Striking an unarmed vessel returning from Indian-led naval exercises puts New Delhi in an uncomfortable position, Kanwal Sibal has told RT The US attack on an Iranian ship returning from a naval exercise hosted by India was a blatant breach of international maritime norms, former Indian diplomat Kanwal Sibal has told RT.
Shipping activity near the Cape of Good Hope has increased by 35%, as carriers avoid the Strait of Hormuz Merchant ship traffic near South Africa has surged as global shipping routes shift. The change comes as vessels avoid the Strait of Hormuz amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East. Traffic near the Cape of Good Hope has risen by about 35%.
The Islamic Republic has urged the United Nations Security Council to take “immediate and collective action” to halt what it describes a ...
The Albanese government has stood by as the foundations of the international order were destroyed – making our country complicit in its collapse When the US defence secretary announced on Wednesday (US time) that a US fast-attack submarine had sunk an Iranian ship off the coast of Sri Lanka, it immediately raised questions about Australian involvement, because of the Aukus nuclear-powered submarine deal. According to Australia’s defence department, “ one in 10 ” of the crew members on US-flagged Virginia class submarines are Australian, embedded as part of the Aukus training program. So was the submarine that sunk the Iranian ship a Virginia class?
With friends and relatives in danger amid bombing in parts of Lebanon, many diaspora members are suffering a heavy psychological toll Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast For Dr Saad Ramadan, the holy period of Ramadan should be a time of spiritual reflection. But he is worried about his family in Lebanon, who face “chaos and fear”. In the early hours of Monday morning, his elderly parents and five siblings fled their village in southern Lebanon – under “indiscriminate Israeli attacks ”.
Experts say US influence over South American neighbour will be hard to replicate in country with deep and long-standing antipathy to the west First, the CIA tracks the head of an oil-rich, US-baiting nation to a heavily guarded compound at the heart of his country’s mountain-flanked capital. Then, that leader is removed from power with a deadly and irresistible show of US military force. Continue reading...
Trump: No deal with Iran, except 'unconditional surrender' US President Donald Trump wrote on his platform truthsocial that there would be no deal with Iran "except UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER! " He added that the US and its allies will "work tirelessly" to bring Iran "back from the brink of destruction" in order to develop its economy.
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], March 6 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday lambasted the Narendra Modi government over US' 30-day waiver permitting India to purchase oil from Russia and the sinking of unarmed IRIS Dena that claimed the lives of nearly 87 sailors, saying that the central government looks 'totally compromised' on the country's strategic autonomy and an independent foreign policy.
New Delhi [India], March 6 (ANI): Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar on Friday said the ultimate objective of Israel's ongoing military campaign in West Asia against Iran is to remove 'existential threats' posed by the Islamic Republic, adding that the end goal for the joint operation with the US will be 'regime change'.
New Delhi [India], March 6 (ANI): Former R&AW Chief Vikram Sood on Friday stated that the war between the US-Israel vs Iran may last longer than the United States anticipated, adding that Iran is retaliating and is 'willing to die,' unlike America.
Sambhal (Uttar Pradesh) [India], March 6 (ANI): The Indian workers, including traders, businessmen, contractors, and factory labourers, are looking at a downward trend amid the escalating tensions in West Asia as the mode of transportation of goods and payment has stopped, severly impact their livelihood.
ABU DHABI, 6th March, 2026 (WAM) -- UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call from Malaysian Prime Minister His Excellency Anwar Ibrahim, during which they discussed the latest developments in the region and the repercussions of the escalating military actions that threaten regional and international security and stability.
US embassy in Jordan halts services amid war on Iran The US embassy in Jordan has issued a notice that all immigrant and nonimmigrant visa appointments are canceled "until further notice". "If you have a scheduled appointment, please do not come to the Embassy. We will contact you to reschedule once visa services resume," it said.
Energy prices in the Netherlands have surged sharply, prompting several Dutch energy suppliers to adjust or withdraw fixed-price energy contracts. The changes have already translated into higher costs for Dutch households.
The US could target Havana after military operations in the Middle East are over, the American president has said Regime change in Cuba is "just a question of time," US President Donald Trump has said, renewing threats against the island's government and suggesting Washington could turn its focus on Havana, once the war on Iran ends.
Washington could target Havana after military operations in the Middle East are over, the American president has said A regime change in Cuba is "just a question of time," US President Donald Trump has said, renewing threats against the island's government and suggesting Washington could turn its fo
A boat hit 6 nautical miles north of Oman, UKMTO alerts The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said it received a report of a tug hit by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz. The incident occured 6 nautical miles north of Oman.
Sri Lanka denounces rising Middle East death toll, shelters Iranian sailors Sri Lanka has denounced the rising death toll as a result of ongoing exchange of attacks between Israel and America against Iran. The country has also opened it arms to over 200 sailors following a US assault on Iranian vessels. The crew were brought ashore on Thursday and were being accommodated at a military camp near Colombo.
US air defence systems intercepting attacks on Iranian Kurdish groups Submitted by Wladimir van Wilgenburg on Fri, 03/06/2026 - 11:46 Iranian drone and missile attacks on PAK base injure four on Friday Iranian Kurdish fighters from the Kurdistan Freedom Party (PAK) take part in a training session at a base on the outskirts of Erbil, Iraq, 12 February 2026 (Thaier Al-Sudani/Reuters) Off US air defences are intercepting missiles targeting Iranian Kurds, according to the Kurdish Freedom Party (PAK). “The US has reinforced air defence systems in Erbil to protect the area, its forces and its allies,” PAK spokesperson Khalil Naderi told Middle East Eye. “Though these defences are in operation, they haven’t fully met the requirements for aerial defences across Kurdistan.
At a press conference on Friday, March 6, Admiral Brad Cooper, the head of U. S. Central Command (CENTCOM), said that in the past 72 hour ...
