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The Israel-US war against Iran enters its sixth day as the conflict spreads beyond the Middle East. A drone explosion hit Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan airport, marking a dangerous regional spillover. Iran also claims it struck a U.S. oil tanker in the Persian Gulf while Israel launches fresh large-scale strikes on Tehran.

Iraq’s participation in the FIFA World Cup 2026 playoff in Mexico has become uncertain amid administrative and logistical challenges within the country’s football federation. With qualifiers looming and preparations disrupted, Iraqi officials are scrambling to resolve issues that could determine whether the national team travels to compete for a spot in the global tournament.

The ongoing US-Israel war with Iran is now affecting the world of motorsport. The escalating conflict has disrupted travel routes and raised safety concerns for major events like Formula 1 and MotoGP, especially those scheduled in the Gulf region.

Lebanon has withdrawn visa-free entry for Iranian citizens amid rising regional tensions. The Lebanese cabinet is also considering a ban on activities linked to Iran’s IRGC as Israel’s strikes and ground operations continue. Meanwhile, Hezbollah has intensified counter-attacks against Israeli forces, raising fears of a wider West Asia conflict.

Amid the intensifying US-Israel war with Iran, global leaders are calling for dialogue and diplomacy to de-escalate the crisis. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron spoke by phone, expressing shared concern over the situation in West Asia and emphasising the need to return to diplomatic talks and peace negotiations to restore stability in the region.

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Amid the Iran conflict, Qatar halted LNG production and declared force majeure on gas trade. The shutdown threatens global supply, sending prices soaring and hitting major importers in Asia and Europe. India, Pakistan and Bangladesh are among countries that would be hit hard

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose has held office since November 2022.

Rahul Gandhi criticised PM Narendra Modi for remaining silent after the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena was sunk near Sri Lanka during escalating US-Iran tensions.

Iran is facing one of the heaviest waves of strikes in the ongoing West Asia conflict, with Iran’s Red Crescent saying attacks have hit 174 cities across the country. Iranian state media reports that the war has already claimed over 1,200 lives, while Israel says its forces are continuing precision strikes on military assets.

Nepal goes to the polls in its first parliamentary elections since the Gen Z uprising of 2025, a period marked by widespread protests and political unrest. Citizens across the country are voting for representatives in a high-stakes election that could reshape the nation’s political landscape. Young voters are playing a decisive role, reflecting the demands of the previous year’s demonstrations.

Iran’s Ambassador to India, Dr Mohammad Fathali, has strongly condemned the sinking of an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean near Sri Lanka, calling it a serious violation of international law. The envoy alleged that the United States and Israel were responsible for the attack, which reportedly killed more than 100 sailors. The Iranian frigate IRIS Dena was struck in waters south of Sri Lanka during the escalating Iran–US–Israel conflict, with Sri Lankan authorities rescuing survivors after the ship issued a distress call. Tehran has warned that those responsible for the attack will face consequences as tensions continue to rise across the region.

Lara Dutta has revealed she and her daughter Sara are in Dubai amid the ongoing Iran-US conflict. The actress shared a video on Instagram talking of the ‘stressful days’ and hearing loud booms.

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Sri Lanka’s deputy health minister, Hansaka Wijemuni, said Sri Lanka follows a standard procedure of conducting post-mortem examinations and consulting the respective countries for instructions on handling the bodies. The Iranian ship had 180 people on board at the time, said reports.

Azerbaijan has accused Iran of launching drone strikes on its Nakhchivan exclave, resulting in injuries to at least four civilians and damage near the Nakhchivan International Airport and a nearby village. The Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry condemned the incident as a breach of international law and summoned the Iranian ambassador in Baku to lodge a formal protest, warning that such acts “will not go unanswered.”

An Iranian naval vessel sank near Sri Lanka in the Indian Ocean after a U.S. submarine strike, marking an escalation of the widening Iran war beyond the Middle East. Sri Lanka responded to a distress call and rescued 32 sailors while many others remain missing. Another Iranian ship later approached Sri Lankan waters seeking assistance, raising regional security concerns for both Sri Lanka and India as the conflict begins to spill into South Asian waters.

Amid the escalating Israel-Iran war and widening West Asia conflict, Indian students are anxiously awaiting evacuation as travel disruptions, airspace closures, and security risks intensify across the region. Thousands of Indian nationals, including students in Iran, the Gulf and nearby countries, have been relocated to safer areas like Qom and are in contact with Indian authorities, but many still remain stranded and are seeking urgent repatriation as tensions soar and explosions are reported near their locations.

A crude oil tanker flying the Bahamas flag was attacked while waiting in Iraqi waters, marking the first recorded strike in Iraq’s Exclusive Economic Zone. Iraqi authorities say a remote-controlled Iranian boat loaded with explosives carried out the attack near the port area. The incident raises fresh concerns about maritime security and energy supply routes amid escalating tensions in the Gulf region.