New Delhi [India], March 9 (ANI): There is unlikely to any discussion in Parliament on the West Asia Conflict, as according to parliamentary rules, there are no provisions for a discussion if a suo motto statement is made by a minister on an urgent matter, said sources.
Beijing [China], March 9 (ANI): China has reacted cautiously to Iran's decision to appoint Mojtaba Khamenei as the country's new supreme leader, describing the development as a domestic issue and urging respect for Iran's sovereignty, as reported by China Daily.
Gilgit [PoGB], March 9 (ANI): Tension continues in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan, where a recently imposed strict curfew and heavy deployment of security forces disrupted normal life.
New Delhi [India], March 9 (ANI): Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday strongly criticised the Congress for demanding a discussion on the West Asia conflict while having a debate on the No Confidence Motion against Lok Sabha Speaker already scheduled. Earlier, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar informed both Houses that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is personally monitoring the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
New Delhi [India], March 9 (ANI): Shortly after External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar remarked on the West Asia Conflict in Rajya Sabha, Opposition MPs staged a walkout for the day, accusing the government of not allowing counter questions to discuss the matter. In a post on X, Congress MP Jairam Ramesh expressed his displeasure and said that statements from ministers without any discussion have 'no value'.
Starmer calls Trump in bid to mend fraught ties over Iran war Submitted by MEE staff on Mon, 03/09/2026 - 09:47 British prime minister had initially denied US use of UK base at Diego Garcia in its attacks on Iran UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer meets US President Donald Trump at the White House on 27 February, 2025 (AFP) Off British Prime Minister Keir Starmer held a phone call with US President Donald Trump on Sunday in a move widely seen as an attempt to clear the air after tensions over the US- Israeli war on Iran . According to a Downing Street statement summarising the conversation, Starmer discussed the UK's role in the ongoing war and offered his condolences over the deaths of US soldiers in Iranian attacks on US bases in the Gulf states. The statement said the pair discussed "the latest situation in the Middle East and the military cooperation between the UK and US through the use of RAF bases in support of the collective self-defence of partners in the region".
Israel used white phosphorus in Lebanon: Report Human Rights Watch said on Monday that the Israeli military fired white phosphorus munitions over residential areas in southern Lebanon earlier this month which is illegal under international law. According to the rights group, the incident occurred on March 3 in the town of Yohmor. Investigators said they verified and geolocated seven images showing airburst white phosphorus munitions detonating above a populated neighbourhood.
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TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei on his election as the third Leader of the Islamic Revolution.
The Secretariat of the Assembly of Experts has announced that Mojtaba Khamenei has been chosen as the third Leader of the Islamic Republ ...
"I think that this war is terrible," said Maggie Morales, a New Yorker. "We know that this is something that only benefits him (President Donald Trump) personally. It does not benefit our country.
New Delhi has said it does not need permission from Washington to buy crude, as it continues imports from Russia Top US officials have defended the rationale behind the temporary waiver of sanctions on purchases of Russian oil for India, amid a surge in oil prices caused by the Middle East conflict.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Esmaeil Baqaei firmly denied allegations regarding Iran's involvement in attacks on Turkey, Azerbaijan Republic, and Cyprus, emphasizing the importance of maintaining friendly relations with neighboring countries.
European stocks slide as Israeli-US war rattle markets European stock markets dropped to their lowest level in more than two months on Monday as the Israel-US war on Iran pushed oil prices sharply higher and fuelled fresh inflation concerns. The pan-European STOXX index extended losses for a third straight session, falling 2. 34 percent to 585.
Lebanon delays parliamentary elections by two years amid Israeli war Lebanon’s parliament has postponed the country’s legislative elections for two years because of the ongoing war involving Israel and Hezbollah, parliamentary speaker Nabih Berri said on Monday. Berri announced the decision in a statement after lawmakers approved the delay, citing the deteriorating security situation. The parliamentary session took place while Israeli aircraft were carrying out strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf extended his heartfelt congratulations to Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei on his election as the new Leader of the Islamic Revolution, describing this moment as a significant blessing for the Iranian nation.
Iran says it did not launch attacks towards Turkey or Azerbaijan There is more comments from Iran's foreign ministry. Speaking at a news briefing in Tehran, spokesperson Ismail Baghaei said Iran remained “adamant to maintain good and friendly relations” with countries across the region. However, he warned that Iran would act if foreign territory were used to launch attacks against it.
New Delhi [India], March 9 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is holding a meeting with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan in the parliament. Earlier, Jaishankar addressed the Rajya Sabha and informed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is personally monitoring the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
KYIV, Ukraine: Ukrainian manufacturers of interceptor drones say they are ready to export large volumes of the systems as demand rises from the United States and Middle Eastern countries amid the Iran war. The companies say inquiries from potential buyers have increased as Iran launches drones at U. S.
