Israel-Iran war: Some stranded travellers in Dubai pay huge sums for private flights out
Demand for charter flights has skyrocketed, with some people paying up to $ 2,32,000 as major airports in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha, Qatar, were closed after the start of the conflict last weekend
UAE reaffirms neutrality, says over 1,000 Iranian attacks intercepted
Furthermore, the UAE underscored that it retains its legitimate right to self-defence, as recognised under international law and the Charter of the United Nations
China to unveil priorities for coming 5 years at major annual political meeting
Bangkok: Chinas ceremonial legislature is set to meet Thursday, where it will unveil the countrys policy direction and economic goals for the coming years. The meeting is held in Beijing, where the National Peoples Congress and its advisory body gather. The National Peoples Congress will ratify new laws decided by Chinas Communist Party leadership. While 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 .
Nearly 3 million illegal immigrants leave US, says DHS Secretary Noem
Washington: Nearly three million illegal aliens have left the United States of America during President Donald Trumps second term as a result of stepped-up enforcement, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem told lawmakers on Tuesday, anchoring her defence of the administrations immigration policy in a cascade of numbers. Nearly three million illegal aliens 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 .
Strait of Hormuz crisis explained: Impact on oil, shipping and global trade
The narrow waterway, just 33 km wide at its narrowest point, connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and carries nearly one-fifth of the worlds oil supply
Trump says U.S. Navy could escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz
If necessary, the United States Navy will begin escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, as soon as possible, Mr. Trump said on his Truth Social platform.
Trump threatens to cut off trade with Spain after it disallowed US use of joint bases in Iran war
The remarks followed Spains decision not to allow American bases on its soil to be used for strikes not covered by the UN charter
US stocks tumble as Middle East conflict fuels inflation fears
The sell-off was broad-based, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling 403 points, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite also posted significant losses. Markets had plunged more than 2% earlier in the session before trimming losses.
Newlyweds Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda, married on February 26 in Udaipur, the couple dropped Sangeet photos featuring family dances. On Tuesday, the couple hosted a meet-and-greet event for fans.
Omar Abdullah sounds alert: 'Don't Let Khamenei protests be hijacked by anti-national forces'
Amid anti-US and anti-Israel protests across the Union Territory over the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah appealed for calm and restraint, warning that anti-national elements were attempting to exploit the charged atmosphere to create law-and-order problems.
Amid widespread protests in Jammu and Kashmir following the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Union Territory government has ordered the closure of all educational institutions, including universities, till March 7 as a precautionary measure.
Iranian missile hits U.S. base at Al-Udeid: Qatar Defence Ministry
Qatar said it had dismantled two spy cells linked to Irans Revolutionary Guards, its official press agency reported just after midnight on March 4.
Air strike hits Iraq base housing pro-Iran group: faction sources
Several Iran-backed armed groups, known as the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, to which Kataeb Hezbollah also belongs, have said they will not stay eutral and have claimed dozens of drone attacks on U.S. bases.
Following Operation Epic Fury, the United States and Israel launched sweeping strikes on Irans missile and nuclear infrastructure, an assault that killed Irans Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and triggered widespread regional retaliation. The escalation came just days after former CIA officer John Kiriakou publicly warned that Washington had already decided to attack, a claim that now appears to have foreshadowed one of the most consequential confrontations in years.
