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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..


UAE air defences intercept 16 ballistic missiles, 42 UAVs amid Iran attacks
Abu Dhabi | March 29, 2026 9:51:42 PM IST
The United Arab Emirates on Sunday said that its air defence systems successfully intercepted 16 ballistic missiles and 42 unmanned aerial vehicles, launched from Iran. ... read..


Piyush Goyal holds talks with African countries at WTO Ministerial Conference in Cameroon
Yaounde | March 29, 2026 9:22:25 PM IST
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday held talks with African countries on the sidelines of the 14th World Trade Organisation Ministerial Conference. ... read..


Nepal: Foundation stone laid for Waste Management Centre being built with Indian assistance
Kathmandu | March 29, 2026 9:22:23 PM IST
Foundation stone for the construction of a Waste Management Centre in Sunsari with Indian assistance was laid on Sunday. The Waste Management Centre is being constructed in Duhabi Municipality-4 of Sunsari District in the Koshi Province of Nepal. ... read..


Sri Lanka hails New Delhi's role as reliable partner in energy crisis
By Ayushi Agarwal

New Delhi | March 29, 2026 8:51:31 PM IST
India's support in maintaining fuel supplies to Sri Lanka during a period of global uncertainty has been acknowledged by Colombo as a timely intervention that helped ease pressure on essential energy needs. ... read..


Iran vows to strike Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier when in range to avenge IRIS Dena
Tehran | March 29, 2026 8:21:58 PM IST
The Iranian Navy vowed to strike US aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln once it is within range of coastal missiles to avenge the sinking of Iranian warship IRIS Dena, Iranian State Media Press TV reported. ... read..


One injured, nine arrested as protest in support of former Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli turns violent, court remands custody
Kathmandu | March 29, 2026 7:22:01 PM IST
One person has been injured and nine arrested in a protest demanding the release of former Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, who is in police custody over the use of force during the Gen-Z protest of September last year. ... read..


Iranian parliament speaker warns against US ground invasion, says "waiting for troops"
Tehran | March 29, 2026 7:22:00 PM IST
Speaker of Iran's Parliament, MB Ghalibaf, accused the US of "secretly plotting a ground invasion" and assured that Tehran is prepared for it. ... read..


China's repression shadows global Uyghur resilience
Asia | March 29, 2026 7:21:58 PM IST
Munich [Germany] March 29 (ANI) 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 attention o ... read..


China's ethnic law sparks fresh Tibet concerns
Prague | March 29, 2026 6:51:32 PM IST
Representatives led by Thinlay Chukki, along with UN Advocacy Officer Phuntsok Topgyal, engaged in a series of high-level meetings in the Czech Republic to highlight China's oppression in Tibet and explore avenues for international cooperation, as reporte ... read..


Jeffrey Sachs takes dig at Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, says 'Gangsters' are running US politics
New Delhi | March 29, 2026 5:52:00 PM IST
Top US economist Jeffrey Sachs attributed the US miscalculations in the Iran war to 'gangster-like' thinking by top leaders, including Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner. ... read..


Two LPG carriers carrying combined LPG cargo of about 94,000 MT enroute India: Govt
New Delhi | March 29, 2026 6:51:36 PM IST
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said on Sunday, citing the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, that two LPG carriers- BW TYR and BW ELM carrying a combined LPG cargo of about 94,000 MT have safely transited and are moving towards India sh ... read..


"A reflection of who's really in charge": Jeffrey Sachs on Elon Musk "eavesdropping" on PM Modi-Trump call
New Delhi | March 29, 2026 5:51:50 PM IST
Foreign policy expert and top US economist Jeffrey Sachs sharply criticised the "breakdown" in US governance amid news reports claiming the presence of tech billionaire Elon Musk during the March 24 phone call between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US P ... read..


