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Pakistan Ambassador to US Rizwan Sheikh says Iran peace talks won't be "easy"

Washington DC | March 31, 2026 9:51:31 AM IST

Pakistan's Ambassador to the US, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, in an interview with Fox News has said that the efforts to facilitate US-Iran peace talks are underway, but cautioned that the process will be complex and time-consuming. ... read..

Netanyahu proposes Mediterranean pipeline rerouting as long-term Hormuz fix

Tel Aviv | March 31, 2026 9:21:37 AM IST

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has suggested that rerouting energy pipelines toward the Mediterranean could serve as a long-term solution to the vulnerabilities surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, according to an interview with Newsmax. ... read..

"Big Mistake": Iranian Parliament Speaker warns enemy's threats, aggression will be met with powerful response

Tehran | March 31, 2026 9:21:32 AM IST

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf condemned the enemy's aggression, stating that it will be met with a strong response amid reports of the US. military build-ups in West Asia, including the arrival of thousands of U.S. Marines on the USS ... read..

Florida Airport to be renamed after US President Trump

Washington DC | March 31, 2026 9:21:27 AM IST

US President Donald Trump's son and businessman, Eric Trump announced on Monday (local time) that the Palm Beach International Airport is now being renamed as "President Donald J. Trump International Airport". ... read..

Taiwan detects 1 Chinese sortie, 6 vessels, 1 ship around itself

Taipei | March 31, 2026 8:52:02 AM IST

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected the presence of a Chinese sortie, six naval vessels and an official ship operating around its territorial waters as of 6am (local time) on Tuesday. ... read..

Pentagon rejects claim of Hegseth's alleged deal with investment firm, seeks retraction

Washington DC | March 31, 2026 8:51:59 AM IST

The US Department of War on Monday (local time) strongly denied allegations that US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth or his representatives approached investment giant BlackRock regarding any potential deal, calling the claims "entirely false and fabricated. ... read..

US President Donald Trump shares a video of explosion; Provides no context

Washington DC | March 31, 2026 8:51:38 AM IST

US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) shared a video of an explosion on his social media platform Truth Social without providing any context. ... read..

China's PLA threatens US underwater dominance

Asia | March 31, 2026 8:21:46 AM IST

China is dramatically modernising its submarine fleet, even though developments remain cloaked in secrecy. The USA has traditionally held a comfortable lead over China in terms of underwater warfare, but Beijing is working hard to erode this advantage by ... read..

India condemns attacks on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon, pays tribute to fallen Blue Helmets

New York | March 31, 2026 7:21:33 AM IST

India has strongly condemned the recent attacks on UN peacekeepers deployed in southern Lebanon, stressing that the safety and security of peacekeepers must remain a top priority. ... read..

France calls for UNSC emergency meeting after attacks killed UNIFIL peacekeepers in Lebanon

Paris | March 31, 2026 7:21:27 AM IST

France on Monday (local time) called for an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council following a series of deadly incidents involving UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon, which resulted in the death and injuries of several of its personnel ... read..

IDF flags "grave ethical incident" over soldiers' conduct with journalists in West Bank, suspends unit

Jerusalem | March 31, 2026 7:21:25 AM IST

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) have acknowledged lapses in the conduct of their personnel toward journalists during an operation to evacuate an illegal outpost in Area A of Judea and Samaria following the conclusion of an internal inquiry led by the Chie ... read..

2 UNIFIL peacekeepers killed, several injured in explosion in south Lebanon

Beirut | March 31, 2026 6:51:42 AM IST

The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) on Monday (local time) confirmed that two of its peacekeepers were killed and two others injured after an explosion of unknown origin struck their vehicle in south Lebanon. ... read..

Israel passes law imposing death penalty for Palestinians convicted of terror attacks

Tel Aviv | March 31, 2026 6:51:46 AM IST

Israel's Parliament, the Knesset, on Monday (local time) passed a law mandating the death penalty for West Bank Palestinians convicted of terrorist acts, drawing condemnation from the European Union and the United Nations. ... read..

