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19 Mar

Iranian strikes hit world’s largest LNG plant in Qatar, fire erupts at key facility

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsAttack, Iran, LPG, Oil, Qatar

Rajeev Sharma :- A major energy complex in Qatar that hosts the world’s largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility sustained significant damage as attacks on energy infrastructure intensified across the Persian Gulf. Authorities said Iran fired missiles at Ras Laffan Industrial City late Wednesday, with one striking the site while four others were intercepted. The facility had previously supplied roughly 20% of global LNG before operations were halted earlier this month. Around the same time, Abu Dhabi shut down its Habshan gas facilities after debris from a thwarted strike landed in the area. "A retaliatory attack on Ras Laffan…

18 Mar

Helicopter Crash in Eastern Nepal During Landing Leaves One Injured

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsHelicopter Crash, Nepal

Rajiv Sharma :- A helicopter operated by Air Dynasty met with an accident in Nepal’s Khotang district on Wednesday morning while attempting to land, triggering panic in the area. The incident occurred around 11:51 am when the aircraft was descending into a field and reportedly lost stability. According to officials, the helicopter had taken off from Kathmandu and was transporting a dead body to Khotang. During the landing process, it crashed in farmland under circumstances that are still being examined. The aircraft was carrying five individuals, including pilot Sabin Thapa. While one passenger sustained injuries in the crash, the pilot…

17 Mar

UAE Restores Air Traffic After Temporary Shutdown Amid Rising West Asia Tensions

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsUAE

Dubai (Rajeev Sharma): The United Arab Emirates briefly suspended its airspace operations early Tuesday as regional tensions intensified, but authorities later confirmed that normal flight movement had resumed once the situation was brought under control. Officials said the precautionary step was taken while the country’s defence systems responded to incoming drones and missiles believed to have been launched from Iran. Residents in Dubai reported hearing several loud blasts during the early morning hours as air defence units intercepted aerial threats. According to the General Civil Aviation Authority, the restriction on air traffic was temporary and lifted shortly after authorities assessed…

17 Mar

Afghanistan Alleges 400 People Killed After Kabul Hospital Strike; Pakistan Rejects Claims

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsAfghanistan, Kabul, Pakistan

Kabul (Rajeev Sharma): Authorities in Afghanistan have accused Pakistan of carrying out an airstrike on a drug rehabilitation hospital in the capital, claiming the attack left hundreds dead and injured amid escalating tensions between the two neighbours. Officials in Kabul said the strike occurred late Monday night and caused extensive destruction at the facility. According to Afghan deputy government spokesperson Hamdullah Fitrat, the death toll has risen to about 400, while nearly 250 people were reported wounded. Fitrat said rescue workers were still trying to extinguish flames and retrieve bodies from the wreckage of the damaged building. He added that…

16 Mar

India-US Trade Deal Postponed; New Global Tariff Framework and West Asia Crisis Reshape Timeline

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, World NewsIndia-US trade deal 2026, Rajesh Agarwal Commerce Secretary, US Global Tariff Framework, West Asia Trade Disruption

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh)— India has deferred the signing of its highly anticipated trade agreement with the United States, originally slated for March 2026. On Monday, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal clarified that the deal will now be finalized only after Washington clarifies its evolving global tariff architecture. The delay stems from significant legal and structural shifts in U.S. trade policy. According to Agarwal, traditional tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act are currently in flux following rulings by the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS). As a result, the March deadline is no longer applicable. The "New Tariff…

15 Mar

UAE Orders Arrest of 35 Individuals, Including 19 Indians, for Spreading “Fabricated” War Media

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsAI Fabricated Content, Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, Indian Expats UAE, UAE Arrests, War Misinformation

Abu Dhabi (Rajeev Sharma)— The United Arab Emirates (UAE) authorities have ordered the arrest of 35 individuals including 19 Indian nationals—for disseminating misleading and AI-generated content on social media. The UAE's official news agency, Wam, reported on Sunday, March 15, 2026, that the accused have been referred for an expedited trial as the nation tightens its digital security during the ongoing regional conflict involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran. Attorney-General Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi stated that the arrests followed "rigorous monitoring" of digital platforms aimed at curbing the spread of "synthetic scenes" designed to incite panic and undermine national…

15 Mar

CBSE Cancels Class 12 Board Exams in Middle East Amid Regional Conflict

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsWorld NewsCBSE Exam Cancellation, Class 12 Board Exams, Middle East Conflict 2026, Sanyam Bhardwaj

New Delhi (Gurpreet SIngh) — In a major decision affecting thousands of Indian students abroad, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) announced on Sunday, March 15, 2026, the cancellation of all Class 12 board examinations in the Middle East region. The move comes as a direct result of the escalating military conflict involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran, which has severely disrupted daily life and safety across the Persian Gulf. CBSE Examination Controller Sanyam Bhardwaj confirmed that all exams scheduled between March 16 and April 10, 2026, are now cancelled. This directive applies to students enrolled in CBSE-affiliated schools…

15 Mar

“I Am Dying for Coffee”: Netanyahu Mocks Death Rumors in New Video

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsBenjamin Netanyahu, Death Rumors, Home Front Command, Israel-Iran war, Middle East conflict

Jerusalem (Rajeev Sharma)— Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu broke a week-long public absence on Sunday, March 15, 2026, by releasing a video aimed at silencing widespread social media speculation regarding his death. The video, posted to his personal X (formerly Twitter) handle, shows the Prime Minister in a casual setting at what appears to be a roadside mini-market, ordering coffee. Speculation had intensified over the past week as Netanyahu remained out of the public eye following the dramatic escalation of the U.S.-Israel joint strikes on Iran and the subsequent regional retaliation. Rumors were further fueled by a viral, allegedly doctored…

13 Mar

183 Iranian Sailors Repatriated from Kochi; Sri Lanka Returns Bodies of Fallen Crew

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, World NewsIran-US Conflict, IRIS Dena, IRIS Lavan, Kochi Port, S. Jaishankar

Kochi (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant diplomatic and humanitarian move, 183 Iranian sailors who were stranded in Kochi are scheduled to fly back to Iran on Friday night, March 13, 2026. The sailors arrived in India on board the warship IRIS Lavan, which docked at the southern port city on March 4 for essential maintenance. While the crew returns home, the vessel itself remains stationed at the Kochi port. The repatriation follows a tense period for the Iranian flotilla that sailed eastwards toward India in mid-February. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, speaking at the Raisina Dialogue, clarified that India’s decision…

13 Mar

First Land Fatalities: Two Indians Killed in Oman Drone Strike Amid West Asia Conflict

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsIndian Evacuation, Indian Fatalities, MEA West Asia, Oman Drone Strike, Safesea Vishnu, Sohar

Oman (Rajeev Sharma): In a tragic escalation of the regional crisis, two Indian nationals were killed and 10 others injured following a drone strike in the Omani city of Sohar on Friday, March 13, 2026. This marks the first time Indian citizens have died on land since hostilities between the U.S.-Israel alliance and Iran erupted on February 28. The incident occurred when two drones crashed in Sohar, with one specifically targeting the Al Awhi Industrial Zone, according to the Oman News Agency (ONA). Aseem Mahajan, Joint Secretary (Gulf) in the Ministry of External Affairs, confirmed the deaths during an inter-ministerial…