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March 23, 2026 5:33 PM

Trump puts off threat to bomb Iran power stations, talks about ‘total resolution of hostilities’

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he had given instructions to postpone any military strikes against Iranian power plants for five days, just hours ahead of a deadline that threatened further escalation in the conflict now in its fourth week. Trump said in a post on Truth Social that the U.S. and Iran have had "VERY GOOD AND PRODUCTIVE" conversations with Iran over the past two days about a "COMPLETE AND TOTAL RESOLUTION OF HOSTILITIES IN THE MIDDLE EAST". In his message, written enti...

March 23, 2026 4:56 PM

Israel-Iran strikes escalate as threats to infrastructure deepen global energy crisis

Israel has launched a fresh wave of strikes on Iran, as Tehran warned of retaliation targeting critical infrastructure across West Asia, further intensifying a conflict that is fuelling a global energy crisis. Explosions were reported across several districts of Tehran, according to Iranian media, while Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates confirmed intercepting incoming missiles and drones. The head of the International Energy Agency, Fatih Birol, said at least 40 oil and gas facilities a...

March 23, 2026 5:16 PM

PM Modi addresses Lok Sabha on West Asia crisis, emphasises energy security and safety of Indians

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday addressed the Lok Sabha on the ongoing conflict in West Asia, highlighting its wide-ranging impact on India’s economy, energy security, and citizens abroad, while calling for unity and a peaceful resolution to the crisis. Describing the situation as serious, the Prime Minister said, “The situation in West Asia is concerning at this time... This crisis has been going on now for more than three weeks. It is having a very adverse impact on the global econ...

March 23, 2026 12:03 PM

Centre ensures stable fuel supply, boosts LPG allocation and cracks down on hoarding amid West Asia conflict

The Centre has stepped up measures across key sectors to ensure stability in essential supplies and services amid the evolving situation in West Asia, even as the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas on Sunday emphasised that there is no cause for panic. Energy and Fuel Supply Stable Despite disruptions linked to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the government said domestic supplies of petrol, diesel, and LPG remain stable. Refineries across the country are operating at high capacity wi...

March 23, 2026 11:43 AM

West Asia conflict escalates as UAE intercepts missiles, Iran expands strikes, and Trump issues stark warning

The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defence says its air defences intercepted four ballistic missiles and 25 drones launched from Iran this afternoon, with explosions heard over several urban areas. In a separate incident, the UK Maritime Trade Operations Centre reported a projectile detonated close to a bulk carrier about 15 nautical miles off the coast of Sharjah, the latest in a string of attacks targeting commercial shipping near the Strait of Hormuz since the conflict began on February 28....

March 23, 2026 11:40 AM

UAE intercepts Iranian missile and drone threats, debris causes minor injury in Abu Dhabi

The UAE on Monday said its air defence systems successfully intercepted incoming missile and drone threats launched from Iran, with loud explosions reported across parts of the country during the early hours. The Ministry of Defence confirmed that the sounds heard by residents were caused by air defence systems engaging and destroying incoming projectiles, adding that the situation was under control and response measures were activated promptly, while officials in Abu Dhabi said debris from an ...

March 20, 2026 9:35 AM

Israel launches new wave of attacks on Iran as crisis deepens

Israel launched a fresh wave of attacks on Iran on Friday, a day after President Donald Trump told it not to repeat its strikes on Iranian natural gas infrastructure, which sharply escalated the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. The conflict has killed thousands of people, spread to neighbouring nations and hit the global economy since the United States and Israel launched strikes on February 28, after talks about Tehran's nuclear program failed to yield a deal. "The IDF has just begun a wave of strik...

March 19, 2026 1:05 PM

Soccer-Iran continuing World Cup preparations but will not play in US, says soccer chief

The Iranian national team are continuing to prepare for the World Cup finals and have no intention of pulling out of the tournament even if they will not travel to the United States, soccer chief Mehdi Taj said on Wednesday. Iran were one of the first nations to qualify for the finals but their participation has been in doubt since the conflict between the Islamic Republic and the United States began in late February. The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19 and is being staged in the U.S.,...

March 19, 2026 11:38 AM

How many people have been killed in the US-Israeli war on Iran?

Thousands of people have been killed across the Middle East since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on February 28 and Iran launched strikes in response. Here are the tolls reported by Thursday, which Reuters has not independently verified. IRAN U.S.-based rights group HRANA said on Tuesday that 3,114 people have been killed. It said 1,354 of those were civilians including 207 children. The group says its data comes from field reports, local contacts, medical and emergency sources, civil soc...

March 18, 2026 6:20 PM

Railways draws $942 million FDI in 11 years; exports at ₹26,000 crore:Ashwini Vaishnav

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday informed the Lok Sabha that the railway sector has attracted foreign direct investment (FDI) equity inflows of $942 million between 2014-15 and 2025-26 (up to December 2025). Citing the FDI policy circular dated October 15, 2020, he said 100% FDI is permitted under the automatic route in railway infrastructure. The permitted areas include suburban corridor projects through public-private partnerships, high-speed train projects, dedicated freight li...