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New Search For Flight MH370 Ends With No Clues To 12-Year Mystery

The Boeing 777 carrying 239 people vanished from radar screens on March 8, 2014, while en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing.

Published on: 08.03.2026 08:58
Israel Aims To Weaken Iran Regime For Internal Change As War Enters Day 9

As the war between Israel and Iran enters its ninth day with intense aerial strikes and mounting regional tensions, Israel's objective is to weaken the Iranian regime to a point where internal change becomes possible.

Published on: 08.03.2026 08:50
Iran Says Can Fight "Intense War" For 6 Months As Israel, US Step Up Strikes

Iran said it had so far used "first and second generation" missiles, but will use "advanced and less-used long-range missiles" in the coming days.

Published on: 08.03.2026 08:46
UAE Advises Citizens Against Filming Incident Sites, Prohibited Areas

The authorities in the United Arab Emirates have issued a warning that strict action will be taken against anyone who films incident sites, prohibited areas, or airport interiors without authorisation.

Published on: 08.03.2026 08:25
From 'Permitting' To 'Partnering', US Shifts Energy Language Amid Gulf Crisis

As the Iran-Israel war in the Middle East squeezes global oil supply, the Trump administration hosted Latin American leaders and the US treasury secretary pivoted from a tone of authority to one of partnership - a shift in language.

Published on: 08.03.2026 08:10
Wave Of US Court Rulings Frees Indian Migrants From Detention

A wave of federal court rulings across the United States this week has ordered the release or bond hearings for at least 15 Indian nationals held in immigration detention.

Published on: 08.03.2026 08:09
US-Israel-Iran War Live Updates: Iran President Says "Will Be Forced To Respond" If Attacked By Neighbours

The war in the Middle East was triggered after the US and Israel attacked Iran last Saturday, killing Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Published on: 08.03.2026 07:51
Khamenei's Top Aide Warns 'Won't Leave Trump Alone'. He Responds

The US and Israel launched strikes on Iran on February 28, killing its 86-year-old supreme leader Ali Khamenei and triggering a war in the Middle East.

Published on: 08.03.2026 07:50
"Not Helping Them": Trump On Russia Reportedly Sharing Intel With Iran Amid War

Trump also waved off a question about how Russia assisting Iran in such a way might affect his view of the US-Russia relationship.

Published on: 08.03.2026 07:42
Video Shows Moment Iranian Drone Struck Dubai Airport, Halting Ops

The footage appears to show a drone approaching the airport area moments before impact.

Published on: 08.03.2026 07:16
Iranian Sailor Told Father Of US Ultimatum Before Torpedo Attack: Report

A sailor of the Iranian Navy warship IRIS Dena had phoned his father minutes before the frigate was struck by a torpedo, saying American forces had twice ordered the crew to abandon the warship, according to a report.

Published on: 08.03.2026 07:13
Iran's Exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahalvi Says Democracy Within Reach

Iran's exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi has said the country may be nearing a political turning point, telling CBS's 60 Minutes that "this is our chance now" as he outlined a plan for democratic transition after decades of clerical rule.

Published on: 08.03.2026 06:57
Second Bulk Carrier Claiming To Be Chinese Passes Through Strait Of Hormuz

Another bulk carrier signaled it was Chinese-owned as it sailed through the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway at the mouth of the Persian Gulf that's been effectively closed for a week due to multiple attacks in the area.

Published on: 08.03.2026 06:21
Kuwait Airport Targeted, Saudi Intercepts Drones As Iran Continues Attacks

Fuel tanks at the Kuwait airport were hit while 15 drones were intercepted and destroyed in Saudi Arabia as Iran continued attacks a day after its President Masoud Pezkeshian said Tehran will not target neighbouring countries.

Published on: 08.03.2026 06:17
"Please Mind Your Business": Kamal Haasan Slams Trump Amid "Permission" Row

Hitting out at the US after a top official said Washington, DC, had given India "permission" to buy Russian oil after the Middle East conflict disrupted global supply chains, actor-politician Kamal Haasan has said India does not take orders

Published on: 08.03.2026 05:56
Israel's Failed Lebanon Op To Find Body Of Pilot Missing Since 1986 Kills 41

Israel said it had carried out an operation overnight in Lebanon to find Ron Arad's remains but had failed to uncover any trace of the navigator missing since 1986.

Published on: 08.03.2026 05:08
"Without Human Authorisation...": OpenAI Robotic Head Quits Over US Deal

OpenAI struck its deal with the Pentagon in late February following the breakdown of talks between the Trump administration and Anthropic PBC.

Published on: 08.03.2026 04:40
Explosive Devices Thrown Outside Zohran Mamdani's New York Home During Anti-Muslim Protest

The "ignited devices" were thrown outside Zohran Mamdani's residence when far-right influencer Jake Lang was demonstrating there against alleged "Islamification".

Published on: 08.03.2026 04:37
Former Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli Extends Greetings To Balen Shah On Poll Win

Former Prime Minister of Nepal KP Sharma Oli extended his wishes to Balen Shah on securing victory in the latest parliamentary elections.

Published on: 08.03.2026 04:18
Explosion Hits US Embassy In Oslo, Causes Minor Damage, Thick Smoke

The blast was heard from the embassy compound in western Oslo at around 1 am (0000 GMT), and smoke was seen rising from the area, eyewitnesses said.

