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Qatar orders Iranian embassy staff to leave country within 24 hours after attack on main gas hub
World | Mar 19, 2026, 07:32 AM ISTThe decision came after an Iranian missile attack caused damage at Qatar's main gas facility on its north coast. Qatar said it considers this assault a dangerous escalation, a flagrant violation of its sovereignty, and a direct threat to its national security.
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Five Iran women players seeking asylum in Australia after AFC Asian Cup return home
Football | Mar 18, 2026, 11:44 PM ISTFive members of the Iran women’s football team have returned home after initially seeking asylum in Australia during the AFC Women’s Asian Cup. They rejoined the squad in Kuala Lumpur. Meanwhile, two players remain in Australia training with an A-League club.
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Ali Larijani, killed in Israeli airstrike, had opposed Mojtaba's elevation: Report
World | Mar 18, 2026, 02:29 PM ISTMojtaba Khamenei, a son of Iran's slain supreme leader, was named as the Islamic Republic's next ruler. Mojtaba's father, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in joint US-Israel strikes on February 28.
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Saudi Arabia to convene Arab-Islamic Summit to tackle Middle East crisis
World | Mar 18, 2026, 09:08 AM ISTThese discussions unfold amid severe regional unrest, sparked by a combined US-Israeli strike on Iran on February 28. Iran hit back with barrages of drones and missiles, pushing the clash into its 19th day. The volleys have targeted Gulf countries, Israel and American assets so far.
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Israel vows to hunt Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei amid escalating missile onslaught
World | Mar 18, 2026, 06:52 AM ISTIsrael's IDF has adopted a hardline stance against Iran's Basij paramilitary, with spokesperson Effie Defrin warning, "We will reach everyone, no matter where or when."
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US strikes Iranian missile sites near Strait of Hormuz using 5,000-pound bunker buster bombs
World | Mar 18, 2026, 07:54 AM ISTUS Central Command said it had hit Iranian missile sites with "multiple 5,000-pound deep penetrator munitions," some of the most powerful bombs in the US arsenal, near the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
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Ali Larijani killed in Israeli strike amid ongoing war as Iran confirms death of security chief
World | Mar 18, 2026, 06:52 AM ISTIran has confirmed that its national security chief Ali Larijani has been killed in an Israeli strike. Seen as a key strategist after the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, Larijani played a crucial role in nuclear negotiations and governance.
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Proof of life or deepfake: Netanyahu’s 'punch card' video sparks AI verification war
World | Mar 18, 2026, 04:44 PM ISTNetanyahu also addressed another viral claim suggesting his videos were AI-generated. Mocking the theory, he joked about having “five fingers on each hand,” referring to online posts that alleged he appeared to have an extra finger in earlier footage.
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Madhya Pradesh: Four cylinders stolen from lawyer's home amid LPG shortage | VIDEO
Madhya Pradesh | Mar 17, 2026, 09:13 PM ISTThe theft comes at a time when LPG usage in India has dropped significantly. Preliminary industry data shows that LPG consumption in the first 15 days of March fell by 17.7 per cent compared to last year.
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'If India can get involved': Finland calls for New Delhi to mediate ceasefire in Iran war
World | Mar 17, 2026, 08:26 PM ISTFinland President Alexander Stubb suggested that India could help broker peace, highlighting recent diplomatic outreach by India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.
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Iran pushes to move FIFA World Cup 2026 matches from USA to Mexico amid West Asia war
Football | Mar 17, 2026, 08:08 PM ISTIran is negotiating with FIFA to move their FIFA World Cup 2026 matches from the US to Mexico due to safety concerns amid regional tensions. The federation seeks to relocate games against New Zealand, Belgium, and Egypt while discussions with FIFA continue.
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Iran security chief Ali Larijani and top commander Gholamreza Soleimani killed, claims Israel
World | Mar 17, 2026, 03:27 PM ISTThe latest reports came after Iran's secretary of the Supreme National Security Council issued a message to the Muslim world saying that Tehran remains "steadfast" in its fight against the US and Israel.
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Will Israel use nuclear weapon against Iran amid ongoing conflict? Here's what Trump claims
World | Mar 17, 2026, 06:48 AM ISTUS President Donald Trump has rejected speculation that Israel might use a nuclear weapon against Iran, citing strong military coordination between the two nations. He also hinted that a former US president regretted not acting against Iran during his tenure.
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Israel claims it destroyed former Iranian leader Ali Khamenei's plane at Tehran airport
World | Mar 16, 2026, 03:02 PM ISTAs per the reports, earlier this month, the IAF struck and destroyed 16 aircraft at Mehrabad Airport that the military said were used by the Quds Force.
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How did Iran allow Indian ships to cross the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing war? Jaishankar responds
India | Mar 16, 2026, 01:13 PM ISTExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has clarified that India does not have a "blanket agreement" with Iran for the passage of Indian ships through the Strait of Hormuz. He stressed that India's approach focuses on dialogue, coordination and maintaining stability during the regional conflict.
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Trump claims Iran's military is 'decimated', warns 'it could take 10 years for Tehran to rebuild'
World | Mar 16, 2026, 10:55 AM ISTUS President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran's military has been severely weakened by US strikes and could take ten years to rebuild, although he stopped short of declaring the conflict over.
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Six lives lost in Iraq tanker crash: US reveals identities of crew who died on refuelling mission
World | Mar 15, 2026, 01:50 PM ISTOfficials said the crash was not caused by hostile or friendly fire, though investigations are continuing to understand what went wrong. Three of the victims served in the United States Air Force, while the other three were part of the United States Air National Guard.
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CBSE cancels remaining class 12 board exams in West Asia amid Iran-US-Israel conflict
Education | Mar 15, 2026, 11:09 AM ISTThe Class 12 board exams had begun on February 17, with several subjects such as physics, chemistry, geography, and accountancy conducted successfully before papers in West Asia were postponed on March 1.
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Netanyahu safe: Israeli PM's office denies assassination rumours amid social media buzz
World | Mar 15, 2026, 11:31 AM ISTThe Prime Minister’s office quickly labelled these reports as “fake news,” telling Turkish news agency, Anadolu Ajansı that “The Prime Minister is fine.”
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Trump claims Iran ready for ceasefire, Mojtaba Khamenei not alive; warns of 'more' US strikes
World | Mar 15, 2026, 09:58 AM ISTTrump confirmed that Iran appears ready to negotiate, but he has not accepted any ceasefire yet. He said the terms are not “good enough” and any agreement would likely require Iran to fully abandon its nuclear program.