Operations in Iran "beyond the halfway point"; focus now on enriched uranium stockpile: Netanyahu

Tel Aviv | March 31, 2026 6:21:52 AM IST

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday (local time) said that the ongoing US-Israel military operation against Iran amid the West Asia conflict is "beyond the halfway point", with the current focus of the coalition being to secure or remove T ... read..

US War Secy Hegseth's broker tried to invest in defence fund before US-Israel strikes on Iran: Report

Washington DC | March 31, 2026 5:51:41 AM IST

A broker representing US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth sought to invest in a major US defence-focused fund in the weeks leading up to the US-Israeli military action against Iran, the Financial Times reported, citing sources familiar with the matter, as qu ... read..

LS Speaker Om Birla meets EU Parliament delegation, highlights India-EU strategic partnership

New Delhi | March 31, 2026 5:21:41 AM IST

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla met with Angelika Niebler, Chair of the Delegation for Relations with India (D-IN) in the European Parliament, along with other members of the visiting EU Parliamentary delegation at the Parliament House in the national capital ... read..

Iran's Parliament Security Committee approves plan to impose tolls on Strait of Hormuz

Tehran | March 31, 2026 5:21:39 AM IST

Iran's Parliament Security Committee on Monday (local time) approved the Strait of Hormuz Management Plan, which includes measures to impose tolls on vessels passing through the strategic waterway, as reported by Iranian state media, Islamic Republic of I ... read..

White House claims Iran allowing oil tankers through Hormuz is result of US-Iran talks, Trump's diplomacy

Washington DC | March 31, 2026 3:51:36 AM IST

The White House on Monday (local time) claimed that the recent movement of oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, despite a virtual blockage amid the West Asia conflict, is the result of ongoing direct and indirect talks between the United States and I ... read..

US troops deployment in West Asia gives Trump "maximum optionality" in war: White House amid ongoing talks with Iran

Washington DC | March 31, 2026 3:51:35 AM IST

The White House on Monday (local time) said the deployment of additional US troops in West Asia provides President Donald Trump with "maximum optionality" in the ongoing conflict in the region, despite ongoing negotiations with Tehran to end the conflict. ... read..

White House says US-Iran talks "ongoing and going well" despite Tehran denying "direct negotiations"

Washington DC | March 31, 2026 3:21:43 AM IST

The White House on Monday (local time) said that communication between the United States and Iran is ongoing and "going well", even as Tehran has maintained that there have been no "direct" talks between the two sides. ... read..

White House claims US-Iran talks "continuing, going well" despite Tehran denying "direct negotiations"

Washington DC | March 31, 2026 3:21:40 AM IST

"India can be better mediator than Pakistan," says Special Envoy Fleur Hassan-Nahoum

Jerusalem | March 31, 2026 2:21:50 AM IST

As the ongoing conflict in West Asia enters its second month, Fleur Hassan-Nahoum, Special Envoy, Foreign Ministry of Israel, has asserted that the situation has effectively been a "multi-front regional conflict" since its inception, while claiming signif ... read..

India, Russia hold Foreign Office Consultations, discuss on "schedule of upcoming contacts", bilateral ties

New Delhi | March 31, 2026 2:21:45 AM IST

India and Russia on Monday held Foreign Office Consultations in the national capital, during which both sides reviewed the full spectrum of bilateral ties under their Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership and also discussed the schedule of upcoming ... read..

India expresses gratitude to Azerbaijan for facilitating safe transit of nationals from Iran amid West Asia conflict

Baku | March 31, 2026 2:21:40 AM IST

India has expressed its gratitude to Azerbaijan for facilitating the safe transit of Indian citizens evacuated from Iran amid the West Asia conflict, with over 200 nationals having transited through the country so far since the war began. ... read..

Tibetan parliament in-exile forms rules to standardise Tibetan national flag and emblems, also condemns China's ethnic unity law

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) | March 31, 2026 2:21:37 AM IST

The last session of the 17th Tibetan Parliament in exile concluded on Monday in the North Indian hill town of Dharamshala. ... read..

