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.
Mar 24, 2026, at 06:58 pm
Germany’s Munich witnessed an unconventional and historic celebration as Green Party politician Dominik Krause, who is openly gay, marked his mayoral victory by kissing his fiancé, Sebastian Müller.
Big shift in Iran’s power circle: New Security Chief appointed days after Ali Larijani's death
Mar 24, 2026, at 06:43 pm
Iran has appointed Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr as the new secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, according to media reports.
Trump pushes for Iran deal, Israel doubts breakthrough as Tehran may not agree to conditions
Mar 24, 2026, at 04:55 pm
US President Donald Trump is reportedly pursuing a renewed diplomatic deal with Iran to ease West Asia tensions, while senior Israeli officials express strong doubts about its feasibility.
Fertiliser shortage fears surge as Hormuz crisis deepens
Mar 24, 2026, at 10:29 am
Since the start of the Middle East conflict with Israeli and US strikes on Iran on 28 February, concerns have been growing over rising oil and commodity prices.
Colombian Air Force plane crashes on takeoff near Puerto Leguizamo, casualties feared
Mar 23, 2026, at 10:43 pm
A military transport aircraft belonging to the Colombian Air Force crashed shortly after takeoff on Monday, raising fears of significant casualties, media reports said.
Iranian media portray Trump’s strike pause as ‘retreat’, signal deterrence strategy
Mar 23, 2026, at 09:37 pm
Iran’s state-aligned media on Monday framed U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to temporarily suspend strikes on the country’s power infrastructure as a sign of American hesitation, even as tensions continue to simmer.
Shocking antisemitic attack: Jewish volunteer ambulances set ablaze near north London Synagogue
Mar 23, 2026, at 02:06 pm
At least four ambulances belonging to the Jewish Community Ambulance service were set on fire outside a synagogue in north London, UK, on Monday.
‘Global economy facing major threat’: IEA chief warns as West Asia conflict persists
Mar 23, 2026, at 11:17 am
No country would be immune to the global economic fallout as the world faces a “major threat” from the energy crisis triggered by the West Asia conflict, International Energy Agency (IEA) chief Fatih Birol said on Monday, according to media reports.
German Defence MInister Pistorius launches Asia Tour to bolster defence partnerships
Mar 22, 2026, at 05:26 pm
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius arrived in Tokyo on Sunday to kick off a multi-nation Asia trip focused on strengthening military cooperation and defence industry ties with key regional partners amid global security challenges.
Major blow to Hamas: Senior financier eliminated in Lebanon, claims IDF
Mar 22, 2026, at 05:23 pm
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Sunday said it had eliminated a senior financial operative of Hamas in Lebanon.
Iran strikes hard: 200 injured in Dimona, Arad as ballistic missiles slip through
Mar 22, 2026, at 02:56 pm
Nearly 200 people were injured after Iranian strikes hit the southern Israeli cities of Dimona and Arad on Saturday, according to media reports.
Woman dies mid-air on London-bound British Airways flight; body stored in galley for 13-hours
Mar 22, 2026, at 01:09 pm
A female passenger in her 60s died shortly after takeoff on a long-haul British Airways flight from Hong Kong to London, prompting an unusual and distressing situation onboard.
Iran’s 4,000 km Diego Garcia missile attempt triggers alarm over undeclared long-range capabilities
Mar 21, 2026, at 10:16 pm
Iran reportedly launched two intermediate-range ballistic missiles towards the US-UK joint military base at Diego Garcia, marking a sharp escalation in its strategic signalling.
Iranian missile debris falls near Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem on Eid
Mar 21, 2026, at 02:54 pm
Iran fired nine salvos of ballistic missiles at Israel on Friday, with fragments from an intercepted missile striking Jerusalem Old City and causing damage to nearby structures.
Middle East crisis: IDF claims top Basij spy chief killed in bold Tehran strike
Mar 21, 2026, at 10:10 am
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Friday said that Esmail Ahmadi, head of the Intelligence Division of the Basij Force, has been killed.
US sanctions global financial network supporting Hezbollah
Mar 21, 2026, at 09:42 am
The United States has imposed sanctions on a global financial network accused of supporting Hezbollah.
Horror at South Korean plant: Fire leaves 10 dead, 59 injured
Mar 21, 2026, at 09:03 am
At least 10 people were killed and 59 others injured after a massive fire broke out at a car parts manufacturing plant in South Korea’s Daejeon city on Friday, according to media reports.
Iran's IRGC officer warns of missile 'surprise' — Killed in US-Israeli strike hours later
Mar 20, 2026, at 04:14 pm
A senior commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has been killed in a US-Israeli airstrike, just hours after issuing a strong warning of an impending “surprise” for Israel.
USD 20 billion shock: Qatar Energy hit hard after Iran strikes key gas hub
Mar 20, 2026, at 03:44 pm
Qatar Energy expects the damage to its Ras Laffan Industrial City caused by Iranian missile strikes to cost about $20 billion a year in lost revenue and to take up to five years to repair, impacting supply to markets in Europe and Asia.
‘If you mess up our streets...’: Two Indian-origin men fined ₹3.46 lakh for paan spitting in London
Mar 20, 2026, at 02:23 pm
London/IBNS: Two Indian men have been fined a hefty amount for spitting paan in public spaces in Brent, according to a report by Harrow Online.
Mar 20, 2026, at 09:04 am
Iran has executed three men, including 19-year-old national wrestler Saleh Mohammadi, for allegedly killing police officers during anti-government protests in January, according to a human rights organisation.
World’s biggest gas hub hit: Iran strike triggers global energy panic
Mar 19, 2026, at 11:49 pm
Global energy markets have been thrown into fresh turmoil after an Iranian missile strike hit Ras Laffan Industrial City, home to the world’s largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility, forcing a complete halt in production.
Europe, Japan unite to secure Strait of Hormuz as Iran conflict escalates
Mar 19, 2026, at 09:39 pm
As tensions in the Gulf intensify, leading European nations and Japan have pledged to join “appropriate efforts” to ensure safe passage through the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz, amid fears of a prolonged disruption to global energy supplies.
Kim Jong Un secures 99.93% votes as rare ‘no votes’ emerge in North Korea election
Mar 19, 2026, at 06:09 pm
Kim Jong Un has once again claimed an overwhelming electoral victory, with his ruling establishment securing 99.93 percent of the vote in North Korea’s latest parliamentary elections.