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March 31, 2026 3:58 PM

Israel to establish buffer zone in south Lebanon up to Litani River, defence minister says

Israel will establish a buffer zone inside southern Lebanon and maintain control over the entire area up to the Litani River once the conflict with Hezbollah militants ends, Israel's defence minister said on Tuesday. "At the end of the operation, the IDF would control the area up to the Litani River, including the remaining Litani bridges, while eliminating Radwan forces that infiltrated the area and destroying all weapons there," Israel Katz said in a statement following a security assessment,...

March 30, 2026 2:21 PM

Pakistan, Afghanistan trade fire as Islamabad prepares to host US-Iran talks

Afghanistan and Pakistan have traded heavy fire, both sides said, days after they announced a temporary pause in fighting, escalating tensions in the volatile region as Islamabad said it hopes to host potential talks between the U.S. and Iran. The border clashes came on Sunday, the day Pakistan hosted regional powers to discuss de-escalation in the war in the Middle East, with an announcement that Islamabad could host the talks in coming days. Both sides used artillery and heavy weapons to hit...

March 30, 2026 1:48 PM

Arab League condemns Iran attacks on Gulf states, backs right to respond

The Council of the League of Arab States has issued a strong condemnation of what it described as Iran’s deliberate and unprovoked attacks on several Arab countries, warning that the strikes threaten regional stability and international security. In a virtual meeting chaired by Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani - Foreign Minister of Bahrain, Arab foreign ministers condemned attacks targeting Jordan, the UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait and Iraq. The Council said the strikes hit r...

March 30, 2026 12:56 PM

Aluminium prices surge after Iran-linked strikes hit gulf smelters

Aluminium prices on the London Metal Exchange jumped six percent on Monday, nearing four-year highs after Iranian-linked strikes damaged key Gulf production facilities over the weekend, raising fears of supply disruptions from one of the world’s most important aluminium-producing regions. Benchmark three-month aluminium climbed to 3,492 dollars per metric tonne, its highest level since mid-March, as markets reacted to damage at facilities operated by Emirates Global Aluminium and Aluminium Ba...

March 30, 2026 10:56 AM

Indian national killed as Kuwait reports damage to desalination plant

Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy says a service building at one of its power and water desalination plants was damaged in an Iranian attack, leaving one worker of Indian nationality dead and causing significant material losses. According to ministry spokesperson Fatima Abbas Jawhar Hayat, the incident took place on Sunday evening, March 29. Emergency and technical teams were deployed immediately, following established contingency plans, to contain the damage and ma...

March 30, 2026 10:50 AM

Israel expands Mount Hermon operations as strikes intensify across Lebanon

Israeli military operations across Lebanon have intensified in the latest escalation, with Israel expanding its buffer zone in southern Lebanon and launching fresh strikes. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the expansion, saying the move is aimed at preventing Hezbollah infiltration and strengthening security along Israel’s northern frontier. Israeli forces also reported killing Hezbollah fighters allegedly planting explosives near the border, as artillery and airstrikes target...

March 30, 2026 10:44 AM

West Asia conflict widens as fresh strikes hit Iran and regional tensions rise

West Asia is bracing for further escalation after Israeli forces carried out another wave of airstrikes on Tehran and other parts of Iran, targeting weapons storage sites, production facilities, command centres, air defence systems and observation posts. The Israeli military said its forces are fully prepared for a multi-front war, signalling the possibility of a broader regional confrontation. Separately, an Israeli soldier was killed during ongoing operations in southern Lebanon, while three o...

March 29, 2026 4:35 PM

Government assures adequate fuel supply, steps up preparedness amid West Asia crisis

Amid the evolving geopolitical situation in West Asia, the Centre has intensified its preparedness measures to ensure stability across key sectors, including energy supply, maritime operations, and the safety of Indian nationals abroad. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on Sunday said that there are adequate stocks of petrol and diesel available across the country, urging citizens not to fall prey to rumours that had triggered panic buying in some areas. Fuel Supply Remains Stable The...

March 29, 2026 12:18 PM

PM Modi thanks Gulf nations for support amid West Asia conflict; urges unity and cautions against rumours

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the nation in the 132nd edition of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat, highlighting the global turbulence caused by the ongoing conflict in West Asia and its implications for India’s energy security and citizens abroad. Referring to the prolonged instability in the region, the Prime Minister said the world has continued to face crises even after recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. He noted that the ongoing war in India’s neighbourhoo...

March 29, 2026 11:59 AM

West Asia conflict escalates as Iran intensifies Gulf strikes; Israel hits Tehran, Houthis open new front

Defence forces across the Gulf are on high alert this Sunday as Iran presses ahead with waves of missile and drone attacks on the UAE, Kuwait and Bahrain now well into the second month of the conflict that began with the joint US-Israeli assault on Tehran. The latest strikes seem to be a direct response to earlier US and Israeli attacks on two major Iranian steel plants, with Tehran now targeting equivalent industrial assets in the Gulf. Emirates Global Aluminium has confirmed damage to its Al T...