Jeffrey Sachs warns: "Dubai could be blown up if UAE enters war"
New Delhi | March 29, 2026 5:51:47 PM IST
Top US economist Jeffrey Sachs has sounded caution on the United Arab Emirates against joining the war, highlighting the immediate danger to Dubai and Abu Dhabi, which are designed as tourist destinations rather than fortified military zones. ... read..


India-Sri Lanka Arts Project showcases works by contemporary women artists
Colombo | March 29, 2026 5:21:52 PM IST
The Lotus Roots- India -Sri Lanka Artist Project was inaugurated in Colombo by the Head of Chancery, Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka, which saw the exhibition of masterpieces of contemporary art by 10 Indian and 10 Sri Lankan women artists. ... read..


China's dislocation warfare raises alarm in Taiwan
Taipei | March 29, 2026 5:21:45 PM IST
Taiwan is strengthening coordination between civilian agencies and government institutions to counter what officials describe as China's evolving strategy to destabilise Taiwan's democratic system. Deputy Interior Minister Ma Shih-yuan said China is expan ... read..


Pakistan: Traders in Murree protest delayed mall road project, allege mismanagement
Murree | March 29, 2026 3:51:56 PM IST
Traders operating along Murree's Mall Road have launched a forceful protest against the Walled City administration, accusing it of serious inefficiency in executing the long-delayed remodelling project. ... read..


Disappeared Mexican boats carrying aid to Cuba found: Mexico Navy
Mexico City | March 29, 2026 3:51:47 PM IST
Two Mexican sailboats, the "Friendship" and "Tigermoth," that disappeared at sea while delivering humanitarian aid to Cuba on Thursday have safely docked at Havana's port, Mexico's navy has said. ... read..


"We will never be humiliated": Iran Speaker Ghalibaf slams US '15-Point Plan'
Tehran | March 29, 2026 3:51:37 PM IST
Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Sunday accused the United States and Israel of planning a "ground invasion" under the guise of diplomacy, warning that Tehran will not yield to pressure, according to Iranian state media Press TV. ... read..


Sri Lankan President thanks India for fuel aid amid West Asia crisis
Colombo | March 29, 2026 3:51:34 PM IST
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Sunday expressed his gratitude towards India for its support in sending fuel to the country. ... read..


Israeli PM Netanyahu offers condolences to IDF soldier killed in Lebanon
Tel Aviv | March 29, 2026 3:21:49 PM IST
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday offered condolences to the family of a fallen IDF soldier after the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) confirmed the death of Sergeant Moshe Yitzhak HaCohen Katz during fighting in Lebanon. ... read..


Prolonged network blackouts deepen crisis in South Waziristan
South Waziristan | March 29, 2026 2:51:51 PM IST
Persistent mobile and internet outages in Lower South Waziristan have disrupted daily life for over two months, leaving residents struggling with communication breakdowns and growing economic and educational setbacks. ... read..


US: Red, Blue states erupt alike in 'No Kings' protests
New York | March 29, 2026 2:51:36 PM IST
New Yorkers packed the streets around Times Square and marched past its famous billboards, holding signs and chanting slogans, as part of nationwide "No Kings" rallies - a protest against US President Donald Trump and his administration's policies. ... read..


"Iran's systems proved resilience": Former Diplomat Mahesh Sachdev
New Delhi | March 29, 2026 2:51:31 PM IST
Former Diplomat Mahesh Sachdev on Sunday said the US and Israel have come to a dead end as Iran continued to prove its resilience. ... read..


Pakistan: Sindh fails rural women workers despite landmark law
Sindh | March 29, 2026 2:21:38 PM IST
The continued delay in implementing the Sindh Women Agriculture Workers Act, 2019, has left millions of rural women in Pakistan without the protections promised under the law. ... read..


Nepal's ex-PM Oli, HM Lekhak produced in court on charges of committing atrocities during Gen-Z protest
Kathmandu | March 29, 2026 1:51:40 PM IST
Former Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak have been produced in the Kathmandu District Court today on charges of committing atrocities during the Gen-Z protest. ... read..


