Geopolitics
Israel strikes Lebanon after Hezbollah rocket fire as Iran conflict widens
BBC News – World · Europe
Lebanon's health ministry says 31 people were killed by Israeli strikes, while there are no reports of casualties in Israel.
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Macron says France will allow temporary deployment of nuclear-armed jets to allied nations
NBC News – World · US
French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France would allow the deployment of nuclear-armed aircraft to allied countries as part of a new nuclear strate…
General
They flew to Dubai for a romantic anniversary getaway. Then the bombing started.
NBC News – World · US
An American couple who flew to Dubai have been stranded after Iran retaliated to attacks by the U.S. and Israel by striking its neighbors like the UAE.
General
'Whatever it takes': Trump says the Iran conflict will continue
NBC News – World · US
President Donald Trump laid out a potential timeline of the Iran conflict saying, "we projected four to five weeks, but we have capability to go far longer tha…
Geopolitics
Spain Denies U.S. Military Use of Its Bases for Iran Attack
The New York Times – World · US
The leftist government in Madrid said the war against Iran violated both international law and the agreement between Spain and the United States on the use of …
Geopolitics
How Trump Decided to Go to War With Iran
The New York Times – World · US
President Trump’s embrace of military action in Iran was spurred by an Israeli leader determined to end diplomatic negotiations. Few of the president’s adviser…
Geopolitics
After Attacks in Iran, Cubans Worry They Might Be Trump’s Next Target
The New York Times – World · US
Many Cubans are wondering if the Trump administration plans to target their country’s Communist government next.
Geopolitics
How Switzerland became the world’s most nuclear bunker-ready nation
Times of India – World · India
- TOI World Desk's team delivers global news with diverse perspectives, covering events round the clock. - Committed to accuracy, depth, and timeliness, they…
Geopolitics
Watch: Beirut rocked by explosions as Israel targets Hezbollah
The Hindu – World · India
- Beirut suffered explosions as Israel targets Hezbollah, escalating regional tensions. - This marks Israel's first major strike against Hezbollah in months,…
Geopolitics
Hegseth insists the Iran conflict is ’not endless’ and declares ’we fight to win’
The Hindu – World · India
“No stupid rules of engagement, no nation building quagmire, no democracy building exercise, no politically correct wars. We fight to win, and we don’t waste t…
Geopolitics
U.K. PM defends Iran strikes stance after Trump criticism
The Hindu – World · India
Prime Minister Starmer took the decision after Iran fired missiles over the weekend that put British interests and people “at risk”, his Downing Street office …
Geopolitics
Watch: ‘Natanz site hit again’ says Iran; IAEA reports no confirmation
The Hindu – World · India
Iran claims its Natanz nuclear facility was hit again, while the International Atomic Energy Agency says it has no confirmation of damage
Geopolitics
Old parties dig in, new ones offer change as Nepal heads to the polls
The Hindu – World · India
The March 5 election comes months after youth-led protests toppled the government led by CPN-UML’s K.P. Sharma Oli, which had been backed by the Nepali Congres…
Geopolitics
Iran-Israel war: Modi speaks to Gulf leaders over safety of Indians as first Indian casualty reported
The Hindu – World · India
The Prime Minister stresses on restoration of global peace as Oman reports first Indian casualty from a tanker explosion amid escalating conflict in West Asia
Geopolitics
Hezbollah condemns Lebanese govt decision to ban military activities
The Hindu – World · India
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said: “The Lebanese state declares its absolute and unequivocal rejection of any military or security actions launched from Lebanese…
Tech & Startups
Hackers and internet outages hit Iran amid U.S. air strikes
TechCrunch · US
Users of a popular Iranian prayer app were flooded with phone notifications as U.S. air strikes hit Iran's biggest cities, killing the country's leader.
Geopolitics
US strike on Iran fuels Taiwan’s air defence debate and energy supply fears
South China Morning Post – World · China
Taiwan has reacted to the US strike on Iran with surprise, strategic calculation and renewed debate over the island’s air defence readiness. While some observe…
Geopolitics
Iran conflict spreads to neighbouring countries
South China Morning Post – World · China
The situation in Iran continues to worsen, with countries throughout the region getting hit by missiles and drones. Eyewitness footage from across the Middle E…
Geopolitics
Will Iran attack derail Trump’s high-stakes China visit to meet Xi Jinping?
South China Morning Post – World · China
The massive American military strikes on Iran could add a new layer of uncertainty to US President Donald Trump’s high-stakes trip to China at the end of the m…
Geopolitics
Pakistan calls troops, orders 3-day curfew as 24 killed in pro-Iran rallies
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Army deployed and few areas in northern Gilgit-Baltistan region put under curfew after violence over Khamenei's killing.
Geopolitics
‘Outrage over US-Israel attacks on Iran may have sparked violence in Texas’
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Javed Ali warns that anger over US-Israel attacks on Iran may be fuelling 'homegrown violence'.
Geopolitics
Video shows Iranian missile strike hit Beersheba, Israel
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
CCTV footage shows the moment an Iranian missile struck a neighbourhood in Beersheba, Israel.
Geopolitics
Hegseth: US didn’t start war with Iran, but we are ‘finishing it’
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Blaming Iran for previous attacks on Americans in the region, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth defended recent strikes.
Geopolitics
Why killing Khamenei isn’t the death of Iran’s Islamic Republic
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
US officials have celebrated the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader as the end of the Islamic Republic.
