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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killed in Israeli-US strikes

Iranian media Press TV has reported on Sunday that the country's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei has died in the Israeli-US strikes.

2026-03-01T02:05:14.431648+00:00 IST

Iranian media says Khamenei's daughter, son-in-law killed

Times of Israel cited Iran's state media reporting that Ali Khamenei's daughter, grandchild, daughter-in-law and son-in-law were killed in Israeli-US strikes.

2026-03-01T01:29:50.126021+00:00 IST

Israeli Air Force airstrikes kills seven senior Iranian Defence o

In a blow to Tehran's leadership, the Israeli Air Force said its jets carried out strikes on military targets in Iran, reportedly killing seven top Iranian defence officials, including Ali Shamkhani and Mohammad Pakpour.

2026-03-01T01:15:22.396843+00:00 IST

Iranian activists report celebrations in country

Reports coming in from Iran suggest that celebrations have broken out in various parts of the country.

2026-03-01T01:06:14.642302+00:00 IST

"Israel succeeded in dragging US into quagmire of war with Iran"

Amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Iran's Ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, said that all bases and assets of hostile forces in the region are considered legitimate military targets under Iran's right to self-defence.

2026-03-01T00:50:29.353661+00:00 IST

IAEA urges restraint amid Middle East tensions “to avoid any nucl

"The IAEA is closely monitoring developments in the Middle East, and urges restraint to avoid any nuclear safety risks to people in the region. The IAEA is in permanent contact with countries in the region, so far no evidence of any radiological impact. The Agency will keep monitoring the situation and informing," the IAEA posted on X.

2026-03-01T00:43:54.860775+00:00 IST

"No one is arguing that US believes Iran is America...": Michael

Former Pentagon official Michael Rubin on Saturday drew a comparison between the Israel-Iran conflict and the Russia-Ukraine conflict, stating that the biggest difference is that the United States is not trying to conquer Iran, as Russia did with Ukraine.

2026-03-01T00:29:53.720890+00:00 IST

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US President Trump keeps options on Iran open

Trump left all options on the table regarding Iran, saying it has long been US policy to never allow Iran to obtain a nuclear weapon. Trump said Tehran wants "to make a deal, but we haven't heard those secret words, 'We will never build a nuclear weapon.'"

2026-02-25T04:13:45.601017+00:00 IST

Trump claims that he ended India-Pak conflict

In his address, the US President also made a stunning revelation saying that Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif had told him that almost 35 million people would have died had he not intervened in the conflict.

2026-02-25T03:58:09.339647+00:00 IST

Trump in his State of the Union address announces data centres

Speaking from the White House, Trump said the agreements are designed to prevent rising electricity demand from driving up utility bills for households and small businesses.

2026-02-25T03:26:50.782259+00:00 IST

Europe

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Stepson of Norway’s crown prince goes on trial in Oslo

Hoiby, who has no official royal title or duties, pleaded not guilty to four counts of rape and one count of domestic violence as proceedings began, though he has admitted guilt on several lesser offences.

2026-02-05T23:16:00.470035+00:00 IST

India-US push for secure critical minerals supply gains

On 'Critical Minerals Ministerial' meet, MacLeod said that the US is engaged with several nations to ensure a smooth, resilient and trusted supply chain.

2026-02-05T22:09:08.378871+00:00 IST

UN Chief urges Russia, US to return to the negotiating table

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres issued a statement as the Treaty on Measures for the Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms (New START) Treaty is set to expire. He called for Russia and United States to return to the negotiating table and agree upon a successor framework that restores verifiable limits, reduces risks, and strengthens the common security.

2026-02-05T20:26:21.443239+00:00 IST

Pacific

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Odisha train accident: Australia, Sri Lanka condole loss of lives

Foreign Ministers of Australia and Sri Lanka on Saturday condoled the loss of lives in the Odisha triple train mishap in Balasore that claimed 238 people and injured over 900.

2023-06-03T04:30:40.918626+00:00 IST

Quake of magnitude 5.6 hits Solomon Islands

An earthquake of magnitude 5.6 struck the Solomon Islands on Sunday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said.

2023-05-28T04:35:21.951443+00:00 IST

Australian politicians jealous of PM Modi: Aussie LoP

"There were lots of people in attendance from both sides of politics, but I said to the Prime Minister this morning that every politician there last night was jealous of the fact that he was able to get 20,000 people chanting his surname in unison on the other side of the world, mainly at Labour Party functions," he said while speaking at the Parliament.

2023-05-26T12:40:29.405760+00:00 IST

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India, Ethiopia raise bilateral ties to strategic partnership

India and Ethiopia on Tuesday elevated the bilateral ties to "strategic partnership" with Prime Minister Narendra Modi stating that the decision will provide bilateral relations new energy, new speed and new depth.

2025-12-16T16:57:13.114514+00:00 IST

PM Modi takes part in traditional Coffee Ceremony at airport

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took part in a traditional Coffee Ceremony with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali at Addis Ababa airport on Tuesday in a gesture of warm friendship between the two countries.

2025-12-16T15:54:45.019625+00:00 IST

PM Modi interacts with Indian diaspora in Addis Ababa

Upon his arrival, the Prime Minister was warmly welcomed by his Ethiopian counterpart, Abiy Ahmed Ali, who personally met him at the airport and escorted him to the hotel. Prime Minister Ahmed Ali is a Nobel Peace Prize laureate.

2025-12-16T15:33:59.377545+00:00 IST

Asia

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EAM Jaishankar on India allowing Iran's IRIS Lavan to dock

The Minister described the sinking of IRIS Dena as unfortunate and said India took the humane approach when the Iranians send out a request for IRIS Lavan.

