The India‑flagged LPG tanker Green Asha has become the ninth Indian vessel to transit the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the Gulf. The passage underscores New Delhi’s efforts to keep vital energy supply lines open despite disruptions to maritime traffic caused by the ongoing regional conflict.


Breaking: Green Asha is the Ninth India-Flagged Vessel to Cross Strait

In the ongoing US‑Iran war, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claims it destroyed an American aircraft that was part of a mission searching for a missing U.S. pilot after a fighter jet was downed within Iranian territory. 


US-Iran War: IRGC Says Destroyed US Aircraft Searching for Missing Pilot 

A massive fire has broken out at an Abu Dhabi-based petrochemical company, raising safety and environmental concerns. Emergency services rushed to the scene to contain the blaze and prevent further damage.


Breaking: Fire Erupts at Abu Dhabi Petrochemical Plant 

In a historic development in the US‑Iran war, President Donald Trump announced that two U.S. pilots have been rescued after their F‑15E Strike Eagle was shot down over Iran. Trump hailed the missions as unprecedented in military history, involving complex search‑and‑rescue operations deep inside hostile territory without American casualties.


US-Iran War | Trump: First in Military History Two US Pilots Have Been Rescued

Yemen’s Houthi movement has claimed responsibility for targeting Ben Gurion Airport along with what it described as “vital” infrastructure in southern Israel using missiles and drones, marking another escalation in the widening regional conflict.


Houthis Target Ben Gurion Airport & 'Vital Infra' in Southern Israel

In a dramatic development in the ongoing US-Iran war, U.S. President Donald Trump praised American forces for carrying out what he called one of the “most daring” rescue operations in military history after the successful recovery of both crew members from a downed F-15E Strike Eagle inside Iran.


US-Iran War: Trump Hails US Military for Pulling off 'Most Daring' Ops

Authorities in Himachal Pradesh have placed districts including Chamba, Kullu, and Shimla on high alert as forecasts warn of thunderstorms, hailstorms, lightning, and gusty winds linked to an active western disturbance.


India | Himachal Pradesh: Chamba, Kullu & Shimla On High Alert for Storms

Iran’s central military command has warned that the entire region would turn into “hell” if attacks by the United States and Israel escalate further, signaling rising tensions across West Asia. The warning follows intensifying missile exchanges, strikes on strategic infrastructure, and growing fears of a wider regional conflict. Iranian officials say any expansion of hostilities could trigger region-wide retaliation, increasing risks to energy routes, military bases, and civilian infrastructure across the Gulf.


US-Iran War: Iran Says Entire Region Would Become 'Hell' if Attacks Escalate

A year after U.S. President Donald Trump launched a sweeping tariff campaign that rattled global markets, the effects on businesses, consumers and trade are still unfolding. Take a look at this report for more.


One Year of Trade War: Costs & Consequences

The Iran War Has Triggered a Sudden Disruption in Global Aviation, Grounding Flights and Shutting Critical Airspace Across the Gulf.


Gulf Carriers Lose Altitude Amid Airspace Shutdowns

Major energy importing economies, especially across Asia, are feeling the heat from a renewed global fuel shock. As crude prices rise, the ripple effects are now showing up in inflation, fiscal stress, and real-world economic disruptions.


US-Iran War: Fuel Shock Ripples Across Global Economies | World Business Watch 

Despite the ongoing conflict, traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is beginning to recover, with the seven-day average of ship transits hitting its highest level since the conflict began on February 28.


US Vs Iran: Hormuz Transits Hit Weekly High Since Feb 28

U.S. President Donald Trump has praised the American military for carrying out what he called one of the “most daring” operations in U.S. history, after forces successfully rescued the crew of a downed F-15E Strike Eagle deep inside Iranian territory. The high-risk mission involved dozens of aircraft and heavily armed support, marking a dramatic moment in the ongoing US-Iran war.


US-Iran War: Trump Hails US Military for Pulling Off 'Most Daring' Ops 

A major escalation in the US-Iran war after reports that American warplanes, including an F-15E Strike Eagle and an A-10 attack aircraft, were downed by Iranian air defences. The incidents have raised serious questions about US air dominance over Iranian skies, despite earlier claims of aerial superiority.


US-Iran War: American Warplanes Shot Down by Iran; Challenges US Air Dominance

US-Iran War: Iran Says Entire Region Would Become 'Hell' if Attacks Escalate 

Thousands of protesters gathered in Basra and Baghdad for peaceful mass demonstrations, calling for stability, economic relief, and protection from regional spillover amid escalating tensions across West Asia. The rallies remained largely calm, with security forces monitoring key locations while organizers urged restraint and unity.


Iraq Protest: Peaceful Mass Demonstrations Held in Barsa & Baghdad 

Iran has launched fresh ballistic missile barrages toward Israel, with reports suggesting that some missiles managed to penetrate parts of Israel’s multi-layered air-defense systems, triggering sirens and explosions across major cities including Tel Aviv.