BREAKING: Iran Reportedly Chooses New Supreme Leader With Familiar Name
Ex-high school staff member admits to having sexual relationship with student
Moderna agrees to pay up to $2.25 billion to settle COVID vaccine patent dispute
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IDF destroys secret nuclear site, over 300 ballistic missile launchers across Iran
Fire near U.S. consulate in Dubai after drone attack: govt statement
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed the drone strike adjacent to the U.S. consulate in Dubai and said all personnel were safe
Trump says Germany helping with Iran strikes, meets Merz at White House
Mr. Trump told reporters that Germany had been helping out by allowing U.S. forces to access certain bases, and drew a sharp contrast to the actions of two other European countries: Britain and Spain
Trump, 79, Uses Favorite Fix to Battle New Health Problem
T20 World Cup teams stuck in India because of Middle East travel chaos
West Indies and Zimbabwe remain in India, along with the semifinalists at the India and Sri Lanka-cohosted World Cup. T20 World Cup teams stuck in India because of Middle East travel chaos
Putin and Orban discuss Hungarian POWs captured fighting for Ukraine
The Russian Defence Ministry published a video last week purporting to show a dual Hungarian-Ukrainian citizen captured as a prisoner of war, alleging he had been forced to enlist in the Ukrainian army
NATO 'welcomes' Macron's nuclear drive
NATOs nuclear deterrence relies on the United States, while France remains independent of the alliances nuclear planning group
Paramilitary drone strike causes blackout in Sudan's El-Obeid
North Kordofan state capital El-Obeid lies on a key crossroads that connects RSF-controlled Darfur in the west with the army-controlled east, including the capital Khartoum
Iranian strikes on Amazon data centers highlights industry's vulnerability to physical disasters
U.N. Human Rights chief deeply shocked, urges all sides in West Asia war to come to their senses
Mr. Turk called on all parties to exercise maximum restraint, prevent further escalation, and take all feasible measures to protect civilians and critical infrastructure
Nepals March 5 vote: Waves, coalitions, and the new guard on the cards
Veterans such as Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda and K.P. Sharma Oli face tough contest in the first election since the 2025 Gen Z protests. Rastriya Swatantra Party holds an edge and its leader Balendra Shah, 35, remains a hugely popular figure. The youth vote is likely to play a decisive role amid a strong anti-incumbency sentiment.
Watch: Drone shows grave site being prepared for victims of Iran school attack
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Watch: School attack sparks global alarm as UN calls for accountability
The United Nations human rights office has called for an impartial investigation into the reported attack on a girls school in Iran, describing the incident as horrific. U.N. High Commissioner Volker Turk urged the forces behind the strike to examine the circumstances and share findings.
U.S.-U.K. relationship not like it used to be: Trump
Keir Starmer had not permitted the U.S. access to U.K. bases initially, later, permitting access for agreed defensive purposes only
China's foreign minister tells Israeli counterpart that attacks on Iran must end
Watch: Epstein deposition videos of Bill and Hillary Clinton released
Newly released deposition videos from the HOC show former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton responding to questions about Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. The footage captures tense exchanges, sharp denials, and political accusations that have reignited debate over the so-called Epstein files.
In pictures: Lunar eclipse enthrals skywatchers across India and the globe
2 ice fishermen rescued after being stranded on Lake Erie
Khamenei killing: Five geopolitical factors behind Indias silence
As the Opposition targets the government for failing to condole the Iranian leaders death, and of the bombings of hospitals and schools in Iran, officials cite Indias stakes in the region
What China's response to the U.S. attack on Iran says about its foreign policy
Trump says Too Late for Iran to talk as tensions escalate in West Asia region
They want to talk, but I said Too Late, the US President posted on Truth Social. Dr. Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi commented, Iran is ready for negotiations but with dignity
Watch: War damage across Iranian sites and U.S. bases
Satellite images show extensive strike damage across key Iranian military and strategic installations following coordinated U.S.Israel operations. In retaliation, Iranian attacks have also left visible damage at U.S. bases in the Gulf, underscoring the rapid escalation of the IranIsraelU.S. confrontation and raising fears of a wider regional fallout.
