'Send warships': Trump urges global naval deployment to break Iran’s Strait of Hormuz blockade
Mar 14, 2026, at 10:45 pm
As the conflict with Iran entered its fifteenth day, US President Donald Trump urged countries around the globe to deploy naval forces to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most critical maritime corridors for global energy supplies.
Major UAE oil terminal erupts in flames hours after US strikes Iran’s Kharg Island
Mar 14, 2026, at 09:30 pm
Dark plumes of smoke were seen rising over a key energy facility in the United Arab Emirates on Saturday, just hours after the United States launched strikes on Iran’s critical oil hub at Kharg Island.
Explosion rocks Jewish school in Amsterdam, PM calls it ‘terrible’
Mar 14, 2026, at 06:14 pm
A Jewish school in Amsterdam was badly damaged on Saturday after an explosion struck the building, according to media reports.
US Embassy in Baghdad targeted in early morning strike
Mar 14, 2026, at 05:40 pm
A missile strike hit the US Embassy in Baghdad, sending smoke billowing from the diplomatic compound in the Iraqi capital, according to media reports.
US targets Iran’s top leadership: Mojtaba Khamenei named in Rewards for Justice List
Mar 14, 2026, at 05:34 pm
The United States has announced a reward of $10 million (around ₹92.47 crore) for information leading to the whereabouts of Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and several other senior Iranian figures, as tensions continue to escalate in the Middle East.
Mystery explosion near US Embassy in Oslo leads to arrest of three brothers
Mar 14, 2026, at 05:20 pm
At least three people, who are believed to be brothers, were arrested in connection with the recent explosion close to the US embassy in Oslo, media reports said.
Mar 14, 2026, at 01:39 pm
Two India-flagged LPG tankers have successfully crossed the strategically sensitive Strait of Hormuz and are currently heading toward India, marking a significant development amid heightened tensions in the Gulf region.
‘US begging India’: Iran mocks Trump administration over Russian oil stance
Mar 14, 2026, at 01:25 pm
Tehran/IBNS: Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has mocked the United States, claiming the administration of Donald Trump is now “begging the world, including India,” to buy Russian crude after previously pressuring countries to halt imports.
Second attack in 24 hours: Dubai building hit by debris after interception
Mar 14, 2026, at 10:30 am
Authorities in Dubai said debris from a successfully intercepted aerial attack struck the façade of a building in the city, marking the second such incident in less than 24 hours amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Why were 11 Indians arrested in US? All details about Bollywood-style robbery visa fraud case
Mar 14, 2026, at 09:43 am
Eleven Indian nationals have been charged in the United States for allegedly participating in a conspiracy to stage armed robberies at convenience stores in order to falsely claim victim status on immigration applications.
Trump claims US ‘totally obliterated’ military targets on Iran’s Kharg Island
Mar 14, 2026, at 09:09 am
US President Donald Trump on Saturday claimed that American forces had carried out a major bombing raid targeting Iranian military facilities on Kharg Island, a key oil export hub in the Persian Gulf.
Canada joins record global oil release to stabilize markets amid Strait of Hormuz crisis
Mar 14, 2026, at 05:01 am
Ottawa: Canada will contribute 23.6 million barrels of oil to a coordinated global release aimed at stabilising energy markets after disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz triggered sharp volatility in global oil prices.
Blast in Islamabad after drone intercepted as tensions with Afghanistan escalate
Mar 14, 2026, at 12:02 am
A loud explosion was reported from the I-8 sector of Islamabad on Friday, with residents sharing videos online claiming that the blast shattered windows of several nearby buildings, media reports said.
Explosions rock Dubai, smoke seen over central district after drone interception
Mar 13, 2026, at 11:27 pm
Buildings in Dubai shook on Friday after loud explosions were heard across parts of the city, with thick black smoke rising over a central district.
Iran says it has ‘suicide drone boats’ to block Strait of Hormuz, shows underground ‘missile city’
Mar 13, 2026, at 10:43 pm
Iran’s military on Thursday claimed it possesses a large fleet of suicide drone boats that are being deployed to restrict maritime traffic through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.
