Sources in Colombo have told RT that some 30 sailors have been rescued following a distress call An reported submarine attack has sunk an Iranian naval frigate off the coast of Sri Lanka, according to Reuters, citing sources in Colombo's navy and defense ministry.
New Delhi [India], March 4 (ANI): Amid the escalating conflict in West Asia, Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Wednesday called on the opposition to support the government instead of criticising its 'every decision on sensitive issues.
Labour Together: How McSweeney's shadowy think tank went to 'war' against journalists Submitted by Fleur Hargreaves on Fri, 02/27/2026 - 13:49 MPs, civil liberties groups and journalists warn of implications for press freedom after think tank's alleged smear campaign against journalists Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers a speech at the 2025 Global Progress Action Summit in central London on 26 September 2025 (Niklas Halle'n/AFP) Off Cabinet Office minister Josh Simons resigned last weekend following a scandal in which he reportedly paid a PR firm £36,000 ($48,000) to investigate journalists from The Sunday Times and other outlets looking into undeclared donations funding the think tank he headed, Labour Together. His actions have sparked concerns amongst politicians, journalists and civil liberties campaigners about the use of intimidation tactics by those close to government to stifle press freedom. Julie Posetti, chair of Centre for Journalism and Democracy at City St George’s, told Middle East Eye that the actions of Labour Together and the PR firm it worked with, "in effect represent a threat to media freedom in the UK ”.
There are some technical holes in the Pentagons official friendly fire story The US military wants you to believe that its worst day of air combat losses since the Vietnam War was the result of a "friendly fire" mishap. But do some digging and that story begins to look far-fetched.
There are some technical holes in the Pentagons official friendly fire story The US military wants you to believe that its worst day of air combat losses since the Vietnam War was the result of a "friendly fire" mishap. But do some digging and that story begins to look far-fetched.
Spain’s Sanchez says world cannot solve crises with bombs We have more comments from the Spanish premier Pedro Sanchez, who said the international community cannot resolve major crises through warfare or bombing campaigns, in reference to the US-Israeli war on Iran. "The position of the Spanish government can be summarised in four words: 'No to the war,'" he said, insisting the stance reflects a consistent policy rather than political opportunism. Sanchez also appeared to address recent trade threats from US President Donald Trump, stressing that Madrid would not shift its position under pressure.
Pars Today - The senior military officials in the US will hold an emergency session on Friday at the White House to discuss ways to increase the production of weapons and military supplies following the recent military attack on Iran.
Tehran [Iran], March 4 (ANI): Iran's state media has reported that Iranians will Iranians will bid farewell to late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a ceremony later tonight at Tehran's Imam Khomeini prayer ground. The ceremony will last for three days and the funeral procession will be announced when it is finalized.
Washington DC [US], March 4 (ANI): Democratic senators sharply criticised President Donald Trump's handling of the war in Iran after a classified briefing with administration officials on Tuesday (local time), accusing the White House of lacking a clear strategy and dragging the United States into a prolonged conflict without congressional approval.
Tehran [Iran], March 4 (ANI): Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) on Wednesday launched what it said was the 17th wave of strikes against US, Israeli targets, Press TV reported. According to the IRGC, the Ground Force of IRGC responded to the Israeli-US strikes against Iran with 3 major operations.
Tel Aviv [Israel], March 4 (ANI): Israel will open its airspace on the night between March 4 and March 5, resuming limited flights from Ben Gurion Airport to safely evacuate Israeli's stuck in the Gulf region. Israel Transport Minister Miri Regev announced this decision in a press conference, as the conflict in West Asia escalates after the assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Washington DC [US], March 4 (ANI): Two Democratic senators from Massachusetts on Tuesday (local time) sharply criticised President Donald Trump's handling of the conflict with Iran after attending a classified briefing, calling the war 'illegal' and warning that the situation is worsening. In a post on X, Senator Ed Markey said the briefing 'only confirmed what we already knew. ' <a href="https://x.
Spain warns Trump’s Middle East war risks ‘Russian roulette with millions’ Spain’s prime minister has warned that the expanding war in the Middle East could trigger catastrophic consequences, as tensions rise between Madrid and Washington over the conflict. Pedro Sanchez criticised the escalation on Wednesday, speaking after Donald Trump threatened to cut trade ties with Spain over its stance. In a televised address to the nation, Sanchez warned of the dangers posed by the widening confrontation.
The two officials are reportedly engaged in a tacit turf war while failing to coordinate a response to the Middle East escalation The US-Israeli strikes on Iran have exposed a deepening rift at the top of the EU, as Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and the bloc's top diplomat, Kaja Kallas,
Israel declares tenth wave of attacks in Tehran The Israeli army announced a new series of attacks on Iran, with the air force now beginning a "broad wave of strikes" targeting Tehran.
Pars Today – The U. S. Senate Democratic leader, in the wake of a military attack on Iran, heavily criticized the government of Donald Trump, stressing that there was no "imminent threat" from Tehran for Washington.
My family is in Tehran; I am in Abu Dhabi. Across the region, ordinary people are paying the price for these attacks Since Saturday, my mind has been torn between the place I live, Abu Dhabi, and Tehran, which has been the focus of my work and research for more than 15 years, and where I still have family. When I saw that Israel and the US had attacked Iran, I started worrying for family, thinking about potential consequences.
Jerusalem [Israel], March 4 (ANI): Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz on Wednesday warned that any leader appointed by the Iranian regime to replace Ali Khamenei will be a 'target for elimination,' reported the Times of Israel.
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], March 4 (ANI): Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday called for peace on the occasion of Holi celebration. Shivraj Singh Chouhan, while celebrating Holi at his residence in Bhopal, emphasised that the festival teaches us to enjoy life and not make war. 'The festival of Holi teaches us that the world should forget grievances.
France plans repatriation flights from Middle East France will organise several evacuation flights on Wednesday to bring home its citizens from the Middle East, Foreign Minister Jean Noel Barrot has said. Speaking to France 2, Barrot said the government had arranged multiple departures from key regional locations. "One will depart from the United Arab Emirates, another from Egypt...
