World

Interest of Indian consumer always overriding priority: EAM

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar told Parliament that the Indian consumer's interest is the "overriding priority" amid the West Asia crisis. He warned of supply chain disruptions, confirmed 67,000 Indians have returned home, and defended the humanitarian decision to allow an Iranian warship to dock in Kochi for repairs.

2026-03-09T06:54:53.963469+00:00 IST

"Safety of Indians our main priority": Jaishankar says PM Modi closely monitoring West Asia developments

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar informed Parliament that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is personally monitoring the Iran conflict. With two Indian mariners dead and thousands of citizens in the region, India is coordinating evacuations and relocation efforts, while warning that the crisis poses a "serious" threat to global energy security.

2026-03-09T06:40:14.347501+00:00 IST

Jaishankar briefs Parliament on "worsened" West Asia crisis

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar briefed the Rajya Sabha on the escalating West Asia crisis following US-Israeli strikes on Iran that triggered wider regional conflict. India urged restraint, emphasised dialogue and diplomacy for de-escalation, and confirmed that the Cabinet Committee on Security is monitoring the situation and addressing concerns of Indians in the region.

2026-03-09T06:12:20.199802+00:00 IST

"Points towards US": Experts link Tomahawk to Iran school strike

Experts and newly surfaced video evidence point to a US-made Tomahawk missile striking an IRGC complex adjacent to a girls' school in Iran, where 168 died. While President Trump denied US responsibility, blaming Iranian "inaccuracy," analysts suggest the footage indicates a US strike within the residential area.

2026-03-09T06:02:09.886736+00:00 IST

Pakistan remains Beijing's top arms importer

India's total arms imports declined slightly over the past decade, partly due to its increasing ability to design and produce weapons domestically.

2026-03-09T05:39:45.240467+00:00 IST

Iran makes hardline choice in Mojtaba Khamenei as Supreme leader

Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, who is more hardline than his father, has been announced as the third Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution following a decision by the country's Assembly of Experts after days of deliberation.

2026-03-09T05:31:57.797816+00:00 IST

Decision to end Iran war will be "mutual" with Netanyahu: Trump

US President Donald Trump stated that the end of the war with Iran will be a "mutual" decision with Benjamin Netanyahu. He claimed the conflict saved Israel from destruction, reiterated that Iran's new leadership needs US approval to "last long," and urged a pardon for Netanyahu to ensure wartime focus.

2026-03-09T05:18:46.546363+00:00 IST

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Trump says US military operations in Iran to "continue for little

US President Donald Trump on Saturday (US local time) claimed that the United States had wiped off the entire leadership in Iran and called the actions as getting rid of a major 'cancer' off the face of earth. When asked whether the United States was responsible for the bombing of an elementary girls' school in Iran, Trump flat out denied the allegations and instead called Iran of bombing the school slating inaccuracy of Iranian weapons as a reason.

2026-03-08T01:09:24.364507+00:00 IST

Trump on US granting "permission" to India to accept Russian oil

US President Donald Trump on Saturday (US local time) spoke to the media about several developments in the wake of the unfolding security situation in West Asia and the Gulf and responded to the announcement by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on temporarily allowing India to purchase Russian oil.

2026-03-08T00:26:51.027560+00:00 IST

Trump attends dignified transfer of American soldiers

US President Donald Trump on Saturday (US local time) attended the dignified transfer of six American soldiers at the Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. The six American soldiers lost their lives in the US military 'Operation Epic Fury' against Iran.

2026-03-07T23:24:25.207292+00:00 IST

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Macron unveils new phase in France nuclear doctrine

France is poised to increase its nuclear warheads for the first time in decades, reflecting growing concerns over Europe's security environment amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and debates over the future of transatlantic defence guarantees, France24 reported.

2026-03-03T01:16:10.691641+00:00 IST

40 Uyghurs "vanish" after forced return to China: UN

UN experts are decrying the disappearance of 40 Uyghur men forcibly returned to China from Thailand a year ago. Held for a decade before deportation, their fate remains unknown. The UN warns this reflects a pattern of transnational repression and urges China to provide information and legal access.

