facebook

World

...

Prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket hit with backlash over Iran strike-related bets

Prediction markets let users bet on the outcomes of real world events, but this has raised ethical questions about allowing people to profit from violence, war, and assassinations in Iran

The Hindu 3 Mar 2026 9:06 am

Limited flights from UAE begin as governments seek to extract citizens from West Asia

Since U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran and retaliatory attacks on Israel and Gulf states started on February 28, commercial flights have been halted or heavily restricted

The Hindu 3 Mar 2026 8:12 am

Donald Trump outlines devastating response if Iran assassinates him; there will be nothing left

After joint USIsraeli strikes reportedly killed Irans Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, President Donald Trump issued stark warnings that any attempt on his life would result in Iran being wiped off the face of the earth. As retaliation fears mount, his threats of total destruction have intensified concerns over escalation and presidential security.

The Times of India 3 Mar 2026 7:26 am

Protests across India against Khameneis killing

Protests erupt across India after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is killed in US-Israeli air strikes on Iran. Protests across India against Khameneis killing

India Vision 3 Mar 2026 6:32 am

Latest: Trump says Iran war could last weeks, US citizens in Middle East urged to leave

US military casualties have risen to six, with 18 service members seriously wounded, according to US Central Command.

The Hindu Businessline 3 Mar 2026 5:53 am

Israel army says struck and dismantled Iran's state broadcaster HQ

The Israeli military issued an evacuation warning for Tehran residents, especially those located near the headquarters of Irans state broadcaster IRIB

The Hindu 3 Mar 2026 4:08 am

A look at some of the contenders to be Irans supreme leader after the killing of Khamenei

Irans leaders are scrambling to replace Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who ruled the country for 37 years before he was killed in the U.S. and Israeli bombardment

The Hindu 3 Mar 2026 2:42 am

Is that really Jim Carrey? Actor breaks silence after hyper-realistic makeup artist mask post goes viral

After Jim Carrey accepted an honorary award at the Csar Awards in Paris, online speculation over his altered appearance spiralled into clone theories, body-double claims and AI misinformation. Drag artist Alexis Stone further fuelled debate with a hyper-realistic mask post, while a fabricated AI video falsely attributed to Carreys daughter deepened the viral storm.

The Times of India 3 Mar 2026 1:55 am

Trump declines to rule out deployment of US troops to Iran

Trump's remark about possible troop involvement in the conflict came as the Central Command reported on X that four members of US forces have died as of Monday.

IBTimes 3 Mar 2026 12:42 am

How the US hit Iran with a banned AI

Al Jazeeras Linh Nguyen explains the dispute between the Pentagon and Anthropic over how AI should be used in warfare. How the US hit Iran with a banned AI

India Vision 3 Mar 2026 12:35 am

This war might push Iran to a bomb faster.

Former US diplomat Henry Ensher warns future Iranian leadership may see a nuclear deterrent as a defensive necessity. This war might push Iran to a bomb faster.

India Vision 3 Mar 2026 12:34 am

France to increase nuclear warheads, lend nuclear aircraft to Europe allies

Macron's 'advanced deterrence' will be a nuclear-security relationship with key allies distinct from NATO arrangements. France to increase nuclear warheads, lend nuclear aircraft to Europe allies

India Vision 3 Mar 2026 12:33 am

Trump: this was the best chance to strike Irans sick and sinister regime

US President Donald Trump outlined the objectives of the US-Israeli attack on Iran. Trump: this was the best chance to strike Irans sick and sinister regime

India Vision 3 Mar 2026 12:32 am

Hezbollah condemns Lebanese govt decision to ban military activities

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said: The Lebanese state declares its absolute and unequivocal rejection of any military or security actions launched from Lebanese territory outside the framework of its legitimate institutions

The Hindu 3 Mar 2026 12:25 am

Trump says Iran operations likely to last 4-5 weeks but could go longer

Washington: US President Donald Trump says Iran operations are likely to last 4 to 5 weeks but that hes prepared to go far longer than that. Trump spoke Monday at a White House ceremony. The war in the Middle East spiralled further Monday as Israel and the US pounded Iran. Tehran and its allies hit Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 2 Mar 2026 11:48 pm

Apple introduces iPhone 17e with faster performance

California: Apple on Monday launched iPhone 17e, a powerful and more affordable addition to the iPhone 17 lineup with the latest-generation A19 chip for faster performance, an advanced camera system, enhanced durability, the magic of MagSafe, and double the starting storage at 256GB. iPhone 17e also features C1X, the latest-generation cellular modem designed by Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 2 Mar 2026 11:34 pm

Iran-Israel war: Modi speaks to Gulf leaders over safety of Indians as first Indian casualty reported

The Prime Minister stresses on restoration of global peace as Oman reports first Indian casualty from a tanker explosion amid escalating conflict in West Asia

The Hindu 2 Mar 2026 11:00 pm

USIsrael war with Iran: Did Iranian state media post Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in heaven with 72 virgins?