Marco Rubio says US going to achieve objective in weeks; says Iran at its weakest point right now

Washington DC | March 31, 2026 2:21:32 AM IST

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in an interview with ABC News on Monday (local time) said that the United States has caused significant damage to Iran's navy and defence industrial base. ... read..

"US going to retake control of straits", says Scott Bessent

Washington DC | March 31, 2026 2:21:30 AM IST

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Monday in an interview with Fox News that the United States is going to retake control of the Strait of Hormuz, which would eventually have freedom of navigation. ... read..

Kuwait: Indian embassy coordinating for transportation of mortal remains of Indian who died in attack

Kuwait City | March 30, 2026 10:51:32 PM IST

Ambassador Paramita Tripathi visited the central mortuary of Kuwait on Monday, where the mortal remains of the Indian national who lost his life in the attack on a desalination facility were kept. ... read..

PM Modi calls for restoration of peace in West Asia during call with Dutch counterpart; discusses ways to further expand bilateral partnership

New Delhi | March 30, 2026 10:21:26 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held a telephonic conversation with the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Rob Jetten, discussing the security situation in West Asia and underlined the need for early restoration of peace and stability in the region ... read..

Iranian Mahan Air aircraft hit in US strike at Mashhad airport: Iranian Sources

Tehran | March 30, 2026 10:21:24 PM IST

An aircraft belonging to Mahan Air was reportedly struck during a United States airstrike at Mashhad Airport in Iran, disrupting a planned humanitarian mission to India, according to Iranian sources. ... read..

Iran denies Trump's claims of direct talks with US

Tehran | March 30, 2026 9:51:38 PM IST

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said that the country has held no "direct" talks with the United States as of now and added that it has received messages through some mediators regarding the US' desire for negotiations, according to ... read..

HRCP, Civil Society Groups oppose evictions in Islamabad's Katchi Abadis, call for immediate halt

Islamabad | March 30, 2026 9:21:29 PM IST

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan, along with the All Party Alliance for Katchi Abadis, National Commission for Justice and Peace, Awami Workers Party, Aurat March Islamabad, and other civil society organisations, have strongly condemned the looming ... read..

Tibetan youth in Amsterdam boost advocacy efforts, renew focus on Tibet Awareness Campaigns

Amsterdam | March 30, 2026 8:51:52 PM IST

Tibetan youth assembled in Amsterdam on Saturday, showing that even a small group can create meaningful momentum for an international cause, according to a report by the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA). ... read..

"Marco Rubio, Pete Hegseth are black belts in PR:" US strategist Robert Pape

New Delhi | March 30, 2026 8:51:48 PM IST

As the United States continues its military engagement in Iran, debates over how the conflict is being portrayed publicly have intensified, with US Strategic Air Power Expert and advisor to multiple US Presidents, Professor Robert Pape arguing that rhetor ... read..

Nepal Parliament to hold session later this week, first since the September's Gen-Z protest

Kathmandu | March 30, 2026 8:51:45 PM IST

The first session of Nepal's House of Representatives has been summoned from Thursday onwards by President Ram Chandra Paudel, the office of the President announced on Tuesday. ... read..

Diplomatic strokes: Ambassador Jayant Khobragade's 'divine flow' bridges continents and cultures

New Delhi | March 30, 2026 8:51:28 PM IST

Blending the strategic precision of diplomacy with the fluid grace of the canvas, India's Ambassador to Spain and Andorra, Jayant Khobragade, inaugurated his latest art exhibition, "Journey with the Divine Flow," in New Delhi on Monday. ... read..

US panel advances chip security act to curb smuggling of AI semiconductors to China

Washington DC | March 30, 2026 8:21:29 PM IST

The House Foreign Affairs Committee has passed bipartisan legislation aimed at curbing the smuggling of advanced American semiconductors to foreign adversaries, according to a release by the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (SCCCP). ... read..

Trump could effectively lose his presidency in attrition war with Iran: Former White House war advisor Pape

Washington DC | March 30, 2026 8:21:28 PM IST

With the US-Israel war against Iran entering its second month, top American national security advisor and air power expert Robert Pape notes that the attrition conflict could well cost US President Donald Trump his presidency. ... read..

