Trump administration labels Afghanistan ‘state sponsor of wrongful detention’
The US government has designated Afghanistan as a state sponsor of wrongful detention.
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Trump threatens Iran with ‘20 times harder’ strike if oil flow through Strait of Hormuz is disrupted
US President Donald Trump on Monday warned that the United States would strike Iran “twenty times harder” if Tehran attempts to disrupt oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
Improvised explosive device was thrown near Zohran Mamdani’s residence during Saturday's protest: NYPD
An improvised explosive device (IED) was ignited and thrown outside the official residence of Zohran Mamdani, the mayor of New York City, during protests on Saturday, the New York Police Department (NYPD) has confirmed.
New Iran Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei lost several family members in war: Reports
Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and the country’s newly appointed Supreme Leader, has reportedly lost several members of his immediate family in airstrikes carried out by Israel and the United States during the ongoing conflict, according to Iranian media reports.
Trump slams Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, says ‘I’m not happy’
US President Donald Trump has said he was not happy with the selection of new Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.
Years before becoming Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei was already on the US sanctions list — Here’s why
The United States had designated Mojtaba Khamenei, the cleric recently appointed as Iran’s new Supreme Leader, in 2019.
White House sends 'WTF' message to Israel after it hit Iranian oil depots: Report
Israeli military strikes on oil storage facilities in Iran have reportedly triggered the first major disagreement between Israel and its key ally, the United States, since the current conflict began in late February.
Iran appoints Mojtaba Khamenei as new supreme leader amid Middle East tension
Iran's Assembly of Experts has appointed Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei as the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, more than a week after the death of Ali Khamenei in US-Israel conducted strikes.
Pakistani official shot dead in Quetta ambush, gunmen open fire on moving vehicle
Gunmen shot dead a Pakistani government official after attacking his vehicle in the Khatan area of Kachhi district near Quetta, media reports said on Sunday.
Water supply targeted? Bahrain says Iran struck a key desalination plant amid escalating Middle East crisis
The government of Bahrain on Sunday accused Iran of striking a water desalination facility amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Bangladeshi leader Osman Hadi murder case: Prime accused Faisal Karim, associate arrested in West Bengal
The Special Task Force (STF) of West Bengal Police has arrested the key accused and his associate in the murder of prominent Bangladeshi leader Osman Hadi from the neighbouring town of Bongaon.
Horror in Pakistan hospital: 15-year-old girl allegedly sexually assaulted, police launch manhunt
Pakistani police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) after a 15-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted at a private hospital in Mandi Bahauddin, media reports said.
Trump must pay: Iran’s Ali Larijani issues revenge warning after Khamenei’s death
Senior Iranian security official Ali Larijani issued a strong warning to Donald Trump on Sunday, saying Tehran would avenge the “blood of our leader,” referring to the reported death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
Blast near US Embassy in Oslo sparks security scare amid Middle East tensions
An explosion occured close to the United States Embassy in Oslo early Sunday, according to media reports.
Donald Trump slams UK PM Keir Starmer as London weighs sending carriers to Middle East
US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Britain was giving “serious thought” to sending two aircraft carriers to the Middle East amid the war with Iran, but added that the United States no longer needed the support to win the conflict.
Iran targets Gulf: Drones hit Kuwait, missiles fired at Qatar, Saudi Arabia intercepts 15
Fuel tanks at Kuwait airport were targeted, and at least 15 drones were intercepted in Saudi Arabia as Iran continued attacks across the Gulf, a day after its President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran would not strike neighbouring countries.
2 GTA synagogues hit by gunfire overnight; police ramp up presence
Police in parts of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) are investigating after shots were fired at two synagogues in North York and Vaughan overnight on March 6-7, 2026, as reported by CBC News.
Iran targets US missile shield? Key THAAD Radar hit in Middle East amid escalating war
Iran is reportedly attempting to degrade American air defence capabilities by targeting US-made radar systems located across the Arabian Peninsula that detect incoming missiles and drones, media reports said, amid escalating tensions in the region following recent strikes on Tehran.
‘Iran will be hit very hard’: Trump’s explosive warning after Tehran’s apology
US President Donald Trump on Saturday lashed out at Iran, labelling Tehran the “loser of the Middle East,” hours after Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian apologised to neighbouring countries for attacks launched during Iran’s conflict with Israel and the United States.
Middle East crisis: Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian apologises to neighbouring countries for strikes
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has apologised to neighbouring countries for attacks carried out by Iran in retaliation for strikes on Tehran by Israel and the United States on February 28.
Iranian drone strike near Dubai Intl. Airport's terminal forces emergency flight suspensions
Dubai/IBNS: Operations at Dubai International Airport (DXB) were temporarily halted after an Iranian drone strike reportedly occurred near the airport’s terminal area, triggering major disruption at one of the world’s busiest aviation hubs.
Zohran Mamdani defends wife amid scrutiny over her 'support' for Palestinian cause
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has defended his wife, Rama Duwaji, amid criticism over her social media activity related to the Palestinian cause following the October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel.
Iran conflict: White House says US could achieve ‘Operation Epic Fury’ objectives in 4–6 weeks
Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, has said the United States could achieve its objectives in Operation Epic Fury against Iran within four to six weeks.
Who is Asif Merchant? Trump assassination plot by Iran-linked Pakistani foiled
A Pakistani man allegedly linked to Iran has been found guilty of plotting to assassinate US President Donald Trump, according to the United States Department of Justice.
Tehran under fire: Israel claims destruction of Supreme Leader’s hidden bunker
The Israel Defense Forces on Friday shared a video which showed its fighter jets were striking the heart of Tehran, destroying an underground bunker built beneath the leadership compound of slain Iran's supreme leader, Ali Khamenei.
Ex-rapper to Prime Minister? Balen Shah’s party surges ahead in Nepal elections
Nepal could be heading toward a major political shift as Balendra Shah and his Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) take a significant lead in the House of Representatives elections, strengthening his prospects of becoming the next prime minister of the Himalayan nation.
UAE tycoon asks Trump: 'Who authorised turning our region into a battlefield?'
A prominent business leader from the United Arab Emirates has publicly questioned the authority of US President Donald Trump to draw the Middle East into a widening military confrontation with Iran.
Indian-origin influencer Nancy Grewal stabbed to death in Canada amid online controversies
A 45-year-old Indian-origin social media influencer and YouTuber, Nancy Grewal, was brutally stabbed to death at her home in LaSalle, Ontario, Canada, on March 3, 2026, prompting a homicide investigation by local police.
Canada and Australia deepen ties with defence, AI and clean energy agreements
Canberra: Canada and Australia agreed to deepen cooperation in defence, critical minerals, artificial intelligence and clean energy during Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first official visit to the country.
Sri Lanka evacuates 208 crew from an Iranian warship after US strike on sister ship
Sri Lanka evacuated 208 crew members from the Iranian navy vessel IRIS Bushehr on Thursday, a day after a US submarine struck and sank another Iranian frigate, killing dozens of sailors, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said.