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U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said he believed Mr. Khamenei, who took power after his father was killed in a strike at the start of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, is wounded and likely disfigured.
Iran will attack any energy infrastructure in the region which belongs to an American company or an American company is a shareholder, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said.
The South Carolina Senator, one of the strongest supporters of Trumps wars, says the U.S. is in a religious war and I unapologetically stand with Israel
The Dutch Government needs to do much more to fight antisemitism, Israels Foreign Ministry said
Samajwadi Party says one-third of States youth remain outside education,employmentor training
The book, published jointly by The Hindu Group and the Department of Tourism, presents a visual and narrative journey through the States diverse natural landscapes, ecological systems, and cultural history
Parliament Standing Committee asks Centre to take structured measures to avoid crisis
Though small in size, Kharg Island is the heart of Irans oil exports. Most of the countrys crude shipments pass through its terminals, making it a critical economic lifeline
North Korea has fired at least one projectile towards its eastern sea, according to South Koreas military
He says he had spoken to the President and Prime Minister of Lebanon, a former French protectorate
The fire occurred after debris fell during the interception of a drone, but no injuries were reported, the emirates media office said
The vast Naghsh-e Jahan Square, a 17th-century architectural jewel in the heart of the central Iranian city of Isfahan, has also been damaged
Security sources said airspace around the capital was temporarily closed as a precautionary measure when the drones were detected
Authorities said in a separate statement a fire had broken out at the regions Afipsky oil refinery after a drone struck the facility
In todays world, marked by conflicts and weakening of international law, nuclear weapons look more attractive than ever as a means of deterrence
Since February 28, when Israel and the U.S. jointly attacked Iran, plunging the entire West Asian region into war, thousands of Indian tourists and expatriates have been left stranded across the Gulf. Indian missions have struggled to keep up with requests and demands. From missile and drone strikes, to soaring prices, to communication blackouts, the conflict has left civilians vulnerable, reportsKallol Bhattacherjee
Concerns about possible attacks against Jewish communities around the world have risen following U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran and a subsequent response from Tehran
The attack came after Mr. Trumps earlier warning to Iran not to shut the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime checkpoint connecting the Gulf with the Arabian Sea
South Koreas Joint Chiefs of Staff didnt immediately say whether the weapon was ballistic or how far it flew
Hamas, which fought a devastating two-year war with Israel in Gaza, also called on the international community to work towards halting the ongoing war immediately.
Russian forces continue to launch strikes on the Kyiv region, Ukraines police posted on Telegram
The ground stop affected Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington Dulles International Airport, Baltimore-Washington International Airport and Richmond International Airport, FAA Secretary Sean Duffy announced
Brazilian President Lula's decision against Darren Beattie is tied to a move in August by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio that revoked and restricted visas of some Brazilian officials
They were sent on a chartered Turkish airliner, which departed on Friday (March 13, 2026), reporters present at the Mattala international airport in the southern district of Hambantota said
In response to the rising oil prices, the Trump administration on Friday (March 13, 2026) announced temporary authorisation to other countries to purchase Russian oil currently stranded at sea.
Iranian armed forces issued the warning after U.S. President Donald Trump said he may decide to wipe out Irans largest oil export hub on its Kharg Island
Vladimir Putin made the proposal in a phone call with Donald Trump this week, and the Republican president turned it down
Donald Trump said he wanted a deal he would not accept, despite Iranian officials pledging to continue the fight
The sprawling embassy complex, one of the largest U.S. diplomatic facilities in the world, has been repeatedly targeted by rockets and drones in the past by Iran-aligned militias
The charge of conspiracy to commit visa fraud provides for a sentence of up to five years in prison, three years of supervised release and a fine of $250,000
March 14 is celebrated globally as Pi Day as the first digits of the mathematical constant , 3.14159, match the date 3/14
In a post on X, the department said it updated several Venezuela-related licenses to further support the revitalization of the countrys energy sector and help ensure a well-supplied global commodity market
Mr. Kim did not say what specific suggestions he made to Mr. Trump but said he told Mr. Trump that recent comments by Pyongyang indicated Mr. Kim may be open to dialogue with the U.S.
The American military earlier ordered 2,500 Marines and an amphibious assault ship to West Asia, in a major addition of forces in the region after nearly two weeks of war with Iran.
U.S. President also said the U.S. Navy would start escorting tankers through the straits very soon to restore oil exports
Lebanese ministry said the attack was the second against the health sector in a few hours, following a strike on Sawaneh
The head of U.S. Central Command, Admiral Brad Cooper, ordered the 15-6 probe last week after the initial review was completed. The outside officer was appointed on March 12, one official said
Additional Secretary (Gulf) said that of the 10 injured, five had been discharged; first deaths reported on land in the sultanate during the ongoing war
In addition to the supreme leader, the U.S. is seeking information about Irans security chief Ali Larijani, Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib, Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni and two officials in Khameneis office
IndiGo said it would continue to monitor the situation and make relevant adjustments as and when appropriate.
The eight MPs, including seven from the Congress, have been barred from attending the remainder of the Budget Session
Drukair says the commencement of Paro-Singapore flight via Guwahati makes commercial sense because of altitude-dictated weight restrictions that force aeroplanes to take off from or land at Paro Airport with less fuel
He told reporters that officials were analysing an Iranian-made drone that hit the U.K.s Akrotiri air force base in Cyprus on March 1 for any evidence of Russian or any other foreign components and parts
During a meeting of the Group of Seven countries earlier this week, we reaffirmed rising oil prices must under no circumstances lead us to reconsider our sanctions policy towards Russia, says the French President
The list of 60 countries and economies includes some major U.S. trade partners and allies such as Australia, Canada, the EU, Britain, Israel, India, Qatar and Saudi Arabia; China and Russia are also on the list
Iranian officials have confirmed Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei is wounded but have given no further detail
These attacks are out of fear, out of desperation, said Ali Larijani, secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, who attended the rally in Iran to mark Quds Day; President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also attended the rally

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