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28 Mar

Five Indians Injured by Falling Missile Debris in Abu Dhabi’s KEZAD Zone

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KEZAD, UAE (Bureau): Five Indian nationals sustained injuries in the United Arab Emirates on Saturday, March 28, 2026, after falling debris from an intercepted ballistic missile struck the vicinity of the Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD). The Abu Dhabi Media Office confirmed the incident via social media, stating that the injuries ranged from moderate to minor. The "competent authorities" have been deployed to the site to manage two resulting fire incidents caused by the debris, following what was described as a successful interception by the UAE’s air defence systems. This latest strike follows a tragic incident on Thursday, where…

28 Mar

Nepal Political Crisis: Opposition Denounces PM Balendra Shah After Arrest of K.P. Sharma Oli

nishuthapar10 CommentsWorld NewsBalendra Shah government, CPN-UML protests, Gen Z protest crackdown Nepal, K P Sharma Oli arrest, Nepal political crisis 2026, Ramesh Lekhak arrest

Kathmandu (Bureau): The political landscape in Nepal has been thrust into turmoil following the arrest of former Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli and former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak on Saturday, March 28, 2026. The newly formed government, led by Prime Minister Balendra "Balen" Shah, ordered the arrests in connection with the deadly crackdown on the "Gen Z" protests of September 8 and 9, 2025. The movement, which resulted in 76 deaths—including nearly two dozen youths—has become a flashpoint for the new administration's pledge to implement high-level probe commission reports on human rights violations. The Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist-Leninist),…

27 Mar

Jaishankar Pushes for Global Governance Reform and Maritime Security at G7 in Paris

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Paris (Bureau): External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday, March 27, 2026, intensified India's diplomatic outreach at the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Paris, holding high-stakes discussions with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud. Amid the intensifying West Asia crisis, Jaishankar’s engagements focused on stabilizing global energy flows and securing vital trade corridors. Describing his talks with Rubio as "useful" and his meeting with the Saudi counterpart as "pleasing," the minister took stock of the evolving regional security situation while reinforcing bilateral cooperation with key strategic partners. Addressing two pivotal sessions…

27 Mar

Donald Trump Delays Potential Strikes on Iran’s Energy Sites Until April 6 Amid Ongoing Talks

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): The United States has temporarily held back from targeting Iran’s energy infrastructure after President Donald Trump announced a 10-day extension to the earlier deadline, pushing it to April 6, 2026. In a statement shared on his social platform, Trump said the pause was granted following a request from Iran, indicating that diplomatic discussions are still underway. He added that negotiations between the two sides are progressing positively, despite conflicting reports. The decision comes as part of a broader effort to create space for dialogue between Washington and Tehran, with both sides reportedly working on frameworks to regulate…

26 Mar

Trump Escalates War of Words With Iran, Claims Tehran ‘Begging’ for Deal Amid Rising Tensions

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Washington, DC (Buruea): US President Donald Trump has sharply intensified his rhetoric against Iran, claiming that its leadership is privately seeking a diplomatic resolution while publicly denying any willingness to negotiate. In a series of strong remarks, Trump asserted that Iran has been “militarily obliterated” and warned that the country has “zero chance of a comeback.” He dismissed Tehran’s official stance on negotiations as incorrect and urged its leadership to engage seriously in talks without delay. Issuing a stark warning, Trump said the ongoing standoff had reached a critical stage, cautioning that if the deadlock continues, there would be “no…

26 Mar

Air India Resumes Direct Delhi–Rome Flights After Six Years

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): After nearly six years, Air India has restarted its non-stop service between Delhi and Rome, strengthening its presence in Europe and reconnecting the two capitals. The airline launched a four-times-a-week direct service to Rome Fiumicino Airport, making Rome its eighth destination in mainland Europe and second in Italy after Milan. Flight AI123 departed Delhi at 1:32 pm on March 25 and landed in Rome the same evening. The return flight reached Delhi the next morning. The inaugural flight was welcomed by officials, including India’s Ambassador to Italy Vani Rao, along with airport authorities and airline representatives.…

25 Mar

Iran Turns Back Karachi-Bound Vessel in Strait of Hormuz, Signals Tighter Maritime Control

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Tehran (Rajeev Sharma): Iran has denied passage to a Karachi-bound container vessel through the Strait of Hormuz, underscoring heightened control over one of the world’s most critical maritime routes amid escalating regional tensions.According to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy, the vessel SELEN was turned back for failing to comply with mandatory protocols. IRGC Navy Commander Alireza Tangsiri said the ship lacked the required permission to transit the waterway.“The passage of any vessel through this waterway requires full coordination with Iran’s maritime authority,” Tangsiri stated, emphasising Tehran’s strict enforcement of navigation rules in the region.Shipping data indicated that the vessel,…

25 Mar

Modi Tells Trump West Asia War Must End Soon; Govt Calls Pakistan ‘Dalaal’ at All-Party Meet

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has conveyed to Donald Trump that the ongoing West Asia conflict must end soon, warning that the war is hurting all sides, the government informed Opposition leaders during an all-party meeting on Wednesday.At the meeting, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reportedly described Pakistan as a “dalaal” (broker) nation in the context of its alleged mediation efforts in the crisis. He said there was “nothing new” in such a role, adding that Pakistan had historically been “used” by the United States since 1981. “We are not a dalaal nation,” Jaishankar told attendees.The meeting,…

25 Mar

Dubai Gold Plunges 14 Days Straight; 24K Hits Dh523 (₹13,380), India Prices Remain Higher

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Dubai ( Bureau):– Dubai’s gold market is witnessing a dramatic slide, with 24-karat gold dropping to Dh523.25 per gram, marking the 14th consecutive day of decline amid global economic uncertainty. Even 22K gold fell below Dh485 per gram, rattling bullion traders and buyers. The fall is driven by rising global interest rates, a stronger U.S. dollar, and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which have intensified market volatility. When converted to Indian currency, the Dubai 24K gold price translates to approximately ₹13,380 per gram (1 AED ≈ ₹25.57), which is still lower than retail prices in India, where 24K gold…

24 Mar

PM Modi and President Trump Discuss West Asia Conflict; Vow to Protect Strait of Hormuz

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New Delhi/Washington DC (Gurpreet Singh): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump held a high-stakes telephonic conversation on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, marking their first direct diplomatic engagement since the outbreak of hostilities between the US-Israel alliance and Iran on February 28. According to US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, the discussion focused primarily on the escalating security crisis in the Middle East and its profound implications for the global economy. Both leaders underscored the absolute necessity of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open, a critical maritime chokepoint through which a significant portion of the world's daily oil…