Middle East War Day 6: Conflict escalates as US Navy sinks Iranian warship ‘IRIS Dena’ off Sri Lanka. Israel orders urgent evacuation of southern Beirut as strikes intensify. Stay updated with ‘The Info Zone’ for live reports on Iranian drone attacks, US President Trump’s latest stance on Iran’s leadership, and global maritime alerts.
DUBAI, March 4 – The sharp selloff in global airline stocks showed signs of stabilising on Wednesday as the first repatriation flights began operating from parts of the Middle East, offering limited relief to stranded travellers and jittery markets. While the military confrontation involving Iran continued to escalate, investors appeared to pause after days of … Read more
West Asia conflict escalates as Iran’s death toll hits 1,045 following joint US-Israel strikes. Turkiye intercepts a ballistic missile via NATO systems, while Emirates suspends all Dubai flights until March 7. Get the latest live updates on the sinking of an Iranian warship, Gulf vessel targeting, and the unfolding regional crisis.”
DUBAI, March 3 – The war in the Middle East intensified sharply on Tuesday as Israeli and United States forces carried out another wave of strikes across Iran, triggering retaliatory attacks around the Gulf, deepening instability in Lebanon, and sending shockwaves through global energy and financial markets. Oil prices surged, stocks fell across major exchanges, … Read more
LONDON, March 1 – Global oil markets were jolted over the weekend as crude prices surged sharply following military strikes involving Iran, the United States, and Israel, triggering fears of a broader regional conflict and a major disruption to energy supplies. Brent crude, the international benchmark, climbed by around 10% in over-the-counter trading to roughly $80 … Read more
ABU DHABI, FEBRUARY 28 – Commercial aviation across the Middle East and far beyond was thrown into turmoil on Saturday after military strikes involving the United States and Israel targeted Iran, triggering widespread airspace closures and grounding flights across one of the world’s most important aviation corridors. The sudden escalation left tens of thousands of … Read more
LIVE UPDATES LIVE COVERAGE WRAP-UP A woman reacts as people gather at the Enghelab Square, after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in Israeli and US strikes, in Tehran on Sunday. (Reuters) We’re wrapping up this live coverage — but we’ll be back soon Stay tuned for continued reporting on the escalating regional crisis and its … Read more
MUSCAT, Feb 27 – Diplomatic efforts aimed at easing tensions between the United States and Iran over Tehran’s nuclear program may be approaching a breakthrough, according to Oman’s foreign minister, who has played a central role in facilitating indirect negotiations between the two longtime adversaries. Speaking publicly about the talks, the Omani official suggested that … Read more
Washington, Feb 26 – Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton appeared Thursday for a closed door deposition with members of the House Oversight Committee in New York, where she stated plainly that she had no awareness of the criminal conduct linked to financier Jeffrey Epstein or his longtime associate Ghislaine Maxwell. The testimony is … Read more
