Blast near US Embassy in Oslo sparks security scare amid Middle East tensions
An explosion occured close to the United States Embassy in Oslo early Sunday, according to media reports.
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Donald Trump slams UK PM Keir Starmer as London weighs sending carriers to Middle East
US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Britain was giving “serious thought” to sending two aircraft carriers to the Middle East amid the war with Iran, but added that the United States no longer needed the support to win the conflict.
Iran targets Gulf: Drones hit Kuwait, missiles fired at Qatar, Saudi Arabia intercepts 15
Fuel tanks at Kuwait airport were targeted, and at least 15 drones were intercepted in Saudi Arabia as Iran continued attacks across the Gulf, a day after its President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran would not strike neighbouring countries.
2 GTA synagogues hit by gunfire overnight; police ramp up presence
Police in parts of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) are investigating after shots were fired at two synagogues in North York and Vaughan overnight on March 6-7, 2026, as reported by CBC News.
Iran targets US missile shield? Key THAAD Radar hit in Middle East amid escalating war
Iran is reportedly attempting to degrade American air defence capabilities by targeting US-made radar systems located across the Arabian Peninsula that detect incoming missiles and drones, media reports said, amid escalating tensions in the region following recent strikes on Tehran.
‘Iran will be hit very hard’: Trump’s explosive warning after Tehran’s apology
US President Donald Trump on Saturday lashed out at Iran, labelling Tehran the “loser of the Middle East,” hours after Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian apologised to neighbouring countries for attacks launched during Iran’s conflict with Israel and the United States.
Middle East crisis: Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian apologises to neighbouring countries for strikes
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has apologised to neighbouring countries for attacks carried out by Iran in retaliation for strikes on Tehran by Israel and the United States on February 28.
Iranian drone strike near Dubai Intl. Airport's terminal forces emergency flight suspensions
Dubai/IBNS: Operations at Dubai International Airport (DXB) were temporarily halted after an Iranian drone strike reportedly occurred near the airport’s terminal area, triggering major disruption at one of the world’s busiest aviation hubs.
Zohran Mamdani defends wife amid scrutiny over her 'support' for Palestinian cause
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has defended his wife, Rama Duwaji, amid criticism over her social media activity related to the Palestinian cause following the October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel.
Iran conflict: White House says US could achieve ‘Operation Epic Fury’ objectives in 4–6 weeks
Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, has said the United States could achieve its objectives in Operation Epic Fury against Iran within four to six weeks.
Who is Asif Merchant? Trump assassination plot by Iran-linked Pakistani foiled
A Pakistani man allegedly linked to Iran has been found guilty of plotting to assassinate US President Donald Trump, according to the United States Department of Justice.
Tehran under fire: Israel claims destruction of Supreme Leader’s hidden bunker
The Israel Defense Forces on Friday shared a video which showed its fighter jets were striking the heart of Tehran, destroying an underground bunker built beneath the leadership compound of slain Iran's supreme leader, Ali Khamenei.
Ex-rapper to Prime Minister? Balen Shah’s party surges ahead in Nepal elections
Nepal could be heading toward a major political shift as Balendra Shah and his Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) take a significant lead in the House of Representatives elections, strengthening his prospects of becoming the next prime minister of the Himalayan nation.
UAE tycoon asks Trump: 'Who authorised turning our region into a battlefield?'
A prominent business leader from the United Arab Emirates has publicly questioned the authority of US President Donald Trump to draw the Middle East into a widening military confrontation with Iran.
Indian-origin influencer Nancy Grewal stabbed to death in Canada amid online controversies
A 45-year-old Indian-origin social media influencer and YouTuber, Nancy Grewal, was brutally stabbed to death at her home in LaSalle, Ontario, Canada, on March 3, 2026, prompting a homicide investigation by local police.
Canada and Australia deepen ties with defence, AI and clean energy agreements
Canberra: Canada and Australia agreed to deepen cooperation in defence, critical minerals, artificial intelligence and clean energy during Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first official visit to the country.
Sri Lanka evacuates 208 crew from an Iranian warship after US strike on sister ship
Sri Lanka evacuated 208 crew members from the Iranian navy vessel IRIS Bushehr on Thursday, a day after a US submarine struck and sank another Iranian frigate, killing dozens of sailors, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said.
Second Iranian warship approaches Sri Lanka a day after US torpedo attack on IRIS Dena
A second Iranian naval vessel has approached the waters near Sri Lanka just a day after a United States submarine torpedoed and sank the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena, killing 87 sailors and escalating tensions in the Indian Ocean.
'Guest of India struck in international waters': Iran furious after US submarine torpedoes IRIS Dena
Iran has strongly condemned the United States after a US submarine torpedoed and sank the Iranian naval frigate IRIS Dena in "international waters" in the Indian Ocean, an attack Tehran described as an “atrocity at sea”.
Nepal votes for first time since Gen Z uprising; turnout hits 18% by noon, spotlight on rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah
Kathmandu/IBNS: Around 18 percent of voters cast their ballots by noon on Thursday as Nepal held its first national elections since the Gen Z–led protests toppled the government of former Prime Minister K. P. Sharma Oli last year, media reports said.
WikiLeaks cables claim Iran leadership contender Mojtaba Khamenei underwent fertility treatment
Tehran/IBNS: Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of late Ali Khamenei, is widely seen as a leading contender to succeed his father after the cleric was reportedly killed in a Tehran strike carried out by United States and Israel, media reports said.
China eases tariffs on Canadian canola, seafood as Canada expands EV quota
Ottawa: China has suspended and reduced tariffs on key Canadian agricultural and seafood exports, while Canada has eased trade restrictions on Chinese electric vehicles and certain steel and aluminum products.
Canada backs Iran strikes 'with regret', urges de-escalation: Mark Carney
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that Canada supports US-Israeli strikes on Iran "with some regret", framing the conflict as a stark illustration of a fracturing international order.
Indo-American student among 3 killed in Texas bar shooting; FBI probes possible terror link
New details have emerged in the deadly shooting at a crowded bar in Austin, Texas, that left three people dead, including 21-year-old Indian-American student Savitha Shan, media reports said.
NATO intercepts Iranian missile headed for Turkey as war widens across region
A ballistic missile fired from Iran and headed toward Turkish airspace was intercepted and destroyed by NATO air and missile defence systems over the eastern Mediterranean, Turkey’s Defence Ministry said on Wednesday.
80 feared dead as US submarine sinks Iranian warship in Indian Ocean
At least 80 people were killed after a US submarine sank Iran’s IRIS Dena in the Indian Ocean, news agency Reuters reported on Tuesday, marking a dramatic escalation in the ongoing US-Iran conflict.
Iranian ship sinks close to Sri Lanka following 'submarine' attack: Reports
At least 75 crew members were injured and over 100 others are missing after an Iranian warship sank outside Sri Lankan territorial waters, media reports said on Wednesday.
US orders non-essential staff to leave Karachi, Lahore consulates days after violent protests
The United States on Wednesday ordered the departure of non-emergency personnel and eligible family members from its consulates in Karachi and Lahore, citing security concerns, days after Pakistan witnessed massive protests over the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in US-Israeli strikes.
Drone strike near US Consulate in Dubai sparks fire, check out the video
A suspected Iranian drone struck a parking area near the US Consulate in Dubai on Tuesday, triggering a fire that sent thick plumes of black smoke into the sky, officials said.
$20,000 Iranian drones are testing $4 million US Patriots: The missile math behind Tehran’s strategy
In the skies above the Gulf, the conflict is no longer defined solely by targets hit or territory defended — it is being calculated in spreadsheets and stockpiles.