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The U.S. Secretary of State has demanded the immediate release of detained American citizens abroad, urging foreign authorities to respect human rights and the rule of law. Officials stressed that the United States views the detentions as unlawful and is engaging diplomatically to secure their freedom.

Reports state Israel used the 2,000-km range Blue Sparrow missile to strike Iran because it keeps fighter jets safely outside enemy airspace. Its hypersonic vertical drop evades radar, making it far superior to slow, heavy bombs.

India won the record third T20 World Cup by beating New Zealand on Sunday (Mar 8). India played near-perfect final but were patchy in their performance in the matches prior to that including losing to SA in Super 8.

Evidence surrounding the Minab school bombing that killed at least 175 people suggests possible US involvement. Investigators cite a video showing a Tomahawk missile, satellite imagery of coordinated strikes near an IRGC complex, and the presence of US military operations nearby.

U.S. President Donald Trump hinted at a possible “friendly takeover” of Cuba, signaling increased pressure on Havana amid rising tensions. Trump suggested that the United States could play a more active role in influencing the island nation’s political and economic direction.

Amid the ongoing US‑Iran war, U.S. President Donald Trump sparked controversy by suggesting that Iran might possess Tomahawk cruise missiles in a broader “blame game” over a deadly strike on a girls’ school in the Iranian city of Minab. Trump’s comments came as he faced questions about video evidence showing a Tomahawk missile.

U.S. President Donald Trump has said the war with Iran is likely to end “very soon,” claiming American forces are far ahead of schedule in achieving their military objectives.

Israeli forces have intensified airstrikes across Lebanon, including a rare strike in the capital Beirut targeting members linked to Iran’s Quds Force, according to Israeli officials. The escalation comes amid a widening regional conflict involving Iran and Israel.

A Lego-movie-style Iranian propaganda video is doing the rounds on social media. It shows Iran taking revenge for the attack on girl's elementary school in Minab. It also accused Trump of starting the war to take the heat off the Epstein Files.

French President Emmanuel Macron has ordered a major naval deployment to boost security in West Asia, sending warships into the Eastern Mediterranean amid rising regional tensions. The deployment aims to protect maritime routes, support allied operations, and deter further escalation around key waterways like the Strait of Hormuz.

According to the UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi, a significant portion of Iran’s uranium enriched to about 60 per cent purity was believed to have been stored at a tunnel complex before the current conflict escalated.

India has invoked the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 to safeguard LPG and natural gas supplies amid fears of energy disruptions due to the West Asia war. Refiners have been ordered to maximise LPG output, while OMCs must prioritise domestic consumers

Human Rights Watch has accused Israel of using white phosphorus munitions over residential areas in Lebanon’s Yohmor town amid the escalating West Asia war. Israel said it cannot confirm the claims. The allegations come as fighting between Israel and Hezbollah intensifies

Sara Arjun's father, Raj Arjun, has recently clarified that the Dhurandhar actor did not take a dig at Toxic. The viral screenshot claims that she has mocked Yash's film.

The Government of Pakistan has ordered significant measures to cut fuel consumption as global oil prices surge. To ease pressure on the economy, officials have shifted some government services online, closed schools temporarily, and implemented fuel‑saving policies across departments. Authorities say the steps are necessary to reduce energy demand, curb rising import costs, and help manage inflation as the country faces economic challenges linked to volatile international energy markets.

European leaders responded cautiously to the US–Israel war on Iran, urging restraint and diplomacy. But why? Their own energy security, trade risks and geopolitical calculations seem to have outweighed usual paeans to democracy or regime change

Trump again contradicts his own team, who have offered conflicting narratives on the rationale of war, the bombing of Minab elementary school, and the progress or ending of the war.

As the war in West Asia escalates, it has sent the oil prices spiralling to above $100/per barrel. On Monday (March 9), Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in his address to the nation, underlined the current global situation and emphasised on saving fuel.

The US-Israel war with Iran has entered day 11, days after strikes killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Iran has named Mojtaba Khamenei as his successor as fighting continues to intensify. Scroll down for all LIVE Updates on the US-Israel-Iran war.