15 injured in Tokyo train fire incident: Reports

Two oil tankers caught fire near Iraq after being struck by an "unknown projectile," with UKMTO reporting all crew are "evacuated and safe." This follows a surge in maritime attacks amid regional conflict, drawing a sharp response from India and warnings from President Trump regarding the Strait of Hormuz.

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan Motegi Toshimitsu on Wednesday welcomed the decision made by the International Energy Agency (IEA) to implement a collective release totaling 400 million barrels of oil by the member countries, a statement by Japan's Foreign Minister said.

Pakistan Railways cancelled 11 trains scheduled to depart from Karachi to several major cities across the country, citing technical faults, a move that left thousands of passengers stranded and drew fresh criticism over the worsening condition of Pakistan's rail system.

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 130km.

Middle East tensions have escalated as airstrikes hit Tehran, leaving Mehrabad Airport on fire. In retaliation, Iran targeted Tel Aviv, while Saudi Arabia intercepted 16 drones and missiles aimed at vital oil fields and air bases. Riyadh and the GCC condemned the "treacherous Iranian aggression," asserting their right to respond.

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

The UN body said that from late evening on February 26 to March 5, it verified and recorded 185 civilian casualties in Afghanistan due to indirect fire and aerial attacks linked to cross-border armed clashes with Pakistan.

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."

Reports from various parts of Balochistan indicate that at least six people have allegedly been forcibly disappeared in recent security operations, while the body of a man who had been missing for weeks was discovered in Awaran district.

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.