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Hormuz shutdown worsens after US hits Iran warship, tankers stranded

Hundreds of other vessels remained outside Hormuz unable to reach ports, shipping data showed. The waterway is a key artery for around a fifth of the world's oil and LNG supply

US killed Iranian official in alleged Trump assassination plot: Pentagon

Hegseth did not name the individual but said the operation took place on Tuesday

How much Trump's military adventure in Iran has cost the US so far

Economists have cautioned that the direct cost of military operations represents only one part of the broader financial impact, with overall cost expected to exceed direct military spending

First bust of Mahatma Gandhi unveiled at University of Montana in US

A bust of Mahatma Gandhi was unveiled at an American university "reflecting the growing engagement" between India and the northwestern US state of Montana, officials said. Montana Governor Greg Gianforte along with Consul General of India at Seattle Prakash Gupta "unveiled the first bust of Mahatma Gandhi in Montana at the prestigious Mike Mansfield Centre at University of Montana in Missoula," on Tuesday, the Consulate General of India at Seattle said. "Presented as a gift from the Government of India, the bust stands as a tribute to Gandhi Ji's timeless ideals of peace and non-violence, and reflects the growing engagement between India and the State of Montana," the Indian mission said in a post on X. "Gandhi's life reminds us that leadership starts with character. The inscription on the bust features a quote attributed to Gandhi that good ideas mean nothing without action. That message resonates here in Montana," Governor Gianforte said in his remarks. The ceremony was also ...

World will be safe if Iran clerics have 'no access to weapons', says Rubio

Rubio echoed President Trump who described the Islamist Regime as 'crazy people' who would have used a nuclear weapon had they had access to it

Trump vows 'whatever it takes' as war with Iran widens in West Asia

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rejected the idea of an "endless" war with Iran. But President Donald Trump later insisted there was no fixed timeline

'Too late' to talk now: Trump as US-Israel strikes on Iran continue

Trump said Tehran's air defence, air force, navy, and leadership had been effectively dismantled, adding that any effort to reopen negotiations was "too late"

Putin in contact with Gulf leaders to facilitate de-escalation: Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin is making all possible efforts to de-escalate the crisis in the Gulf and is in close contact with the regional leaders as Iran is retaliating with massive strikes on the US facilities and infrastructure on their territories, the Kremlin said on Tuesday. The US and Israel launched joint strikes against Iran on Saturday, assassinating 86-year-old Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, alongside family members, including his daughter and grandchildren. Since then, Iran has targeted multiple US bases in the surrounding Gulf States. "Putin will certainly make every effort to facilitate at least a minor easing of tensions. In this regard, we discussed with virtually all of our interlocutors yesterday," the Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. "Taking advantage of the dialogue we maintain with the Iranian leadership, (President) Putin will convey his deep concern regarding the strikes on their infrastructure to our colleagues in Iran," he added. According

UAE and Qatar urge allies to help Pres Trump find Iran off-ramp

The UAE's Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement rejecting what it called "false and misleading claims published by Bloomberg"

What we know so far about the deadly shooting at a Texas bar and gunman

A gunman in Texas opened fire on a crowded bar in Austin's busy nightlife district over the weekend before being fatally shot by police in an attack that authorities were investigating as a potential act of terrorism. The shooting early Sunday killed three people and wounded more than a dozen others. The suspect was wearing clothes with an Iranian flag design and the words "Property of Allah," a law enforcement official told The Associated Press. The mass shooting happened after the U.S. and Israel launched an attack on Iran. The FBI and Austin police said they were still looking into the motive behind the shooting, which sent people in the bar and surrounding streets scrambling for cover. Here's what to know about the shooting: Suspect fired first shots, parked, then fired again --------------------------------------------------- Police said the gunman drove past Buford's Backyard Beer Garden before circling back and firing the first shots from his SUV at people on the sidewalk

How Israel and US secretly tracked Khamenei for years before deadly strike

Israel and the US spent years gathering secret intelligence on Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, tracking his movements and meetings, before launching a precise strike that killed Iran's supreme leader

Strikes aimed at destroying Iran's ballistic missile capabilities: Rubio

Speaking to the press, Rubio made it clear that the primary goal of the operation was to neutralise Iran's ballistic missile and naval threats

Bill Clinton distances himself from Epstein in videos released last week

Former President Bill Clinton distanced himself themselves from convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in closed-door depositions with lawmakers, according to videos that were released Monday by a House committee. The recordings of the depositions, which spanned hours over two days last week, show how Bill Clinton told the committee that he had ended his relationship with Epstein years before the financier entered a 2008 guilty plea to soliciting prostitution from an underage girl. Hillary Clinton told the committee she never even recalled meeting Epstein. Both closed-door interviews before the House Oversight Committee were taken under oath Thursday and Friday. The Clintons' testimony came as lawmakers are trying to meet demands for a reckoning over Epstein, who killed himself in 2019 in New York while facing charges for sex trafficking and abusing underage girls. High-status men around the world have been forced into resignations because of revelations about their relationships wi

US Deputy Secretary to visit India, lead Raisina Dialogue 2026 delegation

Finnish President Alexander Stubb will also visit India from March 4 to March 7 and is the Chief Guest and Keynote Speaker at the 11th Raisina Dialogue

US Treasury to terminate all use of Anthropic products, says Bessent

The US Treasury Department is terminating all use of Anthropic products, including use of its platform, Secretary Scott Bessent said a social media post on Monday.

Iran operations may last 4-5 weeks, could go much longer: Donald Trump

Trump said the US military "continues to carry out large-scale combat operations in Iran"

The 'big wave' is yet to come in the war with Iran, says Donald Trump

Reuters reported on Sunday that many senior US officials remain skeptical the military operation against the Islamic Republic will lead to a regime change in the near term

Strikes rock West Asia for third day; energy, airspace face major impact

As the conflict entered its third day, energy infrastructure, digital systems and maritime routes came under strain, while diplomatic channels struggled to keep pace with military escalation

Kuwait 'mistakenly shot down' 3 American F-15E aircraft: US military

The US military said on Monday that Kuwait "mistakenly shot down" three American F-15E Strike Eagles during a combat mission as Iran attacked the country. The US military's Central Command said the combat included attacks from Iranian aircraft, ballistic missiles and drones -- the first time Iran's ageing combat fleet has been engaged in the war. "The US Air Force fighter jets were mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defences," it said. "All six aircrew ejected safely, have been safely recovered, and are in stable condition. Kuwait has acknowledged this incident, and we are grateful for the efforts of the Kuwaiti defence forces and their support in this ongoing operation.