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Iran attacks Israel, Gulf nations after Israeli strike kills Ali Larijani

The attacks came hours after Iranian state media confirmed Israel's military killed top Iranian security official Ali Larijani in an overnight strike

Iran attacks Israel, Gulf nations after Israeli strike kills Ali Larijani
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 12:57 PM IST

Iran vows revenge for Ali Larijani as Trump says war may end soon

Iran launched fresh waves of missile and drone attacks, targeting the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. It also struck Tel Aviv

Iran vows revenge for Ali Larijani as Trump says war may end soon
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 12:53 PM IST

Iran's Foreign Minister warns system remains solid despite Larijani's death

Iranian Foreign Minister emphasised that the presence or absence of a single individual does not affect the political structure of the nation

Iran's Foreign Minister warns system remains solid despite Larijani's death
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 12:34 PM IST

What to know about Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant as projectile hits complex

Neither Iran nor Russia say there was any release of nuclear material in the incident

What to know about Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant as projectile hits complex
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 12:32 PM IST

Iran lashes out with attacks on Israel, Gulf nations as Israel hits Beirut

Israel kept up intense pressure on Lebanon with strikes it said targeted Iran-backed Hezbollah militants, hitting multiple apartment buildings in Beirut and killing at least six people

Iran lashes out with attacks on Israel, Gulf nations as Israel hits Beirut
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 11:52 AM IST

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

About 90 ships cross Strait of Hormuz as Iran exports oil despite war

Many of the vessels that passed through the strait were so-called "dark" transits evading Western government sanctions and oversight that likely have ties to Iran

About 90 ships cross Strait of Hormuz as Iran exports oil despite war
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 11:20 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

Iran war has US farmers worried about cost, availability of fertiliser

Farmers have complained about costly fertiliser for years, but prices have soared even higher since the US and Israel attacked Iran on Feb 28

Iran war has US farmers worried about cost, availability of fertiliser
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 10:49 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

Top US intel officials set to testify about Iran war, homeland threats

The hearings are also likely to delve into internal administration debate over the war given the resignation of Joe Kent as director of NCC

Top US intel officials set to testify about Iran war, homeland threats
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 10:27 AM IST

Nvidia resumes production of AI chips for sale in China after US approval

CEO Jensen Huang said the company has resumed production of H200 chips after earlier pausing output due to uncertainty around regulatory clearances

Nvidia resumes production of AI chips for sale in China after US approval
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 10:27 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

West Asia war updates: Iran's Larijani killed; Trump decries Nato snub

The West Asia conflict showed no signs of easing on Day 19, with Israel striking Iran and Tehran confirming Ali Larijani's death; Donald Trump said US-Israel operations are 'proceeding very well'

West Asia war updates: Iran's Larijani killed; Trump decries Nato snub
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 10:08 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

Who was Ali Larijani, Iran's security chief killed in Israeli airstrike?

Iran said that security chief Ali Larijani was killed in an Israeli airstrike, along with his son and aides, in one of the most significant hits to its leadership since the conflict began

Who was Ali Larijani, Iran's security chief killed in Israeli airstrike?
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 9:54 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

Japan records trade surplus as export growth balances out weak China demand

Exports grew at a better-than-expected 4.2 per cent in February to 9.57 trillion yen, the Finance Ministry's seasonally adjusted preliminary data show

Japan records trade surplus as export growth balances out weak China demand
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 9:19 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