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US Embassy in Riyadh attacked by two drones, 'limited fire' breaks out

The intensity of the attacks, the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the lack of any apparent exit plan set the stage for a prolonged conflict

US Embassy in Riyadh attacked by two drones, 'limited fire' breaks out
Updated On : 03 Mar 2026 | 2:18 PM IST

Bill Clinton distances himself from Epstein in videos released last week

The former Democratic president said he first remembered meeting Epstein when he flew aboard the financier's private jet in 2002 for the Clintons' humanitarian work, and they parted ways later

Bill Clinton distances himself from Epstein in videos released last week
Updated On : 03 Mar 2026 | 7:27 AM IST

Melania Trump chairs UNSC meeting on children in conflict amid Iran crisis

She was the first spouse of a world leader to take the president's seat at the United Nations' most powerful body

Melania Trump chairs UNSC meeting on children in conflict amid Iran crisis
Updated On : 03 Mar 2026 | 7:23 AM IST

China's growth ambitions face limits as its national congress meets

The gap between Chinese leader Xi Jinping's high-tech, artificial intelligence-driven ambitions and the hard realities of slowing growth is the backdrop for the annual meeting

China's growth ambitions face limits as its national congress meets
Updated On : 03 Mar 2026 | 7:20 AM IST

Trump to attend White House correspondents' dinner in a first as President

Trump noted that the latest installment comes amid celebrations marking America's 250th birthday

Trump to attend White House correspondents' dinner in a first as President
Updated On : 03 Mar 2026 | 6:54 AM IST

France to temporarily deploy nuclear aircraft to allies, says Macron

In a joint statement, Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz welcomed a deeper Franco-German integration in the field of deterrence

France to temporarily deploy nuclear aircraft to allies, says Macron
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 11:07 PM IST

Trump administration holds press conference as Iran conflict intensifies

Hegseth, along with Air Force Gen Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, held the Trump administration's first news briefing since Saturday's strikes

Trump administration holds press conference as Iran conflict intensifies
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 8:07 PM IST

Russia-Ukraine talks planned for Abu Dhabi may change venue: Zelenskyy

Previous Russia-Ukraine talks have been held in Abu Dhabi, Istanbul and Geneva. They have not produced a breakthrough on key issues

Russia-Ukraine talks planned for Abu Dhabi may change venue: Zelenskyy
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 7:20 PM IST

QatarEnergy to stop LNG output temporarily as West Asia crisis intensifies

The state-owned firm blamed the war for the decision

QatarEnergy to stop LNG output temporarily as West Asia crisis intensifies
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 5:52 PM IST

QatarEnergy to stop LNG output temporarily as West Asia crisis intensifies

The state-owned firm blamed the war for the decision. It offered no timeline for restoring its production

QatarEnergy to stop LNG output temporarily as West Asia crisis intensifies
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 5:47 PM IST

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

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

Kuwait 'mistakenly shot down' 3 American F-15E aircraft: US military
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 4:59 PM IST

Oil tanker attacked by drone in Gulf of Oman; one Indian mariner killed

The state-run Oman News Agency reported the attack in the Gulf of Oman off the coast of Muscat, the sultanate's capital. It identified the vessel as the MKD VYOM

Oil tanker attacked by drone in Gulf of Oman; one Indian mariner killed
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 4:25 PM IST

US-Israeli airstrikes targeted Natanz facility: Iran's envoy to IAEA

Israel and the US have not acknowledged strikes at the site, which America bombed back in the 12-day war between Iran and Israel in June

US-Israeli airstrikes targeted Natanz facility: Iran's envoy to IAEA
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 3:43 PM IST

Messi, Telasco Segovia guide Inter Miami to 4-2 victory over Orlando

Messi took a pass from Segovia and scored in the 57th minute to pull Inter Miami (1-1-0) even at 2-2 and Segovia scored unassisted in the 85th for the lead

Messi, Telasco Segovia guide Inter Miami to 4-2 victory over Orlando
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 2:55 PM IST

Saudi Arabia intercepts drones targeting its Ras Tanura oil refinery

Online videos from the site appeared to show thick black smoke rising after the attack. Even successfully intercepted drones cause debris that can spark fires and injure those on the ground

Saudi Arabia intercepts drones targeting its Ras Tanura oil refinery
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 2:47 PM IST

Texas bar shooting: FBI probes it as possible terror act after 2 killed

The shooting happened outside Buford's Backyard Beer Garden just before 2 am along Sixth Street, a nightlife destination filled with bars and music clubs and only a few miles from University of Texas

Texas bar shooting: FBI probes it as possible terror act after 2 killed
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 2:26 PM IST

Several US warplanes crashed in Kuwait, all crew survived: Defence ministry

The ministry did not elaborate on what caused the crashes, but they came during an intense period of Iranian fire targeting the country

Several US warplanes crashed in Kuwait, all crew survived: Defence ministry
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 1:45 PM IST

Fire, smoke seen inside US Embassy compound in Kuwait after attack by Iran

United States had earlier issued an urgent warning to Americans there to take cover and remain indoors

Fire, smoke seen inside US Embassy compound in Kuwait after attack by Iran
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 12:36 PM IST

Iranian-backed militias enter conflict as war widens across region

Iran's foreign minister suggested earlier that military units were acting independently from any central government control after being pressed about attacks on Gulf Arab nations

Iranian-backed militias enter conflict as war widens across region
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 12:07 PM IST

All about Iran's Revolutionary Guard, powerful force in country's theocracy

The Guard rose out of Iran's 1979 Islamic Revolution as a force meant to protect the country's Shiite cleric-overseen government and later became enshrined in its constitution

All about Iran's Revolutionary Guard, powerful force in country's theocracy
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 11:02 AM IST