Earthquake of magnitude 4.3 strikes Tibet
Asia | March 29, 2026 1:51:32 PM IST
An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 struck Tibet on Sunday, a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. ... read..


Enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings in Balochistan reach alarming levels
Balochistan | March 29, 2026 12:52:13 PM IST
The body of a teenage boy who had been missing for months was recovered in Turbat, while separate fatal incidents in Surab and Panjgur have further intensified concerns over security practices in Balochistan, as reported by The Balochistan Post. ... read..


No clear signs on when it will end, Ex Diplomat says on Iran War
New Delhi | March 29, 2026 12:22:09 PM IST
Former Diplomat KP Fabian on Sunday said that there are two actors in the Middle East war- US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and they have to pause the war. ... read..


Former Nepal PM KP Oli to appear virtually in court; Ex-Home Minister to be taken to court
Kathmandu | March 29, 2026 12:21:59 PM IST
Former Prime Minister of Nepal KP Sharma Oli is set to be presented on Sunday before a court virtually due to health concerns, according to a government lawyer. ... read..


Iranian military infrastructure struck in Tehran, says IDF
Tel Aviv | March 29, 2026 11:51:41 AM IST
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Sunday said it carried out a "wide-scale wave of strikes" targeting the Iranian military infrastructure in the "heart" of Tehran. ... read..


Iran warns of US-Israeli plans to expand conflict, cites risk of 'false-flag ops"
Tehran | March 29, 2026 10:52:00 AM IST
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned that the United States and Israel may seek to widen the scope of the ongoing conflict by drawing in other countries or staging "false-flag operations", according to the Iranian media, Press TV. ... read..


Lebanon: Hezbollah claims attacks on Israeli bases near Safed
Beirut | March 29, 2026 10:21:57 AM IST
The Lebanese armed group Hezbollah has claimed responsibility for a series of attacks on Sunday morning targeting Israeli military positions near the northern city of Safed, according to Al Jazeera. ... read..


Zelenskyy claims Russia took satellite images of US air bases in Gulf before Iranian attack; questions easing sanctions
Kyiv | March 29, 2026 10:21:50 AM IST
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday claimed that Russia captured satellite images of US air bases in the Gulf region, including Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, multiple times before an Iranian attack. ... read..


"Cowardly terrorist act": US condemns attack on Iraq Kurdistan's president
Washington DC | March 29, 2026 9:22:26 AM IST
The US on Sunday condemned the attacks on the private residence of Iraqi Kurdistan region President Nechirvan Barzani. ... read..


"Duelling accusations: US, Iran trade blame for drone attack on Kurdish President's residence
Tehran | March 29, 2026 9:22:25 AM IST
A drone strike on Iraqi Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani's residence on Saturday sparked a blame game between the US and Iran. The US claimed Iran-backed militias carried out the attack, while Iran counterclaimed it was a US-Israeli assassinat ... read..


Air raid sirens activated across Kuwait, Bahrain and Israel amid reported missile threats
Manama | March 29, 2026 8:52:29 AM IST
Air raid sirens were activated across parts of the West Asia early Sunday, with alerts issued in Kuwait, Bahrain and Israel following reports of incoming missile and drone threats, according to CNN. ... read..


Taiwan detects 19 Chinese sorties, 9 vessels, 2 official ships around itself
Taipei | March 29, 2026 8:21:43 AM IST
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected the presence of 19 sorties of Chinese military aircraft, nine naval vessels and two official ships operating around its territorial waters as of 6am (local time) on Sunday. ... read..


"Transition will be orderly": Iran's Exiled Crown Prince says regime must go "in its entirety"
Texas | March 29, 2026 7:22:13 AM IST
Iran's exiled Crown Prince, Reza Pahlavi, on Saturday (local time), asserted that the transition from the current regime in the Islamic Republic will be done in an "orderly" manner, noting that the regime in Tehran must go "in its entirety" amid escalatin ... read..