"Pakistan gave Iran around 600-900 centrifuges from its nuclear program," US Air Power expert Robert Pape

New Delhi | March 30, 2026 7:52:21 PM IST

Even as the West Asia conflict enters its fourth week, political scientist Professor Robert Pape has underlined the close relationship shared by Pakistan and Iran, highlighting how Pakistan had given Iran between 600 and 900 centrifuges between 1990 to ea ... read..

Nepal's apex court rules against habeas corpus of former PM Oli, issues showcause order to Govt

Kathmandu | March 30, 2026 7:52:14 PM IST

The Supreme Court of Nepal has ruled against the habeas corpus petition of former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and issued a show cause order to the government seeking grounds for his arrest. ... read..

West Asia Conflict: Kuwait attack leaves one Indian dead; death toll rises to 8

New Delhi | March 30, 2026 7:52:13 PM IST

A total of 8 Indian nationals have lost their lives in West Asia as the conflict in the Gulf region enters its second month. One person also remains missing, a senior official from the Ministry of External Affairs informed on Monday. The official added th ... read..

W Asia conflict: India assures welfare of Indian seafarers, students in region; missions working 24/7 to provide assistance

New Delhi | March 30, 2026 7:52:11 PM IST

India on Monday said that particular attention is being given to the welfare of Indian seafarers as the conflict in the Gulf region entered its second month. ... read..

Bangladesh arrests another Ex-army official

Dhaka | March 30, 2026 7:52:03 PM IST

Dismissed Lieutenant Colonel Md. Afzal Naser (61) has been arrested by the Detective Branch (DB) of the Bangladesh police from Mirpur in the capital, authorities said on Monday. He was detained late at night on Sunday. ... read..

Israel strikes IRGC military university amid regional tensions

Tel Aviv | March 30, 2026 7:51:59 PM IST

The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) on Monday claimed it targeted the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' (IRGC) key military university, Imam Hossein University, citing its role in advancing Iran's military capabilities. ... read..

PM Modi, Saudi Crown Prince discussed West Asia crisis, conversation focused on secure shipping, energy safety: MEA

New Delhi | March 30, 2026 7:21:44 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has engaged in high-level discussions with global leaders to address pressing international issues, including the ongoing conflict in West Asia, the spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal said on Mon ... read..

Iran now among five most powerful countries in the world: Top US Air Power Expert

Washington DC | March 30, 2026 6:51:59 PM IST

Top US Air Power Expert and advisor to multiple US Presidents, Professor Robert Pape, underlined the emergence of Iran as one of the top five most powerful countries in the world. ... read..

India is slowly bandwagoning with Iran: US Political Scientist Robert Pape

New Delhi | March 30, 2026 6:51:54 PM IST

With the war between the Israel-US and Iran having entered the second month and concerns over energy supply and cost rising globally, leading US Political Scientist and renowned author Robert Pape has said that shortages resulting from a prolonged conflic ... read..

Trump warns of "completely obliterating" Iran's electric generating plants, oil wells, Kharg Island if deal not reached "shortly

Washington DC | March 30, 2026 6:21:32 PM IST

US President Donald Trump has threatened to target Iran's civilian energy infrastructure, including power plants, oil wells and Kharg Island, if Tehran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz. ... read..

Flavio Bolsonaro calls for closer Brazil-US alignment at conservative conference

Sao Paulo | March 30, 2026 5:21:56 PM IST

Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, a presidential hopeful from the Liberal Party (PL-RJ), addressed the Conservative Political Action Conference in Texas and advocated for closer political and economic ties between Brazil and the United States, according ... read..

Judicial crisis deepens in PoGB as Supreme Appellate Court vacancies remain unfilled for 10 years

Gilgit | March 30, 2026 4:51:52 PM IST

Despite commitments from the federal government and a directive by the Supreme Court of Pakistan, vacant posts in the Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) Supreme Appellate Court have remained unfilled for the past decade, according to a report by Da ... read..

