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Nepal Election 2026 Results Live Updates: Rastriya Swatantra Party Wins 1 Seat, Leads In 36 Across Nepal

About 60 per cent turnout was registered during the voting on Thursday.

Published on: 06.03.2026 03:46
Gen Z's Favourite Balendra Shah Leads Ex-PM KP Sharma Oli As Nepal Counts Votes

Nepal election results live: Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah, who drew young voters in pre-poll rallies, is leading KP Sharma Oli, 74, on his home turf in Jhapa.

Published on: 06.03.2026 03:33
US Likely Responsible For Deadly Strike On Iranian Girls' School: Report

US military investigators believe it is likely that US forces were responsible for an apparent strike on an Iranian girls' school that killed scores of children on Saturday but have not yet reached a final conclusion or completed their investigation,

Published on: 06.03.2026 03:19
The Secret Loophole Helping Iran Fire Missiles At Israel And US Without Going Broke

When Tehran legalized Bitcoin mining in 2019, officials framed it as an economic experiment. Analysts now say it evolved into something far more strategic: a sanctions resistant payment network.

Published on: 06.03.2026 03:12
India Gets 30-Day Waiver From US To Buy Russian Oil Amid Iran War

India's access to crucial energy supplies received a temporary boost on Friday after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a 30-day waiver allowing Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil.

Published on: 06.03.2026 03:03
Pentagon Designates Anthropic A 'Supply Chain Risk' After Deal Turndown

The Trump administration is following through with its threat to designate artificial intelligence company Anthropic as a supply chain risk in an unprecedented move that could force other government contractors to stop using the AI chatbot Claude.

Published on: 06.03.2026 02:07
US, Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Middle East War Enters Day 7, Israel Strikes Beirut, Iran Attacks Bahrain

The raging war in the Middle East entered its seventh day on Friday, with the Israeli military announcing a "next phase" in the conflict and bombing Lebanon's Beirut.

Published on: 06.03.2026 02:00
Israel-Iran War Highlights: After India Condoles Khamenei's Death, Jaishankar Speaks To Araghchi

Israel-Iran War: 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: 06.03.2026 01:40
Iran Has Not Yet Elected New Supreme Leader: Top Iranian Official

Iran has not yet elected the successor of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Syed Ali Khamenei, who was assassinated in a joint US-Israeli airstrike last week, a senior Iranian official said Thursday.

Published on: 06.03.2026 00:40
Trump Says He Wants To Finish Iran Then Cuba "Just Question Of Time"

President Donald Trump suggested Thursday that he would turn to an unspecified project for Cuba, the Caribbean island already facing a US energy blockade, after the war against Iran.

Published on: 05.03.2026 23:21
US Says It Has Destroyed More Than 30 Iranian ships Since War Began

The United States has sunk more than 30 Iranian ships during the ongoing war, while ballistic missile and drone attacks by Tehran's forces are down substantially, a top US military officer said Thursday.

Published on: 05.03.2026 23:05
Trump Says Iran Calling US About A Deal Amid War

President Donald Trump on Thursday said Tehran was reaching out to the United States about making a deal amid US and Israeli strikes on Iran, adding that further action to reduce pressure on oil was imminent.

Published on: 05.03.2026 22:51
US House Votes Down Bid To Rein In Trump's Iran War Powers

The US House of Representatives on Thursday rejected an effort to curb Donald Trump's authority to wage war against Iran, as the president faces fierce criticism over launching the conflict without seeking approval from Congress.

Published on: 05.03.2026 22:32
More Than 20 States Sue Trump Over Tariffs Imposed After Supreme Court Ruling

Trump has said the tariffs are essential to reduce America's longstanding trade deficits. He imposed duties under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 after the Supreme Court struck down tariffs he imposed last year under an emergency powers law.

Published on: 05.03.2026 21:17
Capitol Rioter Pardoned By Trump Jailed For Life Over Child Sex Abuse

A Florida handyman who was sentenced on Thursday to life in prison for molesting two children had been convicted of storming the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, but was pardoned by President Donald Trump.

Published on: 05.03.2026 20:29
Trump Fires Kristi Noem As Homeland Security Chief

President Donald Trump says he's replacing his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and will nominate in her place Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin.

Published on: 05.03.2026 19:12
Ukrainian Tourist Kidnapped In Bali, Severed Head Found Weeks Later

Authorities in Bali are investigating whether human remains discovered on the island belong to a 28-year-old Ukrainian tourist who was allegedly kidnapped in a violent abduction linked to a ransom demand.

Published on: 05.03.2026 18:47
PM Modi Speaks To Macron, Discusses "Shared Concern" Over Middle East War

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke to French President Emmanuel Macron and discussed shared concerns over the evolving situation in West Asia, and the need for a return to dialogue and diplomacy.

Published on: 05.03.2026 18:45
Trump Calls Zelensky 'Obstacle' To Peace, Claims Putin Is 'Ready For Deal'

US President Donald Trump on Thursday described Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky as the obstacle to a deal with Russia, whose leader Vladimir Putin he insisted was cooperative.

Published on: 05.03.2026 18:36
US Asked For Ukraine's Help To Fend Off Iranian Drones In Middle East: Zelensky

The United States asked Ukraine for help to fend off Iranian drone attacks in the Middle East, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday, adding that he had ordered expert support to be given.