A viral image falsely depicting Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in 'heaven' with '72 virgins' has circulated online. The image is a digital manipulation, combining real photos of Khamenei with schoolgirls into a fabricated paradise background. No Iranian state media outlets have published such imagery.

The Times of India 2 Mar 2026 10:39 pm

Old parties dig in, new ones offer change as Nepal heads to the polls

The March 5 election comes months after youth-led protests toppled the government led by CPN-UMLs K.P. Sharma Oli, which had been backed by the Nepali Congress.

The Hindu 2 Mar 2026 10:35 pm

Watch: Natanz site hit again says Iran; IAEA reports no confirmation

Iran claims its Natanz nuclear facility was hit again, while the International Atomic Energy Agency says it has no confirmation of damage

The Hindu 2 Mar 2026 10:34 pm

Air India suspends Middle East flights for March 3

New Delhi: Air India on Monday said it has extended the suspension of all its flights to and from the Middle East for March 3 while its scheduled operations to US, Canada, Europe and UK have commenced. With the closure of airspaces in the Middle East due to the ongoing conflict involving the US, Israel, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 2 Mar 2026 10:32 pm

Iran-US-Israel war rattles financial markets, trade corridors

Rupee sheds 50 paise, Sensex plunges 1,048 points; cargo flows disrupted

The Hindu Businessline 2 Mar 2026 10:15 pm

Rupture across the Durand Line

Pakistan and Afghanistan engage in intense military clashes, signalling a break in political, military, and societal ties across the Durand Line; driven by differences over Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan and collapsing strategic trust, the once carefully cultivated Paki.-Taliban relationship now lies in tatters on an unequal battlefield

The Hindu 2 Mar 2026 10:07 pm

Middle East tensions: Modi speaks to Saudi Crown Prince, Bahrain and Jordan

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke to the King of Bahrain and the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia and condemned the recent attacks on the two countries in violation of their sovereignty and territorial integrity, asserting that India stands in solidarity with their people in this difficult hour. The prime minister also Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 2 Mar 2026 10:06 pm

Hegseth insists the Iran conflict is not endless and declares we fight to win

No stupid rules of engagement, no nation building quagmire, no democracy building exercise, no politically correct wars. We fight to win, and we dont waste time or lives, U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said

The Hindu 2 Mar 2026 9:58 pm

France to allow temporary deployment of nuclear-armed jets to allied nations

France: French President Emmanuel Macron announced Monday that France would allow the temporary deployment of its nuclear-armed aircraft to allied countries as part of its new nuclear strategy. Macron said the new posture would provide for the temporary deployment of elements of our strategic air forces to allied countries, but said there would be no Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 2 Mar 2026 9:34 pm

This is not Iraq: US Defence Secy insists Iran conflict not endless

Washington: Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday spoke to widening concerns that the US-Israeli strikes in Iran could spiral into a protracted regional conflict by declaring, This is not Iraq. This is not endless. Hegseth, along with Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, held the Trump administrations first news Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 2 Mar 2026 9:30 pm

India, Canada forge CAD $2.6 billion uranium deal; target year-end trade pact

Modi, Carney agree on stepping up cooperation in critical minerals, energy trade, digital and AI initiatives, defence; double bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030

The Hindu Businessline 2 Mar 2026 9:08 pm

Watch: We fight to win: Pete Hegseth issues stark warning to Iran after U.S. strikes

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth delivered a defence of Washingtons military operation in Iran, calling it a clear, devastating, decisive mission aimed at destroying missile threats and preventing nuclear weapons.

The Hindu 2 Mar 2026 8:43 pm

Putin urges ceasefire in West Asia in calls with UAE, Qatar leaders

Following U.S. and Israeli barrages on the Russian ally Iran, retaliatory strikes from Tehran have hit targets across the Gulf, forcing authorities to close airspace and stalling traffic at big hubs such as Dubai and Abu Dhabi

The Hindu 2 Mar 2026 8:00 pm

169 killed in South Sudan massacre

The latest massacre happened early on Sunday (March 1, 2026) in Abiemnom County near the Sudan border

The Hindu 2 Mar 2026 7:54 pm

Tehrans Gandhi Hospital evacuated after explosions nearby, WHO says

The WHO spokesperson said that it is working to verify reports about alleged damage to the Motahari Hospital in Tehran and emergency medical centres in Sarab, in northwestern Iran, and another in the western province of Hamadan

The Hindu 2 Mar 2026 7:50 pm

US-Israel war with Iran: Iranians celebrate with YMCA dance with US, Israel, and Iran flags after Khameneis death

Videos of Iranians celebrating with YMCA-style dances and waving pre-revolution Iranian, US, and Israeli flags have gone viral, particularly from diaspora communities. These scenes reflect jubilation following the US-Israel war that killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, seen as a symbolic collapse of the Islamic Republic's rule.

