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Iran pulls out FIFA World Cup 2026 in US, 'under no circumstances we can participate'
Football | Mar 11, 2026, 09:09 PM ISTIran's Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali has confirmed that they cannot participate in the upcoming FIFA World Cup in the United States amid war with US and Israel. The tournament is set to be played from June 11 and it will be co-hosted by US, Canada and Mexico.
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'I can stop it anytime': Trump claims war with Iran to end soon, says 'nothing left to target'
World | Mar 11, 2026, 09:03 PM ISTTrump issued a stark warning to Iran saying, “They better not try anything cute, or it’s going to be the end of that country…If they do anything bad, that would be the end of Iran and you’d never hear the name again.”
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US-Iran clash soars in Strait of Hormuz as video shows strikes on Iranian mine-laying boats | Watch
World | Mar 11, 2026, 08:51 AM ISTThe US-Iran conflict intensified sharply in the Strait of Hormuz as the US destroyed more than ten Iranian mine-laying boats and released video evidence. Iran responded by asserting it has deployed thousands of mines and warned enemy ships against entering the strait.
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Trump announces $300 billion oil refinery in Texas with Reliance backing amid West Asia conflict
World | Mar 11, 2026, 06:37 AM ISTThe Middle East conflict has severely disrupted global oil and gas supplies. Iran's strikes in the Strait of Hormuz have nearly halted tanker traffic through this vital shipping route, which normally carries about one-fifth of the world's oil.
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Trump speaks to Putin to discuss Iran war, Kremlin calls it 'frank and businesslike' conversation
World | Mar 10, 2026, 07:09 AM ISTTrump and Putin spoke for an hour as the Iran war intensified with fresh explosions rocking Tehran. Iran appointed a new hard-line supreme leader while the US confirmed more military casualties and ordered a diplomatic drawdown.
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Will Bengaluru hotels and restaurants shut from March 10 as commercial LPG supply crisis deepens?
Karnataka | Mar 09, 2026, 10:50 PM ISTWhile speaking to India TV, the association’s president said that “hotels are not planning to shut immediately, but the situation could change quickly if fresh cylinders are not delivered.”
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US military targets another Soleimani-class Iranian warship in Persian Gulf | VIDEO
World | Mar 09, 2026, 09:12 PM ISTThe ship reportedly seen in the video is believed to be a Shahid Soleimani-class missile corvette operated by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN).
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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, March 9, 2026
India | Mar 09, 2026, 08:30 PM ISTMojtaba Khamenei, son of Iran's late supreme leader, has been named his successor, Iranian state TV announced early on Monday, as the war that began a little over a week ago with his father's killing took a dramatic turn.
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Jaishankar to brief parliament on West Asia crisis as US-Israel vs Iran conflict intensifies
India | Mar 08, 2026, 09:22 PM ISTEAM Jaishankar will make an official statement on the situation in West Asia when the second half of the Parliament of India’s Budget session resumes.
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Iran picks new Supreme Leader after Khamenei, name kept under wraps; Israel issues warning
World | Mar 08, 2026, 04:19 PM ISTSenior cleric Mohsen Heidari Alekasir in a video released by Nournews confirmed that a suitable candidate had already been selected by most members of the Assembly of Experts.
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'To take a little pressure off': Trump on US granting 30-day waiver to India to buy Russian oil
World | Mar 08, 2026, 10:17 AM ISTThe US announced a temporary 30-day waiver to allow Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil. The move from the US comes as President Trump seeks to stabilise global energy markets amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
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Loud explosion heard near US embassy in Norway's Oslo amid Iran conflict | Video
World | Mar 08, 2026, 08:49 AM ISTNorwegian Police said a loud explosion was heard near the US embassy in Norway's capital, Oslo. However, it was not immediately clear what caused the blast or who was involved, the police said in a statement.
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US-Israel-Iran war LIVE: Alerts issued in Dubai, Abu Dhabi amid missile threat from Iran
World | Mar 10, 2026, 08:43 AM ISTUS-Israel-Iran war LIVE: The US and Israel have continued their strikes on Iran, targeting oil storage depots and refining facilities in Tehran for the first time and triggering large fires across the capital.
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'We're Sorry': Iran President apologises to neighbouring countries for attacks
World | Mar 07, 2026, 01:47 PM ISTPezeshkian apologised to neighbouring countries for the instability caused by the conflict and said Iran does not want the crisis to spread further across the region.
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Saudi defence minister Khalid bin meets Pakistan's Army chief Asim Munir amid rising Iran tensions
World | Mar 07, 2026, 11:01 AM ISTThe defence agreement signed between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan in September 2025 says that any attack on Saudi territory could potentially involve Pakistan in the kingdom’s defence.
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How US military used AI to attack Iran and hit 1,000 targets within first 24 hours
World | Mar 07, 2026, 10:22 AM ISTThe US military reportedly used an advanced AI platform called Maven Smart System to strike around 1,000 targets in Iran within the first 24 hours of its campaign. It is developed by Palantir and powered by Anthropic's Claude AI model.
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Russia shares information with Iran on US targets amid war, White House downplays impact: Sources
World | Mar 07, 2026, 08:47 AM ISTUS intelligence officials claim Russia has shared information with Iran that could help Tehran target American military assets in the region. While the White House downplayed the impact, the revelation signals possible Russian involvement in the escalating US-Iran conflict.
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US to deploy 'Merops' anti-drone system in Middle East to deter Iranian attacks: Know about it
World | Mar 07, 2026, 06:51 AM ISTThe US is preparing to deploy the 'Merops' anti-drone system in the Middle East to counter growing threats from Iranian drones. The technology, proven in the Ukraine war, uses AI-powered drones to intercept hostile drones at a lower cost.
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Oil jumps to highest price since 2023 amid Iran war, weak US jobs data rattles Wall Street stocks
World | Mar 07, 2026, 06:05 AM ISTOil prices surged above $90 per barrel as the Iran conflict intensified, sending shockwaves across global financial markets. Weak U.S. jobs data added to investor anxiety, which also triggered Wall Street's worst week since October 2025.
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Explained: India's Plan-B to meet crude oil and gas needs as Middle East tensions rise
Business | Mar 06, 2026, 01:58 PM ISTQatar remains an important partner for India, supplying 60 million metric standard cubic meters per day (mmscmd) to the country.