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Iran Denies Attacking Azerbaijan, Baku Says Strikes 'Won't Go Unanswered'

Azerbaijan said it was preparing to retaliate after two people were wounded on Thursday in Iranian drone hits on an airport and near a school.

Published on: 05.03.2026 12:12
2 Indians Killed In Iran Attack On Oil Tanker 'Skylight' In Strait Of Hormuz

The Palau-flagged oil tanker was struck off Oman's Musandam Peninsula in an attack that followed drone strikes on the country's Duqm port.

Published on: 05.03.2026 12:09
How Iran's $20,000 Shahed Drones Swarm Past $4 Million US Missiles

Fuel-efficient engine + modest radar evasion capacities + a 40-50kg warhead make Iran's Shahed-series 'kamikaze' drones a low-cost terror that can be mass produced for US$20,000 - US$50,000 each, and used to overwhelm air defences.

Published on: 05.03.2026 12:04
Israel-Iran War Live Updates: After India Condoles Khamenei's Death, Jaishankar Speaks To Araghchi

Israel-Iran War live updates: Iran launched a new wave of attacks Thursday morning at Israeli and American bases and threatened that the United States would "bitterly regret" torpedoing an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean

Published on: 05.03.2026 12:02
Explosions Over Doha, 6 Injured By Drone Debris In Abu Dhabi: Report

A fresh round of explosions were heard in Qatar's capital, Doha on Thursday, with a column of black smoke rising over the horizon. news agency AFP reported.

Published on: 05.03.2026 11:47
"Historic First": PrSM Missiles Launched By US During Operation Epic Fury

The United States military has used Lockheed Martin-made long-range Precision Strike Missiles (PrSMs) in combat for the first time as part of Operation Epic Fury against Iran.

Published on: 05.03.2026 11:38
Why Is Nepal Calling For Restoration Of Monarchy?

As Nepal prepares for general elections next week, calls to restore the monarchy have also resurfaced across the country. The Shah dynasty, abolished in 2008, had ruled Nepal for 240 years before it was formally removed following mass protests.

Published on: 05.03.2026 11:30
Opinion: Opinion | A Dark Truth: Why Iran, Ukraine Get Bombed, But Pak, Israel, N Korea Don't

With the Iran blitz, the message to smaller and military states is shaping up to be this: 'build the damn bomb - if not legally, then the way Pakistan did in the 1970s'.

Published on: 05.03.2026 11:29
Nepal Election 2026: How Rastriya Swatantra Party Emerged As New Political Force In Nepal

Nepal General Election 2026: Among the newer parties, the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has positioned itself as an alternative to traditional parties such as the Communist Party of Nepal (UML) and the Nepali Congress.

Published on: 05.03.2026 11:21
14 Governments In 17 Years: Nepal's Political Instability Explained

Nepal elections: Nepal votes today, months after Gen Z-led protests over corruption and political failures forced Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli to resign.

Published on: 05.03.2026 11:19
Oil Hope For India? Iran Says Hormuz Strait Only Closed To US, Israel, Europe

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has stated that the Strait of Hormuz is closed exclusively to vessels from the United States, Israel, Europe and their Western allies.

Published on: 05.03.2026 11:04
Why China, Russia Have Not Joined War With Iran, And Don't Plan To

It has been nearly a week since the US and Israel carried out a coordinated attack on Iran, killing its Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Published on: 05.03.2026 11:03
23,000 Indian Sailors Stranded Near Strait Of Hormuz Amid Iran War: Sources

As the Middle East conflict disrupts maritime routes, about 23,000 Indians are estimated to be stranded across the Gulf region, sources have told NDTV Profit, indicating a worsening crisis that has skyrocketed crude prices.

Published on: 05.03.2026 10:59
'Roti-Beti' Relationship: How Ordinary Indians And Nepalis Are Intertwined

For years, ordinary Nepalis and Indians have been connected through work, remittances, and family links across the open border.

Published on: 05.03.2026 10:44
From Monarchy To Republic, How The April 2006 Movement Still Inspires Nepalis

The Jana Andolan II led to the end of 240 years of monarchy.

Published on: 05.03.2026 10:27
Iran, Afghanistan, Venezuela Among 10 Countries US Has Bombed Since 2001

The United States has bombed at least 10 countries since 2001, carrying out airstrikes, drone campaigns and large-scale military invasions across multiple regions.

Published on: 05.03.2026 10:20
Paras Shah: Ex-Crown Prince's Controversies That Shook Nepal's Monarchy

But before all this, Paras turned a hero on the night his cousin, Crown Prince Dipendra, killed the king, queen, and multiple other family members before turning the gun on himself.

Published on: 05.03.2026 10:12
Who Struck Iran School Killing Over 160 Girls? US And Israel Are Unsure

In Iran, the school week runs from Saturday to Thursday. So classes at a girls' elementary school were underway when US and Israel began bombing Tehran at around 10 am on Saturday.

Published on: 05.03.2026 10:02
Did Obama Send $400,000,000 In Cash To Tehran? Donald Trump's Big Charge

In July 2015, Barack Obama signed the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) with Iran and the P5+1 countries, the United States, United Kingdom, France, Russia, China, and Germany, to curb Iran's nuclear programme.

