US tariffs seen as threat to European pharma production, industry says
Apr 04, 2026, at 12:09 am
Pharmaceutical manufacturers in Germany and Switzerland on Friday warned that the latest US tariffs on pharmaceutical products could threaten production at their European facilities, industry representatives said.
‘You’re the PM!’ Trump taunts Keir Starmer for not supporting US in Iran war, targets NATO
Apr 03, 2026, at 11:24 pm
US President Donald Trump launched a sharp attack on key Western allies, openly mocking their leadership and questioning their reliability during wartime.
Iranian media claims IRGC captured US pilot after alleged F-35 shootdown
Apr 03, 2026, at 06:34 pm
Iranian media outlets have reported that a United States pilot may have been taken into custody by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) after ejecting from a fighter aircraft over western Iran.
Did Iran strike Oracle's office in Dubai? UAE responds
Apr 03, 2026, at 08:38 am
Dubai has dismissed online reports claiming that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targeted a data centre belonging to US technology giant Oracle Corporation in the city.
'You have to be serious': Emmanuel Macron slams Donald Trump over mixed signals on Middle East
Apr 02, 2026, at 11:59 pm
French President Emmanuel Macron has accused Donald Trump of creating confusion with contradictory statements on the Middle East conflict.
US-Israeli strikes damage Iran's major bridge near Karaj; Donald Trump issues a fresh warning
Apr 02, 2026, at 11:35 pm
Joint strikes by the United States and Israel have partially destroyed a major bridge under construction near Karaj, west of Tehran, amid escalating tensions with Iran. Several people were reported injured in the attack.
Trump claims Iran seeks ceasefire, warns of ‘stone age’ strikes until Hormuz reopens
Apr 01, 2026, at 07:27 pm
US President Donald Trump has stated that Iran’s leadership has expressed interest in a ceasefire, while making it clear that any pause in hostilities would depend on restoring access through the Strait of Hormuz.
IRGC tightens grip on power as leadership vacuum deepens in Iran
Apr 01, 2026, at 06:14 pm
As the Iran conflict intensifies, a significant internal power shift appears to be unfolding within the country’s leadership structure.
Iran conflict: After Saudi, UAE considers ground deployment as push to reopen Hormuz intensifies
Apr 01, 2026, at 02:27 pm
Amid intensifying conflict in West Asia, the United Arab Emirates is reportedly preparing to take a more direct role in efforts to reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards threaten major US tech firms with retaliatory strikes starting April 1
Mar 31, 2026, at 11:04 pm
Iran’s elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has issued a stark warning, claiming it will target 18 major American technology and industrial companies, including Apple, Google, Meta, IBM, Tesla and Boeing, starting April 1.
Mar 31, 2026, at 09:44 pm
In a newly released video by Press TV, Iran’s military showcased its combat readiness, declaring it is “prepared to confront and defeat American soldiers.”
‘Go get your own oil’: Trump signals hardline shift as Hormuz blockade deepens global fuel crisis
Mar 31, 2026, at 06:52 pm
As the geopolitical crisis in West Asia intensifies, the global energy landscape is being reshaped by a tightening chokehold over critical supply routes.
Trump signals exit from Iran war even as Strait of Hormuz remains shut: Report
Mar 31, 2026, at 03:06 pm
As the Iran conflict enters a critical phase, signals from Washington suggest a recalibration of military objectives.
UN diplomat quits, alleges nuclear strike scenario in Iran
Mar 30, 2026, at 10:22 pm
A diplomat affiliated with the United Nations has resigned from his role, alleging that the global body is preparing for a scenario involving the potential use of nuclear weapons in Iran.
“This is not our war,” German Chancellor Merz says as Trump faults Germany on Hormuz
Mar 29, 2026, at 04:45 pm
DPA/IBNS: US President Donald Trump on Friday criticised German Chancellor Friedrich Merz for the lack of help in securing shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
13-year-old boy fatally stabbed in Germany; father detained
Mar 29, 2026, at 04:24 pm
Witten/Germany/DPA: A 13-year-old boy was fatally stabbed in the western German city of Witten, police said Saturday, adding that the boy’s father has been detained as the suspected attacker.