Indian Consul Gen holds talks with IndiGo top brass as Kolkata-Shanghai flights commence

Shanghai | March 30, 2026 4:22:16 PM IST

Indian Consul General Pratik Mathur on Monday held talks with IndiGo team as the direct flight connecting Shanghai to Kolkata started operations. ... read..

Nepal: Ex PM's supporters continue to hit streets against arrest, but participation diminishing

Kathmandu | March 30, 2026 4:22:11 PM IST

Cadres and supporters of former Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Monday continued to hit the streets, demanding his release. ... read..

EU energy ministers to discuss coordinated response to Iran War fallout, says report

Brussels | March 30, 2026 3:51:49 PM IST

Energy ministers from across the European Union (EU) are set to hold talks on Tuesday on how to coordinate their response to disruptions in global energy markets triggered by the ongoing conflict involving Iran, according to a document seen by Reuters. ... read..

Trump is prolonging Iran war to appease his billionaire associates, fulfill Israel's agenda: Middle East expert Waiel Awwad

New Delhi | March 30, 2026 2:51:52 PM IST

Middle East Expert, Waiel Awwad, on Monday, asserted that the ongoing war in West Asia is benefiting rich countries like the US, citing President Donald Trump's growing assets as evidence. ... read..

Human Rights Watch calls Pakistan airstrike on Kabul medical facility 'Unlawful'

Kabul | March 30, 2026 2:21:52 PM IST

The international human rights organisation Human Rights Watch has termed a Pakistani airstrike on a medical facility in Afghanistan as unlawful, stating that it could amount to a war crime, according to a report by The Balochistan Post (TBP). ... read..

Coordinated militant attacks rock multiple districts across Balochistan, key infrastructure hit

Balochistan | March 30, 2026 2:21:41 PM IST

A coordinated wave of attacks has been underway across several districts of Balochistan since late Saturday night, targeting highways, infrastructure, Pakistani security forces, and pro-government armed groups, according to a report by The Balochistan Pos ... read..

"Lebanon is a virtual state occupied by Iran": Israeli FM Gideon Sa'ar slams overstay of Iranian ambassador

Tel Aviv | March 30, 2026 1:51:47 PM IST

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar on Monday sharply criticised Lebanon, claiming it is effectively under Iranian control and failing to act against the influence of Hezbollah. ... read..

"Cuba is finished, will fail in short time": Trump

Washington DC | March 30, 2026 1:51:36 PM IST

US President Donald Trump on Sunday (local time) said Cuba will collapse soon as he termed the Caribbean Island nation a "mess". ... read..

"Divine reinforcement": Iraq's Kataib Hezbollah welcomes Yemeni forces' entry against Israeli-American aggression

Baghdad | March 30, 2026 12:51:56 PM IST

Iraq's Kataib Hezbollah welcomed Yemeni Houthis (Ansar Allah) official entry into the ongoing war between the US, Israel, and Iran, which began on February 28, 2026. ... read..

Washington DC's Cherry Blossoms reach peak bloom, delight visitors

Washington DC | March 30, 2026 12:51:54 PM IST

Washington's iconic cherry blossoms were seen in full bloom on Sunday (local time), attracting locals and tourists alike to witness the city's scenic beauty. ... read..

"Over 500 prisoners freed": Trump thanks Belarus President Lukashenko for releases

Washington DC | March 30, 2026 12:51:39 PM IST

US President Donald Trump on Sunday (local time) claimed that more than 500 political prisoners have been released in Belarus since last year, crediting efforts by his envoy and the Belarusian leadership. ... read..

Indian Embassy condoles the death of its citizen in Kuwait

Kuwait City | March 30, 2026 12:51:37 PM IST

The Indian Embassy in Kuwait on Monday expressed condolences upon the death of an Indian national due to an attack on a desalination facility in Kuwait. ... read..

Earthquake of magnitude 4.5 strikes Tajikistan

Dushanbe | March 30, 2026 12:21:43 PM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 struck Tajikistan on Monday, a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. ... read..

