The Hindu

Iran acknowledged Khamenei's death in the joint Israeli-American airstrike Saturday (February 28, 2026) at his Tehran office hours, which has thrown the future of the Islamic Republic into question and raised the risk of regional instability

Taliban administration spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said the sounds were the result of Afghan forces targeting Pakistani aircraft over the capital

Irans Parliament Speaker labelled the leaders of the U.S. and Israel filthy criminals who will face devastating blows for their ongoing attacks on the Islamic Republic

The students of the Indira School of Business Studies (ISBS) had gone to Dubai as part of an annual five-day study tour

We will deliver such devastating blows that you yourselves will be driven to beg, said Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf

The powerful 15-nation U.N. body met just hours after the U.S. and Israel launched military strikes against Iran and the subsequent attacks by Tehran

Perhaps cautious about upsetting already strained relations with Mr. Trump, many nations abstained from commenting directly or pointedly on the joint strikes but condemned Tehran's retaliation

Taliban administration spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said the sounds were the result of Afghan forces targeting Pakistani aircraft over the capital

The virtual meeting by the eight members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allied nations (OPEC+) known as the Voluntary Eight (V8) comes a day after the U.S. and Israel launched an ongoing wave of strikes on Iran

Khamenei, one of the most consequential figures in Iran over the past half a century, built a theocratic system that stayed loyal to him

The confirmation of Ayatollah Ali Khameneis death following a joint U.S. and Israeli military operation has sent shockwaves throughout West Asia, creating a volatile power vacuum within Iran.

In addition to saving lives and property, missile defence can discourage enemies from starting conflicts that could require missiles and give leaders more time to deliberate

An 88-member panel called the Assembly of Experts appoints the supreme leader. The panel can remove one as well, although that has never happened

As reports trickled out about the death, eyewitnesses in Tehran told The Associated Press that some residents were rejoicing, blowing whistles and letting out ululations

United Nations chief Antnio Guterres said the U.S. and Israeli airstrikes violated international law, including the UN Charter

PV Sindhu said she was safe but stuck with her team; she added that the speed at which the tensions have escalated is terrifying

Missile defense refers to a military system that finds and destroys incoming missiles before they hit their targets

Israels emergency service Magen David Adom reported on February 28, that an Iranian missile strike injured 21 people in the area of Tel Aviv, including one person in critical condition.

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that he was not in a position to confirm Israeli reports of the death of Irans Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei

Parties have already unveiled their manifestos and are now on campaign trails, pledging not only development but also an end to corruption and good governance

As airspaces shut across West Asia, multiple international flights from cities across India have been cancelled or rerouted. Kerala, home to over 30 lakh Malayalis in the Gulf, has activated help desks and stepped up monitoring.

On February 28, 2026, the U.S. and Israel launched joint strikes on Iran in Operation Epic Fury/Roaring Lion, targeting nuclear sites, missile facilities, and leadership in Tehran.

Iranians react with a mix of defiance, fear, and uncertainty following the latest strikes. While some vow that Iran will never bow down, others express concern about escalation, civilian safety, and what comes next for the region.

America and Israel seek regime change and a permanent shift in the balance of power in West Asia. For the Islamic Republic, this is a war of survival

Iran struck U.S. military bases across six Middle Eastern countries after U.S.-Israel joint operation. Heres the full list of locations targeted

Calling on Iranians to stand up to their government, Mr. Trump added, The hour of your freedom is at hand;

Delegates earlier said they would likely agree to a modest increase of 1,37,000 barrels per day in oil output for April, as the group readies for summer demand, led by the U.S. driving season

State media in the United Arab Emirates said one person had been killed in Abu Dhabi, but gave no details

The Israeli Prime Minister advised his citizens to comply with the directives of the Home Front Command

All Indian nationals should remain in close proximity to designated shelters and familiarise themselves with the nearest protected spaces in their area of residence or work, the Embassys advisory says.

Cuba has been on U.S. President Donald Trump's mind since at least early January, after U.S. forces ousted one of Havana's closest allies, Venezuelan's socialist President Nicols Maduro

Israel's Defence Minister Katz declares an immediate state of emergency throughout the country

Wahidullah Mohammadi, spokesman for the military in eastern Afghanistan, confirmed the Pakistani jet was downed by Afghan forces and the pilot was captured alive

The attack, coming after Israel and Iran engaged in a 12-day air war in June, follows repeated U.S.-Israeli warnings that they would strike again if Iran pressed ahead with its nuclear and ballistic missile programmes

In the Gaza Strip, Ramadan has become a season when wartime losses hit especially deep for the many families grieving loved ones killed by Israeli forces, which have been fighting Hamas for more than two years

Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah agreed a ceasefire in November 2024 after a year of war, but Israel has continued regular strikes, saying it is enforcing ceasefire provisions against the group rearming

Authorities were able to establish that the 10 Cuban suspects left the U.S. in two boats, but one failed, so they transferred all the supplies to the remaining one and left the other adrift, says Officials

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake signed an order under the tough Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) to hold retired Army Major General Suresh Sallay for 90 days for questioning by detectives

The high court ruling last week marked a stunning rebuke of the President's signature economic policy, and opened the doors to what experts say will be a complicated, legally fraught refund process as importers sue for their money back

UN humanitarian officials are voicing concern over the impact of attacks in Afghanistan, including a reported incident at a transit and reception centre at the Torkham border crossing in the eastern part of Afghanistan

U.S. says it supports Pakistan's 'right to defend itself' against Afghan Taliban

The Kim family has ruled North Korea with an iron grip for decades, and a cult of personality surrounding their Paektu bloodline dominates daily life in the isolated country

The ban, in the form of a supply chain risk designation, came after the company objected to its artificial intelligence technology being used for domestic mass surveillance and fully autonomous weapons

Fire Chief Pavel Tovar did not clarify if the dead were in the plane or in the cars on the highway near the airport in La Paz

China's embassy in Israel, meanwhile, warned its citizens to remain highly vigilant, strengthen emergency preparedness, and avoid going out unless necessary

Anthropic insists its technology should not be used for the mass surveillance of U.S. citizens or deployed in fully autonomous weapons systems

The United States supports Pakistans right to defend itself against attacks from the Taliban, a Specially Designated Global Terrorist group, a State Department spokesperson said in an emailed statement.