Iran war live: Trump says US will have a Role in Choosing Iran’s Next Leader; Israel Orders Southern Beirut Evacuation

Escalating Middle East conflict raises fears of wider regional war The conflict in the Middle East intensified on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States should play a role in selecting Iran’s next leader, while Israel ordered residents of southern Beirut to evacuate ahead of potential military strikes. The developments come as […]

Crude Tanker Reports Suspected Hull Breach after Blast Near Iraq Port

London/Basra a Bahamas‑flagged crude oil tanker, the Sonangol Namibe, is believed to have suffered a hull breach after a blast struck the vessel while it was anchored near Iraq’s Khor al Zubair port, maritime authorities and the ship’s operator said on Thursday. According to Sonangol Marine Services, the tanker was approached by an unidentified small […]

U.S. Military Kills Iranian Plot Leader Behind Trump Assassination Attempt, Pentagon Says

In Washington the U.S. military has killed an Iranian official who led a unit accused of plotting to assassinate President Donald Trump, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Wednesday, deepening the already volatile conflict between the United States and Iran. Hegseth, briefing reporters at the Pentagon, said U.S. forces located and killed the Iranian […]

India’s MRPL Shuts Refining Units Due to Oil Shortage, Sources Say

New Delhi/Singapore India’s state‑owned Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd (MRPL) has temporarily shut down a crude oil processing unit and several secondary units at its 300,000 barrels‑per‑day refinery in Mangaluru due to a shortage of crude oil supplies, three sources with direct knowledge of the situation said on Thursday. The closures, which began Wednesday evening, […]

Nepal Goes to the Polls; Voters Seek Change After Youth‑Led Protests

In Kathmandu Nepal has begun voting in a pivotal general election that marks the country’s first nationwide poll since massive youth‑led protests last year forced the resignation of the government and reshaped the nation’s political landscape. Nearly six months after demonstrations erupted originally sparked by a controversial social media ban and galvanized by broader frustrations […]

Israel Plans Thousands More Iran Strikes in Coming Weeks

Jerusalem/Washington the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and senior officials say the military campaign against Iran is set to intensify, with plans to carry out thousands more strikes across Iranian territory in the weeks ahead as the conflict between the two nations escalates into a broader confrontation. Top military commanders have told reporters the current phase […]

‘Everyone Cheered’: Stranded Gulf Travellers Gamble on their Route Home

In Dubai hundreds of travelers stranded across the Gulf region are scrambling to find alternative routes home after escalating regional tensions triggered widespread flight disruptions and airspace restrictions. With airports temporarily closed and airlines suspending services, many passengers have been forced to navigate complex journeys involving multiple countries, long waits and uncertain border crossings in […]

Iran Could Disrupt the Strait of Hormuz with Drones for Months, Raising Global Energy Concerns

Iran could potentially disrupt shipping through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz for months using waves of drone attacks, according to military analysts and intelligence officials, raising fears of prolonged instability in global energy markets. The warning comes as tensions escalate across the Middle East following recent strikes by the United States and Israel on […]

UAE Property Sector Faces Reckoning After Iran Strikes Shake Investor Confidence

In Dubai Abu Dhabi the United Arab Emirates’ booming real estate sector is facing one of its most serious tests in years after Iranian missile strikes in the Gulf rattled investor confidence and exposed the property market’s heavy reliance on foreign capital. The attacks, which targeted infrastructure across the region including airports, ports and residential […]

Iranian Sailors Recovering in Sri Lankan Hospital After Alleged U.S. Submarine Attack, Authorities Say

In Colombo, Sri Lanka several Iranian sailors are recovering in a hospital in Sri Lanka after what Iranian and Sri Lankan officials described as an attack on an Iranian vessel by a United States submarine in waters of the Indian Ocean earlier this week. According to Iranian maritime authorities, the incident occurred when an Iranian […]