Published on: 05.03.2026 09:58
2nd Iranian Ship Heads Towards Sri Lanka, Officials Say 'Could Be Targeted'

Iran-Israel-US war: The vessel was carrying more than 100 crew, reports said, adding they too could be targeted the same way a sister ship was sunk yesterday.

Published on: 05.03.2026 09:39

News from Arabic Countries

Iranians get by as US, Israeli bombs rain down, internet blocked

Officials say some water, electricity facilities damaged amid US-Israel bombing, but no widespread outages reported yet.

Published on: 05.03.2026 12:22
Iran, The US, and the World Cup

The 2026 World Cup is nearly here, but Iran’s spot in the tournament may be in doubt. Can sport ever be neutral?

Published on: 05.03.2026 12:00
‘It’s up to the United States Congress, not any president, to declare war’

'It's up to the United States Congress, not any president, to declare war’

Published on: 05.03.2026 11:29
How will the Middle East conflict affect global energy prices?

Energy supplies in the Middle East are being choked off as the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran escalates.

Published on: 05.03.2026 11:22
Sri Lanka trying to ‘safeguard lives’ on second Iran ship after US attack

Second warship is heading to same area where a US submarine destroyed an Iranian frigate, killings dozens of sailors.

Published on: 05.03.2026 11:21
A long and troubled trail: Qatar’s IRGC cell arrests strain Iran relations

Arrests will cause deep rift in Iran's relationship with Qatar, one of its closest interlocutors in Gulf, analysts say.

Published on: 05.03.2026 11:21
Hezbollah’s risky return to the battlefield

The US-Israel attack on Iran and mounting pressure inside Lebanon have pushed the group into a strategic gamble.

Published on: 05.03.2026 11:10
Iran drone attack at Azerbaijan airport

Eyewitness videos from an airport in Azerbaijan captured the moment of a suspected Iranian drone attack.

Published on: 05.03.2026 10:41
Iran denies its drones hit airport in Azerbaijan’s exclave as war widens

Azeri authorities confirm drone attack in Nakhchivan, claim right to ‘appropriate response’.

Published on: 05.03.2026 10:22
Cuba hit by massive power outage amid US oil pressure

A massive blackout left two-thirds of Cuba, including its capital Havana, without electricity.

Published on: 05.03.2026 10:14
Canada PM unable to rule out military involvement in Iran war

Mark Carney said he wants de-escalation of the Iran attacks but said he couldn’t rule out military participation.

Published on: 05.03.2026 09:15
Where are Iran’s allies? Why Moscow, Beijing are keeping their distance

Russia and China have condemned the US-Israeli attack on Iran but stopped short of offering military support.

Published on: 05.03.2026 08:58
Drones strike US base in Iraq, Doha explosions, as Iran hits region in war

Iran continues to strike US assets in the region as Gulf Arab states report explosions, downing of drones.

Published on: 05.03.2026 08:49
‘Pain Didn’t Come to Kill Me’ | Ep 4 – El Salvador

El Salvador’s bereaved mothers unite after gang violence, turning shared grief into solidarity and hope beyond hatred.

Published on: 05.03.2026 08:45
Hezbollah leader pledges to continue fight against Israel

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem has pledged to continue the group’s fight against Israel, which continues to bomb Lebanon.

Published on: 05.03.2026 08:36
LIVE: India vs England – T20 World Cup semifinal

Follow our live build up, with full toss and team news coverage, ahead of our live text commentary stream.

Published on: 05.03.2026 08:30
Middle East conflict threatens Iraq’s participation in World Cup playoffs

Iraq are scheduled to play in the playoff final on March 31 in Mexico but the team's participation remains uncertain.

Published on: 05.03.2026 08:09
Under cover of Iran war, Israeli settlers terrorise Palestinian communities

Amid rocket sirens and explosions in the sky, the regional war feels distant compared with the terror on the ground.

Published on: 05.03.2026 08:07
Saka helps Arsenal win as Man United lose to Newcastle in Premier League

Man United suffer first defeat in seven games under manager Carrick as Man City lose sight of league leaders Arsenal.

Published on: 05.03.2026 07:59
Rapper-turned-politician votes in Nepal election

Former Kathmandu mayor Balendra Shah, a 35-year-old rapper-turned-politician, casts his vote as Nepal holds elections.

Published on: 05.03.2026 07:33
Iran war: What is happening on day six of US-Israel attacks?

On the sixth day of US-Israeli attacks on Iran, the conflict is escalating as regional tensions rise.

Published on: 05.03.2026 07:10
Israeli attacks kill 8 in Lebanon amid threats on Iranian officials

Israeli forces pound Beirut's southern suburbs as Iran warns against targeting embassy.

Published on: 05.03.2026 07:05
China economic growth target set below 5% for the first time at key meeting

The National People's Congress set a GDP target of 4.5 to 5 percent for 2026 as China grapples with economic slowdown.

Published on: 05.03.2026 06:49
Iran targets Kurdish groups in Iraq, begins wave of attacks on Israel

Iranian Kurdish armed groups have reportedly consulted with the US in recent days about whether to attack Iran.

Published on: 05.03.2026 06:44
Iran denies firing missile towards Turkiye after NATO interception

Turkiye's Defence Ministry had said a ⁠ballistic missile ⁠was destroyed ⁠by NATO over ‌the eastern Mediterranean.

Published on: 05.03.2026 06:24