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Iranians celebrate after Mojtaba Khamenei announced as new leader

Celebrations erupted across Iran as hundreds of people took to the streets of the country after Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, the second son of the late Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was announced as the new Supreme Leader of Iran, Press TV reported on Monday.

2026-03-09T00:48:25.839647+00:00 IST

Trump says short-term oil spike acceptable amid Iran conflict

Amid surging global oil prices triggered by escalating conflict in West Asia, United States President Donald Trump said the "short-term" spike is worth the cost if it eliminates Tehran's nuclear threat.

2026-03-09T00:01:04.886097+00:00 IST

Pak’s monthly oil import bill could skyrocket to USD 600 Million

Amid the developing security situation in West Asia, Pakistan could see its monthly oil import bill soar to a whopping USD 600 million, the country's Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Sunday, as reported by Dawn. Already reeling under economic stress, the country's Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik said that they would request the International Monetary Fund for relief in the petroleum levy.

2026-03-09T00:00:17.431135+00:00 IST

NYPD says on preliminary analysis of device thrown outside Mayor

The preliminary analysis of the device which was ignited and thrown at a protest outside the residence of New York City's Mayor Zohran Mamdani's was revealed to be an improvised explosive device, according to the analysis by the NYPD Bomb Squad. The NYPD has identified the two men arrested in this regard and mentioned that it is working along with partners at the FBI through its Joint Terrorism Task Force.

2026-03-08T23:15:37.325015+00:00 IST

IDF conducts strikes in Beirut; eliminates 5 senior commanders

The Israeli Defence Forces shared on Monday that it has eliminated 5 senior commanders in the IRGC Quds Force's Lebanon Corps in a precise strike in Beirut.

2026-03-08T22:04:13.190988+00:00 IST

Mojtaba Khamenei named Iran's new Supreme Leader, reports state m

Mojtaba Khamenei is the second-oldest son of Ali Khamenei.

2026-03-08T21:55:42.723202+00:00 IST

Indian, Bangladeshi killed in Saudi: Authorities

The General Directorate of Saudi Civil Defence said on Sunday that an Indian and a Bangladeshi national were killed after a projectile struck a residential area in Al-Kharj city. The incident also resulted in injuries to 12 Bangladeshis.

2026-03-08T21:05:39.666778+00:00 IST

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‘Don’t need people join wars after we’ve already won’: Trump

United States President Donald Trump on Saturday (US local time) sharply criticised United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer over the lack of UK support for the US-Israeli strikes on Iran, claiming that the European Country is now mulling over sending aircraft carriers to West Asia.

2026-03-07T22:47:58.992178+00:00 IST

Trump reiterates he stopped eight wars, says Putin-Zelenskyy hatr

Trump framed the US military buildup and economic pressure as tools he believes can prevent wars and stabilise global disputes.

2026-03-07T18:53:08.238299+00:00 IST

US knocked out 42 Iran's Navy ships, claims Trump

Trump, while delivering remarks to the Shield of Americas Summit, said that the US has destroyed their modes of communication there.

2026-03-07T17:04:26.728582+00:00 IST

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‘Possibility of radiological release cannot be ruled out’: IAEA

IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi on Monday expressed deep concern over the developing security situation in West Asia and said that the possibility of radiological release with serious consequences cannot be ruled out.

2026-03-02T09:09:52.343016+00:00 IST

EU slams Iran’s attacks, warns of wider escalation

The European Union has expressed grave concern over the escalating situation in Iran and the Middle East, condemning Tehran's actions and reaffirming its commitment to regional stability, sanctions enforcement and diplomatic efforts to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.

2026-03-02T02:10:13.303881+00:00 IST

"Cynical murder": Putin slams killing of Ayatollah Khamenei

Russian President Vladimir Putin slammed the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as a "cynical murder" violating international law. While US President Donald Trump hailed the death as "justice," reports emerged of both state-mandated mourning and public celebrations within Iran following the US-Israeli strikes.

2026-03-01T11:31:15.253111+00:00 IST

Pacific

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UAE President confers Zayed Second Medal on Minister of Environme

President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has conferred the Zayed the Second Medal on Professor Maisa Rojas, Minister of Environment of Chile, in recognition of her contributions to the success of the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), which was hosted in the UAE last year.

