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Iran says 260 people, including 206 women and children, were killed in the first 10 days of the West Asia war. The youngest victim was an 8-month-old girl, while a 4-month-old baby was among the injured.

Two drones crashed near Dubai International Airport in Dubai, leaving four people injured, according to the Dubai Media Office. Emergency teams responded quickly to the incident while authorities secured the area around the crash site. Officials confirmed that despite the drone incident, air traffic operations at the airport continued normally with no major disruptions to flights. Investigations are underway to determine the origin of the drones and the circumstances that led to the crash.

Snowfall in Drass and the Zojila area was ongoing and significantly affecting road conditions and reducing visibility.

Kathryn Hahn has officially joined the cast of the live-action adaptation of Tangled for the role of villain Mother Gothel. Disney revealed the news on social media.

The Israeli government’s "bomb shelter dating" app and shower risk predictor have sparked intense internet backlash. While meant to show "love goes on," critics have slammed the initiative as insensitive and "deeply sick" amid conflict.

The Pentagon had $93billion left from its yearly budget of $849.8 billion. Instead of using it for the benefit of its citizens, Pete Hegseth and his officials bought lobster tails, ice cream machines, a piano, iPads and even children's stickers.

A whistleblower has raised alarm over a major data breach involving sensitive records from the Social Security Administration in the United States. According to the complaint, a former employee allegedly copied confidential agency data onto a personal thumb drive while having full system access.

Iran has ruled out any ceasefire with the United States and Israel, warning that continued attacks will trigger a powerful retaliation. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said the “aggressor must be punished and taught a lesson,” signalling Tehran’s intent to continue military operations. Ghalibaf also warned that any strike on Iran’s infrastructure would be answered with a similar attack, declaring an “eye for an eye” response policy amid the intensifying conflict.

The United Arab Emirates has shut down its Ruwais oil refinery as oil production halts at major facilities across the Gulf region. The shutdown comes amid Iran War. Ruwais is one of the UAE’s key refining hubs, and the halt in production highlights the potential impact on regional energy supply as facilities across the Gulf face operational interruptions.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says countries will get safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz on one condition: they expel US and Israeli ambassadors. With oil prices surging, what could this mean for global trade? Scroll down to read more.

The war has moved beyond military confrontation to become an economic stress test for the Middle East and global markets.

IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers has resigned from his position with immediate effect, just three months after the airline faced a major operational crisis. The company has appointed Managing Director Rahul Bhatia who will be taking interim charge of the airline’s management.

The United States military says it has destroyed 16 Iranian mine-laying boats in the Strait of Hormuz. The action targeted vessels believed to be capable of deploying naval mines in the strategic waterway. The U.S. military said the operation was aimed at protecting commercial shipping and preventing threats to maritime traffic passing through the strait. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints, carrying a major share of global oil and LNG shipments.

In a landmark decision, India’s top court has allowed passive euthanasia for a 32-year-old man who has remained in a permanent vegetative state for the past 13 years after a fall. The ruling permits doctors to withdraw life support, recognising the constitutional right to die with dignity in exceptional circumstances. The court noted that the man’s condition is medically irreversible and that continuing life support would not improve his health. The decision came after a detailed medical evaluation and consent from the family, marking one of the rare cases where withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment has been legally permitted.

Superstar Ajith Kumar was among several Indian celebrities who were stuck in Dubai amid the Middle East crisis. He has now safely returned to India.

Australia has granted asylum to seven members of the Iran women's national football team, including two additional players who recently sought protection after initially remaining behind. The group had traveled abroad for a tournament but refused to return to Iran amid fears of retaliation during the ongoing war climate. Earlier, five players were granted asylum by Australia, while another player and a member of the coaching staff later chose to stay and apply for protection as well. The athletes reportedly faced intense backlash at home and were branded “war-time traitors” by hardline voices after their decision not to return.

North Korea has conducted a test of a new naval cruise missile, further strengthening its maritime strike capabilities. State media reported that the weapon is designed to be launched from warships and target enemy vessels with high precision.

India most certainly is not an enemy of Iran, nor is the US. But either country, indirectly or directly affecting the well-being of its citizens, is not something Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government should accept without demur.

The United States has warned Russia against sharing sensitive intelligence with Iran that could help Tehran target American forces or assets in the region. U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff said Washington had strongly communicated its concerns to Moscow amid reports that Russia may have passed targeting information to Iran. According to Witkoff, Russian officials told Donald Trump during a recent call that Moscow was not sharing intelligence about U.S. military assets with Iran. However, Washington indicated it would be deeply concerned if such cooperation were taking place.