Baghdad, March 17 (IANS) Facilities inside the US Embassy compound in Baghdad’s Green Zone caught fire after the embassy was attacked early Tuesday. Two booby-trapped drones landed within the embassy… Continue reading US embassy in Baghdad attacked, fire breaks out
Seoul, March 16 (IANS) South Korean Unification Minister Chung Dong-young called on North Korea on Monday not to miss an opportunity to resume dialogue with the United States after President… Continue reading South Korea: Unification minister urges North Korea not to miss chance for talks with Trump
Tehran, March 16 (IANS) Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei reiterated his country’s demand for compensation from its “enemy.” “We will obtain compensation from the enemy, and if he refuses, we… Continue reading Iran’s supreme leader reiterates demand for compensation from ‘enemy’
Tehran, March 16 (IANS) Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has said that the country is not asking for a ceasefire or negotiations with the United States, stating that Tehran… Continue reading Iran not asking for ceasefire or negotiations, ready to defend itself as long as it takes: Iranian FM
London, March 16 (IANS) British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke with US President Donald Trump to discuss the situation in the Middle East and the disruption to global shipping caused… Continue reading British PM Starmer talks to Trump on importance of reopening Strait of Hormuz
Abu Dhabi, March 16 (IANS) Six nationals of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh have been killed and 142 residents of multiple nationalities have suffered minor to… Continue reading 6 killed, 142 injured in UAE amid escalating regional tensions: Defence Ministry
Seoul, March 15 (IANS) A South Korean military transport aircraft is bringing home 204 nationals from Saudi Arabia, officials said Sunday, in the first airlift evacuation using a military plane… Continue reading South Korea: Military aircraft bringing back 211 people from Saudi Arabia amid Mideast conflict
Tehran, March 15 (IANS) Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi warned that any attack on Iran’s oil and energy infrastructure would trigger retaliation against regional facilities linked to US companies.… Continue reading Iran vows to target US-linked oil assets if its energy infrastructure under attack
Cairo, March 15 (IANS) The Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil shipping route, remains open and under Iranian control, a senior Iranian commander said, amid rising tensions with the… Continue reading Strait of Hormuz not closed but under Iran’s control: IRGC commander
Beirut, March 15 (IANS) Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health rejected the Israeli army’s claims that ambulances were used for military purposes, calling the accusations an attempt to justify “crimes against… Continue reading Lebanon rejects Israeli claims on ambulances used for military purposes
Kathmandu, March 14 (IANS) At least seven Indian pilgrims were killed in a micro-bus accident in Nepal’s Gorkha district on Saturday evening while returning after offering prayers at the Manakamana… Continue reading Seven Indian pilgrims killed in road accident in Nepal
Washington, March 14 (IANS) A US senator has introduced legislation to block any transfer of sovereignty over the Chagos Islands — including the strategic Diego Garcia military base — unless… Continue reading US Senator moves to block Diego Garcia
Washington, Mar 14 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said military operations against Iran were “going very well” and claimed American forces had delivered “very big hits” as the conflict intensified… Continue reading Trump says Iran strikes ‘big hits’, war ahead of schedule
Washington, March 14 (IANS) Democratic lawmakers in the US Congress are pressing the Pentagon for answers after reports that a US strike during Operation Epic Fury hit a girls’ elementary… Continue reading Democratic US lawmakers demand probe into Iran school strike
Washington, March 14 (IANS) A strong chemical odour at a key air traffic control facility in Virginia forced authorities to halt flights at several Washington-area airports, disrupting air travel across… Continue reading Chemical odour halts Washington-area flights
