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"US committed a war crime:" Iran Ambassador to the UN

Iran's UN Ambassador Amir-Saeid Iravani has urged the Security Council to halt "joint US-Israeli" attacks. He alleged a US "war crime" after the frigate Dena was targeted in international waters, reportedly killing 100 sailors. Tehran is demanding international accountability and an immediate end to military strikes

2026-03-07T04:06:19.736440+00:00 IST

Pakistani man Asif Merchant convicted for plot to kill Trump

Merchant was found guilty of attempted terrorism and murder for hire by the Federal District Court.

2026-03-07T03:48:07.100366+00:00 IST

“We mitigate it as we need to”: US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth

United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has stated that Washington is "not concerned" about reports suggesting that Russia is supplying Iran with intelligence regarding troop positions and movements in the region.

2026-03-07T02:39:54.074976+00:00 IST

Ecuador: US conducts military operation against narco-terrorists

The United States on Friday conducted lethal kinetic operations against designated terrorist organisations within Ecuador on Friday, the US Southern Command shared on Saturday.

2026-03-07T01:25:22.482230+00:00 IST

Army, navy, leaders, communications- all gone in Iran: Trump

US President Donald Trump on Friday (US local time) praised the military operations being undertaken by the United States in Iran and claimed that Iran has lost its army, navy and communications along with its leaders.

2026-03-07T00:53:56.158049+00:00 IST

‘Given Indians permission to accept Russian oil’: Bessent

Scott Bessent, the US Treasury Secretary, yet again said that the United States has given India the "permission" to accept Russian oil in the wake of the developing security situation in West Asia.

2026-03-07T00:11:19.859724+00:00 IST

Trump meets top brass of US Defence manufacturing companies

US President Donald Trump on Friday held a meeting with largest American defence manufacturing companies, and said that they have agreed to quadruple the production of 'exquisite class' weaponry.

2026-03-06T21:39:55.402289+00:00 IST

Op Epic Fury to last about 4-6 weeks: Leavitt

As the conflict in West Asia further intensifies, the White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told media on Friday (US local time) that the achievable objectives of Operation Epic Fury are expected to last about four to six weeks and further added that the US has enough ammunition and stockpile to achieve the objectives of Epic Fury and beyond.

2026-03-06T21:31:56.223470+00:00 IST

"Short-term measures to keep prices down": US Energy Secy

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright on Friday said that Washington's decision on issuing a 30-day waiver to India to purchase certain Russian oil supplies is part of "short-term measures" aimed at keeping global oil prices under control amid supply pressures linked to tensions in the Middle East.

2026-03-06T16:42:55.457157+00:00 IST

Trump demands Iran’s “unconditional surrender” amid conflict

US President Donald Trump on Friday declared that there would be "no deal with Iran except unconditional surrender" amid the escalating West Asia conflict, asserting that Tehran must capitulate before any diplomatic negotiations can proceed.

2026-03-06T14:21:41.259420+00:00 IST

"US forces aren’t holding back": CENTCOM hits Iranian ship

As the joint US-Israeli offensive enters its seventh day, US Central Command confirmed striking an Iranian "drone carrier," reporting the vessel "is now on fire." CENTCOM asserted that forces "aren't holding back" in their mission to dismantle the Iranian Navy, releasing footage of the massive ship "engulfed in thick smoke."

2026-03-06T02:59:40.745279+00:00 IST

US suspends operations at its embassy in Kuwait City

"US citizens in Kuwait should depart the country, if they can do so safely, using commercial or other available transportation options. US citizens unable to depart should shelter in place," the statement noted.

2026-03-06T01:36:25.153558+00:00 IST

US gives 30 days waiver to India to import Russian Oil

United States on Friday (local time) issued a temporary waiver allowing Indian refiners to continue purchasing Russian oil already stranded at sea for the next 30 days to enable oil to keep flowing into the global market.

2026-03-06T01:34:18.571010+00:00 IST

US Dy Secy of State says trade deal will keep 'America first'

Christopher Landau on Thursday emphasised that the Trade Agreement that has been negotiated with India will always keep American interest first.

2026-03-06T01:27:55.222642+00:00 IST

“Hoping we can't sustain this...bad miscalculation”: US Secy War

"Iran is hoping that we cannot sustain this, which is a really bad miscalculation for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in Iran," he said.

2026-03-06T01:16:28.081237+00:00 IST

"Bomber force struck nearly 200 targets in Iran”: US CENTCOM

"We're not just hitting what they have, we're destroying their ability to rebuild. We will systemically dismantle Iran's missile production capability for the future, and that's absolutely in progress," Cooper added.

2026-03-06T01:09:38.927520+00:00 IST

Trump tells Iran "bit late" for nuclear deal

The US President on Thursday (local time) said that the American military, working closely with "wonderful" Israeli forces, is destroying Iran's missiles and drone capability "every single hour."

2026-03-06T00:15:58.561960+00:00 IST

Trump sacks Kristi Noem as DHS chief, appoints Markwayne Mullin

Noem, who was appointed by Trump at the beginning of his administration, had faced growing scrutiny over her conduct in office, including reports about an alleged romantic relationship with her chief adviser, the handling of departmental funds, and controversies surrounding a DHS advertising campaign featuring her prominently.

2026-03-05T21:42:39.954432+00:00 IST

Trump desires to be involved in choosing Iran’s next leader

US President Donald Trump on Thursday said he believes that he should be personally involved in selecting Iran's next Supreme Leader following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a US-Israel joint military strike last week, as reported by Axios.

2026-03-05T17:12:51.354236+00:00 IST

KV Subramanian wins prestigious Chicago Alumni Award

The University of Chicago has honoured Professor Krishnamurthy V. Subramanian with the Alumni Award for Professional Achievement. He is the first Indian economist to receive the 85-year-old distinction, recognised for his "landmark" policy work and leadership in India during the COVID-19 crisis and global economic uncertainty.

2026-03-05T05:53:42.293641+00:00 IST

"My family was threatened": Merchant on Trump-Biden kill plot

Asif Merchant testified Wednesday that Iranian spies coerced him into a 2024 plot targeting Donald Trump, Joe Biden, and Nikki Haley. Claiming he acted only to protect his threatened family, Merchant admitted hiring undercover FBI agents for the "half-baked" scheme while secretly hoping to cooperate and secure a green card.

2026-03-05T04:44:45.071912+00:00 IST