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Iran Foreign Minister says 'no problem' with Supreme Leader after reported injuries

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.

15 Mar 2026 4:12 am
Iran threatens U.S. companies in region if energy facilities hit

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.

15 Mar 2026 1:28 am
Lindsey Graham | Trumps whisperer of war

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

14 Mar 2026 11:27 pm
Israel says antisemitism raging in Netherlands after Jewish school blast

The Dutch Government needs to do much more to fight antisemitism, Israels Foreign Ministry said

14 Mar 2026 11:07 pm
Uttar Pradesh government makes hyperbolic claims on employment, says Samajwadi Party

Samajwadi Party says one-third of States youth remain outside education,employmentor training

14 Mar 2026 10:22 pm
Coffee table book on wildlife of Tamil Nadu launched

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

14 Mar 2026 10:18 pm
Fertilizer stocks for kharif: Centre struggles to avoid crisis

Parliament Standing Committee asks Centre to take structured measures to avoid crisis

14 Mar 2026 10:17 pm
Watch: Why Irans tiny Kharg Island could shape the course of the Iran-Israel-U.S. war

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

14 Mar 2026 9:57 pm
Watch: North Koreas new projectile launch adds strain to already tense regional security climate

North Korea has fired at least one projectile towards its eastern sea, according to South Koreas military

14 Mar 2026 6:13 pm
Macron urges Israel to hold 'direct talks' with Lebanon

He says he had spoken to the President and Prime Minister of Lebanon, a former French protectorate

14 Mar 2026 4:54 pm
Some oil loading operations suspended after fire in UAE's Fujairah, industry sources say

The fire occurred after debris fell during the interception of a drone, but no injuries were reported, the emirates media office said

14 Mar 2026 3:53 pm
Iran says museums and historic sites damaged in war

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

14 Mar 2026 3:13 pm
Pakistan says thwarted Afghan Taliban 'drone attacks'

Security sources said airspace around the capital was temporarily closed as a precautionary measure when the drones were detected

14 Mar 2026 2:03 pm
Ukrainian drones strike oil refinery, port in Russia's Krasnodar region

Authorities said in a separate statement a fire had broken out at the regions Afipsky oil refinery after a drone struck the facility

14 Mar 2026 1:24 pm
Iran, Israel and the pitfalls of the global nuclear regime

In todays world, marked by conflicts and weakening of international law, nuclear weapons look more attractive than ever as a means of deterrence

14 Mar 2026 1:23 pm
West Asia crisis: The Indians caught in the crossfire

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

14 Mar 2026 1:04 pm
Explosion damages Jewish school in Amsterdam

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

14 Mar 2026 12:52 pm
Kharg Island: The pearl of the Persian Gulf

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

14 Mar 2026 12:17 pm
North Korea fires unidentified projectile toward sea: Seoul

South Koreas Joint Chiefs of Staff didnt immediately say whether the weapon was ballistic or how far it flew

14 Mar 2026 12:16 pm
Hamas urges Iran to stop targeting neighbouring countries; supports Tehran's right to defend itself against U.S.-Israel

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.

14 Mar 2026 12:12 pm
Ukraine says Russian strikes kill 4 in Kyiv region

Russian forces continue to launch strikes on the Kyiv region, Ukraines police posted on Telegram

14 Mar 2026 12:12 pm
Strong chemical smell forces one-hour flight halt at four major Washington DC-area airports

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

14 Mar 2026 12:02 pm
Brazil revokes U.S. official Darren Beattie's visa in reciprocal measure

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

14 Mar 2026 11:42 am
Sri Lanka repatriates remains of 84 Iranian sailors killed in U.S. torpedo strike

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

14 Mar 2026 11:42 am
U.S. is begging world, India, to buy Russian oil: Irans Foreign Minister Araghchi

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.

14 Mar 2026 11:19 am
West Asia conflict: Iran, U.S. threaten attacks on oil facilities

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

14 Mar 2026 11:11 am
Trump rejected Putin's offer to move Iran's uranium to Russia, Axios reports

Vladimir Putin made the proposal in a phone call with Donald Trump this week, and the Republican president turned it down

14 Mar 2026 10:42 am
Donald Trump says Iran totally defeated, wants a deal he wont accept

Donald Trump said he wanted a deal he would not accept, despite Iranian officials pledging to continue the fight

14 Mar 2026 10:10 am
Missile strikes a helipad inside U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad: Iraqi security officials

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

14 Mar 2026 9:52 am
11 Indian nationals charged in U.S. over visa fraud scheme

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

14 Mar 2026 9:12 am
Pi Day 2026: significance of the mathematical constant

March 14 is celebrated globally as Pi Day as the first digits of the mathematical constant , 3.14159, match the date 3/14

14 Mar 2026 9:12 am
U.S. expands Venezuela sanctions waivers amid rising prices

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

14 Mar 2026 9:02 am
South Korea's PM, Trump discuss possible talks with Norths Kim Jong Un

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.

14 Mar 2026 8:26 am
Iran-Israel war LIVE: U.S. bombs targets on Irans oil export hub Kharg Island

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.

14 Mar 2026 6:52 am
Trump says U.S. forces destroyed military targets on Irans Kharg Island that handles oil exports

U.S. President also said the U.S. Navy would start escorting tankers through the straits very soon to restore oil exports

14 Mar 2026 6:01 am
At least 12 medical staff killed in Israeli strike on health centre in southern Lebanon: ministry

Lebanese ministry said the attack was the second against the health sector in a few hours, following a strike on Sawaneh

14 Mar 2026 5:03 am
Pentagon elevates investigation into Iran school strike

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

14 Mar 2026 3:26 am
West Asia conflict: Two Indians killed in attack in Omans Sohar

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

14 Mar 2026 2:59 am
U.S. offers $10 million reward for information on Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, senior officials

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

14 Mar 2026 2:19 am
IndiGo to levy fuel charge for domestic and international flights from March 14

IndiGo said it would continue to monitor the situation and make relevant adjustments as and when appropriate.

14 Mar 2026 1:42 am
Opposition leaders press government, Lok Sabha Speaker to revoke the suspension of 8 MPs

The eight MPs, including seven from the Congress, have been barred from attending the remainder of the Budget Session

14 Mar 2026 1:40 am
Futuristic mindfulness city fuels Bhutans fly east via Assam

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

14 Mar 2026 1:02 am
U.K. Defence Minister suggests Putins hidden hand behind Iran tactics

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

13 Mar 2026 9:55 pm
Macron says Russia mistaken if thinks West Asia war offers it respite

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

13 Mar 2026 8:03 pm
U.S. opens unfair trade practices probe of 60 countries, including India, over forced labour

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

13 Mar 2026 7:25 pm
Iranian supreme leader wounded, likely disfigured: claims Hegseth

Iranian officials have confirmed Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei is wounded but have given no further detail

13 Mar 2026 6:26 pm
Deadly blast rocks Iran as leaders attend rally in show of defiance

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

13 Mar 2026 5:51 pm