A swarm of more than 100 earthquakes has struck within about 80 kilometres of the Tonopah Test Range, a remote U.S. military site historically linked to weapons testing, prompting unusual attention as global tensions rise.


US Nuclear Site Quake: Over 100 Tremors Within 80 Kilometers of Tonopah Test Range 

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.”


Azerbaijan Summons Iranian Ambassador Over Alleged Drone Attack

Iranian-born actress Mandana Karimi says she plans to leave India and return to Iran only when the country’s current regime has changed, citing deep disappointment with the political climate and her treatment in India. Karimi told media she feels silenced and lonely, losing work and friends due to her outspoken criticism of Iran’s government and broad conflict coverage. She has spoken about her hope for a freer, more open Iran where women have rights and opportunities,  a future she says she will only come home for once that regime falls. 


Why Mandana Karimi Left Iran? Karimi Hopes for Iranian Regime Change

Iran has claimed that one of its missiles struck a U.S. vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, marking another escalation in the widening Israel-Iran-U.S. conflict that has disrupted one of the world’s most strategic maritime chokepoints.


Israel-Iran War: Iran Says it Stuck US Ship With Missile in Starit of Hormuz

The conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran has expanded beyond West Asia after a U.S. submarine torpedoed the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena near Sri Lanka’s coast. The warship had recently participated in naval exercises in India and was returning home when it was struck in the Indian Ocean, marking a dramatic widening of the war zone.


West Asia War: Showdown Over U.S. Sinking Iranian Warship Near Sri Lanka

As the US-Israel war with Iran continues, a central question on military minds is how long U.S. forces can sustain intercepting waves of Iranian drones and missiles. Tehran has fired hundreds of missiles and one-way attack UAVs in retaliation for U.S. and Israeli strikes, forcing Western air-defence systems like Patriot and THAAD to work overtime to protect bases and allies. Experts warn that while current defence systems can intercept most incoming threats, the high rate of fire is rapidly depleting expensive interceptors and could strain stockpiles if hostilities continue for weeks.


US-Israel War with Iran: How Long Can US Repel Barrage of Iranian Drones & Missiles? 

In the widening US-Israel war with Iran, Iranian Shahed drones have emerged as a potent and persistent threat to U.S. and allied forces across the Middle East. These low-cost, one-way attack UAVs, chiefly the Shahed-136 and similar variants can fly low and slow, making them harder to detect and intercept with radar and prompting U.S. defence officials to acknowledge they pose a bigger challenge than anticipated.

US-Israel in War with Iran: Shahed Drones Emerge As a Big Headache for US Military

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.


FIFA World Cup 2026: Iraq's World Cup Playoff Participation in Mexico is Uncertain

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.


US-Israel in War with Iran: Formula 1 & MotoGP Face Disruption Due to Iran War

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.


US-Israel at War with Iran: PM Modi, Prez Macron Call for Dialouge & Diplomacy

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.


Nepal Parliamentary Elections 2026: First Vote After Gen Z Uprising

Azerbaijan Accuses Iran of Drone Strike: 4 Injured; Baku Summons Iranian Envoy 

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.


US-Iran War: What US Strikes In South Asia Mean For Sri Lanka & India

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.


Israel-Iran War: Indian Students Await Evacuation Amid West Asia Conflict

In the ongoing Israel-Iran war, the Iranian Army claims its strikes have hit targets in Tel Aviv, including strategic and military sites, marking a dramatic escalation in hostilities. While Iranian state media reports impacts in the Israeli city, independent confirmation of specific damage remains limited amid conflicting battlefield accounts. 


Israel-Iran War | Iran Army: Strikes Have Hit Targets in Tel Aviv 

The US-Iran war continues to widen as Tehran launches retaliatory missile and drone attacks against United States, Israeli, and allied positions across the Gulf region following intense U.S.–Israel strikes on Iranian territory. Iran has targeted U.S. military bases, Gulf states’ cities and infrastructure, and energy facilities, while American and Israeli forces press on with bombardments inside Iran. 


US-Iran War: Iran's Retaliation Against US, Israel Pulls Gulf into Conflict

A majority of U.S. Senate Republicans have expressed their support for President Donald Trump’s military campaign against Iran by voting down a bipartisan war powers resolution that would have limited his authority to continue military action without explicit congressional approval. In a 53–47 vote, most Republican senators opposed advancing the measure, effectively backing the president’s ongoing air and naval strikes amid the widening conflict in the Middle East.


Senate Republicans Back Trump's Military Action Against Iran

The Indian rupee remains under pressure despite a recovery in domestic equity markets, highlighting persistent currency volatility amid global uncertainty. The Reserve Bank of India has stepped in with measures aimed at stabilising the currency, including liquidity management and possible intervention in the forex market. Analysts point to rising oil prices, strong dollar demand, and foreign fund outflows as key factors weighing on the rupee. 


Rupee Under Stress Despite Recovery in Stocks | RBI Moves to Calm Currency Slide 

Rising geopolitical tensions in west Asia are pushing global oil prices higher, raising fresh concerns for China’s economy. The military confrontation in the gulf has heightened risks to a region critical for global energy supplies and maritime trade.


China Economy Crisis:  Oil Spike Raises China’s Stagflation Risk 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the media alongside Finnish President Alexander Stubb following high-level bilateral talks. The leaders discussed strengthening India-Finland ties across trade, technology, clean energy, digital innovation, and Arctic cooperation. Both sides emphasised shared democratic values and expanding collaboration in education, sustainability, and emerging technologies.


PM Modi Addresses Media with Finland President Alexander Stubb

India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has strongly rejected claims that India is involved in the ongoing Iran war, dismissing allegations that U.S. forces used Indian ports to launch attacks on Iran. The clarification came after remarks made in a U.S. media interview suggested American military operations were relying on Indian naval facilities. The MEA’s fact-check unit called the claims “fake and false” and warned against spreading baseless information.


US-Iran War: India’s MEA Rejects Claims of Role in Iran War, Calls Allegations “Fake”

The U.S. Central Command has released a new video documenting the first “100 Hours” of Operation Epic Fury, the joint U.S-Israel military campaign against Iran that has dominated headlines in the Israel-Iran war. The footage, shared on official military social media, highlights precision air and sea strikes on Iranian military infrastructure, fighter jets in action, naval bombardments, and coordinated attacks aimed at degrading Iran’s strike capabilities.


Israel-Iran War: '100 Hours' of Operation Epic Fury; US Central Command Releases Video 

Qatar’s air defence systems were activated after incoming missiles were detected, with interceptions reported over the capital, Doha. Loud blasts reverberated across the city as defence batteries engaged aerial threats in the night sky. Authorities have urged residents to remain calm while security forces assess the situation. The incident has heightened regional tensions, raising concerns about broader escalation in West Asia. Officials are investigating the origin of the missiles as monitoring and surveillance remain intensified.


Qatar: Air Defence Systems Intercepting Missile Attacks; Loud Blasts Reverberate Across Doha

India and England lock horns once again in a blockbuster semi-final clash at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The high-stakes encounter reignites one of cricket’s fiercest modern rivalries, with both sides eyeing a place in the grand final.


T20 World Cup: India & England Meet Again in a T-20 Semi-Final Showdown

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