A bomb-laden drone boat struck the Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker MKD VYOM in the Gulf of Oman on Monday, resulting in the death of an Indian crew member.Omani authorities confirmed the attack occurred off the coast of Muscat, a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments. The vessel, laden with crude, sustained significant structural damage from the explosion, though it remained afloat.The
Israel To Target Hezbollah’s Naim Kassem In Lebanon Amid Escalating Multi-Front War
Israel’s Defence Minister, Israel Katz, has designated Hezbollah leader Sheikh Naim Kassem as the next target for elimination, intensifying the ongoing conflict in Lebanon. This declaration follows the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in a joint US-Israeli operation.Hezbollah, Iran’s militant proxy, retaliated by firing missiles from Lebanon into Israel on Sunday, marking
BrewDog bought by US cannabis and drinks firm for £33m, costing nearly 500 jobs
Many early stage crowdfunders left empty-handed as Tilray acquires beer company’s UK and Irish assetsBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK and Irish assets of BrewDog, the Scottish self-styled “punk” brewer, have been sold to the US cannabis and drinks …
Iran Fires Fresh Missile Salvo At Israel After Khamenei’s Assassination
Iran has unleashed a fresh barrage of missiles towards Israeli territory, intensifying the already volatile conflict across West Asia. The Israeli Air Force confirmed the launches on Monday, activating defence systems to counter the incoming threats.Emergency alerts echoed through affected regions, with the Israeli Home Front Command issuing urgent directives via mobile phones.Citizens were
Beijing’s Muted Stance: Decoding China’s Strait of Hormuz Calculus Amid Iran Crisis
China’s reticence amid the escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict has puzzled observers, yet it reveals a calculated strategy rooted in energy security and geopolitical pragmatism.As Tehran faces unprecedented strikes on its nuclear sites, missile facilities, and command centres in cities like Tehran, Isfahan, and Qom, Beijing has issued measured condemnations and ceasefire appeals—but refrained from
Several US Jets Crash, Fire At US Embassy: Kuwait Defence Ministry
Several United States warplanes have crashed in Kuwait on Monday, according to the Gulf nation’s Defence Ministry, amid reports of fire and smoke erupting within the US Embassy compound in Kuwait City.The incidents occurred during a ferocious Iranian missile and drone assault on Kuwaiti territory, heightening fears of a broader conflagration in West Asia, reported NDTV and other news agencies.The
Kuwait Downs US F-15E Jets in Friendly Fire Blunder Amid Qatar Drone Assaults
The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has confirmed a grave friendly fire incident in which Kuwaiti air defences mistakenly shot down three American F-15E Strike Eagles. This occurred during active combat operations on Sunday, amid soaring hostilities in the Gulf region.All six aircrew members ejected safely from the stricken aircraft and have been recovered in stable condition. CENTCOM
Iranian Drone Attack Forces Shutdown of Saudi’s Ras Tanura Refinery
Saudi Arabia’s vital Ras Tanura oil refinery has been forced to shut down following a drone strike on Monday, 2 March 2026. The kingdom’s defence ministry confirmed the attack on this key energy facility near Dammam on the Gulf coast.Air defence systems successfully intercepted the incoming drone, according to a military spokesperson cited by the state-run Saudi Press Agency.Videos circulating
Government Vows Swift Evacuation of Indians Trapped Amid Escalating Iran-Israel Tensions
In 2025 an IAF C-17 flight had evacuated several Indian nationals from Iran Operation SindhuThe Indian government has affirmed its complete readiness to evacuate Indians stranded in the Gulf region due to the intensifying Iran-Israel conflict.Union Minister Pralhad Joshi made this assurance on Monday, 2 March 2026, emphasising that the Centre remains in constant touch with Indian missions abroad
Dubai’s shipping community adjusts to new reality under threat of Iranian missiles
As Gulf shipping hub comes under attack, no massive repatriation wave is reported