Key Gaza crossing will be reopened, says World Food Programme
Israeli government agency COGAT said it will reopen the Kerem Shalom crossing starting on Tuesday for the gradual entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip
Watch: Tehran command centres blasted in U.S.Israel strikes
Iran-Israel war: PM Modi speaks with leaders of Oman, Kuwait, expresses concern over attacks
During the discussions, PM Modi expressed concern at the attacks in the respective countries and discussed the welfare and security of the Indian community
IAEA confirms entrances to Irans Natanz enrichment plant were bombed
Based on the latest available satellite imagery, IAEA can now confirm some recent damage to entrance buildings of Irans underground Natanz Fuel Enrichment Plant, the International Atomic Energy Agency said
Israel army says struck Iran's presidential office, security council building
During the strike on the compound, numerous munitions were dropped on the presidential office and the building of the Supreme National Security Council, Irans military said
Young: Prolonged War Will Lead to High Gas Prices
Connecticut man surrenders after teens confront him in 'To Catch a Predator' ploy, warrant says
Netanyahu takes gamble on US support for Israel with war against Iran
Jerusalem: Throughout his political career, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has steered his country along two pillars of foreign policy: an ironclad partnership with the United States and a relentless diplomatic and covert battle against the rulers of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Now, with Israel and the US in a joint war against Irans 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 .
Russia says it has seen no evidence that Iran was developing nuclear weapons
He said the consequences of the attack on Iran were being felt throughout the region, and that Arab countries were bearing economic costs and suffering casualties
High-resolution satellite images reveal extensive destruction across Iran following US-Israeli strikes on nuclear, military, and leadership sites. Operation Epic Fury targeted several locations in Iran, including Natanz nuclear facility and Ayatollah Khamenei's compound, with reports indicating that the Supreme Leader's death. Khamenei was killed in one of the initial strikes on Saturday.
US forces say Iran's IRGC command destroyed, Iran claims massive attack on US base in Bahrain
CENTCOM reported on X that US forces destroyed Iranian military facilities, including command centers and launch sites; Meanwhile, Al Jazeera stated that Iran claimed to have launched a large missile and drone attack on the US air base in Bahrain
Indian Embassy in Tehran issues fresh advisory, urges nationals in Iran to remain indoors
Around 9,000 Indians, including students, are learnt to be stuck in Iran
China gas buyers say Beijing pushing Iran to keep Hormuz open
Officials say Beijing is urging Tehran to avoid disrupting Qatari gas and Gulf energy flows that supply nearly a third of Chinas imports
Trump slams Starmer for not joining US strikes on Iran, accuses UK of pandering to Muslim voters
Transatlantic rift deepens as British PM defends non-involvement in offensive operations amid escalating West Asia conflict
Zelenskiy says long Iran conflict would hurt Ukraine air defence
Washington has all but stopped providing military aid to Kyiv since President Donald Trump returned to the White House last year, but the US continues to sell weapons financed by Ukraines allies, mainly from Europe
US orders non-emergency staff to leave Bahrain, Iraq and Jordan as Iran conflict escalates
The US Mission to Saudi Arabia was closed on March 3 following a drone attack, with Americans in Jeddah, Riyadh and Dhahran told to continue sheltering in place.
Watch: Stranded Indians begin returning as gulf flight operations resume
Stranded Indian passengers have begun returning home as flight operations from the Middle East gradually resume following days of disruptions
Magnitude 4.3 earthquake strikes Gerash, Iran: USGS
The quake was at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles), USGS said
Drones hit fuel tank at Oman port: State media
A security source reported that fuel tanks at the commercial port of Duqm were targeted by several drones, one of which hit a fuel tank. The resulting damage was contained without any human casualties, says the Oman News Agency
Progress on rules for lethal autonomous weapons urgently needed, says chair of Geneva talks
From this week to the mandate's end in September, 128 states will discuss whether to agree by consensus on a non-binding text that could pave the way for future negotiations on prohibitions and regulations on LAWS
Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani described progress so far as positive
Drone strikes blamed on Iran hit Iranian Kurdish camp in Iraq: official, exiled group
Iraqs northern autonomous Kurdish region hosts camps and rear-bases operated by several Iranian Kurdish rebel groups, which have repeatedly faced cross-border strikes from Iran
AI disinformation turns Nepal polls into 'digital battleground'
Nepali parties across the political divide are tapping social media to push their agendas and woo voters, especially the young
UAE cracks down on illegal fireworks: Dh100,000 fine and one-year jail for violator
The UAE is cracking down on illegal fireworks, imposing hefty fines of at least Dh100,000 and jail time of a year for possession, use, or trade. Authorities are emphasizing safety, warning of severe injuries and panic. Strict enforcement of federal law targets all unauthorized fireworks activities year-round, urging public cooperation.