Pakistan hikes kerosene price by PKR 4.66/litre; petrol, diesel rates unchanged
Islamabad | March 29, 2026 7:22:11 AM IST
The federal government of Pakistan has increased the price of kerosene oil by PKR 4.66 per litre, taking the new rate to PKR 433.40 per litre with effect from March 28, according to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division, The Express Tribune repo ... read..


Aluminium Bahrain confirms attack targets on facility, two employees injured; IRGC claims responsibility
Manama | March 29, 2026 6:51:48 AM IST
Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) on Sunday confirmed that its industrial facility was targeted in an Iranian attack on Saturday, according to a statement reported by the Bahrain News Agency (BNA). ... read..


Iran accuses US, Israel of "deliberately" attacking universities amid conflict
Tehran | March 29, 2026 6:21:58 AM IST
Iran on Sunday accused the United States and Israel of "deliberately" targeting its academic institutions and scientific infrastructure amid the ongoing conflict in the region, alleging that the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran has "revealed its ... read..


IRGC warns US, Israeli universities in West Asia of being "legitimate targets" after strikes on Iranian institutions
Tehran | March 29, 2026 6:21:56 AM IST
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Sunday issued a stern warning that American and Israeli universities in the West Asian region could be considered legitimate targets in retaliation for the US and Israeli strikes on Iranian academic insti ... read..


Pakistan hikes jet fuel for 5th time in 28 days amid West Asia conflict
Islamabad | March 29, 2026 5:51:38 AM IST
The Government of Pakistan on Saturday raised the price of jet fuel for commercial passenger aircraft for the fifth time in just 28 days, attributing the sharp increase to the ongoing oil crisis triggered by the ongoing conflict in West Asia, The Express ... read..


Yemen's Houthis carry out "second military operation" against Israel amid West Asia conflict
Sanaa | March 29, 2026 4:51:43 AM IST
Yemen's Houthis on Sunday announced a "second military operation" targeting Israel in a significant escalation of the ongoing West Asia conflict, using a barrage of cruise missiles and drones against what it described as "vital and military sites" in sout ... read..


"Iran's response will accelerate this": Ghalibaf on IDF Chief's warning on Israeli military "collapse"
Tehran | March 29, 2026 4:21:33 AM IST
Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf on Saturday said the country's response to Israel's military action would "accelerate" the collapse of its defence forces, referring to remarks by the Israeli military chief warning of internal strain with ... read..


Pakistan poverty soars to 43.5%, SPDC says urban areas hit harder than offficial estimates
Islamabad | March 29, 2026 3:51:36 AM IST
Poverty in Pakistan has risen sharply to 43.5 per cent, significantly higher than official estimates, according to a report by the country's Social Policy and Development Centre (SPDC). ... read..


Iraq: KRG confirms drone strike on Kurdistan President Barzani's residence in Duhok
Baghdad | March 29, 2026 3:21:58 AM IST
Iraq's Kurdistan Regional Government on Saturday confirmed the drone strike targeting the residence of the President of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, Nechirvan Barzani, in Duhok amid the conflict in the region. ... read..


US: Massive 'No Kings' protests erupt nationwide over Trump policies, Iran war, economic woes
Washington DC | March 29, 2026 2:51:46 AM IST
Large crowds across the United States participated in the "No Kings" protests on Saturday (local time), staging nationwide demonstrations against the policies of US President Donald Trump, the rising cost of living, and the ongoing war with Iran, CNN repo ... read..


USS Tripoli enters West Asia combat theatre with 3,500 personnel; third US Navy nuclear aircraft carrier sails to region
Washington DC | March 29, 2026 2:51:44 AM IST
The United States Ship (USS) Tripoli, along with around 3,500 US Marines, has entered the US Central Command (CENTCOM) area of responsibility, bringing one of America's largest amphibious assault ships (AAS) into an active combat theatre in West Asia amid ... read..