Mar 13, 2026, at 08:59 pm
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has claimed that Iran’s newly appointed Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was wounded and possibly disfigured during recent US-Israeli strikes.
Strait of Hormuz: 3 Indian sailors killed, one Indian-flagged oil tanker clears conflict zone
Mar 13, 2026, at 07:42 pm
Amid escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz during the ongoing Gulf conflict, the Indian government confirmed that one Indian-flagged oil tanker has safely transited the region while dozens of other vessels remain in nearby waters.
Who is Mohammad Ali Jafari? The mastermind of Iran’s impenetrable ‘Mosaic Defence’ doctrine
Mar 13, 2026, at 06:20 pm
As conflict intensifies in West Asia following the US-Israel air campaign against Iran, analysts increasingly point to a military doctrine developed years earlier as a key factor behind Tehran’s ability to continue fighting.
Four US military crew members die after airforce refuelling plane crashes in Iraq
Mar 13, 2026, at 04:53 pm
At least four U.S. crew members aboard a Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker died after the aircraft crashed in western Iraq, the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Friday.
Mar 13, 2026, at 09:42 am
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday issued a veiled threat against Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, days after he was elected to lead the country amid the ongoing Middle East crisis.
Canada unveils $35B Arctic plan to boost defence, infrastructure and resource development
Mar 13, 2026, at 04:48 am
Ottawa: Canada has announced a sweeping $35 billion plan to strengthen defence, infrastructure and economic development across its Arctic and northern regions, as the government warns that climate change and growing geopolitical competition are reshaping the strategic landscape of the North.
Canada pledges $37.7M in aid to Lebanon as Israel-Hezbollah War deepens humanitarian crisis
Mar 13, 2026, at 03:43 am
Ottawa: Canada has announced more than $37.7 million in humanitarian assistance for Lebanon as civilians face growing hardship amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah linked to the wider regional conflict involving Iran.
Oil tankers ablaze in Iraq port after suspected Iranian boat attack, 1 crew member dead
Mar 13, 2026, at 02:19 am
Two oil tankers were set ablaze at Iraq’s Basra port on Thursday after being struck by suspected Iranian explosive-laden boats, in a sharp escalation of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, according to Reuters.
Mar 12, 2026, at 09:12 pm
Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, in his first statement since assuming office, said the Strait of Hormuz should remain closed as leverage against the United States and warned that attacks on regional targets would continue.
Indian-origin shopkeepers face targeted attacks in Wembley; Somali men suspected
Mar 12, 2026, at 12:13 pm
London/IBNS: In a targeted attack, suspected Somali men have been terrorising Indian-origin shopkeepers and restaurant owners in Wembley, United Kingdom, following multiple incidents of vandalism reported in recent days, according to The Times of India.
‘It was over in the first hour’: Trump declares victory in Iran war, says ‘nothing left to target’
Mar 12, 2026, at 11:32 am
Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday declared that the United States had effectively won the war against Iran, claiming there was “practically nothing left to target”, media reports said.
Iran pulls out of 2026 FIFA World Cup amid war with US-Israel
Mar 12, 2026, at 10:46 am
Tehran/IBNS: Iran will not participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the country’s Sports and Youth Minister Ahmad Donyamali has announced, citing the ongoing war with the United States and Israel.
Canada moves to lower banking costs, caps NSF fees at $10
Mar 12, 2026, at 02:33 am
Ottawa: The Canadian government has introduced new rules capping non-sufficient funds (NSF) fees at $10, significantly lowering charges that can reach as high as $50, in a move aimed at reducing banking costs for consumers.
Canada announces $10M security boost for Jewish institutions amid rising antisemitic attacks
Mar 12, 2026, at 02:09 am
Ottawa: Canada announced up to $10 million in new funding to strengthen security at Jewish community institutions across the country as police investigate a series of gunfire incidents targeting synagogues in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
US Tomahawk military mistakenly struck Iranian school, killing more than 175: Report
Mar 12, 2026, at 12:45 am
A US Tomahawk missile strike on an elementary school in Minab, Iran, killed more than 175 people, mostly children, according to a report by the New York Times.