“Iran is posing direct threat to Europe”: Israeli PM Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday said the US and Israel would continue to act against Iran. Netanyahu visited Arad, which was hit by Iran on Sunday. The Prime…
Indian injured from falling missile debris in Abu Dhabi
The Abu Dhabi Media Office said on Monday that an Indian national suffered minor injuries from falling debris after the UAE’s air defence systems successfully intercepted a ballistic missile targeting…
Taiwan detects 7 Chinese vessels, 3 ships around itself
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense detected the presence of seven Chinese naval vessels and three official ships operating around its territorial waters as of 6am (local time) on Monday. In…
World Uyghur Congress exposes China’s expanding repression, global scale of abuse
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has released its weekly brief, highlighting a series of international engagements aimed at exposing what it describes as China’s ongoing repression of Uyghurs, intensifying global…
Missing Baloch woman presented as ‘bomber’, raises questions on Pakistan’s tactics
A fresh controversy has erupted in Pakistan’s Balochistan province after authorities in Quetta presented a previously missing woman as a suspected suicide bomber, raising serious questions over the state’s conduct…
UAE air defences intercepted 341 ballistic missiles, over 1,700 UAVs since start of West Asia conflict
The UAE Ministry of Defence on Saturday said that the country’s air defence systems have intercepted hundreds of aerial threats since the beginning of the conflict in West Asia, including…
Iranian President calls for constructive role of BRICS to halt West Asia conflict during talks with PM Modi
Ianian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday called for a more proactive and independent role of BRICS in addressing the ongoing conflict in West Asia during a telephone conversation with Prime…
Domestic airfare caps to be lifted from March 23
The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) will lift temporary domestic airfare caps effective March 23, following the stabilisation of flight operations and capacity restoration, sources said. These restrictions were originally…
Jaishankar extends Eid greetings to Iran FM Araghchi; discusses situation in West Asia
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday conveyed greetings for Navroz and Eid to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and discussed with him the latest developments related to the ongoing…
G7 condemns Iran attacks on neighbours, vows security of global energy supply
Foreign Ministers of G7 countries, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union on Saturday (local…
US allows temporary sale of Iranian oil to stabilise global markets: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday (global time) announced a temporary authorisation permitting the sale of Iranian oil currently stranded at sea, aimed at stabilising global energy markets amid…
Multiple strikes launched across targets in Israel, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, claims IRGC
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed it carried out strikes on multiple targets across Israel, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia, Al Jazeera reported. In a statement carried by state…
“Can have dialogue, but don’t want to do a ceasefire”: President Trump on Iran conflict
US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said the US is not seeking a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict involving Iran, asserting that military operations remain a priority. “We…
Citing neutrality policy, Switzerland stops US arms exports over Iran conflict
Switzerland has said it will not grant licences for companies to export weapons to the United States amid the ongoing war involving Iran, citing its longstanding policy of neutrality, Al…
Afghans abroad face tough year amid mass deportations from Pakistan, other countries
The solar year 1404 (2025-2026) proved to be a difficult and painful period for Afghan migrants, with large-scale deportations and tightening migration policies significantly disrupting the lives of thousands of…
“Israel acted alone against Assaluyeh gas compound; US asked to hold off future attack”: Israeli PM Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday (local time) said that Israel independently carried out a strike on Iran’s Assaluyeh gas compound, while also noting that US President Donald Trump…
Japan PM flags global security concerns, backs US President Trump’s role in peace efforts
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Thursday (local time) raised concerns over the deteriorating global security environment and underscored the need for coordinated international efforts to address conflicts in the…
US President Donald Trump says Pentagon’s $200B funding request a ‘small price to pay’
United States President Donald Trump said his administration may seek about USD 200 billion in additional Pentagon funding amid the ongoing war with Iran, calling the potential request a “small…
International Union of Muslim scholars condemn Pakistan attack on Kabul rehab centre, seeks probe
The International Union of Muslim Scholars has strongly condemned the attack by Pakistan’s military authorities on a drug rehabilitation centre in Kabul, calling it a prohibited act and a violation…
Iran’s attack on Qatar a ‘dangerous escalation’: PM Al-Thani
Qatar on Thursday (local time) condemned Iran’s strike on its territory, calling it a “dangerous escalation” and an “unacceptable violation” amid the ongoing conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United…
Iran calls on regional countries to prevent US from using bases for “military aggression”
Iran on Thursday (local time) called on countries in West Asia to prevent the United States from using military bases in their own territories. These bases are the “root cause”…
Seven nations condemn Iran attacks on vessels, energy sites, Strait of Hormuz closure
Leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Japan and the United Kingdom condemened Iran “in the strongest terms” for attacks on “unarmed commercial vessels” and civilian infrastructure, including oil…
Concerns raised at UNHRC over PoJK protest violence
At the ongoing 61st UN Human Rights Council session in Geneva, serious concerns were raised over the alleged crackdown on peaceful protests in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). During an…
Iran to target ‘enemy infrastructure’ following Israeli jets hitting Iranian gas facility
Israeli fighter jets have struck a gas facility in Bushehr, Iran, according to reports cited by Al Jazeera, as Iran is set to target “enemy infrastructure” following attacks on its…
Missiles launched from Iran towards Israel; Qatar condemns strike on South Pars gas facilities in Iran
Missiles were launched from Iran towards Israeli territory, Israel’s military said, as tensions escalated following reported strikes on energy infrastructure linked to Iran’s major gas field, according to Al Jazeera.…