Shock in UK: Indian-origin man arrested after car ploughs into crowd, 7 injured
Mar 29, 2026, at 03:12 pm
An Indian-origin man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a car hit seven people, leaving them injured, in Derby, England, police said on Sunday.
Israeli strike kills 3 journalists in Lebanon—IDF calls one ‘terrorist in disguise’
Mar 29, 2026, at 02:16 pm
Three Lebanese journalists were killed in Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon, according to media reports on Sunday.
Iran alleges attacks on US 'hideouts' in Dubai, US calls claims false
Mar 29, 2026, at 01:07 pm
Tensions escalated further in the Middle East after Iran claimed it had carried out missile and drone strikes on alleged US military “hideouts” in Dubai, a claim swiftly denied by American officials, media reports said.
Oil, firepower and deadlock: Iran war enters second month as Hormuz chokehold shakes global order
Mar 28, 2026, at 05:18 pm
A month after the opening barrage of missiles struck Tehran, the conflict involving Iran has evolved into a complex geopolitical and economic crisis that has extended far beyond initial expectations.
‘Gate of Tears’ in focus? Bab al-Mandeb Strait emerges as Iran’s next pressure point after Hormuz
Mar 27, 2026, at 09:27 pm
Iran has warned that it could target the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a crucial global shipping corridor, if the United States and Israel escalate the ongoing conflict through a ground invasion of Iranian territory.
Iran’s missile carries a message for India — And it’s breaking the internet!
Mar 27, 2026, at 05:12 pm
Iran’s latest missile offensive against Israel has drawn attention not only for its scale but also for the unusual messages it carried.
Israel says Iranian naval commander overseeing Strait of Hormuz blockade killed in strike
Mar 26, 2026, at 05:51 pm
Israel has claimed that Alireza Tangsiri, the naval commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), has been killed in a strike near Bandar Abbas.
Turkish-operated tanker carrying Russian oil hit in suspected underwater attack in Black Sea
Mar 26, 2026, at 02:49 pm
A Turkish-operated oil tanker carrying Russian crude was struck by a suspected underwater attack in the Black Sea early Thursday, according to Turkey’s transport minister, Abdulkadir Uraloglu.
Dubai set for key changes in April 2026 across banking, travel, and residency
Mar 25, 2026, at 11:15 pm
Dubai is preparing to roll out a series of significant changes from April 2026, impacting banking security, school operations, air travel, and residency rules as part of broader policy updates across the emirate.
Iran rejects US peace proposal, says war will end only on its terms
Mar 25, 2026, at 10:45 pm
Iran has rejected a proposal from the United States to end the ongoing conflict, declaring that any ceasefire will happen only on its own terms and conditions, media reports said.
Iran says it fired missile at USS Abraham Lincoln after 'enter range and we fire' warning
Mar 25, 2026, at 07:54 pm
Iran has claimed that it fired a cruise missile towards the USS Abraham Lincoln shortly after issuing a direct warning to the United States, according to reports from Iranian state television.
Iran stops Pakistan-bound vessel in Strait of Hormuz for lack of permission
Mar 25, 2026, at 02:09 pm
Tehran/IBNS: Iran has stopped a Pakistan-bound container vessel from crossing the Strait of Hormuz, which has been effectively restricted by Tehran following US-Israel attacks, media reports said.
Middle East tension: Iran arrested 466 over online activities
Mar 25, 2026, at 09:21 am
Iranian police have arrested 466 individuals accused of undermining national security and engaging in online activities allegedly linked to efforts by the United States and Israel to create instability, according to media reports.
German president says ‘no reason’ to align with Trump on Iran war
Mar 24, 2026, at 11:55 pm
Berlin/DPA/IBNS: German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Tuesday sharply criticised the US-Israeli war on Iran as a violation of international law, saying there is "no reason" for Germany to align itself with the administration of US President Donald Trump.