2026-03-07T07:14:22.438974+00:00 IST

"The future is Indian": Finnish President Alexander Stubb

Finnish President Alexander Stubb told ANI that "the future is Indian," praising New Delhi's unique ability to engage all sides in global conflicts. He backed India's permanent UN Security Council seat and discussed NATO, Ukraine, and West Asia tensions, highlighting India's pragmatic role in a shifting world order.

2026-03-07T07:01:43.843342+00:00 IST

"Implications for Taiwan": NSC's Vincent Yi-hsiang Chao

Taiwan's National Security Council official Vincent Yi-hsiang Chao warned that Middle East tensions threaten global energy and markets. Speaking to ANI, he urged for regional peace to protect Taiwan Strait stability and highlighted Taiwan's proactive shift toward diversifying supply chains to reduce reliance on volatile regions.

2026-03-07T06:34:28.293809+00:00 IST

Middle East

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IDF strikes hundreds of targets in Iran, Lebanon

Israel's Defence force said that in the past 24 hours, hundreds of fighter jets and aircraft had been striking hundreds of targets simultaneously in Iran and Lebanon.

2026-03-04T03:26:07.119927+00:00 IST

Khamenei's representative describes leader's death a profound l

In an interview with ANI, Ilahi said, "Actually, our Supreme Leader wasn't just an ordinary leader. He was our father. He was our spiritual leader. He was our Marja in our religion. Marja means authentic, which we rely on him.

2026-03-04T03:00:11.560307+00:00 IST

Ayatollah Khamenei's son Mojtaba chosen as successor

Senior Israeli officials told Ynet news that the Assembly is expected to formally announce Mojtaba Khamenei as successor in the coming hours.

2026-03-04T02:57:11.463090+00:00 IST

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Europe

Reza Pahlavi urges Iranians to unite after Khamenei’s death

Exiled Iranian crown prince Reza Pahlavi on Saturday urged Iranians to unite and support a "stable transition to a free and prosperous future" after the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, calling any attempt by the regime to appoint a successor "doomed to fail".

2026-03-01T00:14:46.552846+00:00 IST

Middle East

"Our partnership is a true blessing...": Isaac Herzog

Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Saturday praised the military of Israel and the United States, stating that the partnership is a "true blessing," while expressing support for the President of the United States, Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the collaborative military strike on Iranian sites.

2026-02-28T23:50:43.427598+00:00 IST

Middle East

Drone intercepted near Burj Al Arab, fire quickly contained

Amid the escalating tensions in West Asia after Iranian attacks across various countries, authorities in Dubai said a drone was intercepted near the Burj Al Arab, causing debris that sparked a minor fire on the hotel's outer facade.

2026-02-28T23:33:34.240340+00:00 IST

Asia

EAM Jaishankar chairs first consultative meeting on India-EU

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said he held the first 2026 Consultative Committee meeting on India-EU relations, highlighting the strong partnership between India and the EU in areas such as trade, technology, security, and mobility.

2026-02-28T23:27:30.833803+00:00 IST

Middle East

Indian Embassy in Doha halts regular services

The Embassy of India in Doha, Oatar on Sunday issued an advisory stating that regular consular services will remain closed on March 1 amid the escalating security concerns in the Middle East. However, Embassy officials will be available for emergency services related to consular services related to passports, visas, and attestations.

2026-02-28T23:22:26.767878+00:00 IST

Europe

UN Chief Guterres urges immediate halt to hostilities in Middle E

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for an immediate halt to hostilities and urgent de-escalation in the Middle East, urging world leaders to "act responsibly".

2026-02-28T23:12:00.874338+00:00 IST

Europe

“Acted to stop an existential threat...”: Israel’s Ambassador to

Israel's Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon said that Israel, together with the United States, had "acted to stop an existential threat to Israel, to our allies, and to global stability."

2026-02-28T22:42:11.585040+00:00 IST

"Greatest chance for Iranian people to take back their Country"

US President Donald Trump on Saturday (local time) said that Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is dead, describing him as "one of the most evil people in History," and said the development marked "justice" for Americans and others worldwide.

2026-02-28T22:04:26.741636+00:00 IST

“Lead architect of global terrorism is DEAD”: House Republicans

In a post on X, House Republicans wrote, "The lead architect of global terrorism is DEAD, ending his decades of terrorist reign. The world is safer with Ali Khamenei's death."

2026-02-28T21:58:03.760306+00:00 IST

President Trump monitors US military action in Iran

US President Donald Trump is closely overseeing ongoing American military actions in Iran, which were initiated on Saturday under "Operation Epic Fury."

2026-02-28T21:48:23.562075+00:00 IST

Middle East

Khamenei killed in strike on Tehran, Israeli officials informed

Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in an Israeli airstrike on Tehran, according to The Jerusalem Post, which cited senior Israeli officials on Saturday (local time).

2026-02-28T20:51:17.900002+00:00 IST

Asia

EAM Jaishankar holds talks with Gulf leaders

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke with his counterparts from several Gulf countries amid rising tensions in West Asia, stressing the need for de-escalation through dialogue and diplomacy.

2026-02-28T20:35:46.948823+00:00 IST

Middle East

“Iran will not sit idly by as US attacks our people”: FM Seyed

Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said that Iran will not remain silent after the United States attacks its people, amid rising tensions following US and Israeli military actions.

2026-02-28T19:52:54.487418+00:00 IST

Asia

Bangladesh expresses concerns over war in middle east

In light of the recent volatile situation and escalating tensions in the Middle East, including Iran, the Government of Bangladesh has expressed deep concern regarding the safety and security of Bangladeshi nationals residing in the region.

2026-02-28T19:51:29.680217+00:00 IST