2024-12-20T09:43:29.537738+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 7.3 jolts Vanuatu Islands

A strong earthquake of magnitude 7.3 jolted Vanuatu Islands in the early hours of Tuesday, the National Centre of Seismology (NCS) reported.

2024-12-17T03:05:27.360480+00:00 IST

Police seek suspects in Australia synagogue fire

The suspected anti-Semitic arson attack, which left one worshipper injured, has been widely condemned by Jewish organisations and Australia's Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese.

2024-12-06T03:39:31.484158+00:00 IST

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‘Deal should not be difficult at all’: HC Patnaik on India-Canada

Dinesh Patnaik, Indian High Commissioner to Canada on Friday expressed optimism as the negotiations for the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement are underway and said that the negotiations would start by late February to early March.

2026-02-14T06:08:30.695143+00:00 IST

‘Relationship back on track;': HC Patnaik on India-Canada ties

Dinesh Patnaik, the Indian High Commissioner to Canada said that the current status of the ties between New Delhi and Ottawa is doing extremely well despite the blip in the last two years. He expressed confidence ahead of the visit of Canadian PM Mark Carney to India and said that the two countries have shared values across areas and that minor irritants should not affect the ties.

2026-02-14T05:17:29.563329+00:00 IST

CCP’s global influence machine unmasked in democratic states

A sweeping investigation has raised fresh alarm over the global footprint of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), detailing how hundreds of organisations in Canada alone are allegedly intertwined with China's United Front system, as reported by The Epoch Times.

2026-02-12T13:23:59.393532+00:00 IST

Asia

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"Pak is run by autocrats, dictators in uniform," Ex MoS MEA Akbar

Akbar, while speaking to ANI, said that the nation has not had a legitimate government.

2026-03-10T17:25:47.006464+00:00 IST

China expresses concern over Strait of Hormuz disruption

China on Tuesday expressed concern over the functional blockage of the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing West Asia conflict and called on "relevant parties" to immediately halt military operations and avoid further escalation.

2026-03-10T17:00:22.724005+00:00 IST

Dharamshala: CTA marks 67th Tibetan National Uprising Day

The Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) on Tuesday commemorated the 67th anniversary of the Tibetan National Uprising Day at the Tsuglagkhang courtyard in Dharamshala, paying tribute to Tibetan martyrs of the 1959 uprising and reiterating calls for the protection of Tibetan identity, culture, and human rights.

2026-03-10T16:51:38.231875+00:00 IST

Middle East

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“It is we who will determine the end of the war”: Iran to Trump

Iran's IRGC has rejected US President Donald Trump's claim that the conflict will end "soon", asserting it will "determine" the war's conclusion. Tehran warned it would halt all regional oil exports if attacks continue, while Trump threatened to hit Iran "twenty times harder" if global supplies are disrupted.

2026-03-10T03:30:16.017957+00:00 IST

"When it comes to foreign interference, Iranian people unite"

Iran's Ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, said that despite internal differences and challenges, the Iranian people stand united when it comes to foreign interference, stressing that any external involvement in Iran's internal affairs is strongly opposed by the nation.

2026-03-10T00:43:59.267572+00:00 IST

‘Regional, US interests best served by ceasefire': Oman FM

Oman Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi on Monday gave a call for the earliest return to diplomacy and ceasefire amid escalating tensions in West Asia and underlined that the economic damage and potential for humanitarian catastrophe are unsustainable.

2026-03-09T22:23:06.414112+00:00 IST

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Middle East

Mojtaba Khamenei indicated to be new Supreme Leader: Report

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's son, Mojtaba Khamenei, is indicated to be the new Supreme Leader of Iran, Reuters reported on Sunday, citing a senior Iranian cleric who was involved in the vote to choose the new supreme leader, although a formal announcement is awaited.

