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Iran seeks World Cup venue change to Mexico as geopolitical tensions rise

By Swati Sakshi Mishra . Mar 17, 2026
Federation opens urgent talks with FIFA to relocate World Cup matches from US venues

Israel claims killing of Iran’s top security chief, Basij leader in targeted strikes

By Arun Jayan . Mar 17, 2026
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Larijani, who served as secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, was “eliminated” on Monday, March 16, night

Mojtaba Khamenei narrowly escaped Tehran strike as missiles hit compound, leaked audio reveals

Leaked audio reveals Mojtaba Khamenei stepped outside moments before missiles hit, escaping death as his wife was killed
By Yasira Rahman . Mar 17, 2026

'Show the face of war' as Pope Leo XIV urges journalists to verify facts and resist propaganda

US broadcasters face rising scrutiny as FCC chair eyes accelerated license reviews
By Deepanjali Sharma . Mar 16, 2026

'Doubling down on our friends': UAE defiant as Iranian missiles fail to shake US ties

UAE Minister Reem Al-Hashimy said hosting US troops remained central to Abu Dhabi's security strategy despite regional tensions
By Deepanjali Sharma . Mar 16, 2026

EU demands 'more clarity' on Iran war goals as Trump pushes allied warship deployment in Hormuz

EU officials discussed expanding maritime missions or forming a 'coalition of the willing' as tensions threatened the vital Hormuz shipping route
By Deepanjali Sharma . Mar 16, 2026

Starmer defends UK staying out of US-Israel Iran war, backs plan to reopen Hormuz

Keir Starmer said sending troops without a clear legal basis or exit strategy was irresponsible, stressing deployments must follow a defined plan
By Arun Jayan . Mar 16, 2026

Prince William honors late mom Princess Diana on UK Mother's Day with never-before-seen photo

By Kunal Dey . Mar 16, 2026
The Prince of Wales shared an unseen photo of Princess Diana on the occasion of UK Mother's Day.

Araghchi declares 'open' door on Hormuz as countries quietly approach Tehran for safe passage

By Deepanjali Sharma . Mar 15, 2026
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi disputed Donald Trump's claim that Tehran sought talks, saying, 'We never asked for a ceasefire'

Netanyahu breaks silence with video debunking death rumors during conflict

Prime minister shares proof of life, says intense operations underway in Iran and Lebanon
By Swati Sakshi Mishra . Mar 15, 2026

US intel says Iran’s late Supreme Leader Khamenei doubted son Mojtaba as successor

Trump privately doubts importance of intelligence on Mojtaba Khamenei’s background
By Deepanjali Sharma . Mar 15, 2026

Bessent takes charge of US delegation as China trade talks kick off in Paris

Delegations led by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and China’s Vice Premier He Lifeng discussed stabilizing bilateral trade
By Swati Sakshi Mishra . Mar 15, 2026

Israel vows weeks of strikes on Iran as Gulf conflict spreads: 'Thousands of targets ahead'

Israeli officials said about 400 airstrike waves since February 28 targeted Iran's missile sites, air-defense systems and weapons facilities
By Arun Jayan . Mar 15, 2026

Three members of Iranian women’s soccer team reverse asylum decision, Australia confirms

Their departure means that only three of the original seven members who accepted humanitarian visas remain in Australia
By Gopika Subramanian . Mar 15, 2026

Iran’s IRGC vows to ‘pursue and kill’ Netanyahu after Israel dismisses assassination rumors

By Ishan Jain . Mar 15, 2026
The IRGC accused Netanyahu of being responsible for the war and called him a 'criminal' in statements carried by regional media.

Iran Kurdish leader demands guarantees for ‘political existence’ before joining war

By Gopika Subramanian . Mar 15, 2026
Trump reportedly offered Kurdish fighters US air cover to seize territory in western Iran, urging them to choose between America and Israel or Iran

Americans told to leave Iraq 'immediately' as US Embassy in Baghdad warns of indiscriminate attacks

The embassy reported that Iran-backed militias launched several attacks on the International Zone in central Baghdad.
By Riya Siddhacharjee . Mar 15, 2026

American flag raised at US embassy in Venezuela for first time since 2019 as ties shift

The symbolic ceremony comes as Washington and Caracas reopen dialogue, though the embassy building is still undergoing renovations
By Riya Siddhacharjee . Mar 15, 2026

Iran bars 'enemies' from Hormuz after Kharg Island strike: 'No American ship has the right to enter'

In a Truth Social post, Trump urged several countries to send naval forces to safeguard the Strait of Hormuz and maintain global oil shipments
By Deepanjali Sharma . Mar 14, 2026

Zelenskyy accuses Russia of arming Iran with drones used to hit US bases across Middle East

Zelenskyy said the drones were based on Shahed systems used in Russia's war against Ukraine and warned the technology had spread to the Middle East
By Deepanjali Sharma . Mar 14, 2026
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