Israel struck an oil-storage facility in Tehran, escalating the week-old conflict. This marks the first time a civilian industrial site has been targeted. Iran blamed the US and Israel. President Pezeshkian apologized for attacks on neighbors despite ongoing military actions.
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Balen to be the first Madhesi prime minister of the Himalayan country as also the youngest to occupy the top post in Nepal’s parliamentary history
Tehran rejects US calls unconditional surrender
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi condemned the US-Israeli offensive against Iran, stating it should 'never have happened.' Calling for an 'immediate' end to hostilities, Wang argued force 'will never resolve' the crisis and noted a lack of popular support for regime change, urging a return to diplomacy.
As the humanitarian crisis in Iran leaves 1,300 dead and 100,000 displaced, the IDF struck IRGC fuel complexes in Tehran. President Trump claimed the US has 'decimated' Iran's leadership and military, while international concern grows over the conflict's impact on energy prices and regional stability.
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The GCC condemned Iranian attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait as 'dangerous acts of aggression.' This follows the IRGC's 'Operation True Promise 4,' involving missile and drone strikes against US and Israeli targets in Haifa and Salman Port, which Tehran claims is retaliation for 'unprovoked US-Israeli aggression.'
The IDF struck IRGC fuel complexes in Tehran, claiming they support 'military infrastructure.' In response, the IRGC launched its 27th wave of 'Operation True Promise 4,' using solid-fuel missiles and drones against US and Israeli targets in Haifa, Bahrain, and beyond, amid escalating regional tensions.
In a formal announcement released on Saturday, the elite military wing detailed the latest phase as a series of integrated drone and missile barrages. The operation specifically directed missile counter-offensives against Israeli military infrastructure located in the northern regions of the occupied territories.
Former Prime Minister of Nepal, KP Sharma Oli, on Saturday extended his wishes to Balen Shah on securing victory in the latest parliamentary elections.
Taiwanese legislator Chia-Pin Chung underlined the importance of India in regional stability and said that Taiwan hopes to work together with such countries for the prosperity of the region. He also said that Taiwan looks forward to have peaceful relations with China and emphasised its sovereignty.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday (local time) said that the Israeli actions would continue until all the goals are achieved. He also praised the defence forces and citizens of Israel for their courageous stand.
Dubai Media Office has confirmed that debris from an aerial interception fell onto a vehicle in the Al Barsha area, resulting in the death of a Pakistani driver.
UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nayhan on Friday met five civilians who were injured amid tensions in West Asia and the Gulf region. He underlined that the UAE would continue to protect its people and the country, highlighting that they would emerge stronger than before.
Iranian Foreign Minister Syed Abbas Araghchi came down heavily on US President Donald Trump in his latest statement, claiming that the American misadventure has costed American military USD 100 billion, in addition to the lives of soldiers lost. He further added that Iran's openness to de-escalation in the region was 'immediately killed' by Trump's miscalculation of Iranian capabilities.
In an official press statement, the MEA said that the Government of India is continuously monitoring the evolving situation in West Asia and the Gulf region, especially with regard to the welfare of Indian nationals who have been stranded there during transit or on short-duration visits.
'India has and will always support a democratic, stable, peaceful, progressive, and inclusive Bangladesh,' Verma said.
Speaking at the Raisina Dialogue, Misri said India supports a rules-based system but questioned whether emerging powers had an equal role in shaping those rules, warning that frameworks that fail to adapt to new geopolitical realities risk losing relevance.
As Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor, Balen is credited with sweeping reform programmes and the beautification of the metropolis
'... Together, we will transform Indo-Mediterranean and European trade. Prime Minister Modi and your Commerce Minister, Mr Piyush Goyal, deserve a great deal of credit for making this happen...,' he said.
Speaking at the ‘Shield of the Americas’ gathering of Latin American leaders in Miami, Florida, Trump said Cuba was ‘at the end of the line’
Some officers in the Iranian armed forces have abandoned their barracks, leaving behind the soldiers under their command to remain on guard duty, several conscripts told Iranian opposition outlet Iran International, as quoted by the Jerusalem Post.
In a post on X, Araghchi emphasised that the US has set a dangerous precedent by targeting Iran's infrastructure.
Stubb, who is on a four-day visit of India along with a delegation said he has come with roughly 20 Finnish companies from diverse sectors as the target is to double the trade between both the countries
Airspace restrictions remain in Qatar, Bahrain, Iran and Iraq
A leading London-based media and marketing agency, Here&Now365, has launched 'The Missing', a campaign highlighting concerns around the imbalance in birth ratios among Indian-origin families in the UK.
The board has already cancelled Class 10 exams till March 11
The announcement has sparked widespread anxiety across the country, where residents are already battling high living costs during the month of Ramadan. Commuters and workers have expressed despair over the rapid cost-of-living increase.
PM Modi reiterated India's commitment to work with Nepal in establishing peace.
Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah ‘Balen’ defeats four-time prime minister KP Sharma Oli by a huge margin of about 50,000 votes
As per the Election Commission, Balen secured 68,348 Votes while former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli trailed behind with 18,734 votes.
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