Residence of Iraqi Kurdistan's President targeted in attack in Duhok, says Iraqi PM's office
Baghdad | March 29, 2026 2:21:50 AM IST
The residence of Nechirvan Barzani, President of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, was targeted in an attack in Iraq's Duhok province amid the conflict in the region, according to a statement issued by the office of Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al-Suda ... read..


Resident of Iraqi Kurdistan's president targeted in attack in Duhok, says Iraqi PM's office
Baghdad | March 29, 2026 1:51:30 AM IST
The residence of Nechirvan Barzani, President of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, was targeted in an attack in Iraq's Duhok province amid the conflict in the region, according to a statement issued by the office of Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al-Suda ... read..


Saudi Arabia: Indian Ambassador reviews Haj preparations in Makkah
Makkah | March 28, 2026 11:52:03 PM IST
Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Suhel Khan, on Saturday conducted a comprehensive review of Haj preparations in Makkah and inspected the Mina camps to assess their readiness. ... read..


US refutes Iranian claims of attacks on American forces in Dubai
Washington DC | March 28, 2026 11:51:45 PM IST
The US Central Command has dismissed Iranian forces' claims that they have struck two "hideouts" of the US Army, hosting more than 500 soldiers in Dubai. ... read..


"US accomplished most of its targets in "Iran, to continue operations briefly": JD Vance
Washington DC | March 28, 2026 10:51:54 PM IST
US Vice President JD Vance said that the Washington has accomplished "a gross majority" of its military objectives in Iran but will continue its operation briefly to ensure that Tehran's nuclear plans are neutralised for a long time. ... read..


UAE air defences intercept 20 ballistic missiles, 37 UAVs amid Iran attacks
Abu Dhabi | March 28, 2026 10:51:52 PM IST
The United Arab Emirates on Saturday said that its air defence systems successfully intercepted multiple aerial threats, including 20 ballistic missiles and 37 unmanned aerial vehicles, launched from Iran. ... read..


Afghanistan continues to provide aid to families displaces due to Pakistani attacks
Kabul | March 28, 2026 9:51:37 PM IST
Amid escalating tensions following recent attacks by Pakistan's military in parts of Afghanistan, officials said that the process of delivering aid to residents of affected areas is ongoing, TOLO News reported. ... read..


India pitches people-centric fisheries approach at WTO ministerial conference
Yaounde | March 28, 2026 9:51:35 PM IST
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday highlighted India's balanced and inclusive stance on fisheries governance while addressing the Ministerial Session on Fisheries Subsidies at the WTO Ministerial Conference 14. ... read..


Zelenskyy agrees to strengthen defence corporation with Qatar, UAE on Gulf visit
Doha | March 28, 2026 8:51:39 PM IST
After Saudi Arabia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday visited the UAE and Qatar, where he agreed to strengthen the defence cooperation with both countries amid the West Asia conflict. ... read..


US releases footage of airstrikes on Iranian naval vessels
Washington DC | March 28, 2026 8:51:34 PM IST
The US Central Command on Saturday released the footage of its airstrikes on the Iranian naval vessels amid the heightened tensions in West Asia. ... read..


"Law must take its course": Former diplomat Manjeev Singh Puri on KP Oli's arrest
Vladivostok | March 28, 2026 7:52:19 PM IST
Former Indian Ambassador to Nepal Manjeev Singh Puri on Saturday stated that the law must take its course and those involved in the police firings to suppress the Gen-Z protest in Nepal should be held accountable. ... read..


Iran claims heavy US causalities in strikes on 'hideouts' in Dubai
Tehran | March 28, 2026 7:52:18 PM IST
Iran on Saturday claimed that the US has suffered "heavy casualties" in the strikes on two US Army "hideouts" in Dubai as the conflict in West Asia continues, the State Media Tasnim News Agency reported. ... read..


PM Modi talks with Saudi Crown Prince amid West Asia Conflict, discusses need to keep shipping lines open
New Delhi | March 28, 2026 7:52:16 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held a telephonic conversation with Crown Prince and PM of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman, during which both leaders discussed the ongoing conflict in West Asia. ... read..


