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Trump presses pause on Iran war, postpones military strikes on power plants

Five day-pause announced; Move follows productive talks as tensions over energy infrastructure persist

23 Mar 2026 5:01 pm
Air Canada flight collides with a Port Authority vehicle at New York's LaGuardia Airport

Multiple videos taken by bystanders and posted on social media showed the jet with severe damage to the front of the aircraft.

23 Mar 2026 11:17 am
India, China bear brunt of Trump's tougher visa policies: report

From January to August 2025, the State Department approved 11% fewer permanent resident and temporary visas compared with the same period a year before, according to State Department data released in early March

23 Mar 2026 11:08 am
Iran threatens to attack West Asia electrical plants powering US bases

The statement from Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard marks the latest attempt by Tehran to try and explain its attacks on the Gulf Arab countries

23 Mar 2026 10:59 am
Iran claims strike on US base in Saudi Arabia amid escalating conflict

The IRGC said the attacks were carried out using advanced ballistic missiles based on precise intelligence

23 Mar 2026 9:14 am
US, Iran threaten critical infrastructure as war escalates into fourth week

ran warned it could fully close the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil route, if attacked.

23 Mar 2026 7:12 am
Treasury's Bessent says US has 'plenty' of funds forIran war

The US militarys $200 billion funding request for the Iran war faces strong opposition in Congress, with both Democrats and some Republicans questioning its necessity after last years large defense appropriations

22 Mar 2026 10:01 pm
Trump and Iran step up threats over energy targets as war escalates

Trump threatened to obliterate Iran's power plants if Tehran did not fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, suggesting a escalation a day after he talked about winding down the war

22 Mar 2026 9:17 pm
Iran ready to cooperate for Gulf maritime safety, IMO representative says

IMO representative says Strait of Hormuz remains open to all shipping except vessels linked to Irans enemies

22 Mar 2026 11:55 am
Iran threatens to target US energy, IT systems if fuel sectors attacked

Warning from Tehran comes as defence officials at the Pentagon have formulated comprehensive strategies for the potential deployment of US ground troops into Iran

22 Mar 2026 10:23 am
Japan could consider Hormuz minesweeping if ceasefire reached, minister says

Tokyo has no immediate plans to seek arrangements to allow passage through the Strait of Hormuz for stranded Japanese vessels, says Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi

22 Mar 2026 9:41 am
Achieved goals weeks ahead of schedule: Trump slams local media report on Iran war

As per The New York Times, US President Donald Trump claimed progress in the war, but his objectives keep changing

22 Mar 2026 9:30 am
Japanese national detained in Iran last year has been released, says Japan's foreign minister

Japans Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi says another Japanese national who was arrested earlier this year is still in custody

22 Mar 2026 9:11 am
UK nuclear-powered submarine positioned in Arabian Sea amid regional tensions, Daily Mail reports

The deployment comes after Downing Street authorised the US to use British bases for strikes on Iranian sites threatening the Strait of Hormuz

22 Mar 2026 9:02 am
Iran has ability to attack countries in Europe, Asia, Africa: IDF

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel was determined to continue striking its enemies on all fronts

22 Mar 2026 8:49 am
US lawmaker urges recognition of 1971 Pakistan atrocities against Bengali Hindus as genocide

The resolution highlights Operation Searchlight, a military crackdown that led to widespread civilian killings, and references the historic Blood Telegram sent by US diplomat Archer Blood warning of selective genocide.

22 Mar 2026 7:11 am
Iran strikes near Israel nuclear centre as war escalates into dangerous new phase

Iran also targeted the distant Diego Garcia base, raising concerns about its missile range

22 Mar 2026 7:01 am
Iran president calls for immediate cessation of US-Israeli aggression to end war

He urged guarantees to prevent future conflicts and called on BRICS nations to play an independent role

21 Mar 2026 9:13 pm
Israel threatens surge in attacks on Iran as Britain condemns Tehran targeting US-UK air base

The Iranian attack on the Diego Garcia air base located about 4,000 kms from Iran suggested Tehran has in its stockpile missiles that can go far further than it had previously acknowledged

21 Mar 2026 6:01 pm
Three weeks into Iran war, Trump struggles with rising costs and global isolation

Despite claims of military success, Iran continues disrupting Gulf energy flows and launching attacks, exposing a lack of clear exit strategy and miscalculations about its response

21 Mar 2026 4:14 pm
UK allows US to use bases for strikes on Iranian missile sites

The move follows rising tensions, with Iran warning of retaliation and Britain urging de-escalation.

21 Mar 2026 3:52 am
Sri Lanka refuses US request to land warplanes

We want to maintain our neutrality despite pressures, Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said

20 Mar 2026 1:52 pm
Israel says it struck Syrian 'commander centre' and weapons depots after attacks on Druze

The army said it struck infrastructure belonging to Syria in response to attacks on Druze population in Sweida in southern Syria.

20 Mar 2026 12:17 pm
India, France working closely to reduce tensions: Macron after talks with PM Modi

In response to PM Modis post on X, Macron stated, Thank you, my dear friend. India and France are collaborating to reduce regional tensions and prioritise diplomacy for peace

20 Mar 2026 11:55 am
US approves $7 billion more in weapons for UAE, WSJ reports

Includes Patriot PAC-3 missiles and Chinook helicopters; comes on top of $16.5 billion deals to three West Asian nations announced earlier

20 Mar 2026 9:56 am