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Middle East Conflict May Push Global Hunger to New Highs Warns WFP

Rome, March 18: The World Food Programme has raised alarm over the escalating conflict in the Middle East, warning that it could trigger an unprecedented surge in global hunger levels. According to the UN body, continued instability in the region threatens to disrupt critical food supply routes, leading to rising prices and reduced availability of […]

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Drone Attack Near Dubai Airport Disrupts Flights, Indian Airlines Scale Back Services

Dubai, March 16: Flight operations at Dubai International Airport were briefly suspended after reports of a drone attack near the airport triggered security concerns, leading several airlines to halt or adjust services. Following the incident, Indian carriers including Air India and IndiGo announced temporary curtailment of some of their flight operations to and from Dubai […]

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Iran Fires Advanced Sejjil Missile as Conflict With US and Israel Escalates

Tehran, March 16: Iran has reportedly launched its advanced Sejjil-2 ballistic missile for the first time since the conflict with the United States and Israel began late last month, signalling a significant escalation as the war continues to intensify. The missile, considered one of Iran’s most powerful long-range weapons, was deployed as the conflict entered […]

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UAE Intercepts Drones and Missiles Amid Heightened Security Alert

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 13, 2026: Fresh blasts were reported in central Dubai on Friday morning, with smoke visible over parts of the city, as authorities confirmed that an aerial threat had been successfully intercepted and that falling debris caused minor damage to a building’s exterior. The incident comes amid escalating military tensions in […]

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Iran Lists Three Conditions to End Conflict Amid Continuing Air Strikes

Tehran, Mar 12: Iran has outlined three key conditions for ending the ongoing conflict as air strikes by the United States and Israel continue across the country. The announcement came on the 12th day of the war, with Tehran calling for recognition of its rights and guarantees to prevent further attacks. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian […]

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Iranian Attacks on Ships Trigger Tensions in Strait of Hormuz; Two Indian Tankers Cross Safely

New Delhi, March 12: The security situation in the Strait of Hormuz has turned highly volatile after multiple vessels came under attack, raising concerns over global energy supplies and maritime safety in one of the world’s busiest oil transit routes. Despite the escalating tensions, two tankers operated by the Shipping Corporation of India – Pushpak […]

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Report Highlights Prolonged Internet Disruptions Across Iran in 2026

Tehran, March 10: Iran has witnessed extensive internet disruptions throughout 2026, with connectivity restrictions affecting the country for a significant portion of the year, according to a recent report by digital monitoring organisations. The findings indicate that nationwide shutdowns and severe network restrictions have repeatedly limited access to the global internet, leaving millions of users […]

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Israeli Military Targets Hezbollah-Linked Financial Network in Lebanon

Beirut, March 10: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) carried out strikes on facilities associated with Al‑Qard Al‑Hassan Association in Lebanon, according to Israeli military officials. The IDF said the operation was aimed at infrastructure used by the financial body, which it alleges serves as an economic arm of Hezbollah. Israeli authorities claim the association helps […]

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US-Israel Tensions Surface After Israeli Airstrikes Hit Iran’s Oil Storage Sites

Washington/Tehran, March 9: A fresh point of disagreement has reportedly emerged between the United States and Israel after Israeli airstrikes targeted multiple fuel storage facilities in Iran, creating massive fires and heavy smoke across parts of Tehran. The attacks appear to have caught officials in Washington off guard, raising concerns about the broader impact of […]

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Fresh Explosions Reported Across Iranian Cities as Israel Intensifies Airstrikes

Tehran/Tel Aviv, March 6: Multiple explosions were reported across several Iranian cities on Friday as Israel launched a fresh wave of airstrikes, further escalating the ongoing war involving Iran, Israel, and the United States. Witnesses in Tehran said powerful blasts shook buildings and were heard across different parts of the capital as bombardments intensified overnight. […]

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