
Trump declines to rule out US ground troops as Iran conflict widens
March 3, 2026
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has declined to rule out sending American ground troops into Iran, as fighting between US-Israeli forces and Tehran expands…

Hundreds reported killed in Iran as conflict spreads to Israel and Lebanon
March 3, 2026
TEHRAN/JERUSALEM: The escalating Iran–Israel conflict has left hundreds dead across the region, with Iranian authorities reporting at least 787 fatalities, while casualties were also…

Starmer allows US to use UK bases in Iran conflict, raising legal and military questions
March 3, 2026
LONDON: Prime Minister Keir Starmer has approved a US request to use British military bases for what he described as “defensive” operations linked to…

Saudi Aramco shuts Ras Tanura refinery after drone strike amid Gulf escalation
March 2, 2026
Saudi Arabia’s state oil company Aramco halted operations at its major Ras Tanura refinery on Monday following a drone strike, according to an industry…

Saudi official claims US redirected air defence systems to protect Israel amid rising Middle East tensions
March 2, 2026
A Saudi official has reportedly said that the United States redirected its air defence systems to protect Israel during escalating hostilities in the Middle…

Trump says Iran operation will continue until ‘all objectives’ achieved
March 2, 2026
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that ongoing American combat operations linked to Iran will continue until “all of our objectives…

Kazakhstan president expresses solidarity with Gulf leaders amid regional tensions
March 1, 2026
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has sent personal messages to the leaders of the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait, expressing support and…

Israel Claims Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei Killed in Tehran Strike; Iran Denies
March 1, 2026
Jerusalem / Tehran / Washington: Israel has claimed that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a strike on his compound in…

Reports say Chinese satellite imagery highlights US military positions amid Iran tensions
February 28, 2026
WASHINGTON/BEIJING/TEHRAN — Reports circulating in international media and defense analysis platforms say Chinese commercial and state-linked satellite imagery has been used to map and…

Russia condemns US-Israel strikes on Iran, calls for return to diplomacy
February 28, 2026
MOSCOW, Feb 28 — Russia has strongly condemned the recent US-Israel strikes on Iran, describing them as a violation of international law and urging…

US and Israel launch strikes on Iran, targeting senior leadership
February 28, 2026
WASHINGTON/TEL AVIV/DUBAI, Feb 28 — The United States and Israel launched coordinated military strikes on Iran on Saturday, targeting senior leadership figures and escalating…

Former US F-35 Instructor Pilot Arrested for Allegedly Training Chinese Military Aviators
February 27, 2026
Washington, D.C.: A former United States Air Force major and elite F-35 instructor pilot has been arrested and charged with illegally providing defence services…

China showcases AI humanoid robots performing kung fu during German Chancellor’s visit
February 26, 2026
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz watched AI-powered humanoid robots perform boxing and kung fu-style martial arts moves during a technology visit in Hangzhou, as part…

Modi’s ‘fatherland’ and ‘motherland’ remarks at Knesset draw social media criticism
February 26, 2026
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi faced criticism online after referring to Israel as “fatherland” and India as “motherland” during a speech at the Knesset…

Pakistan reaffirms support for Turkmenistan’s neutrality at UN, Senate chairman says
February 25, 2026
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan co-sponsored the United Nations General Assembly resolution recognizing Turkmenistan’s policy of permanent neutrality, Chairman Senate Yousaf Raza Gilani said during a…

France opens applications for Youth World Summit 2026 in Paris without IELTS
February 24, 2026
Applications have opened for the Youth World Summit 2026, a four-day international gathering scheduled to take place in France from June 11 to 14,…