Israel Iran War
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Iran attacks Ras Laffan, world's largest gas hub in Qatar: What this means for India
World | Mar 19, 2026, 04:37 PM ISTThe attack on Ras Laffan Industrial City energy infrastructure, in retaliation for an Israeli strike on the South Pars gas field, may spell trouble for India, which depends on imports for over 88% of its crude oil and around 50% of its gas.
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Mystery drones spotted over US base where Marco Rubio, Pete Hegseth live, high alert issued: Report
World | Mar 19, 2026, 10:51 AM ISTNotably, the sightings of the drones observed on a single night in the past ten days has triggered an emergency White House meeting and prompted officials to consider relocating both secretaries. As of the latest reports, neither Rubio nor Hegseth has been moved.
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Iran war: Power outage reported in Israel's Haifa; PM Modi speaks to Qatar's Amir
World | Mar 20, 2026, 09:10 AM ISTDubai, Abu Dhabi news LIVE: The conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran has now entered its 20th day, with hostilities continuing to intensify rather than ease. Following the attack on its natural gas fields, Iran is targeting oil facilities in Gulf nations.
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World's largest LNG plant in Qatar on fire after hit by Iranian missile | Watch
World | Mar 19, 2026, 08:34 AM ISTQatar said that a blatant Iranian attack targeting Ras Laffan Industrial City has caused extensive damage to the facility. The incidents mark a fresh escalation in hostilities across the region, coming on the heels of a series of recent attacks targeting key oil and gas infrastructure.
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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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Trump eases Venezuela oil sanctions as US seeks to boost world oil supply during Iran war
World | Mar 19, 2026, 06:51 AM ISTThe US Treasury Department issued a broad authorisation allowing Petróleos de Venezuela SA, or PDVSA, to directly sell Venezuelan oil to US companies and on global markets, a massive shift after Washington for years had largely blocked dealings with Venezuela's government and its oil sector.
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Mojtaba Khamenei condemns Ali Larijani's killing, vows retribution: 'Every drop of spilled blood…'
World | Mar 18, 2026, 11:36 PM ISTEarlier, Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian confirmed the killing of Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib in Israeli strikes, calling it a "cowardly assassination". He also expressed anguish over the deaths of Ali Larijani and Aziz Nasirzadeh.
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Haqiqat Kya Hai: आज की रात हमले ही हमले, जमकर बरसेंगे गोले
Hakikat Kya Hai | Mar 18, 2026, 11:35 PM ISTHaqiqat Kya Hai: आज की रात हमले ही हमले, जमकर बरसेंगे गोले
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Haqiqat Kya Hai: Why did Trump suddenly cancel his China visit?
Hakikat Kya Hai | Mar 18, 2026, 11:36 PM ISTAmid the threat of World War III, the US Ambassador to India met with NSA Ajit Doval just moments ago. Security and geopolitical issues were discussed during this meeting.
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Gulf tensions spike as Israel hits Iran's South Pars; Know about world's largest gas reserve
World | Mar 18, 2026, 10:48 PM ISTThe South Pars/North Dome field is located on the Persian Gulf continental shelf and is shared between Iran and Qatar. The field is divided into two sections: South Pars, under Iranian territory, and North Dome, under Qatari control.
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Eid-Al-Fitr 2026: UAE bans outdoor prayer gatherings to ensure civilian safety amid Iranian strikes
World | Mar 18, 2026, 09:06 PM ISTThe United Arab Emirates has announced that outdoor Eid al-Fitr prayers this year will be held only inside mosques, with traditional open-air prayer grounds temporarily suspended as a precautionary measure amid the ongoing conflict in the region.
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'Joe Kent had no role in Iran operation': White House clarifies amid information leak claims
World | Mar 18, 2026, 08:48 PM ISTFollowing Kent’s resignation, fresh controversy emerged with claims of internal information leaks within the administration. According to a report by the New York Post, former White House deputy chief of staff Taylor Budowich accused Kent of being 'at the centre of national security leaks'.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, March 18, 2026
India | Mar 18, 2026, 08:24 PM ISTAssam Lok Sabha MP Pradyut Bordoloi on Wednesday joined the BJP in the presence of Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and Assam BJP President, Dilip Saikia. In a jolt to the opposition Congress, Pradyut Bordoloi on Tuesday resigned from the party, barely 20 days ahead of assembly elections in the state.
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Middle East conflict: India sends medical aid to war-torn Iran; Tehran expresses gratitude
India | Mar 18, 2026, 06:12 PM ISTEarlier, the Iranian Embassy in India also shared a message regarding donations. The consulate thanked Indians for their support and released an official account number to make donations.
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All 22 Indian ships with crew members in Strait of Hormuz safe, LPG cargo unloaded at ports: Centre
India | Mar 18, 2026, 05:54 PM ISTIndia-linked LPG carriers have continued to pass through the Strait of Hormuz despite the conflict, with vessels such as Shivalik and Nanda Devi transiting the route around March 13 or 14.
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'Left us in deep mourning': Iran confirms Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib killed by Israel
World | Mar 18, 2026, 08:53 PM ISTThe assassination of Esmail Khatib comes barely a day after Israel killed two key people in the Iranian regime - Ali Larijani and Gholamreza Soleimani on Tuesday.
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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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China supplied drones, satellite navigation systems, missile fuel chemicals to Iran: US report
World | Mar 18, 2026, 12:29 PM ISTAmidst the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, a US commission has made a major revelation in its report. It discloses that China has supplied Iran with several critical items, including offensive drones and satellite navigation systems.
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Jag Laadki tanker reaches Gujarat's Mundra port with 80,800 metric tonnes of crude oil
India | Mar 18, 2026, 02:49 PM ISTThese oill vessels reached India amid heightened tensions in West Asia, with reports indicating that Iran has assured safe passage for Indian ships in the Strait of Hormuz, even as it warned of potential strikes targeting port areas in the UAE.
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West Asia conflict: Nearly 2.44 lakh Indians return home amid war; five dead, one missing
India | Mar 18, 2026, 08:41 AM ISTThe West Asia conflict began on February 28 when the US-Israeli combine conducted airstrikes on Iran. In retaliation, Iran attacked the Gulf countries hosting American military bases and choked the strategic Strait of Hormuz as leverage against the US and Israel.