"Rapper became PM, traditional parties losing polls": Expert notes churn in South Asian politics

New Delhi | March 30, 2026 11:51:34 AM IST

South Asian politics is witnessing a seismic shift as traditional "legacy" parties are being upended by a new wave of populist, youth-led movements. The most striking example of this "churn" is the rise of Balendra Shah (widely known as Balen) in Nepal. ... read..

Trump claims progress in indirect Iran talks via Pakistan; Declines to share specific details: Financial Times

Washington DC | March 30, 2026 11:21:53 AM IST

US President Donald Trump has claimed that indirect negotiations between the United States and Iran, facilitated by Pakistani intermediaries, are making "positive progress", as reported by the Financial Times. ... read..

"Big day in Iran": Trump amid claims of 'regime change'

Washington DC | March 30, 2026 11:21:51 AM IST

US President Donald Trump on Sunday (local time) said it's a "big day" for Iran, stating that the US military has destroyed many key targets in the country. ... read..

"We could take Kharg Island very easily": Trump hints at seizing Iran's oil hub

Washington DC | March 30, 2026 10:21:53 AM IST

US President Donald Trump on Sunday (local time) hinted that Washington could seize Iran's key oil export hub on Kharg Island in an interview with the Financial Times newspaper. ... read..

"Exercising inalienable right to self-defence": Iran's Acting Defence Minister General Reza

Tehran | March 30, 2026 9:51:50 AM IST

Iran's Acting Defence Minister Brigadier General Seyyed Majid Ibn Reza held a key telephone conversation with Turkish Defence Minister Yasar Guler amid the ongoing West Asia conflict involving the United States and Israel, according to Iranian state media ... read..

Rajasthani Diaspora pledges $5 million for Indo-US Friendship Centre at New York celebration

New York | March 30, 2026 9:51:49 AM IST

The Rajasthan Association of North America on Sunday (local time) celebrated Rajasthan Diwas and Holi Sneh Milan at the Indian Consulate in New York with cultural festivities and major philanthropic announcements, including a landmark pledge of over five ... read..

Taiwan detects 1 Chinese sortie, 9 vessels, 1 ship around itself

Taipei | March 30, 2026 9:21:42 AM IST

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected the presence of a sortie of Chinese military aircraft, nine naval vessels and an official ship operating around its territorial waters as of 6am (local time) on Monday. ... read..

"I do see a deal in Iran," Trump says

Washington DC | March 30, 2026 8:51:27 AM IST

US President Donald Trump on Sunday (local time) said he's optimistic about a deal with Iran, citing "very good negotiations" and Iran allowing 20 oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz as a "sign of respect". ... read..

Pakistan a base for major terror groups, military ops failed to counter them: US Congress report

Washington DC | March 30, 2026 8:21:55 AM IST

A US Congressional research report of March 25 has stated that U.S. officials have identified Pakistan as a base of operations for numerous armed, terror groups, some of which have existed since the 1980s. ... read..

"From Greenland to Guyana, our security perimeter is one hemisphere": Pete Hegseth unveils 'Greater North America' strategy

Florida | March 30, 2026 8:21:54 AM IST

US War Secretary Pete Hegseth on Sunday (local time) outlined a new geopolitical framework, naming it the "Greater North America" strategy, describing it as a redefinition of regional security under President Donald Trump's leadership. ... read..

UNIFIL peacekeeper killed, another critically injured near Adchit Al-Qusayr in southern Lebanon

Beirut | March 30, 2026 7:51:29 AM IST

A United Nations peacekeeper was killed and another critically injured after a projectile struck a UNIFIL position near Adchit Al Qusayr in southern Lebanon, the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said in a statement on Monday. ... read..

Trump claims "regime change" in Iran has already occurred amid war in West Asia

Washington DC | March 30, 2026 7:51:28 AM IST

US President Donald Trump on Sunday (local time) asserted that there has been a regime change in Iran, citing the decimation of its newly appointed leadership, referring to Mojtaba Khamenei, the current Supreme Leader of Iran and son of former Supreme Lea ... read..

One Indian killed as Iranian strikes hit Kuwait's power, water desalination plant

Kuwait City | March 30, 2026 7:21:31 AM IST

Kuwait's Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy on Monday stated that an Indian worker was killed and a service building at a major power and water desalination plant sustained significant damage following what authorities described as Irania ... read..

