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A brewing conflict involving Iran has thrust India into a precarious diplomatic tightrope, as New Delhi strives to maintain equilibrium between its key partners: the United States, Israel, and Tehran, Jerusalem Post reported.The war, sparked by US-Israeli strikes following failed Geneva negotiations, has disrupted vital trade routes, energy supplies, and the livelihoods of millions of
A military projectile struck a residential compound in Saudi Arabia’s al-Kharj Governorate on Sunday, 8 March 2026, killing two expatriate workers and injuring 12 others. Among the dead was an Indian national, with the second victim identified as a Bangladeshi national.The Saudi Civil Defence confirmed the incident, noting significant material damage to the site, which belonged to a maintenance
The United States and Israel have conducted overnight strikes on five key oil facilities in and around Tehran, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing war with Iran.According to Iran’s National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company CEO Keramat Veyskarami, four oil depots and a petroleum products transport centre in Tehran and the Alborz province were targeted by enemy aircraft. While
Iran’s top security chief, Ali Larijani, secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, has ignited a firestorm by claiming that several American soldiers have been taken prisoner during the escalating US-Iran war.Speaking on Iranian state television and via a post on X, Larijani directly challenged Washington’s narrative that all missing US troops were killed in action, portraying the
The Terminal High Altitude Area Defence system, better known as THAAD,
represents one of the most sophisticated missile defence technologies
developed by the United States.Its primary purpose is to intercept ballistic
missiles during the terminal phase of their flight, either within or just
outside the Earth’s atmosphere.
By doing so, it provides a crucial protective layer
Iran’s Assembly of Experts has appointed Ayatollah Sayyed Mojtaba Khamenei as the new Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic, according to state media reports. This marks a significant transition following the death of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in a US-Israel joint military strike last week.Mojtaba, the second-eldest son of the late leader, was confirmed in the role by the influential
India’s diplomatic efforts in Saudi Arabia have intensified amid the escalating West Asia crisis, with the Indian Ambassador to the kingdom providing vital assurances to the expatriate community.On Sunday, Ambassador Dr Suhel Ajaz Khan convened a virtual interaction with representatives of the Indian community hailing from diverse regions and provinces across Saudi Arabia.Accompanied by Deputy
The U.S. markets fell at Monday’s open, while Asian and European markets tumbled as tensions in the Middle East led to more energy supply disruptions, rattling investors.
–– The U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran – which began on 28 February 2026 – have effectively shut down the Strait of Hormuz, causing energy insecurity for the majority of Asia, notably China, India, South Korea, and Japan. However, this current conflict could pose a strategic challenge to China, which has arguably been losing key sources … Read more
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–– The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has put the Gulf states under direct military attack for the first time in a generation. For Pakistan, the immediate consequences are being felt, given its 99% dependence on LNG imports from Qatar and the UAE, stranded tankers, grid instability, and an export sector warning of serious damage. However, … Read more
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