India Turns to Diplomacy With Iran to Ease Hormuz Passage for Its Ships
India is stepping up diplomatic engagement with Iran in an effort to ease shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, as the worsening conflict in the Middle East continues to threaten one of the world’s most critical energy routes. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said talks with Tehran had already produced some results, after two Indian flagged gas tankers were allowed to pass through the strait following discussions between the two sides.
March 16, 2026
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Rafah Crossing Closure Traps Gaza Patients Without Medical Treatment
The closure of the Rafah crossing has again cut off a critical route for sick and wounded Palestinians in Gaza, leaving thousands of patients unable to reach treatment abroad and deepening pressure on a health system already battered by war. Humanitarian agencies say medical evacuations through Rafah and Kerem Shalom have been suspended since February 28, halting transfers for patients whose care is unavailable inside Gaza.
March 16, 2026
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Ukraine Struggles to Hold Financial Stability Amid Prolonged War
While the fighting with Russia continues on the battlefield, Ukraine is also facing a harsh struggle on the financial front. The government is trying to keep the economy stable, fund the military, and preserve basic public services at a time when wartime costs remain extreme and outside support is still essential. European institutions have moved to reinforce Kyiv with a new €90 billion loan package for 2026 and 2027, a measure designed to help Ukraine cover major financing needs over the next two years.
March 16, 2026
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US Identifies Six Crew Members Killed in Iraq Refuelling Plane Crash
The United States has identified the six service members killed when a KC 135 aerial refuelling aircraft crashed in western Iraq during operations linked to the war with Iran. The Pentagon said the dead included three personnel from the active duty Air Force and three from the Air National Guard.
March 15, 2026
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Japan to Release Oil Reserves as U.S. Urges Allies to Buy American Energy
Japan will begin releasing oil from its emergency stockpiles on Monday as Tokyo moves to cushion the economic impact of supply disruptions linked to the U.S. and Israeli war on Iran. The planned drawdown comes as rising tension around the Strait of Hormuz pushes up fuel costs and revives concerns over energy security in one of the world’s most import dependent economies.
March 15, 2026
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UAE’s Fujairah Resumes Oil Loading Operations, Industry Source Says
Abu Dhabi state oil giant ADNOC, which operates in the emirate, did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Bloomberg News earlier reported the resumption of oil loading operations in the emirate. Reporting by Sarah El Safty and Youssef Saba in Dubai and Gursimran Kaur in Bengaluru; Editing by Shri Navaratnam and Jamie Freed
March 15, 2026
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Trump warns Iran over Kharg Island as regional attacks intensify
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to strike Iran’s key oil infrastructure on Kharg Island if Tehran continues targeting vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, raising fresh fears of deeper instability in global energy markets.
March 14, 2026
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Iran Confirms Death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei After US-Israeli Strikes
Iranian state media have officially confirmed that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed during joint United States and Israeli attacks, as authorities announce a 40-day national mourning period amid escalating regional tensions.
March 1, 2026
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Viral video Clip from UP, India Exposes Shameful Harassment of Muslim Women and Children
A video circulating widely on social media, claimed to be from Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India, has sparked public anger after it showed a group of young men allegedly engaging in obscene harassment toward women and little girls who were inside a house.