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Iran appears to be shifting tactics in its missile campaign against Israel and the United States. According to the Israel Defense Forces, daily Iranian missile launches have dropped by nearly 80% since February 28, signaling a possible strategic recalibration. Analysts suggest Iran may be conserving its missile arsenal while attempting to exhaust US-Israeli air defence systems, stretching interceptor stockpiles and preparing for a longer conflict.

Divisions are emerging within NATO over the escalating conflict with Iran. While Donald Trump is reportedly pushing allies to back military action, several European countries have refused to join offensive strikes, calling instead for restraint and diplomatic solutions. The dispute highlights growing transatlantic tensions over the war.

The escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict has raised concerns about India’s energy security and fuel supply stability. With global oil markets facing volatility, experts are questioning how long India can avoid passing rising crude costs on to consumers. Government sources, however, say India currently has adequate reserves and mechanisms in place, assuring that fuel prices are unlikely to rise immediately despite disruptions in global energy supply chains.

Israel says Iran has escalated the conflict by using cluster bomb warheads in ballistic missile strikes. According to the Israeli military, the missile’s warhead splits mid-air and scatters around 20 smaller explosive submunitions across a wide area, increasing the risk to civilians. The development comes as Israel intensifies its campaign against Iranian targets, with the IDF reporting thousands of bombs dropped on strategic sites across Iran since the start of the war.

Amid the Iran conflict, a viral video shows prominent evangelical leaders surrounding President Donald Trump in the Oval Office.

The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) says American forces are decimating Iranian targets after 100 hours of Operation Epic Fury. The campaign reportedly targets military infrastructure and strategic assets amid the escalating confrontation between the United States and Iran across the wider West Asia region.

The U.S. military is reportedly using the LUCAS drone, a reverse-engineered version of Iran’s Shahed-136, in its campaign against Tehran. A U.S. admiral praised the cost-effective kamikaze drone as Washington ramps up strikes while Iran continues attacks across the Gulf region.

Early trends from the 2026 Nepal elections show Rastriya Samajbadi Party (RSP) leading in 77 seats. Voter turnout and results are being closely monitored as other parties compete for remaining constituencies. Analysts highlight the implications for Nepal’s political landscape and coalition formation in the coming weeks.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) says it has destroyed an underground bunker in Tehran linked to Ali Khamenei, Iran’s late supreme leader. Around 50 Israeli fighter jets reportedly targeted the subterranean command complex beneath the leadership compound, which Israel says served as a critical wartime command center for Iranian officials.

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister has made a defiant declaration, saying Tehran has “no option but to resist” what it calls aggression by the United States and Israel amid the ongoing war. Speaking at the Raisina Dialogue, he framed Iran’s stance as a historic and moral fight and vowed resistance “to the last bullet and last soldier,” while condemning foreign attacks and alleged violations of international law. Get the latest analysis on Iran’s evolving strategy and what this means for regional tensions.

The escalating West Asia conflict has triggered a major aviation crisis, with over 19,000 flights cancelled within a week as multiple countries shut their airspace. Airlines across the world are rerouting or suspending services, disrupting key global flight corridors. Thousands of passengers remain stranded at major Gulf airports as the Israel-Iran war widens, forcing airlines to rethink routes and raising concerns about prolonged disruption to international travel.

The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) led by former rapper and Kathmandu mayor Balendra Shah is emerging as the clear winner in Nepal’s House of Representatives elections held on March 5, riding on a surge in popularity following the Gen Z-led movement in September 2025.

'Unconditional surrender': Trump's warning for Iran as conflict widens

Donald Trump says a US ground invasion of Iran would be “a waste of time” but signals Washington wants to remove Iran’s leadership amid escalating war.

Iran has denied involvement in recent attacks on a Saudi Aramco oil facility, despite regional accusations linking Tehran to drone strikes in the Gulf. Iranian sources insist the country played no role in the incident, marking a key dispute in the ongoing West Asia conflict.

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Masoud Pezeshkian says some countries have begun mediation efforts to try to end the ongoing conflict with the United States and Israel. Tehran insists it’s committed to lasting peace while defending its sovereignty and says talks must address those it claims “underestimated” it and ignited the war.

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The T20 World Cup 2026 final contest set to be hosted between hosts India and New Zealand will be one of its kind with ICC naming a top set of officials including Richard Illingworth and Alex Wharf.