A drone-related incident triggered a fire near Dubai International Airport on Monday, prompting authorities to temporarily suspend flight operations as a precautionary safety measure. Officials confirmed that the incident occurred in the vicinity of the airport and affected one of the fuel storage tanks, leading to an emergency response by Dubai Civil Defence teams. Authorities said firefighters were quickly deployed to the scene to contain the blaze and prevent further damage. According to

Tensions in the Middle East escalated sharply after coordinated military strikes by the United States and Israel targeted Iran on February 28, reportedly killing Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei along with several senior Iranian officials. The operation, named “Epic Fury” by the United States and “Lion’s Roar” by Israel, came during a period of heightened friction between Washington and Tehran, particularly surrounding negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program and regional secu

The United States Marine Corps has ordered the deployment of a Marine Expeditionary Unit to the Middle East as tensions in the region continue to escalate. Around 2,200 Marines traveling aboard three US Navy amphibious ships are being redirected toward the area, signaling a reinforcement of American military readiness amid growing concerns over maritime security and regional stability. The unit involved in the deployment is the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, which is normally based in Japan

The ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran has triggered what the International Energy Agency (IEA) describes as the largest disruption in the history of the global oil market, as tensions intensify around the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy transit routes. In a report released on Thursday, the agency said oil and petroleum product flows through the strategic waterway have plunged sharply, raising serious concerns about global energy security

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi on Thursday rejected allegations that Iranian forces were laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial global shipping route, stating that the claims were inaccurate and misleading. His remarks came days after the United States said it had carried out strikes against Iranian vessels allegedly involved in placing mines in the strategic waterway. Responding to questions about the accusations, Takht-Ravanchi said Iran had not engaged in s

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the government is taking comprehensive steps to safeguard India’s energy security as global fuel markets face uncertainty due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Addressing the NXT Summit 2026 in New Delhi on March 12, the prime minister said India has adopted a holistic strategy to strengthen its energy sector and reduce vulnerability to global disruptions. Modi said the country has significantly expanded its strategic petroleum reserve in r

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held a conversation with Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian and expressed deep concern over the escalating tensions in West Asia, highlighting the growing impact of the conflict on civilian lives and infrastructure. During the discussion, Modi emphasized the need for restraint and reiterated India’s long-standing position that dialogue and diplomacy remain the most effective path toward resolving regional disputes. According to the Prime

Iran’s newly appointed Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei delivered a strong and defiant message in his first public statement since assuming the country’s highest leadership position, warning that Iran will continue responding to what it describes as hostile actions by the United States and its allies. In the message broadcast on state television on Thursday, March 12, Khamenei vowed revenge for what he called crimes committed against Iran and signaled that attacks linked to ongoing regional t

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RN Ravi was sworn in as the 22nd Governor of West Bengal

Tensions across the Middle East escalated sharply on Thursday as the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict intensified with new drone and missile attacks reported across several locations in the region. Iranian authorities claimed responsibility for launching drone strikes targeting Israel’s Shin Bet headquarters in Tel Aviv as well as the Palmachim and Ovda air bases, signalling a significant escalation in hostilities between the two countries. Israeli officials confirmed that missiles we

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In the latest escalation of the regional conflict, Iran has issued a

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Farooq Abdullah, the 88-year-old President of Jammu and Kashmir’s National

A preliminary investigation by the United States military has concluded that a deadly missile strike that hit an elementary school in Iran was likely caused by a targeting error, according to officials familiar with the inquiry. The strike occurred on February 28 in the town of Minab, where a Tomahawk missile struck the Shajarah Tayyebeh elementary school building during a series of attacks aimed at nearby Iranian naval facilities. Investigators say the incident appears to have resulted from

Tensions in the Middle East have entered a new phase after Iran warned that it could target economic infrastructure and facilities linked to major international technology companies as the regional conflict continues to intensify. The warning indicates a shift in the nature of modern warfare, where economic systems, financial institutions, and technology infrastructure are increasingly viewed as strategic targets alongside conventional military installations. A spokesperson for Khatam