International
UK will not send troops to Iran: Starmer
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has ruled out the possibility of direct military involvement in the escalating tensions surrounding Iran. He has made it clear that there are no plans to deploy British troops to Iran.
Spain closes airspace to US aircraft involved in Iran strikes
Spain has closed its airspace to US military aircraft involved in operations related to the Iran war, the country's Defence Minister Margarita Robles confirmed on Monday, March 30.
Over 300 petrol pumps shut in Philippines due to fuel crisis
A severe fuel crisis has emerged in the Philippines due to the impact of the ongoing war, leading to the closure of over 300 petrol pumps across the country, local authorities have said.
Iran confirms death of IRGC Navy commander
Iran has officially confirmed the death of Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, the top commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy.
Iran claims US running out of Tomahawk missiles
Iran's Foreign Ministry has claimed that the United States is rapidly exhausting its Tomahawk missile stockpile by using them on civilian targets and wasting valuable arsenal.
Asian markets rattle as Hormuz disruption drives global oil above $116
Global oil prices surged and Asian stock markets tumbled as escalating tensions between Iran and the United States rattled energy markets and investor sentiment.
Iran claims control over Gulf of Oman after Hormuz,
Iran’s military has claimed control over the Gulf of Oman following its assertion of dominance in the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump signals possible US move to control Iran Oil, Kharg Island
US President Donald Trump has indicated that the United States could seek control over Iran’s oil resources and potentially take over the strategically vital Kharg Island.
Four foreign ministers meet in Islamabad over Middle East crisis
Foreign ministers from four countries held a high-level meeting in Islamabad to explore ways to de-escalate tensions and ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Nepal bans student politics, scraps exams up to class five
Nepal's government has undertaken major reform initiatives to free its education system from political influence. Alongside banning student politics in educational institutions, the government has decided to abolish all traditional examinations up to class five.