2026-03-02T16:59:12.647396+00:00 IST

Keir Starmer to address Parliament on safety of Britishers

"I know the situation in the Middle East is worrying for British people in the region, and at home. It's my duty as Prime Minister to keep the British people safe. I will be answering questions on the steps we took over the weekend in Parliament. Watch at 3:30 pm," he wrote on

2026-03-02T15:29:59.043812+00:00 IST

Pacific

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Navika Sagar Parikrama II: INSV Tarini crosses Point Nemo

Lieutenant Commander Dilna K and Lieutenant Commander Roopa A, aboard INSV Tarini, successfully crossed Point Nemo during the third leg of their journey from Lyttelton, New Zealand, to Port Stanley, Falkland Islands, as part of the Navika Sagar Parikrama II mission.

2025-01-30T10:11:52.667207+00:00 IST

Fiji PM Rabuka refers to PM Modi as 'Boss Sahab'

Prime Minister of the Republic of Fiji, Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka, has termed Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the real "Boss" of the world.

2025-01-22T07:06:34.423173+00:00 IST

Offensive graffiti spray-painted on synagogue, house in Sydney

Police received information on Saturday at about 7:30 am (local time) after graffiti was spray-painted on a synagogue on Georgina Street, Newtown in Sydney.

2025-01-11T08:25:41.328609+00:00 IST

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"Contingency plans have been activated": Kenyan Airport Authority

In a press statement issued by Kenya Airports Authority on February 16, KAA said the delays stem from a dispute between the Kenya Aviation Workers Union and the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority.

2026-02-16T11:30:09.411757+00:00 IST

Cyclone Gezani kills four in Mozambique

The fatalities in Mozambique were reported on Saturday, a day after the cyclone swept through Madagascar, where at least 41 people were killed and widespread destruction was recorded across the island.

2026-02-15T08:32:32.451645+00:00 IST

Fraud fight tops FATF agenda as global network meets in Mexico

The plenary approved the FATF's strategic priorities for 2026 to 2028, which will be presented to ministers for endorsement in April. Central to the new agenda is an intensified focus on fraud, now described as an epidemic affecting jurisdictions worldwide.

2026-02-14T08:33:00.390213+00:00 IST

Asia

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Jaishankar holds detailed conversation with Araghchi

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday held a "detailed conversation" with Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on the latest developments regarding the ongoing conflict in West Asia.

2026-03-10T18:28:43.163404+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar, German FM discuss conflict in West Asia

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday held talks with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on the ongoing conflict in West Asia.

2026-03-10T17:36:39.277744+00:00 IST

Only God and Trump know when war will begin and end: MJ Akbar

Reflecting on the West Asia crisis, former Minister of State for External Affairs MJ Akbar said that only God and US President Donald Trump know when the war will end. Speaking to ANI, he said that Trump's war objectives are shifting, with regime change giving way to regime adjustment, and now potentially targeting Iran's Kharg Island oil hub.

2026-03-10T17:35:39.078274+00:00 IST

Middle East

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US talks no longer on the table, says Iran Foreign Minister

In an interview with PBS News, Iranian Foreign Minister Syed Abbas Araghchi ruled out further talks with the US due to "bitter experience." He defended strikes on regional oil infrastructure as legitimate self-defence and reaffirmed that Tehran is "well prepared" to continue missile attacks following the appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei.

2026-03-10T06:25:46.401903+00:00 IST

Saudi Arabia decries “repeated targeting” of diplomatic missions

Saudi Arabia and the UAE have condemned a drone strike on the UAE's Iraqi consulate as a "clear violation" of international law. Australia is deploying military assets to bolster UAE defences, while US President Trump described the regional conflict as a "short-term excursion" that could end soon.

2026-03-10T05:47:23.653536+00:00 IST

UAE Consulate in Iraq hit by drone strike

A drone strike hit the UAE's Iraqi Kurdistan consulate after the nation decried being targeted "unfairly". Australia is now deploying missiles and aircraft for defense. Meanwhile, US President Trump described the conflict as a "short-term excursion" that could end soon.

2026-03-10T04:45:19.356075+00:00 IST

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Middle East

UAE intercepts missiles and drones amid "active threat"

The UAE Ministry of Defence reported intercepting a major Iranian aerial attack involving ballistic missiles and drones. Since the February 28 killing of Ayatollah Khamenei, over 1,600 projectiles have targeted the UAE, resulting in four deaths and 112 injuries. Authorities remain on high alert to protect national sovereignty.

2026-03-09T05:07:27.157981+00:00 IST

Asia

Singapore PM speaks with Gulf leaders

Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has held discussions with Gulf leaders regarding the escalating tensions in the Middle East, highlighting Singapore's concern over the evolving regional conflict and the safety of its citizens abroad.

