Iran launches actions across 15 countries, regional tensions spike

Iran launches actions across 15 countries, regional tensions spike

Iran has reportedly carried out direct and indirect actions impacting at least 15 countries within the past 24 hours, sharply escalating tensions across the Middle East and beyond. The rapidly evolving situation involves Israel, the United States, and several Gulf and Levant nations,

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India must anticipate risk of persistent American interference: Report

India must anticipate risk of persistent American interference: Report

India should prepare for the possibility of sustained American interference in its domestic affairs as global power dynamics shift, according to a report published by the New Delhi-based Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF). The report argues that recent developments in the Middle East demonstrate

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Trump signals US ready for prolonged war, says Iran military ‘knocked out’

Trump signals US ready for prolonged war, says Iran military ‘knocked out’

US President Donald Trump indicated that Washington is prepared for a prolonged military conflict, asserting that American munition stockpiles remain robust even as he claimed Iran’s naval and air capabilities have been largely destroyed. In a post on Truth Social on Tuesday, Trump

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US issues ‘Depart Now’ advisory for Americans across Middle East

US issues ‘Depart Now’ advisory for Americans across Middle East

The US Department of State has issued an urgent security advisory directing American citizens to “DEPART NOW” from more than a dozen Middle Eastern countries amid escalating regional tensions following US-Israeli strikes on Iran. The advisory, released on March 2, 2026, warns of

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Middle East crisis deepens after Kuwait mistakenly downs US fighter jets

Middle East crisis deepens after Kuwait mistakenly downs US fighter jets

The Middle East conflict intensified dramatically after Kuwait’s air defenses mistakenly shot down three US F-15 fighter jets during active combat operations, in what officials described as a “friendly fire” incident amid escalating hostilities with Iran. According to US Central Command (CENTCOM), the

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J&K Students Association urges PM Modi, EAM to relocate Indian students from Iran

J&K Students Association urges PM Modi, EAM to relocate Indian students from Iran

The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Monday appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to urgently intervene and relocate Indian students from Iran to safer locations amid escalating regional tensions. JKSA National Convenor Nasir Khuehami said

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US blitz hits 1,000 Iran military sites under Operation Epic Fury

US blitz hits 1,000 Iran military sites under Operation Epic Fury

The United States launched a sweeping military offensive against Iran, striking more than 1,000 military targets within the first 24 hours under “Operation Epic Fury,” according to US Central Command (CENTCOM). The operation, initiated at 1:15 a.m. on February 28 at the direction

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Trump eyes ‘Venezuela’ model for Iran as military campaign could last weeks

Trump eyes ‘Venezuela’ model for Iran as military campaign could last weeks

US President Donald Trump said the United States could sustain military operations against Iran for “four to five weeks” if necessary and suggested that a “Venezuela” model of political transition might shape Tehran’s future after the conflict. In a telephone interview with The

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Nepal confirms death of Gorkha youth in Abu Dhabi amid Iran conflict

Nepal confirms death of Gorkha youth in Abu Dhabi amid Iran conflict

Nepal’s Embassy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has confirmed the death of a 29-year-old Nepali national from western Gorkha district during a drone interception operation at Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi, underscoring the widening human cost of the escalating US–Iran conflict.

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IRGC vows ‘most ferocious offensive’ after Khamenei’s reported death

IRGC vows ‘most ferocious offensive’ after Khamenei’s reported death

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has vowed sweeping retaliation following the reported killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, promising what it called the “most ferocious offensive operation in history” against the United States and Israel. In a statement posted on its

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Trump threatens Iran with ‘force never seen before’ amid escalation

Trump threatens Iran with ‘force never seen before’ amid escalation

US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran, saying the United States would respond with a “force never seen before” if Tehran escalates military retaliation following the reported killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In a public statement, Trump

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US and Israel launch major strikes on Iran as Trump urges regime change

US and Israel launch major strikes on Iran as Trump urges regime change

The United States and Israel launched coordinated military strikes on Iran on Saturday, marking a dramatic escalation in regional tensions and opening a new phase of direct confrontation. President Donald Trump described the operation as “major combat operations,” urging the Iranian public to

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Amid Taliban escalation, Pakistan invokes India narrative to deflect from internal strains

Amid Taliban escalation, Pakistan invokes India narrative to deflect from internal strains

As tensions flare between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban, Islamabad has escalated military action across the border, placing a fragile Qatar-mediated ceasefire under severe strain. After Afghanistan claimed it launched retaliatory strikes along the shared frontier, Pakistani forces reportedly carried out airstrikes targeting

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Canadian PM Mark Carney begins first official visit to India

Canadian PM Mark Carney begins first official visit to India

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Mumbai on Friday, marking his first official visit to India and signalling renewed momentum in India–Canada relations. He was accompanied by his wife, Diana Fox Carney, and received at the airport by Maharashtra’s Minister of Protocol

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Analysis: Devon Avenue business corridor and the 2026 IL-09 Congressional race

Analysis: Devon Avenue business corridor and the 2026 IL-09 Congressional race

By: Dr Avi VermaA federal policy analysis from the South Asian business perspective The political context: A post-Schakowsky open seat Devon Avenue sits within Illinois’ 9th Congressional District, long represented by Jan Schakowsky. Her retirement has transformed the March 17, 2026 Democratic primary

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Missing Epstein files? DOJ faces cover-up claims over Trump-linked allegation

Missing Epstein files? DOJ faces cover-up claims over Trump-linked allegation

In a fresh political firestorm, Democrats have accused the administration of US President Donald Trump of withholding key documents from the much-publicised “Epstein Files” release — including FBI interview records tied to a woman who alleged she was sexually abused as a minor.

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Canadian PM Carney to embark on India visit today, focus on elevating bilateral ties

Canadian PM Carney to embark on India visit today, focus on elevating bilateral ties

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to begin an official visit to India on Thursday, marking what officials describe as a significant reset in bilateral relations between the two countries. The trip is the first by a Canadian prime minister to India

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Trump’s third-country deportation push hits a legal roadblock

Trump’s third-country deportation push hits a legal roadblock

The Trump administration’s attempt to fast-track deportations to third countries has suffered a setback after the US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit refused to pause a lower court order blocking the policy. In a ruling issued Wednesday, the Boston-based appeals court

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Rubio says US-China ties at ‘strategic stability’, flags supply chain risks

Rubio says US-China ties at ‘strategic stability’, flags supply chain risks

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States and China have reached a phase of “strategic stability” in their relationship, even as Washington remains cautious about supply chain dependence, technology transfers and Beijing’s expanding nuclear arsenal. Speaking to reporters in Saint

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Truly splendid: PM Modi as Netanyahu welcomes him in traditional Indian attire

Truly splendid: PM Modi as Netanyahu welcomes him in traditional Indian attire

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday praised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for wearing traditional Indian attire during a dinner engagement, calling it a reflection of respect for India’s rich cultural heritage. Responding to Netanyahu’s post on X, Modi wrote, “Truly splendid! Your

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