While most international coverage of Iran’s new supreme leader focuses on geopolitics and war, a surprising side note has emerged on social media: users with a sense of humour and a pasion for wordplay can’t decide what to call him. »»»

At least one person has been killed in a suspected Iranian drone strike on a residential building in Manama, Bahrain's capital, the government announced. The General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force described the atta»»»

Venezuela is set to reap a substantial windfall from the global oil shock triggered by the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz. But the country's new leadership faces a paradox that analysts say could entrench autocracy while delaying any demo»»»

Markets were on a wild ride on March 9 with oil prices spiking to a high of $120 after US President Donald Trump said he would wipe Iran off the map if the Straits of Hormuz were not reopened, only to fall to $85 by the end of the day after the US president suggested the war was “pretty much over.”»»»

A US Patriot air defence system has been deployed in Turkey’s Eastern Anatolian province of Malatya, the country’s defence ministry said on March 10. The announcement comes in the wake of two Iran war incidents in which missiles apparently heading for targets on Turkish territory were sho»»»

Emirates, Etihad Airways, Air Arabia, and flydubai resumed limited flight operations to and from the UAE on March 10. The announcement follows a temporary shutdown of Dubai International Airport (DXB) after Iranian dr»»»

Markets were on a wild ride on March 9 with oil prices spiking to a high of $120 after US President Donald Trump said he would wipe Iran off the map if the Straits of Hormuz were not reopened, only to fall to $85 by the end of the day after the US president suggested the war was “pretty much over.”»»»

Markets were on a wild ride on March 9 with oil prices spiking to a high of $120 after US President Donald Trump said he would wipe Iran off the map if the Straits of Hormuz were not reopened, only to fall to $85 by the end of the day after the US president suggested the war was “pretty much over.”»»»

At least one person has been killed in a suspected Iranian drone strike on a residential building in Manama, Bahrain's capital, the government announced. The General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force described the atta»»»

Markets were on a wild ride on March 9 with oil prices spiking to a high of $120 after US President Donald Trump said he would wipe Iran off the map if the Straits of Hormuz were not reopened, only to fall to $85 by the end of the day after the US president suggested the war was “pretty much over.”»»»

At least one person has been killed in a suspected Iranian drone strike on a residential building in Manama, Bahrain's capital, the government announced. The General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force described the atta»»»

Markets were on a wild ride on March 9 with oil prices spiking to a high of $120 after US President Donald Trump said he would wipe Iran off the map if the Straits of Hormuz were not reopened, only to fall to $85 by the end of the day after the US president suggested the war was “pretty much over.”»»»

At least one person has been killed in a suspected Iranian drone strike on a residential building in Manama, Bahrain's capital, the government announced. The General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force described the atta»»»

Markets were on a wild ride on March 9 with oil prices spiking to a high of $120 after US President Donald Trump said he would wipe Iran off the map if the Straits of Hormuz were not reopened, only to fall to $85 by the end of the day after the US president suggested the war was “pretty much over.”»»»

Markets were on a wild ride on March 9 with oil prices spiking to a high of $120 after US President Donald Trump said he would wipe Iran off the map if the Straits of Hormuz were not reopened, only to fall to $85 by the end of the day after the US president suggested the war was “pretty much over.”»»»

Markets were on a wild ride on March 9 with oil prices spiking to a high of $120 after US President Donald Trump said he would wipe Iran off the map if the Straits of Hormuz were not reopened, only to fall to $85 by the end of the day after the US president suggested the war was “pretty much over.”»»»

Markets were on a wild ride on March 9 with oil prices spiking to a high of $120 after US President Donald Trump said he would wipe Iran off the map if the Straits of Hormuz were not reopened, only to fall to $85 by the end of the day after the US president suggested the war was “pretty much over.”»»»

Markets were on a wild ride on March 9 with oil prices spiking to a high of $120 after US President Donald Trump said he would wipe Iran off the map if the Straits of Hormuz were not reopened, only to fall to $85 by the end of the day after the US president suggested the war was “pretty much over.”»»»

Markets were on a wild ride on March 9 with oil prices spiking to a high of $120 after US President Donald Trump said he would wipe Iran off the map if the Straits of Hormuz were not reopened, only to fall to $85 by the end of the day after the US president suggested the war was “pretty much over.”»»»

At least one person has been killed in a suspected Iranian drone strike on a residential building in Manama, Bahrain's capital, the government announced. The General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force described the atta»»»

A US Patriot air defence system has been deployed in Turkey’s Eastern Anatolian province of Malatya, the country’s defence ministry said on March 10. The announcement comes in the wake of two Iran war incidents in which missiles apparently heading for targets on Turkish territory were sho»»»

Ekrem Imamoglu, the jailed top rival to Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, on March 9 received a standing ovation from an Istanbul courtroom public gallery as he arrived to face the start of what is widely believed to be a politically motivated trial designed to prevent him running for the pr»»»

Ekrem Imamoglu, the jailed top rival to Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, on March 9 received a standing ovation from an Istanbul courtroom public gallery as he arrived to face the start of what is widely believed to be a politically motivated trial designed to prevent him running for the pr»»»

A US Patriot air defence system has been deployed in Turkey’s Eastern Anatolian province of Malatya, the country’s defence ministry said on March 10. The announcement comes in the wake of two Iran war incidents in which missiles apparently heading for targets on Turkish territory were sho»»»

Armenia is navigating one of its most consequential geopolitical transitions since independence in 1991, as it seeks to recalibrate security ties away from Moscow while courting Western support, says a report published by the Central Asia-Caucasus Institute.  »»»

