 2026An Iranian naval warship that recently participated in maritime exercises in India has sunk in international waters south of Sri Lanka, triggering a large-scale search and rescue operation amid conflicting reports over the cause of the incident and the fate of those on board.
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.
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