Gulf states vowed to defend themselves against Iranian attacks, including by "responding to the aggression" if need be, after the Gulf Cooperation Council convened via video-link on Sunday to formulate a unified response. MORE..
2 Mar 2026 (9:07 AM)
Brent crude jumped 10% to about $80 a barrel over the counter on Sunday, #8204;oil traders said, while analysts predicted that prices could climb as high #8204;as $100 after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran plunged the Middle East into a new war. MORE..
1 Mar 2026 (11:02 PM)
U.S. President Donald Trump warned on Sunday that combat operations in Iran were continuing and would carry on until all of Washington s objectives are achieved. MORE..
2 Mar 2026 (8:16 AM)
A 28-year-old Sri Lankan woman was arrested at Chennai International Airport for obtaining an Indian passport with forged documents and attempting to travel abroad. MORE..
2 Mar 2026 (8:51 AM)
Lanka IOC has announced that adequate stocks of petrol and diesel are currently available at all supply locations across the island. MORE..
1 Mar 2026 (11:52 PM)
Iran s leadership transition is proceeding under constitutional procedures following the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Al Jazeera. MORE..
1 Mar 2026 (10:00 PM)