Regional defence and machinery conglomerate Czechoslovak Group (CSG) has rejected claims about the existence of a backdoor “money-channel” between financial start up Fingood and the Kallan Legal law firm, majority owned by Slovak Minister of Defence Robert Kaliňák.  »»»

Regional defence and machinery conglomerate Czechoslovak Group (CSG) has rejected claims about the existence of a backdoor “money-channel” between financial start up Fingood and the Kallan Legal law firm, majority owned by Slovak Minister of Defence Robert Kaliňák.  »»»

Hungary’s decision to block a €90bn EU loan to Ukraine has exposed deepening tensions between Budapest and Kyiv, as Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban escalates a confrontation that analysts say is increasingly tied to domestic politics ahead of a closely contested election due in April. »»»

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The Air India group, including Air India Express, has announced a phased increase in fuel surcharges on domestic and international flights, starting March 12, 2026, due to rising jet fuel prices driven by geopolitical tensions in the Gulf region. Stay updated: Get the latest faster by downloading t»»»

Serbia plans to begin construction of its first nuclear power plant before 2035 to strengthen energy security and expand electricity generation, Mining and Energy Minister Dubravka Dedovic Handanovic said on March 9, according to a ministry statement.  »»»

Iran dumped reliance on the US GPS satellite network to guide drones and missiles and switched to China’s BeiDou satellite navigation system that is complicating Israel’s air defence operations. Since the 12-day war with I»»»

Hungary’s decision to block a €90bn EU loan to Ukraine has exposed deepening tensions between Budapest and Kyiv, as Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban escalates a confrontation that analysts say is increasingly tied to domestic politics ahead of a closely contested election due in April. »»»

The UAE condemned Iranian missile and drone attacks and called for global action to uphold international law. Dubai issued safety guidance for emergency alerts as airlines operate limited flights amid regional tensions. Meanwhile, Etihad Rail maintained cargo operations, while Iran launched heavy s»»»

A working meeting on School Meals module of E-Kundoluk automated information system was held at the Ministry of Education of Kyrgyzstan. The meeting was attended by Lira Samykbaeva, Deputy Minister of Education for Digital Development, ministry staff, representatives of the UN World Food Programme,»»»

Amid ongoing regional developments, UAE airlines are operating limited flights. Passengers should travel only with confirmed bookings and check the latest updates before heading to the airport. The safety of passengers and crew remains the highest priority. Airline update: Limited flights and cance»»»

AL AIN: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has offered condolences on the passing of national duty hero Captain Pilot Saeed Rashid Al Balushi, martyred following a helicopter crash caused by a technical malfunction while performing his duty i»»»

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has proposed its largest ever release of oil reserves to counter soaring crude prices driven by the US-Israeli war with Iran, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday, citing officials familiar with the matter. Also Read: When oil trembles, nations prepare: The»»»

The European Parliament is expected to vote this month on a proposal streamlining the deportation of migrants who are staying in the bloc illegally, including rejected asylum seekers, visa overstayers, and unauthorized entrants. The ‘Return Regulation’ amendment envisions the creation of detention »»»

Dubai: Australia has granted asylum to a total of seven members of Iran’s women’s national football team who were competing in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup, after they were labelled “traitors” in their home country. This develops as two more members of the Iranian women’s soccer team were granted asyl»»»

WASHINGTON: Americans are divided along party lines on US military action against Iran, according to polls conducted since the war began, with most polls showing opposition is higher than support. Polls suggest that many Americans are worried the military action is making the U.S. “less safe,” even»»»

GOLD COAST, Australia: Two more members of the Iranian women’s soccer team were granted asylum in Australia before their teammates departed the country, Australian Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said Wednesday. It brings to seven the number of women granted humanitarian visas in Australia after f»»»

Share: Iran reportedly built a factory for Hezbollah in Lebanon to manufacture this Iranian Fateh 110 missile and several others If Washington wants the Lebanese Army to confront Iran’s most powerful militia, it must provide real support — or back a peace deal that removes Hezbollah’s excuse to kee»»»

Washington: About 140 US service members have been wounded during the first 10 days of sustained attacks linked to the American military campaign against Iran, the Pentagon said, as Senate Democrats demanded public hearings on President Donald Trump’s war in the Middle East. Chief Pentagon spokesma»»»

The special election to replace former Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene is projected to be headed to a runoff after none of the candidates secured a majority of the votes on Tuesday night. Republican Clay Fuller, who received President Donald Trump's endorsement, is projected to face Democrat Shawn Harri»»»

ABU DHABI: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held phone calls with a number of officials and foreign ministers to discuss the latest regional developments following the unprovoked Iranian missile attacks targeting the UAE and several countri»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has urged pilgrims to avoid peak hours when performing Umrah during the final 10 days of Ramadan, as large numbers of worshippers are expected at the Grand Mosque in Mecca. The ministry identified nine hours each day that witness the heaviest flow of»»»

Damascus, March 10 (SANA) – Syria’s Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry Maher Khalil al-Hassan discussed with a team from the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) the possibility of establishing a national food safety authority in Syria. During the meeting, held Tuesday vi»»»

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has called on fellow BRICS member South Africa to boost defense cooperation and reduce their reliance on foreign arms, warning that the two nations could be vulnerable to “invasion.” US President Donald Trump has repeatedly labeled BRICS countries “anti»»»

Dubai: Flights to and from the UAE have continued operating through what aviation authorities call safe air corridors, even while large parts of regional airspace face restrictions linked to geopolitical tensions. These corridors allow aircraft to travel through designated sections of airspace that»»»