2026-03-09T04:48:02.263864+00:00 IST

Others

Carney, Trump hold high-level talks on Middle East and trade

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney discussed Middle East tensions and trade with US President Donald Trump. While earlier criticising US-Israeli strikes as inconsistent with international law, Carney stated he "could not rule out" Canadian military participation. Meanwhile, Ottawa is coordinating emergency evacuations for over 2,000 citizens from the region.

2026-03-09T04:45:59.905433+00:00 IST

Asia

"At a critical juncture": Iran pledges allegiance to new Leader

Iran's Foreign Ministry and its diplomats have declared allegiance to Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei as the new Leader of the Islamic Revolution. Describing the transition as a "critical juncture," the ministry emphasised that the move ensures national unity and sovereignty amid ongoing "military aggression" by the US and Israel.

2026-03-09T04:20:03.460815+00:00 IST

Asia

Qatar condemns Iranian attack on Al-Kharj in Saudi Arabia

The government of Qatar has strongly condemned an attack attributed to Iran that targeted a residential facility in Al-Kharj, a city in Saudi Arabia, resulting in the deaths of two civilians and leaving several others injured.

2026-03-09T04:04:16.912140+00:00 IST

Asia

Vote counting in Nepal enters final phase, Balen led party dominates the parliament heading for two-third majority

The Balen-led Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is set for a historic two-thirds majority in Nepal's parliament. With 124 FPTP seats and nearly 50% of the PR vote, the RSP is projected to secure 185 seats in the 275-member House, comfortably crossing the 184-seat threshold.

2026-03-09T03:53:36.907960+00:00 IST

Middle East

Bahrain: Children among critically injured in Sitra drone strike

Bahrain reports an Iranian drone strike on a desalination plant and the Sitra area, leaving children in critical condition. Despite President Pezeshkian's claims of seeking "good relations" with neighbours, Tehran remains defiant against US President Trump's demands for "unconditional surrender" and his "MIGA" reconstruction ambitions.

2026-03-09T03:41:21.609748+00:00 IST

US capabilities ‘overwhelming’ compared to Iran’s, says War Secre

United States War Secretary Pete Hegseth has outlined Washington's stance on the ongoing tensions in West Asia, emphasising the scale of American military strength and its objectives in the region.

2026-03-09T03:35:07.927047+00:00 IST

Middle East

"We shall not falter" in support of new Leader: Iran’s Araghchi

Top Iranian officials, including the Foreign Minister and Parliament Speaker, have pledged absolute allegiance to the new Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei. Following a "decisive vote" by the Assembly of Experts, leaders hailed the transition as a "legal process" ensuring national security and revolutionary continuity against external threats.

2026-03-09T03:24:10.979297+00:00 IST

"We’ll see what happens": Trump reacts to new Iran Supreme Leader

US President Donald Trump adopted a "we'll see what happens" stance following Mojtaba Khamenei's appointment as Iran's Supreme Leader. Despite prior warnings that any successor requires US approval to "last long," Tehran finalised the transition, while Israel issued threats of "elimination" against the new leadership amid heightened regional volatility.

2026-03-09T02:58:58.345947+00:00 IST

Asia

No Indian fatalities in the Al Kharj incident: Indian embassy

In a post on X, the Indian embassy in Saudi Arabia wrote, "It is a matter of relief that there has been no Indian fatality in the unfortunate incident at Al Kharj yesterday evening. The Embassy has been in touch with the concerned Saudi authorities regarding this issue. Counsellor (CW) Shri Y. Sabir visited Al Kharj last night and met the injured Indian national involved in this unfortunate incident. He is currently receiving treatment at a government hospital in Al Kharj."

2026-03-09T02:40:56.837764+00:00 IST

Middle East

Op True Promise 4: Iran and allies strike US-Israeli assets

Iran and regional allies launched "Operation True Promise 4," conducting 27 waves of missile and drone strikes against US and Israeli military targets. The retaliatory offensive, reported by Press TV, struck bases in Kuwait, Iraq, and the occupied territories following the killing of the former Supreme Leader.

2026-03-09T02:37:41.432596+00:00 IST

Middle East

"New era of honour": Pezeshkian hails Mojtaba Khamenei's election

Following the death of his father, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has been appointed Iran's new Supreme Leader. President Masoud Pezeshkian hailed the transition as a "new era of honour," urging national unity to overcome economic challenges and external aggression from the US and Israel.

2026-03-09T02:08:34.194091+00:00 IST