Published on: 08.03.2026 04:17

News from Arabic Countries

Iran’s Assembly of Experts says consensus reached on Khamenei’s successor

Officials say a candidate has been picked based ⁠on late supreme leader's advice that he should be 'hated by the enemy'.

Published on: 08.03.2026 09:24
‘No popular support’: China warns against government change in Iran

Beijing calls for Iran's sovereignty to be respected and demands 'immediate stop to military operations' in Middle East.

Published on: 08.03.2026 08:33
LIVE: India vs New Zealand – T20 World Cup final

Follow our live build-up, with full toss and team news coverage, before our text commentary stream of the 2026 final.

Published on: 08.03.2026 08:30
Children wounded in the US-Israeli strikes receive treatment in Tehran

Children wounded in US-Israeli strikes on Iran are being treated at a children’s hospital in Tehran.

Published on: 08.03.2026 08:29
Israel strikes Iran’s oil facilities for first time as war enters ninth day

Attacks spark huge fires as they hit four storage facilities and an oil production transfer centre in Tehran and Alborz.

Published on: 08.03.2026 08:17
Iran war: What is happening on day nine of US-Israel attacks?

The US and Israel continue to strike Iran, hitting oil storage depots and refining facilities for the first time.

Published on: 08.03.2026 07:55
Israeli attack on hotel in Lebanon’s Beirut kills four

Israel says it targeted key commanders of Iran's elite Quds Force of the IRGC but did not name them.

Published on: 08.03.2026 07:31
Palestinians risk life and limb to fish in Gaza’s Israeli-controlled sea

Gaza's fishing industry collapses under Israeli blockade, leaving fishermen risking their lives for minimal catches.

Published on: 08.03.2026 06:13
Israel strikes busy Beirut hotel in assassination attempt

Israel has claimed responsibility for an assassination attempt, which killed at least four people, at a Beirut hotel.

Published on: 08.03.2026 05:07
Rapper-turned-politician Balen Shah’s RSP heads for poll landslide in Nepal

Shah's party represents a reformist wave reshaping the Himalayan nation's politics since last year’s youth-led uprising.

Published on: 08.03.2026 05:06
Flames engulf Kuwaiti high-rise amid Iranian drone strikes

Flames engulfed Kuwait’s Public Institution for Social Security high-rise headquarters amid a wave of Iranian strikes.

Published on: 08.03.2026 04:55
Trump says US does not need UK’s aircraft carriers for Iran war

The president called the Iran war 'already won' as he dismissed reports that the UK was preparing HMS Prince of Wales.

Published on: 08.03.2026 00:33
Iran war live: Israel hit Tehran oil depots; Bahrain desalination plant hit

Kuwait and Saudi Arabia report more attacks as Trump says the war will only end when Iran's leaders 'cry uncle'.

Published on: 08.03.2026 00:00
Huge fire rages at Tehran oil depot after Israeli attack

Footage captured a massive fire raging at the Shahran oil depot in northern Tehran following an Israeli strike.

Published on: 07.03.2026 23:26
Zelenskyy offers Saudi Arabia’s MBS help countering Iranian drones

Ukraine's president seeks leverage with low-cost interceptors, as US and Gulf nations burn through Patriot missiles.

Published on: 07.03.2026 23:11
Trump administration denies reports that Iran captured US soldiers

The head of Iran's National Security Council had claimed the US was misrepresenting the captures as combat deaths.

Published on: 07.03.2026 22:37
Lamine Yamal gives Barcelona hard-fought 1-0 win at Athletic Bilbao

Yamal goalkeeps the champions four points clear of Real Madrid at the top of the La Liga standings.

Published on: 07.03.2026 22:27
Trump oversees return of US troops killed in Iranian drone strike

US President Donald Trump attended the “dignified transfer” of six US Army soldiers killed in an Iranian drone strike.

Published on: 07.03.2026 22:21
US embassy in Baghdad attacked as US-Israel war on Iran escalates

Iraq did not want to be dragged into war, but Iran and its aligned paramilitary forces are attacking US hubs there.

Published on: 07.03.2026 22:06
How far will the Iran war spillover?

As the war between Iran, Israel and the US enters week 2, concerns rise over a potential regional spillover.

Published on: 07.03.2026 21:45
Florida Bar denies investigation into Trump lawyer Lindsey Halligan

The statement from the Florida Bar appears to contradict a letter it issued in February, suggesting a probe.

Published on: 07.03.2026 21:09
Doctors try to save girl as father was killed in Gaza Israeli attack

Doctors in Gaza try to save a girl who sustained injuries in an Israeli attack that hit her and killed her father.

Published on: 07.03.2026 20:56
Video: Satellite images reveal damage to several Iranian military bases

Satellite imagery reveals extensive damage at several Iranian military sites following a wave of airstrikes.

Published on: 07.03.2026 20:39
Cuba says electricity plant successfully repaired after large blackout

A US pressure campaign, including an oil blockade, has strained the Caribbean country's ageing energy infrastructure.

Published on: 07.03.2026 20:34
UAE president says prepared to confront ‘threats’ as Iran attacks continue

Iran's judiciary chief contradicts earlier apology to Gulf, warns of ‘heavy attacks’ on areas ‘at disposal of enemy'.

Published on: 07.03.2026 20:18