India, Malta discuss expanding scope bilateral relations
Valletta | March 28, 2026 6:51:30 PM IST
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Secretary (West) Sibi George met with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malta, Ian Borg, on Saturday to discuss ways of further enhancing cooperation between India and Malta. ... read..


"Your appointment is a beacon of hope": Dalai Lama congratulates Church of England's first woman Archbishop of Canterbury
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) | March 28, 2026 5:21:43 PM IST
The Dalai Lama on Saturday extended his heartfelt congratulations to Sarah Mullally on her appointment as the new Archbishop of Canterbury, marking a historic moment as she becomes the first woman to lead the Church of England in its 1400 year old history ... read..


"Don't let enemies run war on your lands": Iranian President warns Gulf countries
Tehran | March 28, 2026 5:21:41 PM IST
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday warned Gulf countries against backing the US-Israel to wage war against Tehran. ... read..


Iran claims strikes on US 'hideouts' in Dubai
Tehran | March 28, 2026 4:51:34 PM IST
Iran on Saturday claimed that it had struck two US Army "hideouts" in Dubai as the conflict in West Asia continues, Iranian state media Fars News Agency reported. ... read..


Putin pushes for stronger tech cooperation with BRICS, urges businesses to join new committee
Moscow | March 28, 2026 4:21:50 PM IST
Russian President Vladimir Putin has highlighted the importance of strengthening technological collaboration with BRICS nations. He made these remarks during the congress of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs, as per the Kremlin's offic ... read..


US Treasury Dept issues licenses authorizing activities involving Venezuelan-origin minerals
Washington DC | March 28, 2026 3:51:57 PM IST
US Department of Treasury on Saturday announced that its office of Foreign Assets Control issued general licenses authorizing certain activities involving Venezuelan-origin minerals. ... read..


"Iran will come to the negotiating table on their own terms": Former diplomat Vidya Bhushan Soni on US' peace overtures
New Delhi | March 28, 2026 3:51:55 PM IST
Former diplomat Vidya Bhushan Soni on Friday said that Iran is unlikely to accept conditions imposed by the United States, calling recent remarks by US President Donald Trump contradictory and part of a broader negotiating strategy. ... read..


"Call was between PM Modi and President Trump only," says MEA on report of Musk's presence on call between two leaders
New Delhi | March 28, 2026 3:51:50 PM IST
The Ministry of External Affairs on Saturday clarified ist position after the New York Times reported that Tesla CEO Elon Musk present in the telephonic conversation between PM Modi and US President Donald Trump. The MEA categorically stated that only PM ... read..


EAM Jaishankar meets French President Macron on sidelines of G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting
Paris | March 28, 2026 3:22:03 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday (local time) called upon French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting. He called the meeting an "honour" and conveyed the "warm" greetings of Prime Minister Narendr ... read..


World Uyghur Congress condemns Canadian MP Michael Ma's remarks on Uyghur abuses, raises concerns over forced labour links
Washington DC | March 28, 2026 3:21:58 PM IST
The World Uyghur Congress has strongly criticised comments made by Canadian Liberal Member of Parliament Michael Ma, alleging that his remarks downplayed well-documented human rights violations in China, as cited in a WUC press release. ... read..


Nepal: Supporters of former PM Oli burn tyres, protest against his arrest
Lalitpur (Kathmandu) | March 28, 2026 3:21:56 PM IST
Following the arrest of former Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, dozens of CPN-UML cadres took to the streets, burning tyres to protest the detention of their party chair. ... read..


Taiwan detects 15 Chinese sorties around its territory
Taipei | March 28, 2026 3:21:53 PM IST
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense on Saturday detected overall 15 sorties of Chinese naval aircraft as of 11:21 hours. ... read..


