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Blue Sparrow, Lucas Drone, PrSM: New Weapons Shaping Middle East War

Israel and the United States are testing new or little-known weapons in the Middle East war, including an Israeli "Sparrow" missile and an Iranian-inspired drone made in America then fired back at Iran.

Published on: 07.03.2026 05:12
Iran Spent Billions On Iraq Proxies. Now They Don't Want To Join The War

There has been no mass mobilization of Iran's proxies inside Iraq, one of the last redoubts of the Islamic Republic's once-formidable system of alliances stretching from Gaza, Lebanon and Syria to Yemen and Iraq.

Published on: 07.03.2026 05:11
US-Israel-Iran War Live Updates: "Tonight Will Be Biggest Bombing Campaign Yet," Says Trump Aide

US, Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Israel announced a new wave of "broad-scale" strikes on Tehran on Saturday as US President Donald Trump said only Iran's unconditional surrender would bring an end to the escalating Middle East war.

Published on: 07.03.2026 05:06
"War Is Not Movie": Actor Ben Stiller Slams White House Over Iran Strikes Video

The White House's social media blurred the lines of reality Friday, posting montages that wove snippets of Hollywood blockbusters and video games into real footage of military strikes on Iran.

Published on: 07.03.2026 05:05
Did Iran Fire Ballistic Missile At Dubai Airport? What UAE Officials Said

In videos shared on several social media accounts, smoke is seen rising above Dubai's international airport.

Published on: 07.03.2026 05:02
Story Of 3 Iranian Ships: 1 Doomed, 2 Spared In Indian Ocean

In the first week of March, three Iranian naval vessels operating in the Indian Ocean found themselves at the centre of a geopolitical crisis.

Published on: 07.03.2026 04:52
US THAAD Radar System, Worth $300 Million, Obliterated By Iran

Iran has destroyed a key $300 million radar system crucial to directing US missile defense batteries in the Gulf that risks further straining the region's ability to counter future attacks, according to a US official.

Published on: 07.03.2026 04:48
US Pressures Sri Lanka Not To Repatriate Survivors Of Sunk Iran Ship: Report

The United States is pressing Sri Lanka's government not to repatriate the survivors from the Iranian warship it sank this week, as well as the crew of a second Iranian ship that is in Sri Lankan custody

Published on: 07.03.2026 04:31
US To Deploy Anti Drone System From Ukraine To Middle East To Counter Iran

An American anti-drone system proven to work against Russian drones in Ukraine will soon be sent to the Middle East to bolster US defenses against Iranian drones, two US officials said

Published on: 07.03.2026 04:22
A Week On, How Iran War Is Unfolding, Affecting Middle East And Beyond

The broadening Iran war has ricocheted across the region and beyond, with nearly every country in the Middle East sustaining damage from missile hits, drone strikes or shrapnel.

Published on: 07.03.2026 03:58
"Sad Truth": US Judge As Deported Student Declines Flight Back Over Team Trump Warning

Any Lucia Lopez Belloza, a 20-year-old freshman in Massachusetts, declined to board a flight arranged by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement to bring her back to the US.

Published on: 07.03.2026 03:01
"Indians Have Been Good Actors": Trump Aide On Russian Oil Waiver

The US said it has given "permission" to India to buy Russian oil that is on ships already floating on waterways with a view to easing supplies around the world amid the West Asia conflict.

Published on: 07.03.2026 02:41
Nepal Election 2026 Results Live Updates: Rapper-Politician Balen Shah's RSP Wins 20 Seats, Leads In Over 95

Nepal General Election 2026 Results Live: Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah's newly formed Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) was on Friday heading towards a sweeping victory in Nepal's first general elections since the violent Gen Z protests

Published on: 07.03.2026 02:06
Iran's Ballistic Missiles Could Be Under 1,000, Drone Attacks Tapering: Ian Bremmer To NDTV

The crucial point about the war in Iran -- how long it will carry on -- is not something anyone wants to commit to, but Ian Bremmer, president of the Eurasia Group, said it is certain that Iran is losing steam in terms of ammunition after just seven

Published on: 07.03.2026 01:41
US Says Operation Against Iran To Last 4 To 6 Weeks

As the conflict in West Asia further intensifies, the White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told media on Friday that the achievable objectives of Operation Epic Fury are expected to last about four to six weeks.

Published on: 07.03.2026 01:37
Qatar Announces Partial Redemption Of Airspace Amid Iran War

Qatar's Civil Aviation Authority announced on Friday the partial resumption of air navigation in the country via designated navigational contingency routes with limited operational capacity.

Published on: 07.03.2026 01:06
US Suspects China In Breach Of FBI Surveillance Network: Report

US investigators believe hackers affiliated with the Chinese government are responsible for a cyber intrusion on an internal Federal Bureau of Investigation computer network that holds information related to some domestic surveillance orders.

Published on: 07.03.2026 00:51
Pak Man Found Guilty Of Plot To Kill Trump, US Officials

A Pakistani man with alleged ties to Iran was found guilty Friday of plotting to assassinate Donald Trump or other US officials in retaliation for the American military killing of Revolutionary Guards commander Qassem Soleimani, prosecutors said.

Published on: 06.03.2026 23:54
'Reached Out To India To Buy Russian Oil To Ease Global Markets': US

The United States has "reached out to India" to purchase Russian oil currently sitting in floating storage in southern Asia as part of a short-term effort to ease pressure on global oil markets, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said.

Published on: 06.03.2026 21:11
US Loses 92,000 Jobs In February As Unemployment Rate Ticked Up To 4.4%

American employers unexpectedly cut 92,000 jobs last month, a sign that the labor market remains under strain. The unemployment rate blipped up to 4.4%.

