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UAE Welcomes Maritime Body Condemning Iran's Attacks, Closure Of Hormuz
In a statement following the IMO Council's emergency session in London, the UAE backed the decision to strongly condemn Iranian threats and attacks on commercial vessels, as well as what it described as Tehran's attempted closure of the Strait of Hor
US' TikTok-Style Iran War Clips Spark Backlash For Trivialising Conflict
Across its social media platforms, the administration has pushed out high-energy clips that cut between actual explosions in Iran and footage of action heroes, gaming sequences, and even hard-hitting football moments.
Iran Attack On Complex Will Hit LNG Exports For 3-5 Years: QatarEnergy CEO
The energy industry has for years feared a conflict in the region would cause long-term damage to oil and gas facilities and trigger shortages in global energy supplies.
How Naval Warfare Law Applies To Strait Of Hormuz
Even though the Strait of Hormuz is subject to the sovereignty of adjacent states, all other states' ships have navigational rights through the strait.
Iran Missile Attack Hits Oil Refinery In Israel's Haifa: Report
Iran Missile Attack Hits Oil Refinery In Israel's Haifa: Report
US May 'Unsanction' Iran Oil Already Being Shipped: Treasury Chief
Scott Bessent's comments came as oil and gas prices made a renewed surge after Iran hit the world's biggest liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility in Qatar and threatened to destroy the region's energy infrastructure.
US F-35 Hit By Suspected Iranian Fire, Makes Emergency Landing: Report
If confirmed, the episode would mark the first instance of Iran striking a US aircraft since the conflict began in February. The F-35, one of the most advanced fighter jets in service, carries a price tag of over $100 million.
"More Nations Should Step In": Israel On What Can End Hormuz Chokehold
As fast as more countries come and step to the plate to engage with this effort to restore order and to send a very clear message to this regime - that what they are doing is unacceptable - the crisis will end sooner," Israel's Ambassador to India R
Ships, Flights, Fuel: How Iran-Israel War Is Keeping Global Economy On Edge
Oil, gas and transport costs have surged noticeably amid the ongoing West Asia war that began on February 28 and continues to unfold.
Israel Jets Strike Multiple Iranian Naval Ships In Caspian Sea
The targeted Iranian ships were also equipped with aerial surveillance systems and anti-submarine missiles.
S Jaishankar Speaks To Israeli Counterpart, Discusses Middle East Conflict
New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar and his Israeli counterpart Gideon Saar held a telephonic conversation on Thursday over the ongoing conflict in West Asia and its repercussions.
80 Years After Hiroshima Horror, Japan Drawn Into Iran Nuke Crisis By Trump
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly pressed allies, including Japan, to step in as tensions escalate in the Middle East. With European partners reluctant, Washington is now pushing Tokyo to play a more active role.
Sacked For Vaping In Toilet, Nestle Employee Wins Rs 27 Lakh Payout
Nestle's investigation, including CCTV review, concluded that the employee had been vaping in a disabled toilet.
'No Definitive Timeframe To End Iran War': Pentagon Chief
Pete Hegseth also addressed a report that the Pentagon has requested more than $200 billion in additional funding from Congress to pay for the conflict.
Chinese Man Lives Eight Years With Chopstick Stuck In Throat Before Surgery
A Chinese man who lived for eight years with a metal chopstick lodged in his throat has successfully undergone surgery, with doctors removing the object through a minimally invasive procedure.
In Big Step On Hormuz, UK, France Say Ready To "Contribute" To Safe Passage
Iran-Israel War: In Big Step On Hormuz, UK, France Say Ready To "Contribute" To Safe Passage
PM Modi Speaks To Jordan King, Expresses Concern Over Middle East Situation
New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Jordan's King Abdullah II held a telephonic conversation on Thursday, their second this month, expressing concern over the evolving situation in West Asia. The two leaders highlighted the ne
"Pakistan Has A History": India On US Intel Chief's Nuclear Threat Remark
US Intelligence Chief Tulsi Gabbard, while presenting the intelligence community's 2026 Annual Threat Assessment, said that Russia, China, North Korea, Iran and Pakistan are the most significant nuclear threats to the United States.
PM Modi Speaks To Sultan Of Oman, Malaysian PM, Discusses Middle East Crisis
"India and Oman stand for safe and free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz," he said.