2026-03-08T20:17:47.786749+00:00 IST

Asia

Air India shares flight sched for services to Jeddah, Muscat, UAE

Amid the developing security situation in West Asia and the Gulf, Air India issued a travel advisory on Sunday, noting that Air India and Air India Express would continue with their scheduled services to and from Jeddah and Muscat. It further noted that in addition to the scheduled services, Air India and Air India Express would operate a total of 32 ad-hoc non-scheduled flights to the United Arab Emirates on Monday to assist in bringing stranded travellers home to India.

2026-03-08T19:21:39.126470+00:00 IST

Asia

EAM to address Lok Sabha on West Asia situation tomorrow

According to the list of business of the Lok Sabha issued on Sunday, Jaishankar will address the Lok Sabha to brief members on the current developments in the region.

2026-03-08T17:37:16.052554+00:00 IST

Middle East

Indian Envoy to Saudi Arabia assures Indian community of assistan

Khan assured all Indians that the embassy would assist them in need.

2026-03-08T17:21:15.089281+00:00 IST

Middle East

Etihad, Qatar Airways resume flights in Middle East

Guests with previous bookings will be accommodated on these flights as soon as possible. Tickets are also available for sale on http://etihad.com, the airline said in its statement.

2026-03-08T17:15:22.440540+00:00 IST

Middle East

Israel strikes key IRGC sites, including Space Force headquarters

In an official statement released on its Telegram channel, the IDF said the latest wave of operations included the targeted destruction of the IRGC's Space Force headquarters as well as approximately 50 ammunition bunkers, a Basij base, an internal security command centre, and a compound linked to the IRGC Ground Forces.

2026-03-08T17:00:10.622402+00:00 IST

Asia

Israel Envoy extends Women's day wishes

Azar said in a post on X, "Israeli women resilient both in our homes and in our defence forces."

2026-03-08T16:43:12.932405+00:00 IST

Middle East

Lebanon calls on Hezbollah to "surrender"

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lebanon, Youssef Raggi, stated in a post on X that during his participation in a meeting of the League of Arab States Council at the level of foreign ministers, he voiced Lebanon's "strong condemnation and unequivocal denunciation" of Iranian aggressions against the Arab Gulf states, Jordan, and Iraq and emphasised that such hostile acts violate international norms and standards.

2026-03-08T15:43:32.822142+00:00 IST

Asia

Australian HC hails Raisina Dialogue as 'great'

Green was seen posing with President, Observer Research Foundation (ORF) Samir Saran.

2026-03-08T15:43:26.332816+00:00 IST

Asia

Nepal Interim PM to delay release of Gen-Z protest report

Nepal's Interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Sunday said that the detailed report of the high level investigation commission on Gen-Z protest will not be released anytime soon as the interim government will now be involved in the handover to the new elected government.

2026-03-08T15:35:22.236961+00:00 IST

Middle East

UAE intercepts 1,342 UAVs, 221 Ballistic Missiles, 8 Cruise Missi

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Defence on Sunday reported the successful interception of a significant number of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), ballistic missiles, and cruise missiles launched from Iran amid the ongoing conflict in the region.

2026-03-08T14:55:29.795328+00:00 IST

Asia

EaseMyTrip announces charter flights to India from Gulf nations

Travel service provider EaseMyTrip on Sunday announced the operation of charter flights from Qatar's Doha and Bahrain to Delhi and Mumbai to assist Indian travellers in returning home amid escalating tensions in West Asia.

2026-03-08T14:13:40.318028+00:00 IST

Middle East

UAE slams reports of attack on Iran's desalination plant

In a post on X, Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, member of the UAE Federal National Council and Chairman of the Defense Affairs, Interior & Foreign Affairs Committee, slammed the reports as "fake news", stating that the country has the "courage" to announce such actions if it had carried them out.

2026-03-08T14:12:48.029644+00:00 IST

Uyghur activists warn of escalating Chinese repression, religious

Recent reports cited by WUC claim that authorities in Xinjiang, referred to by many Uyghurs as East Turkistan, have imposed strict monitoring during Ramzan. According to information published by Radio Free Asia, Chinese police detained six Uyghur residents in villages across Hotan Prefecture on 27 February for allegedly "secretly fasting".

2026-03-08T13:50:46.022517+00:00 IST