The Times of India 2 Mar 2026 7:09 pm

Iran conflict widens to Lebanon; Kuwait mistakenly shoots down US jets

A major new front in the war opened on Monday when Hezbollah, one of Tehran's principal allies in the Middle East, launched missiles and drones toward Israel in retaliation for the killing of Khamenei.

The Hindu Businessline 2 Mar 2026 7:08 pm

Attack on oil tanker Skylight highlights risks to Indian seafarers in Persian Gulf route

Three ships have been reported to have been attacked so far since the latest round of hostilities began

The Hindu 2 Mar 2026 7:04 pm

Israel says Beirut airstrike targets senior Hezbollah figure

Israel's Minister of Defense Israel Katz, pledged that Hezbollah will pay a heavy price for launching an attack on Israel in support of Iran

The Hindu Businessline 2 Mar 2026 6:50 pm

Zimbabwe frees nearly 4,000 inmates under presidential amnesty

Zimbabwe's prisons held just over 24,000 inmates in the second quarter of 2025

The Hindu 2 Mar 2026 5:29 pm

Iranian drone crashes into U.K. Air Force unit; Keir Starmer allows use of bases for limited defensive operations

The U.K.'s Ministry of Defence said RAF Akrotiri sustained minimal damage on March 1, at around midnight local time, with no casualties reported

The Hindu 2 Mar 2026 5:22 pm

Trump very disappointed with Starmer for initially blocking use of air bases

Britain had initially denied the U.S. permission to conduct air strikes from its bases, but on March 1, Keir Starmer said he was accepting a request for their use in any defensive strikes the U.S. wanted to make against Iranian targets

The Hindu 2 Mar 2026 5:21 pm

Gangster Vikki Tyagi's son, aide held after encounter in Muzaffarnagar, arms seized: Police

The police claimed that Rakshit Tyagi was active in supplying illegal arms and was wanted in more than 10 criminal cases

The Hindu 2 Mar 2026 5:04 pm

Watch: Israeli hospital urgently moves patients underground as Iran crisis deepens

Sheeba Medical Center is one of the largest hospitals in Israel. With the ongoing military conflict between Iran and Israel, hospitals have had to shift their patients to underground facilities. The hospitals parking lot has been transformed into a fortified hospital complex, housing maternity wards, an emergency department and specialist units.

The Hindu 2 Mar 2026 5:02 pm

Vessel traffic through Strait of Hormuz drops amid West Asia tensions

Data from Lloyds List show that on February 28, tankers and gas carriers with a total cargo carrying capacity of 6.5 million tons passed through the chokepoint; on March 1, it fell to a quarter of a million

The Hindu 2 Mar 2026 4:58 pm

Watch: U.S. F-15 crashes over Kuwait

The Hindu 2 Mar 2026 4:55 pm

Trump says Iran bombing could last weeks as Gulf conflict widens

The conflict widened across the Gulf after Iran launched missiles targeting US-linked facilities, with explosions reported in Bahrain, the UAE and Qatar

The Hindu Businessline 2 Mar 2026 4:52 pm

Iran Guards say targeted Israel PM Netanyahus office

Irans Revolutionary Guards said Kheibar missile were used in the attack

The Hindu 2 Mar 2026 4:35 pm

Indian mariner killed as oil tanker attacked in Gulf of Oman

The state-run Oman News Agency reported the attack in the Gulf of Oman off the coast of Muscat, the sultanate's capital. It identified the vessel as the MKD VYOM. It said the dead crew member was from India

The Hindu 2 Mar 2026 4:33 pm

No sign Iran's nuclear sites were hit, IAEA says, but Iran alleges one was

Irans Ambassador to the IAEA, Reza Najafi, told reporters outside the closed-door meeting that the sprawling nuclear complex at Natanz had been attacked

The Hindu 2 Mar 2026 4:04 pm

Israel shuts down natural gas fields as Iran attack unfolds

The Energy Ministry stated the halt is a security measure, without specifying the affected fields; Energean Plc, operator of the Karish deposit, said it was instructed to suspend production

The Hindu Businessline 2 Mar 2026 4:03 pm

Kremlin says Russia still committed to Ukraine peace talks despite deadlock

Moscow has demanded that Ukraine hand over the remaining parts of the eastern Donbas region that Russian forces do not currently control a proposal repeatedly rejected by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

The Hindu Businessline 2 Mar 2026 3:53 pm

Israel Army says struck senior Hezbollah operative in Beirut

Israels Defence Minister Israel Katz said that Iran-backed Hezbollahs chief was now a marked target for elimination

The Hindu 2 Mar 2026 3:31 pm

Typo or insult? Arab man faces Sharjah Court over WhatsApp spelling error

A Sharjah court heard a case where a man faces electronic insult charges due to a spelling mistake in a WhatsApp message. The defendant claims the word was a typo, not an intentional insult, during an exchange initiated on a vehicle sales website. The court has adjourned the session to allow for an amicable settlement between the parties.

The Times of India 2 Mar 2026 3:24 pm