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Founded by Prem Prakash in 1971, ANI today is one of South Asia's leading news agencies with a focus on multimedia. It has over 100 bureaus across India, South Asia, and other parts of the world.

Founded by Prem Prakash in 1971, ANI today is one of South Asia's leading news agencies with a focus on multimedia. It has over 100 bureaus across India, South Asia, and other parts of the world.

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Iranian strike hits Al Minhad base in UAE, Australian PM confirms damage

The facility, which has hosted a continuous "Australian Defence Force (ADF)" presence for many years, was hit during the early hours of the day

Iranian strike hits Al Minhad base in UAE, Australian PM confirms damage
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 11:25 AM IST

IRGC strikes over 100 targets in Tel Aviv amid 'Operation True Promise 4'

The strikes were launched in response to what Tehran described as unprovoked American-Israeli aggression

IRGC strikes over 100 targets in Tel Aviv amid 'Operation True Promise 4'
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 10:58 AM IST

Kim Jong Un sweeps North Korea parliamentary polls with 99.93% mandate

With a reported turnout of 99.99 per cent, the polls were conducted on March 15 to select deputies for the 15th Supreme People's Assembly

Kim Jong Un sweeps North Korea parliamentary polls with 99.93% mandate
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 10:34 AM IST

Israeli strikes target Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon

The developments come amid the evolving security situation in West Asia and the Gulf

Israeli strikes target Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 10:14 AM IST

Iranian missile with 'cluster bomb warhead' targets central Israel

Cluster bomb warheads indiscriminately spread dozens of sub munitions, each with several kilograms of explosives, over a radius of around 10 kilometres

Iranian missile with 'cluster bomb warhead' targets central Israel
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 10:07 AM IST

WFP warns West Asia war could drive global hunger to record levels

The humanitarian agency warned that this war is sending 'shockwaves on food and fuel costs' across the globe

WFP warns West Asia war could drive global hunger to record levels
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 9:36 AM IST

UAE air defences responding to incoming missile, drone threats from Iran

According to the Ministry of Defence, UAE's air defences are 'currently responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran'

UAE air defences responding to incoming missile, drone threats from Iran
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 9:13 AM IST

Saudi Arabia to host Arab, Islamic ministers for regional stability talks

This consultative session is set to focus specifically on "consultation and coordination regarding ways to support the security and stability of the region

Saudi Arabia to host Arab, Islamic ministers for regional stability talks
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 9:08 AM IST

Top Iranian leaders vow revenge after security chief Ali Larijani killed

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed deep grief over the loss, describing Larijani as a "virtuous, precious, and dear brother:

Top Iranian leaders vow revenge after security chief Ali Larijani killed
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 8:39 AM IST

Military op on Iran proceeding very well, rebuild may take 10 years: Trump

Trump further said that it would take ten years to rebuild the damage that had been done to Iran

Military op on Iran proceeding very well, rebuild may take 10 years: Trump
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 7:43 AM IST

Himanta Sarma announces NDA seat sharing arrangement for Assam polls

Assam has 126 assembly seats, and the BJP is expected to contest 89 seats

Himanta Sarma announces NDA seat sharing arrangement for Assam polls
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 7:30 AM IST

'We will pursue, find, neutralise him': Israel on Mojtaba Khamenei

military spokesperson Effie Defrin said Israel would continue targeting members of Iran's paramilitary Basij force

'We will pursue, find, neutralise him': Israel on Mojtaba Khamenei
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 7:28 AM IST

5,000-pound bombs used to strike Iranian missile sites near Hormuz: US

US forces successfully employed multiple 5,000-pound deep penetrator munitions on hardened Iranian missile near Hormuz, said US Centcom

5,000-pound bombs used to strike Iranian missile sites near Hormuz: US
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 7:21 AM IST

China urges halt on military operations in West Asia over trade disruption

Spokesperson of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, Lin Jian said the recent tense situation in the Strait of Hormuz is causing disruptions in the world trade

China urges halt on military operations in West Asia over trade disruption
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 6:58 AM IST

Strait of Hormuz situation won't return to 'pre-war' status: Iran

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf remarks come amid escalating tensions in the region following ongoing military confrontations involving the United States, Israel and Iran

Strait of Hormuz situation won't return to 'pre-war' status: Iran
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 6:50 AM IST

'It won't be too long': Trump says Strait of Hormuz will be secured soon

He did not provide a specific timeline or outline how the US plans to secure the strategic waterway

'It won't be too long': Trump says Strait of Hormuz will be secured soon
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 6:47 AM IST

Scrapping Obama-led Iran deal averted 'nuclear holocaust': Trump

Trump's remarks come amid heightened tensions following the ongoing military confrontation involving the United States, Israel and Iran

Scrapping Obama-led Iran deal averted 'nuclear holocaust': Trump
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 6:40 AM IST