"There's great regard for PM Modi's ability to talk to all political spectrums," Former Diplomat Veena Sikri
New Delhi | March 28, 2026 2:51:42 PM IST
Former Indian Diplomat, Veena Sikri said that the world over, there's a great regard and respect for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. ... read..


MEA Secy Neena Malhotra meets Tunisia's Foreign Minister, discusses cooperation
Tunis | March 28, 2026 2:51:33 PM IST
Ministry of External Affairs Secretary (South) Neena Malhotra called on Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali Nafti during her visit to Tunisia for the 6th Foreign Office Consultations. ... read..


PWA leader urges EU to suspend Pakistan's GSP+ status at UNHRC over human rights violations
Geneva | March 28, 2026 2:21:56 PM IST
At a side event during the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Dr Sumran Razak Sabreena of the Pakistan World Alliance raised serious concerns over Pakistan's human rights record, urging the European Union to reconsider Isla ... read..


HRCP report flags shrinking civic space, warns of democratic backsliding in Pakistan
Lahore | March 28, 2026 2:21:43 PM IST
A fact-finding report by the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan has raised concerns over the shrinking civic space in Punjab, warning that increasing restrictions on rights-based NGOs indicate a growing trend of democratic regression in Pakistan, as repo ... read..


ETGE Minister Salih Hudayar condemns China's 'Cenling County' move, calls it colonial expansion
Washington DC | March 28, 2026 2:21:32 PM IST
The East Turkistan Government in Exile has strongly condemned Beijing's recent announcement of the so-called "Cenling County" in the Kashgar region, terming it an "illegal and unilateral act of colonial domination," as stated by ETGE's Minister of Foreign ... read..


India, Malta review ties, boost cooperation across key sectors at 4th Foreign Office Consultations
Valletta | March 28, 2026 1:52:34 PM IST
India and Malta held the 4th round of Foreign Office Consultations in Valletta, reviewing the full spectrum of bilateral relations and exploring avenues to deepen cooperation across multiple sectors. ... read..


Imran Khan's sons raise human rights concerns at UNHRC, allege 'Arbitrary Detention' in Pakistan
Geneva | March 28, 2026 1:52:32 PM IST
At the sidelines of the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, sons of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, Kasim Khan and Sulaiman Khan, delivered an emotional and strongly worded statement highlighting what they ... read..


5 Indians injured by debris fall in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi | March 28, 2026 1:22:20 PM IST
The Abu Dhabi Media office on Saturday confirmed that five Indians have sustained minor to major injuries following the fall of debris in the vicinity of the Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi. ... read..


Two Indian LPG vessels reach Gujarat's Vadinar Terminal via Hormuz Strait
Jamnagar (Gujarat) | March 28, 2026 1:22:17 PM IST
A shipment of 47,000 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) arrived at the Vadinar Terminal of DPA Kandla in Jamnagar, Gujarat, on Saturday. ... read..


"Life has returned to normal in Kharg", says Iranian Parliament's spokesperson
Tehran | March 28, 2026 1:22:11 PM IST
Spokesperson for the Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, Ebrahim Rezaei, claimed on Saturday that the "life has returned to normal in Kharg" island, as quoted by Iranian state media Fars News Agency. ... read..


Bangladesh deploys border guard at Fuel Depots nationwide
Dhaka | March 28, 2026 1:22:04 PM IST
Amid the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, global fuel shortages and rising prices have led to attempts at unauthorized fuel hoarding. ... read..


Iran says it dismantled 'terrorist cell' in Golestan province; Arrests two suspects: Iranian Media
Tehran | March 28, 2026 12:52:08 PM IST
Iran said on Saturday that its security forces dismantled a "terrorist cell" in the northern Golestan province and arrested two suspects accused of plotting an armed attack, according to Iranian media, Tasnim News Agency. ... read..


"Cuba's next," Trump says amid Iran strikes
Washington DC | March 28, 2026 12:21:59 PM IST
US President Donald Trump on Saturday said that Cuba was 'next'. ... read..


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