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The Greek government is closely monitoring the safety of seafarers as attacks on energy facilities in the region increase The post A total of 160 Greek seafarers are in the Middle East appeared first…
Israel has reportedly warned the United States that its supply of ballistic missile interceptors is reaching critically low levels as the conflict with Iran enters its third week, intensifying concerns about the ongoing war.
Major General Ali Abdollahi, commander of the Khatam al-Anbiya central headquarters, has warned US President Donald Trump to 'wait for our surprises' and promised a 'devastating' response from the armed forces for the death of Larijani.
Iran launched a barrage of missiles after Israel killed two top Iranian officials, including Ali Larijani, the head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council. Israel also struck central Beirut.
Iran will hold a funeral Wednesday for its security chief Ali Larijani as it vowed revenge, firing off a wave of missiles at Israel after it killed the powerful figure in an air strike. The post Iran to hold funeral for slain security chief, vows vengeance appeared first on Vanguard News.
Iran's top diplomat stated that the repercussions of the war in the Middle East would be felt globally, urging more Western officials to push back against the conflict.
Daria Kozyreva, an activist jailed for anti-war statements, has been released from prison. She was arrested after attaching a poem by Ukrainian writer Taras Shevchenko to his monument in St. Petersburg on the second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Energy analyst Kwadwo Poku has criticized the Ghanaian government for rising fuel prices, warning that citizens are bearing the full impact of global shocks, including the US-Israel-Iran conflict, without adequate relief.
Markets are monitoring reports of GPS disruptions in Iran and potential sanctions relief for Venezuela, which could impact global oil supplies and geopolitical dynamics.
Rupee hits record low amid Iran war: A weaker rupee makes imports more expensive. This, in turn, pushes consumers and firms to cut back on foreign purchases and look at domestic options.
A US counterterrorism official’s resignation raises uncomfortable questions about a war few are willing to challenge
Stock Market Highlights: India VIX cools 13 per cent in two days. However, it is still well above pre-Iran war levels.
Tehran residents try to stay safe from bombing and cling to their livelihoods as war stretches into third week Up to 3.2 million people have been temporarily displaced in Iran since the start of the US-Israeli military campaign, the UN’s refugee agency estimates, a figure that is likely to rise as the war stretches into a third week. A burning oil depot in the distance after an airstrike, 8 March. Continue reading...
Iran confirms death of top security official Ali Larijani China Daily - Global Edition
US President Donald Trump has strongly criticized NATO, calling their refusal to assist in a mission near Iran a 'foolish mistake' and threatening to reconsider the United States' membership in the alliance.
Iran vowed retaliation and launched a wave of missile attacks on Israel Wednesday as it prepared to hold a funeral for security chief Ali Larijani, who was killed in an Israeli air...
The Iranian women's national football team landed at Istanbul Airport on Tuesday after several members of the delegation withdrew their asylum bids in Australia and decided to return home. Seven members of the delegation had sought sanctuary in Australia last week after they were branded "traitors" at home for refusing to sing the national anthem at their opening Women's Asian Cup game.
(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 18 - Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said Wednesday that it would be pointless for Italy to open dialogue with President Vladimir Putin about oil supplies from Russia, with the shipping of fuel from the Persian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz currently cut off due to Iran's retaliation to the attacks by Israel and the United States. "The problem is the price of oil, not where to find it," Crosetto told Mediaset television when asked about getting oil from Russia, "He (Put...
While the US has made no concrete request to its allies to help secure the Strait of Hormuz from being fully closed by Iran, Estonia is ready to contribute to a swift solution, Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur said in an interview.
Turbulence in the global oil market caused by the war in Iran revealed a quiet shift that could reshape global energy security: the rapid rise of electric vehicles.
The veteran Iranian politician and close adviser to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a reported U.S.-Israeli airstrike on March 17, 2026.
The Kremlin has denied a Wall Street Journal report alleging Russia is supplying Iran with satellite imagery and advanced drone technology, with spokesman Dmitry Peskov labeling the claims as 'fake news'.
Malaysian fertiliser producers have stopped accepting new orders, as the ongoing conflict in Iran has led to a significant increase in prices for raw materials.
The ongoing conflict with Iran is reportedly causing strain within Donald Trump's MAGA loyalist base, with some members breaking ranks over the issue.
A commentary piece criticizes the White House for treating war like a game, specifically highlighting the use of video game and movie clips in editing bombing footage, which is described as a dehumanizing spectacle.
Matt Davies cartoon on President Donald Trump, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and victory in Iran.
US counterterrorism head resigns over Iran war and says Israel deceived Trump thenationalnews.com
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is impacting tourism, with the Bulgarian Association of Hoteliers and Restaurateurs reporting mass cancellations of reservations by Israelis in popular Black Sea and Bansko resorts.
Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib was 'eliminated' in an overnight strike, a claim also reported by NDTV and Klix.ba.
Israel's military acknowledged its troops were behind the incident, but said they had responded to anti-tank missile fire from Hezbollah
The Philippine Senate is proposing the establishment of a government-owned crude oil tank storage facility amidst rising fuel prices due to Middle East tensions.
Displaced families in Lebanon are observing Ramadan under difficult circumstances, with the ongoing war dictating the pace and conditions of their holy month.
An Israeli strike has destroyed a building in central Beirut, as missiles continue to hit areas far from where the Iranian-backed Hezbollah group has its strongest presence.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro says the war in Gaza was an “experiment” designed to intimidate the Global South.
Amidst escalating Middle Eastern tensions, many Indian blue-collar workers are staying put for jobs and family support, despite recruiters warning of potential layoffs. While salaries remain consistent, some workers are on mandatory leave as demand for labour declines. Experts foresee a hiring surge post-conflict, but current uncertainty impacts operations and domestic hiring.
Malaysia’s medical tourism sector could receive a boost amid the widening conflict in the Middle East as potential patients look for safer alternatives in Asia, according to a private healthcare company. Dubai, the main medical hub in the region, has been under Iranian missile and drone retaliatory attacks since the US and Israel began air strikes on the Islamic Republic on February 28. This could prompt Middle Easterners who are seeking medical treatment to travel to Southeast Asian countrie...
US senators to grill Trump intelligence team, weeks into Iran war The Straits Times
The US president is using the language and the strategy of authoritarians once again There’s nothing completely new in Donald Trump’s latest attacks on reporters. But they’re more extreme now and…