Published on: 06.03.2026 20:40

News from Arabic Countries

Caught between Iran and Saudi Arabia, can Pakistan stay neutral for long?

As Iran strikes Gulf targets, Pakistan navigates alliance with Riyadh while avoiding confrontation with Tehran.

Published on: 07.03.2026 05:06
Why Yemen’s Houthis are staying out of Israel-US fight with Iran – for now

Yemen's Houthi leadership cautious, fearing Israeli retaliation following past air strikes and leadership losses.

Published on: 07.03.2026 04:21
Anti-aircraft fire seen in eastern Lebanon amid Israeli incursion

Apparent anti-aircraft fire was seen in the Bekaa Valley of eastern Lebanon amid reports of an attempted Israeli attack.

Published on: 07.03.2026 03:18
Massive explosions, fires from US-Israeli strikes on Tehran

Massive explosions and fires were seen across Tehran as US-Israeli strikes pummelled targets in the Iranian capital.

Published on: 07.03.2026 03:02
Iranian missiles over Tel Aviv prompt sirens, interceptor launches

Witness videos captured Iranian projectiles soaring over Tel Aviv as sirens blared and Israeli interceptors launched.

Published on: 07.03.2026 01:11
Iran’s legal case for striking the Gulf collapses under scrutiny

Claims of self-defence cannot justify missile attacks on neighbouring states that were not party to the conflict.

Published on: 07.03.2026 01:08
Wake up before it’s too late: Oppose the unjust, cruel war on Iran

Silence in the face of US–Israeli aggression will destroy the international legal order and endanger global peace.

Published on: 07.03.2026 01:07
‘We stand with Israel’: Germany’s Friedrich Merz scolds protester

“We stand with Israel.” German Chancellor Friedrich Merz scolded a pro-Palestinian protester at an election rally.

Published on: 07.03.2026 01:06
Iran’s strikes on the Gulf: Burning the bridges of good neighbourliness

The Gulf states didn't want this war, and they're the ones Iran needs to mediate an end to the conflict.

Published on: 07.03.2026 01:05
Iran war is latest threat to a global economy rattled by Trump

Rising energy prices threaten to stoke inflation and hobble economic growth in countries around the world.

Published on: 07.03.2026 00:27
Cuba announces fifth death after shootout with Florida-tagged speedboat

The government in Havana has claimed that the 10 people on board speedboat planned to 'unleash terrorism' in Cuba.

Published on: 07.03.2026 00:09
Iran war live: Trump says no deal with Iran until ‘unconditional surrender’

US-Israeli attacks on Iran continue as Israel's bombing of Lebanon kills at least 217 people, injures almost 800.

Published on: 07.03.2026 00:00
Cuba closes Quito embassy after Ecuador’s Daniel Noboa expels its diplomats

Noboa's government gave Cuba's diplomats 48 hours to leave Ecuador, though it did not provide an explanation.

Published on: 06.03.2026 23:51
Drone evades defences, ignites fire at southern Iraq oil facility

A drone evaded defences and ignited a massive fire at an oil facility for foreign companies in southern Iraq’s Basra.

Published on: 06.03.2026 23:43
Real Madrid beat Celta Vigo to close on Barcelona with Valverde late goal

Federico Valverde scores in injury-time as Real Madrid win 2-1 at Celta Vigo to maintain their La Liga title chase.

Published on: 06.03.2026 23:34
Iranian UN ambassador condemns US-Israeli ‘criminal war’

Iranian Ambassador to the United Nations Amir-Saeid Iravani urged the UN Security Council to stop the US-Israeli war.

Published on: 06.03.2026 23:14
Athletic Bilbao vs Barcelona: La Liga – teams, start, lineups, kickoff time

Barcelona were thumped in the Copa del Rey semifinal but return to La Liga on Saturday where they sit clear of Real.

Published on: 06.03.2026 23:12
Mexico’s Sheinbaum pledges robust World Cup security in visit to Jalisco

The Mexican president says 100,000 security personnel will be deployed during upcoming football tournament.

Published on: 06.03.2026 22:13
Qatar partially reopens airspace as Iranian strikes continue to hit Gulf

Evacuation and cargo flights to resume but scheduled services still suspended as US-Israeli war on Iran continues.

Published on: 06.03.2026 22:08
Why did the US torpedo Iran’s ‘prize’ warship?

Why did the US sink Iran's prize destroyer, the IRIS Dena? Soraya Lennie explains.

Published on: 06.03.2026 22:04
People are tracking this shepherd fleeing Israeli strikes in Lebanon

People are tracking a shepherd who has been walking with his herd for days across Lebanon, fleeing Israeli strikes.

Published on: 06.03.2026 21:50
US issues limited licence for Venezuelan gold following high-level visit

The licence follows a push from US President Donald Trump to open Venezuela's resource sector to outside investment.

Published on: 06.03.2026 21:31
Strikes on Iran to last ‘four to six weeks’, White House says

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says the US expects the war on Iran to last "about four to six weeks”.

Published on: 06.03.2026 20:46
US and Israel attacking Iran at ‘record pace’, war monitor says

Airwars says first days of US-Israeli Iran strikes 'hit significantly more targets than any campaign in recent decades'.

Published on: 06.03.2026 20:37
Human rights court orders reparations for forced sterilisation case in Peru

Inter-American Court of Human Rights says Peru must pay family of woman who died as a result of forced sterilisation.

Published on: 06.03.2026 20:31