Published on: 05.03.2026 18:29

News from Arabic Countries

US House joins Senate to vote down war powers resolution

The US House of Representatives has joined the Senate in killing a war powers resolution for the war in Iran.

Published on: 06.03.2026 03:20
Video shows projectile exploding near Ali al-Salem Air Base in Kuwait

Videos showed a projectile striking near Kuwait's Ali al-Salem Air Base, which has hosted a number of US forces.

Published on: 06.03.2026 01:32
How US sinking of Iranian warship blew hole in Modi’s ‘guardian’ claims

India sees itself a security provider in the Indian Ocean. On Wednesday, it couldn't save even its own guest.

Published on: 06.03.2026 01:09
Who is Ahmad Vahidi, the IRGC’s new commander?

Ahmad Vahidi takes command of Iran's Revolutionary Guards as the country battles a devastating US-Israeli assault.

Published on: 06.03.2026 01:00
US says Iran missile attacks down 90% after strikes from B-2 bombers

The US says B-2 bombers have dropped dozens of 2,000-pound bombs on buried Iranian ballistic missile launchers.

Published on: 06.03.2026 00:39
Iran war live: Trump says Iran being ‘demolished’ as Gulf attacks continue

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says 'no reason why we should negotiate', calls Washington untrustworthy.

Published on: 06.03.2026 00:00
Suspected Iranian missile debris ignites fires in central Israel

Debris from an intercepted Iranian missile has landed near Petach Tikva in central Israel.

Published on: 05.03.2026 23:17
Trump offers immunity to IRGC, Iranian police who ‘lay down their arms’

US President Donald Trump offered immunity to Iranian police and members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

Published on: 05.03.2026 23:06
US House narrowly rejects resolution to end Trump’s Iran war

The US House votes 219-212 against a resolution requiring Congress's approval for further military action on Iran.

Published on: 05.03.2026 22:38
Trump says regime change in Cuba is ‘question of time’ after Iran

Trump administration has tightened sanctions meant to degrade Cuban economy and threatened to topple government.

Published on: 05.03.2026 22:37
Trump says he must be ‘involved’ in choosing Iran’s next supreme leader

Analyst says US president will not find an Iranian Delcy Rodriguez from within the existing Islamic Republic system.

Published on: 05.03.2026 22:12
Celta Vigo vs Real Madrid: La Liga – teams, start, kickoff time, lineups

Real Madrid have lost their last two La Liga matches but can close the gap to leaders Barcelona when they play in Vigo.

Published on: 05.03.2026 22:01
US states sue to stop Trump’s latest global tariffs

Lawsuit is to stop the 10% tariffs that Trump immediately imposed after US Supreme Court struck down previous tariffs.

Published on: 05.03.2026 21:39
Iran fires more missiles, drones across Gulf region amid US-Israeli attacks

Gulf countries face continued barrage of Iranian attacks as US, Israel pledge to continue military assault against Iran.

Published on: 05.03.2026 21:31
Why has Hezbollah joined Middle East war?

Hezbollah has been attacking Israel as it pummels southern Lebanon and parts of Beirut.

Published on: 05.03.2026 21:28
Trump voices support for possible Kurdish offensive in Iran

US president says he'd be 'all for' Kurdish ground assault on Iran amid reports that Washington is egging on rebellion.

Published on: 05.03.2026 21:06
Israel cancels Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque amid Iran conflict

Authorities say the mosque will be closed to worshippers, visitors of all faiths on Friday amid spread of the conflict.

Published on: 05.03.2026 21:02
US House of Representatives to vote on latest effort to halt Iran war

Vote comes day after a parallel resolution failed in the Senate, underscoring Republican support for Trump-launched war.

Published on: 05.03.2026 20:34
Trump fires Homeland Security head Kristi Noem, names Mullin as replacement

Noem, a former governor, became a prominent figure in the Trump administration's controversial crackdown on immigration.

Published on: 05.03.2026 20:04
Sri Lanka evacuates crew of second Iranian vessel after US sunk IRIS Dena

More than 200 crew members evacuated, a day after a US submarine sank an Iranian frigate, leaving 87 sailors dead.

Published on: 05.03.2026 19:49
Ukraine, Russia free 200 POWs each in latest swap amid stalled peace talks

Exchange comes amid a deadlock in US-brokered negotiations to end the four-year war between the two countries.

Published on: 05.03.2026 19:41
Trump administration doubles down on military action in Latin America

At inaugural 'Americas Counter Cartel Conference', Trump officials vowed continued military operations against cartels.

Published on: 05.03.2026 19:21
Senators propose ban on US gov’t officials doing prediction market trading

The bill comes as a user on Polymarket made more than $500,000 by taking a position that the US would strike Iran.

Published on: 05.03.2026 19:12
Israel, US intensify Iran strikes, targeting homes, hospitals, stadium

Strikes target hospitals, schools, and cultural sites across Iran, disrupting daily life particularly in Tehran.

Published on: 05.03.2026 19:01
Israel kills more than 100 Lebanese as it commands Beirut residents to flee

More than 38,000 Syrians flee Lebanon for Syria, as mounting violence causes displacement across the Middle East and beyond.

Published on: 05.03.2026 18:15