Geopolitics
North Korea: Will Kim's daughter and sister fight for power?
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Kim Jong Un's sister Kim Yo Jong was given a promotion at a recent congress of North Korea's ruling party. But his young daughter Kim Ju Ae also looks like a r…
Geopolitics
Lebanon: Israel trades fire with Hezbollah in south and east
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Israel says it has killed an intelligence head in Iran-backed Hezbollah, which fired on Israel in response to Ali Khamenei's death. Lebanon's government is try…
Geopolitics
World Cup 2026: US-Iran war adds to list of concerns
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
With 100 days to go until World Cup 2026 starts, the war between co-hosts USA and qualifiers Iran poses serious questions. Spiraling prices, safety and relucta…
Geopolitics
Scores of civilians killed in attacks in South Sudan
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Intensifying violence in the country has led the United Nations to warn that it could be returning to a civil war. Children, elderly people and women were amon…
Geopolitics
Macron says France to increase its nuclear arsenal
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
The French president wants more nuclear warheads as Europe becomes increasingly wary of its US ally. It would be the first time since 1992 that the French arse…
Geopolitics
Democrats thrown into disarray as US offensive on Iran creates cracks
The Guardian – World · Europe
Lawmakers from Sanders to Mark Kelly offer mixed feelings on Trump’s action and killing of Iranian supreme leaderAs Republicans celebrated the death of Iran’s …
Geopolitics
First Thing: Trump says ‘likely more’ deaths of US troops before Iran conflict ends
The Guardian – World · Europe
Trump cited debunked claims in video address that Iran was on verge of nuclear weapons to justify US casualties. Plus, the teacher who exposed Putin’s primary …
Geopolitics
US-Israel war on Iran dramatically expands across Middle East
The Guardian – World · Europe
US allies in Gulf states come under attack from Iranian missiles and drones as three US fighter jets mistakenly shot down by KuwaitUS-Israel war on Iran – live…
Geopolitics
Pauline Hanson claimed taxpayer-funded trips around Australia that coincided with One Nation fundraisers
The Guardian – World · Europe
Queensland senator also billed taxpayers for flights to campaign alongside her daughter, Lee Hanson, in Tasmania at last electionGet our breaking news email, f…
General
Fourth U.S. service member dies as part of the operation against Iran
NBC News – World · US
A fourth U.S. service member has died as part of the operation against Iran, the military said. CENTCOM said the fourth service member was seriously wounded in…
General
Joint Chiefs chairman says 'additional losses' of U.S. service members are expected in Iran
NBC News – World · US
General Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said that the U.S. expects "additional losses" of U.S. service members in Operation Epic Fury in Iran…
General
'We'll go as far as we need': Hegseth won't say whether ground troops would be involved in Iran
NBC News – World · US
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed that no American troops are on the ground in Iran but also said the U.S. "would go as far as we need to go." Hegseth …
Geopolitics
Iran’s Top Security Official Calls Trump’s War Aims ‘Delusional’ and Says Iran ‘Will Not Negotiate’
The New York Times – World · US
Ali Larijani, seen as a pragmatist who could negotiate with Washington, struck a defiant tone and vowed to fight on.
Geopolitics
More Lebanese Flee Their Homes as Israel Strikes Back at Iran-Backed Hezbollah
The New York Times – World · US
The three-day U.S.-Israeli war with Iran and its allies brought a new wave of displacement to war-weary Lebanon, after Israel retaliated for Hezbollah rocket a…
Geopolitics
'Got Khamenei before he got me,' says Trump; how real is threat of Iran strike on US prez?
Times of India – World · India
Following the death of Iran's Supreme Leader, US President Donald Trump claimed Iran plotted his assassination. Security experts believe Iran lacks the capabil…
Geopolitics
S-400, Akash, Sukhoi: India showcases aerial defence at Vayu Shakti amid China-Pak threat
Times of India – World · India
The Indian Air Force demonstrated its growing military strength at Vayu Shakti-2026. The exercise highlighted advanced air defence systems like the S-400 and i…
Geopolitics
Putin urges ceasefire in West Asia in calls with UAE, Qatar leaders
The Hindu – World · India
Following U.S. and Israeli barrages on the Russian ally Iran, retaliatory strikes from Tehran have hit targets across the Gulf, forcing authorities to close ai…
Geopolitics
Watch: ‘We fight to win’: Pete Hegseth issues stark warning to Iran after U.S. strikes
The Hindu – World · India
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth delivered a defence of Washington’s military operation in Iran, calling it a “clear, devastating, decisive mission” aimed at…
Geopolitics
US-Israel war on Iran: everything you need to know from China’s reaction to what’s next
South China Morning Post – World · China
We have put together stories from our coverage of US and Israel’s war on Iran. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. …
Geopolitics
Middle East tensions highlight Hong Kong’s stability, opportunities: labour minister
South China Morning Post – World · China
Conflicts in the Middle East highlight Hong Kong’s attractiveness as a talent hub promising safety and stability, the city’s labour chief has said. Secretary f…
Geopolitics
Millions of Asian migrant workers in Gulf in danger as war with Iran rages on
South China Morning Post – World · China
Millions of migrant workers, who support some of the Middle East’s most crucial sectors, are in the line of fire as Iran retaliates against the US-Israeli stri…
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