US-Israeli airstrikes hit petrochemical facility in Iran's Tabriz, reports state media

Tabriz | March 30, 2026 6:51:34 AM IST

The US- and Israel-led air raids struck a petrochemical unit in the northwestern Iranian city of Tabriz, as reported by Iranian state media, Press TV, on Sunday (local time) amid the escalating conflict in West Asia. ... read..

IDF suspends reserve battalion over assault, detention of US-based news crew in West Bank

Tel Aviv | March 30, 2026 6:51:31 AM IST

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Sunday (local time) announced the immediate suspension of all operational activities of a reserve battalion following the high-profile detention and assault of a CNN news team in the occupied West Bank last week. ... read..

Iran pledges retaliatory strikes on residences of US, Israeli commanders, officials in the region

Tehran | March 30, 2026 6:21:50 AM IST

Iran on Sunday (local time) vowed retaliatory attacks targeting the residences of US and Israeli commanders and political officials in the region amid escalating tensions, describing them as legitimate targets, as reported by Iranian state media Press TV. ... read..

F-16s scrambled, flares deployed after civilian aircraft violates flight restriction near Trump's Air Force One in Florida

Florida | March 30, 2026 6:21:48 AM IST

A security alert at Florida's Palm Beach International Airport on Sunday (local time) prompted the launch of F-16 fighter jets and the deployment of flares after a civilian aircraft violated temporary flight restrictions near US President Donald Trump's A ... read..

US to allow Russian oil tanker to proceed to Cuba, breaking blockade amid fuel crisis, reports NYT

Washington DC | March 30, 2026 5:51:36 AM IST

The United States Coast Guard is allowing a Russian tanker carrying crude oil to proceed toward Cuba, potentially easing the island's worsening fuel crisis, The New York Times reported, citing a US official familiar with the matter. ... read..

Pakistan: Fuel price hike pushes up food inflation in Punjab province

Rawalpindi | March 30, 2026 5:21:34 AM IST

A sharp increase in petroleum prices has led to a surge in transportation costs, triggering a rise in the prices of essential food items across markets in the Punjab province of Pakistan, The Express Tribune reported, citing traders and market sources. ... read..

IAEA says Iran's Khondab Heavy Water Plant sustained severe damage, no longer operational after Israeli strikes

Vienna | March 30, 2026 4:51:15 AM IST

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Sunday (local time) confirmed that Iran's Khondab Heavy Water Plant has sustained severe damage and is no longer operational following Israeli strikes on the plant amid the West Asia conflict. ... read..

Netanyahu grants "full, immediate access" to Church of Holy Sepulchre after police block Latin Patriarch's entry for Palm Sunday

Tel Aviv | March 30, 2026 4:21:31 AM IST

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday (local time) said he had instructed relevant Israeli authorities to grant "full and immediate access" to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzab ... read..

Pakistan: Nine die in rain-related incidents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab

Islamabad | March 30, 2026 3:51:44 AM IST

At least nine people lost their lives in rain-related incidents across Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Punjab provinces as heavy downpours and strong winds caused widespread damage, The Express Tribune reported on Sunday, citing rescue officials. ... read..

"Your actions ooze of desperation": Araghchi on US-Israeli strikes on Iranian universities

Tehran | March 30, 2026 3:21:42 AM IST

Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Sunday (local time) strongly condemned the US-Israeli strikes targeting Iranian universities and educational institutes, accusing both countries of attempting to suppress knowledge through violence and intim ... read..

Israeli Police block Jerusalem's Latin Patriarch from entering Church of the Holy Sepulchre for Palm Sunday mass

Jerusalem | March 30, 2026 2:51:39 AM IST

The Israeli Police on Sunday prevented the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, along with the Custos of the Holy Land, Fr Francesco Ielpo, from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem to celebrate Palm Sunday mas ... read..

