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Delivery riders across Pakistan are facing major challenges as fuel prices continue to rise, significantly impacting their daily earnings and livelihoods. Petrol price surges are putting enormous strain on delivery workers who rely on motorcycles and scooters for income, making it difficult to sustain operations.

A new Maariv poll reveals that Israel’s wartime political coalition has lost its early surge in public support, even as the Likud remains the largest party in voter preference. The results suggest that initial rally‑around‑the‑flag sentiment may be cooling, and domestic politics are once again in focus amid the ongoing conflict.

President Trump accused The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal of publishing "misleading" headlines that undermine the US military strategy in West Asia.

Israel has continued its military strikes on Lebanon, resulting in devastating casualties and widespread destruction. According to the latest reports, over 826 people have been killed and more than 2,009 injured as a result of the escalating conflict.

Operations at the Port of Fujairah, one of the world’s key oil storage and bunkering hubs, have been partially suspended following a reported drone attack. Authorities in the Fujairah confirmed that some port operations were halted as a precaution while security assessments are underway.

North Korea has launched 10 ballistic missiles toward Japan and South Korea, escalating tensions in East Asia amid ongoing joint military drills between the U.S. and South Korean forces. The missile launches demonstrate Pyongyang’s growing missile capabilities and serve as a warning against regional military activities.

The 100,000-tonne USS Abraham Lincoln relies on two advanced A4W nuclear reactors for infinite electricity. This immense atomic power allows the supercarrier to operate globally for 25 years without refuelling its engines.

The Government of India has tightened rules governing liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supplies amid disruptions caused by the ongoing Iran war and tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. With global fuel supply chains under strain, authorities have taken several steps to ensure domestic LPG availability and prevent panic buying.

Iran’s Abbas Araghchi has issued a strong warning to the United States and American companies operating in the Gulf region, amid the ongoing Middle East war involving Iran and U.S. military action. Tehran has threatened that U.S. firms and infrastructure tied to American interests in the Gulf could be targeted if the conflict escalates and U.S. forces continue offensive operations.

Iran has dismissed Ukraine’s support to the United States and Gulf allies amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, calling Kyiv’s drone assistance “a joke” and criticizing what it described as showy drone actions rather than effective engagement. The Iranian envoy to Ukraine, Shahriar Amouzegar, made these remarks while rejecting Ukraine’s efforts to help counter Iranian‑designed drones and downplay its contributions in the region.

The 100,000-tonne USS Abraham Lincoln is built to serve for 50 years. Powered by two nuclear reactors, the carrier relies on a massive four-year midlife overhaul to remain combat-ready.

The Afghan Taliban government accused Pakistan of carrying out airstrikes in Kabul and several areas in eastern Afghanistan. Islamabad denied deliberately targeting civilians and said its operations were aimed at Pakistani Taliban militants and their support networks.

Amid ongoing conflict around Strait of Hormuz, some Greek‑owned commercial ships are reportedly continuing to transit the high‑risk waterway, where energy exports and global shipping converge. Despite threats from missile, drone, and naval attacks, these vessels are said to be earning up to $500,000 per day - a reflection of soaring risk premiums and insurance costs for operating in war‑affected seas.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed that multiple U.S. military bases in the region have been hit in a fresh series of attacks, underscoring the intensifying conflict between Tehran and Washington amid the ongoing Iran war. Iran’s leadership has also indicated that the country is prepared for a longer war and aims to impose sustained costs on its adversaries in response to foreign military pressure

The Government of India has tightened rules governing liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supplies amid disruptions caused by the ongoing Iran war and tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. With global fuel supply chains under strain, authorities have taken several steps to ensure domestic LPG availability and prevent panic buying.

The Speaker of Iran’s Parliament has accused the United States of making the Middle East a battleground by placing U.S. military bases across the region, claiming that Washington has sacrificed its allies in favor of Israel’s strategic goals. Iranian officials argue that the presence of foreign military installations has increased the likelihood of attacks and instability, and has made American bases and partners legitimate targets in the ongoing conflict.

Delhi Capitals will start their IPL 2026 campaign against Lucknow Super Giants on April 1 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.

The Ministry of External Affairs, India has conducted an inter-ministerial briefing on the ongoing conflict in West Asia, emphasizing India’s active engagement with all key interlocutors in the region. Authorities confirmed that India is closely monitoring developments, coordinating with diplomats, and ensuring the safety of Indian citizens and energy interests abroad.

The U.S. Navy has deployed the USS Tripoli, a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship, to West Asia amid escalating tensions in the region. The move comes as part of efforts to enhance U.S. military presence, protect shipping lanes such as the Strait of Hormuz, and safeguard American interests in the Gulf.