Israel-Iran War: Iran's Missile Manage to Break Through Israeli Defences

The State Department has added business formal dress code guidance to its internal policy manual for the first time, establishing department-wide standards for employee attire.

The changes, implemented in recent days in the Foreign Affairs Manual — the department’s central repository for policies — mark the first time the agency has formally codified expectations for how diplomats and staff should dress in official settings.

Business Formal Dress Code Guidance Added to Internal Policy

NASA’s Artemis II mission is approaching the Moon, marking a historic step in humanity’s return to deep space exploration. While the crew continues to achieve key mission milestones aboard the Orion spacecraft, engineers are closely monitoring minor technical issues, including a reported toilet system glitch and communication checks from Mission Control.


Artemis II Nears Moon, Balances Milestones & Malfunctions, Toilet Glitch Reported 

An Israeli Air Force helicopter accidentally dropped a bomb in an open area in northern Israel overnight, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed. The IDF said the incident occurred “due to human error.” Officials emphasised that there were no injuries or damage to nearby property.


Israel-Iran War | Israeli Military Drops Bomb in Northern Israel By Mistake

Iraq has suspended trade and passenger movement through the Shalamcheh border crossing, a key transit route connecting Iraq and Iran, amid rising regional security concerns linked to the ongoing US-Iran conflict. The crossing is vital for commerce, pilgrims, and cross-border travel, and the suspension signals growing caution along critical frontier routes.


Iraq Suspends Trade & Passenger Movement Through Shalamcheh Crossing

Kuwait says two power and water desalination plants were targeted in attacks attributed to Iran, raising serious concerns over the safety of critical infrastructure in the Gulf region. Authorities reported material damage to facilities and generator units, while emergency teams rushed to maintain electricity and water supply continuity. 


Breaking: Kuwait Says Two Power and Water Desalination Plants Attacked by Iran

The Strait of Hormuz crisis is entering a new phase as Iran allows selective vessel passage while restricting broader maritime traffic through one of the world’s most critical oil chokepoints. Nearly 20% of global oil trade passes through the strait, making every move by Tehran strategically significant. Analysts say the controlled transit suggests a calibrated pressure tactic, enabling Iran to influence global energy flows without triggering a full blockade. Is this selective access a warning signal—or a bargaining tool in the escalating US-Iran conflict?


Hormuz Crisis: Selective Passage Signals Iran's Calculated Strategy?

Amid rising tensions in the ongoing US-Iran war, U.S. authorities have arrested two relatives of slain Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani. The detainees identified as his niece Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter were taken into custody by ICE after their U.S. residency status was revoked by the State Department. Officials allege support for Iran’s regime and propaganda activities


US-Iran War: ICE Arrests Two Relatives of Slain Iranian General Qasem Soleimani

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Breaking: Green Asha is the Ninth India-Flagged Vessel to Cross Strait

US-Iran War: IRGC Says Destroyed US Aircraft Searching for Missing Pilot

Breaking: Fire Erupts at Abu Dhabi Petrochemical Plant

US-Iran War | Trump: First in Military History Two US Pilots Have Been Rescued

Houthis Target Ben Gurion Airport & 'Vital Infra' in Southern Israel

US-Iran War: Trump Hails US Military for Pulling off 'Most Daring' Ops

India | Himachal Pradesh: Chamba, Kullu & Shimla On High Alert for Storms

US-Iran War: Iran Says Entire Region Would Become 'Hell' if Attacks Escalate

One Year of Trade War: Costs & Consequences

Gulf Carriers Lose Altitude Amid Airspace Shutdowns

US-Iran War: Fuel Shock Ripples Across Global Economies | World Business Watch

US Vs Iran: Hormuz Transits Hit Weekly High Since Feb 28

US-Iran War: Trump Hails US Military for Pulling Off 'Most Daring' Ops

US-Iran War: American Warplanes Shot Down by Iran; Challenges US Air Dominance

US-Iran War: Iran Says Entire Region Would Become 'Hell' if Attacks Escalate

Iraq Protest: Peaceful Mass Demonstrations Held in Barsa & Baghdad

Israel-Iran War: Iran's Missile Manage to Break Through Israeli Defences

Business Formal Dress Code Guidance Added to Internal Policy

Artemis II Nears Moon, Balances Milestones & Malfunctions, Toilet Glitch Reported

Israel-Iran War | Israeli Military Drops Bomb in Northern Israel By Mistake

Iraq Suspends Trade & Passenger Movement Through Shalamcheh Crossing

Breaking: Kuwait Says Two Power and Water Desalination Plants Attacked by Iran

Hormuz Crisis: Selective Passage Signals Iran's Calculated Strategy?

US-Iran War: ICE Arrests Two Relatives of Slain Iranian General Qasem Soleimani