God does not listen to prayers of those who wage war: Pope Leo XIV on Palm Sunday

Europe | March 30, 2026 2:51:36 AM IST

Pope Leo XIV on Sunday delivered a powerful message of peace and non-violence during his Palm Sunday address, asserting that God rejects the prayers of those who engage in war amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia. ... read..

US CENTCOM chief meets IDF chief in Israel amid reports of Pentagon preparing for ground ops in Iran for weeks

Tel Aviv | March 30, 2026 1:51:40 AM IST

Amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, the Chief of the US Central Command (CENTCOM) Admiral Brad Cooper met with Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir and other senior IDF officials in Israel, CNN reported, citing an I ... read..

UAE Cabinet chaired by Mohammed bin Rashid praises heroic defence spirit of UAE Armed Forces

Middle East | March 29, 2026 11:51:55 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 29 (ANI/WAM): Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has chaired the UAE Cabinet meeting. ... read..

Israel strikes Iran's ballistic missile engine production site: IDF

Tel Aviv | March 29, 2026 11:51:52 PM IST

The Israeli Defence Forces on Sunday shared that it conducted strikes on a central site in Iran used to produce critical components for ballistic missiles. It also shared operational updates where it informed eliminating Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon. ... read..

UAE real estate sector shines with major projects, strong March sales

Middle East | March 29, 2026 11:22:11 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 29 (ANI/WAM): The UAE continues to consolidate its position as one of the most dynamic real estate markets, with a steady pace of new project launches and uninterrupted construction activity during March 2026. ... read..

Netanyahu says Israeli military action exposing "cracks" in Iran

Middle East | March 29, 2026 11:22:10 PM IST

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday said that Israel's ongoing military actions are creating "visible cracks" in what he termed the "terror regime in Tehran," Times of Israel reported. ... read..

Kuwait air defences dealt with 14 hostile ballistic missiles, 12 drones in past 24 hours

Asia | March 29, 2026 11:22:08 PM IST

Kuwait City [Kuwait], March 29 (ANI/WAM): Kuwait's Ministry of Defence announced on Sunday that it had detected and dealt with 14 ballistic missiles and 12 hostile drones in the past 24 hours. ... read..

UAE: Road Transport Authority completes 13 cycling tracks across Dubai

Middle East | March 29, 2026 11:22:03 PM IST

Dubai [UAE], March 29 (ANI/WAM): Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed 13 cycling tracks as part of a master plan encompassing 15 tracks across various areas of the emirate, with a total length of 162 km. ... read..

Brutal Iranian aggression blatant violation of GCC sovereignty, international law: Kuwait FM

Middle East | March 29, 2026 10:51:26 PM IST

Kuwait City [Kuwait], March 29 (ANI/WAM): Kuwait's Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah reaffirmed on Sunday the State of Kuwait's condemnation and denunciation, in the strongest terms, of the brutal Iranian aggression against the countr ... read..

UAE raises its medal tally to 8 at Asian Track Cycling Championships

Asia | March 29, 2026 10:51:25 PM IST

Manila [Philippines], March 29 (ANI/WAM): The UAE National Para Cycling Team continued its outstanding performance at the Asian Track Championships currently being held in Tagaytay, Philippines, winning four new medals -- two gold, one silver, and one bro ... read..

Piyush Goyal concludes visit to 14th WTO Ministerial Conference in Cameroon

Yaounde | March 29, 2026 10:21:40 PM IST

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday concluded his four-day "productive" visit to Cameroon, where he participated in the 14th World Trade Organisation Ministerial Conference. ... read..

College of Nursing, AIIMS New Delhi, congratulates alumna Nisha Mehta on appointment as Nepal's Health Minister

New Delhi | March 29, 2026 10:21:37 PM IST

The College of Nursing of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi on Sunday extended wishes to its alumna Nisha Mehta on her appointment as the Health Minister of Nepal. ... read..

Crew members thank Indian Navy as LPG carriers make way to India

New Delhi | March 29, 2026 9:51:47 PM IST

Two LPG carriers, BW TYR and BW ELM, carrying a combined LPG cargo of about 94,000 MT, have safely transited the region and are moving towards Indian shores. ... read..

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