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A Antonov An-26 crashed over Crimea after losing contact on Mar 31, killing all 29 onboard. Russia’s defence ministry said the wreckage was found with no signs of external damage, suggesting possible technical failure, though the cause remains unconfirmed.

An American journalist, working with Al-Monitor, was kidnapped in Baghdad amid rising US-Iran tensions. The US Department of State is working for her release, while Iraqi forces have arrested a suspect linked to Kataib Hezbollah.

Lebanon’s Defence Minister, Major General Michel Menassa, officially denounced Israel’s plan to establish a "security zone" up to the Litani River as a "new occupation".

The eurozone suffered the biggest inflation jump in March since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022. That is according to economists assessing the fallout from the escalating war in West Asia.

#Gravitas Poland has said no to Washington's alleged request to send its patriot air defence systems to West Asia. The rejection comes at a time when the United States is reportedly burning through its most advanced missile interceptors against Iranian missiles and drones.

NASA has begun its two-day countdown for the historic NASA Artemis II launch, marking the first time humans will travel to the moon since 1972. This long-anticipated mission will carry astronauts on a loop around Earth’s satellite, paving the way for future lunar exploration and potential Mars missions. The Artemis II mission is a critical step in NASA’s vision for sustained human presence on the moon.

Tensions are rising as Iran issues a strong warning to major U.S. technology companies, stating they could become targets starting April 1. The threat comes amid the ongoing conflict with the United States, raising concerns over possible cyberattacks, economic disruption, and escalation beyond traditional warfare. Companies like Google, Apple, and Microsoft are reportedly in focus.

The Iran Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has launched a new wave of missile attacks, including Qiam ballistic missiles, targeting positions linked to Israel and its allies. The latest phase of Operation True Promise involved a multi‑missile barrage aimed at striking command centers, communications networks, and air defence systems across the region. Qiam missiles, known for their improved guidance and radar‑evasive design, are among the systems deployed in this escalating conflict.

Masood Azhar’s brother, Mohammad Tahir Anwar, has died under mysterious circumstances in Pakistan. Anwar was a senior figure in the Pakistan-based terrorist organization Jaish-e-Mohammed and played a key role in its operations. His death has reignited focus on a series of unexplained killings targeting members of terrorist groups in Pakistan over recent years.

India has proposed amendments to its IT Rules that could make social media platforms legally liable for user-generated content. The new regulations aim to turn government advisories into binding orders, with non-compliance risking loss of safe harbour protections. This move follows steps to regulate AI-generated content and shorten takedown timelines. While it could enforce stricter moderation, critics warn it may also impact free speech and digital expression.

Esmail Qaani, Esmail Qaani, has been declared dead multiple times, yet continues to reappear, making him one of the most enigmatic figures in the ongoing Iran conflict. From evading targeted strikes to being linked with intelligence leaks, Qaani’s story raises questions about his survival, strategy, and influence. In this video, we explore the life and tactics of Iran’s shadow general, analyzing how he remains active at the heart of one of the Middle East’s most volatile conflicts, and why he is considered Iran’s resilient and mysterious military mastermind.

The ongoing war in West Asia, including the conflict involving Iran, has disrupted the global supply of helium—a critical resource for high-tech industries. Helium is essential for semiconductors, artificial intelligence research, medical imaging, and other advanced technologies. Supply disruptions threaten the production and cost of everyday essentials like smartphones, automobiles, and medical devices

Israel is reportedly deploying a powerful new artificial intelligence platform to track and target Iranian leadership with unprecedented precision. Reports suggest the system analyzes vast amounts of surveillance data, communications, and movement patterns to identify high-value targets in real time. This marks a major shift toward AI-driven warfare, where algorithms play a central role in decision-making and strike planning. While Israel claims increased accuracy and efficiency, experts warn of ethical concerns and the risks of automated targeting.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi lashed out at US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on March 31, following a Financial Times report alleging Hegseth's broker sought multimillion-dollar defense investments weeks before the US-Israeli strikes on Iran.

US stocks rally after Iran expresses 'will' to end war

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Italy refused authorisation for some US aircraft headed to the Middle East on a combat mission to land at its Sigonella base, a defence ministry source and Italian media said Tuesday. Under the terms of agreements with the United States, some Italian bases can be used by US military aircraft, but only for logistical purposes. The decision came against a backdrop of tensions between Washington and some of its European allies over the war in Iran. On Monday, Spain said it had closed its airspace to U.S. planes involved in attacks on Iran, a step beyond its previous refusal ​to allow the use of ​jointly operated military bases.

A newly released US State Department report has revealed that Pakistan continues to foster and shelter internationally designated terrorist groups targeting India.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday (March 31) signalled that his country had the "necessary will" to bring the ongoing war with Israel and the United States to a close, as the conflict entered its second month.