Colombian military plane carrying over 100 troops crashes on takeoff, many feared dead A Colombian Air Force C-130 Hercules carrying more than 100 soldiers crashed on takeoff near Puerto Leguizamo in the country's southern Amazon region on Monday, with authorities fearing most on board were killed. President Gustavo Petro condemned the accident and warned that officials failing to modernise the military would be removed.

March 23, 2026 at 10:50PM

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West Asia conflict: PM Modi holds high-level review meeting on energy, fertiliser supply; stresses need for diversification The meeting concentrated on ensuring an uninterrupted supply of essential resources, maintaining stable logistics, and optimizing distribution nationwide. Officials also briefed the Prime Minister on preparedness measures to address any potential disruptions stemming from geopolitical developments in the region.

March 23, 2026 at 06:58AM

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Iran threatens to 'completely close' the Strait of Hormuz if US targets Iranian power plants Iran also warned that all power plants, energy facilities, and information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure of the Zionist regime would be targeted on a large scale, adding that power plants in regional countries hosting American bases would be considered legitimate targets.

March 23, 2026 at 06:09AM

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Four weeks in, Washington still can't answer one question: What does Trump want from Iran? Washington launched a war it cannot explain, against an enemy it cannot break, and four weeks in, even the president cannot decide if it is over.

March 22, 2026 at 11:47PM

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How Asim Munir has pushed Pakistan into hopeless situation, making extrication very difficult - Read By conducting airstrikes across the Durand Line, Rawalpindi has placed the Afghan Taliban alongside its long list of adversaries, a report highlighted.

March 21, 2026 at 11:09PM

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How Iran conflict turns into billion-dollar opportunity for US? Explained The US has approved arms deals worth over $16.5 billion with key regional players, including the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Kuwait, and Jordan. The defence package includes advanced missile defence systems, radar technologies, and counter-drone capabilities. 

March 20, 2026 at 11:21PM

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Why Iran may be trying to drag gulf nations into the war and spark a global energy crisis Gulf nations have now openly warned Iran that their patience have a limit and Tehran must recalculate its war strategy.

March 19, 2026 at 04:03PM

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The great redirection: 7 China-bound Russian oil tankers make u-turn for India This shift in shipping routes comes after the United States granted India a 30-day waiver to continue purchasing Russian crude oil.

March 18, 2026 at 05:24PM

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America’s war illusion exposed: 616 Tomahawks gone, no backup ready The United States will still claim strength, but beneath the surface, the truth tells a different story.

March 19, 2026 at 03:03AM

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What US never told you about first spacewalk: Soviet cosmonaut Alexei Leonov almost died in orbit Behind the iconic images of a man floating above earth is a story full of danger, secrecy and Cold War rivalry, where even the truth could become collateral damage.

March 18, 2026 at 11:20PM

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How Iran's BRICS plea tests bloc unity after attacks on member states During last June's 12-day Israel-Iran war, BRICS swiftly branded US-Israeli attacks on Iran a “violation of international law.” Now, despite Araghchi’s call for a BRICS stance on regional stability and direct member involvement, the bloc has maintained cautious silence. How West Asia tensions test BRICS unity?  

March 17, 2026 at 07:46PM

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Hidden truth Gulf leaders don’t admit: Why Iran scares richest kingdoms The Gulf’s wealth rests on fragile foundations, while Iran’s size, resources and industry give it real power. If sanctions fall, Tehran could dominate regional markets and challenge the Gulf’s dominance. Therefore, the true story is not the longstanding Shia-Sunni divide, it is control, influence and survival.

March 17, 2026 at 11:38PM

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Hormuz disruption hits energy trade: 30 tankers with 19 million barrels Russian oil back in play The United States has issued a temporary waiver allowing purchases of certain Russian oil cargoes already at sea. The move could release stranded supplies into the international market.

March 17, 2026 at 12:29AM

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‘US has been helping several countries for nearly forty years’: Trump, after seeking assistance in Hormuz Speaking to a reporter at the White House, US President stated, "We have struck 7,000 targets in Iran, we have achieved a 90% reduction in missile attacks, 95% of drone attacks, and it's getting hard for Tehran to manufacture drones."

March 16, 2026 at 11:48PM

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US-Israel-Iran war enters day 16: Hormuz chaos, oil price surge and no clear winner; Here’s what we know US-Israel-Iran War: Contrary to early predictions, Iran's regime remains intact after more than two weeks of conflict with the US and Israel, the most formidable military alliance globally, while sustaining its ability to strike high-value targets deep in enemy territory.

March 15, 2026 at 10:09PM

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Unchecked and unstoppable: How Trump is defying laws, allies and limits Experts say that while international law has historically served US interests, the present climate has exposed its limits. They emphasise that other countries’ reluctance to form a united front has allowed the president to act largely without meaningful constraints.

March 16, 2026 at 05:12AM

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Explained: What 'force majeure' means and why gulf energy producers are invoking it “Force majeure” is a legal concept built into many long‑term energy contracts that allows a producer to postpone or suspend delivery commitments when events beyond its control make fulfilling them impossible.

March 16, 2026 at 04:25AM

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Is Strait of Hormuz becoming Trump’s headache in US-Israel vs Iran war? Crude prices have risen to nearly $100 per barrel. Several countries have begun to report fuel shortages. Before the war began, international crude prices were trading between $68 and $70 per barrel.

March 16, 2026 at 03:20AM

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'US will bomb the hell out of the shoreline': Trump vows to reopen Strait of Hormuz ‘one way or another’ Trump asserted that the United States had already eliminated what he characterized as “100% of Iran’s military capability,” but cautioned that Iran might still carry out limited attacks capable of disrupting shipping in the waterway. 

March 14, 2026 at 08:57PM

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Israel’s undercover drone network targets Basij forces inside Iran The Basij paramilitary force holds significant importance within Iran’s security structure and has historically played a role in suppressing internal dissent. The force has also been associated with the influence of Iran’s current Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei.

March 13, 2026 at 10:44PM

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