France to boost nuclear arsenal, could deploy atomic weapons to European allies
Mr. Macron announced that eight European countries including Germany, Poland, Sweden and Britain had agreed to participate in what he called a forward nuclear deterrence scheme
CBSE postpones March 2, 56 board exams in Middle East; New dates awaited
CBSE has extended the postponement of Class 10 and 12 board exams in seven Middle Eastern countries due to ongoing security concerns and volatile regional conditions. The decision, affecting thousands of Indian expatriate students, prioritizes safety amid disruptions, with new dates to be announced after further review.
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France says it will work with China on de-esclatating conflict in West Asia
Barrot reiterated the Iranian regimes responsibility for the ongoing escalation, after it unjustifiably attacked several countries in the region
Israeli military says soldiers operating in southern Lebanon
DUBAI, Mar 2: The Israeli military on Tuesday said soldiers are operating in southern Lebanon as it continues strikes against Hezbollah. In a statement, it said the troops are positioned at several points near the border in what it described as a forward defence posture as it battles Hezbollah militants. It says the deployment is part of a broader effort to increase security for residents in northern Israel near the border with Lebanon. It has also beefed up troops and [] The post Israeli military says soldiers operating in southern Lebanon appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Trump says U.S. 'not where we want to be' on highest end weapon stockpiles
At the highest end, we have a good supply, but are not where we want to be, President Trump wrote on Truth Social
Two killed, three injured in helicopter emergency landing in Philippines
It was not immediately clear what caused the forced landing in clear weather, officials said
Ukraine receives first tranche of $1.5 billion under IMF programme: PM Yulia Svyrydenko
The funds will be directed to finance priority expenditure and to support macro-financial stability, PM Yulia said
Thai court issues arrest warrants for foreign businessman, his wife for money-laundering
Thailand's Central Investigation Bureau accused Ben Smith and his wife, Cattaliya Beevor, of cross-border investment fraud dating back to 2016
Magnitude 6.4 earthquake strikes off Indonesia's Aceh
The agency said the quake's epicentre was at a depth of 13 kilometres
U.S. urges citizens to immediately depart over a dozen West Asian countries
U.S. citizens should leave using available commercial transportation, due to safety risks, says the State Department's assistant secretary for consular affairs
U.S. says 'destroyed' command facilities of Iran's Guards
Meanwhile, Iranian state media said the Guards had targetted a United States air base in Bahrain
China's economic ambitions hit limits to growth as its National Congress meets
The focus on what the ruling Communist Party has dubbed high quality development is bound to continue under the five-year plan for 2026-2030 that lawmakers are due to endorse at the Congress
Israel army issues new evacuation warnings in Lebanon
Urgent warning to the residents of Lebanon, specifically in the villages whose names are shown. For your safety, you must evacuate your homes immediately, says a statement by the military's spokesman
OpenAI amending deal with Pentagon, CEO Sam Altman says
Sam Altman said on Monday that OpenAI is working with the U.S. Department of Defense to make some changes in their agreement
Savitha Shan, an Austin native and a dual-degree senior at the University of Texas at Austin, was fatally shot when a gunman opened fire in a crowded entertainment district on West Sixth Street on March 1
Watch: Netanyahu says US and Israels war against Iran will not be an endless one
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
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
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.
