Trump says US could ‘take the oil’ in Iran, seize Kharg Island: FT

US President Donald Trump said he wanted to “take the oil” in Iran, possibly seizing the export hub of Kharg Island, the Financial Times reported
30 March 2026, 08:18 AM

Trump says could take Iran's Kharg Island 'very easily'

US President Donald Trump said in an interview with the Financial Times on Sunday that he could take Iran's Kharg Island "very easily."
30 March 2026, 08:14 AM

Two aid boats safely reach Havana

Two sailboats carrying humanitarian aid from Mexico arrived safely in Havana on Saturday, the Mexican Navy said, concluding a journey in which the vessels were delayed by bad weather and briefly reported missing.
30 March 2026, 03:03 AM

‘We, the people, will rule’

Demonstrators decrying US President Donald Trump’s aggressive deportation efforts, war in Iran and other policies took to the city streets on Saturday across the country in the third round of the “No Kings” rallies.
30 March 2026, 02:44 AM

US is plotting ground attack

Iran said it was ready to respond to any US ground attack, accusing Washington of preparing a land assault while seeking talks, as regional powers met in Pakistan yesterday to try to bring the two sides together.
30 March 2026, 02:07 AM

Ending war not enough

Gulf Arab states are telling the US that any deal with Tehran should do more than end the war, and must permanently curb Iran’s missile and drone capabilities and ensure global energy supplies are never again “weaponised”, four Gulf sources said.
30 March 2026, 01:33 AM

2 new arrests over bomb bid outside Bank of America

French police have arrested two more people over an apparent bid to set off a homemade device outside the Paris headquarters of Bank of America, prosecutors said yesterday.
30 March 2026, 00:45 AM

Six Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes

Two Israeli air strikes on two checkpoints of the Hamas-led police force killed at least six Palestinians including a child, local health officials said, in the latest round of violence despite a US-brokered ceasefire that is now more than five months old.
30 March 2026, 00:29 AM

Beirut rescuers risk their lives to save animals

Animals Lebanon team continues its rescue missions
29 March 2026, 20:19 PM

Nepal court extends ex-PM detention in protest crackdown case

The former premier should get the medical care he requires, court says
29 March 2026, 20:09 PM

Pentagon preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran

The plans could ⁠involve raids by Special ​Operations and conventional infantry ​troops, Washington Post reports
29 March 2026, 18:16 PM

Iran parliament speaker says US planning ground attack

Tehran vows retaliation as Gulf industry is hit; regional talks in Islamabad aim to de-escalate escalating war and global energy disruption
29 March 2026, 18:08 PM

Pakistan hosts Saudi, Turkey, Egypt for talks on Mideast war

Pakistan relays messages between Washington and Tehran amid ongoing conflict
29 March 2026, 17:23 PM

Two more India-bound tankers pass Strait of Hormuz: shipping ministry

More vessels and hundreds of seafarers still in Gulf waters
29 March 2026, 17:22 PM

US, Israeli strikes hit Iran port city near Hormuz strait: state media

US-Israeli strikes on Sunday hit a quay at an Iranian port city near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, killing five people, Iranian state media reported
29 March 2026, 13:29 PM

Nepal's former energy minister arrested in money laundering probe

Nepal's Department of Money Laundering Investigation will oversee the probe
29 March 2026, 13:21 PM

Pakistan to host Saudi, Turkey, Egypt for talks on Mideast war

The diplomats were due to attend talks Sunday and Monday "on a range of issues, including efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region", the Pakistan foreign ministry said.
29 March 2026, 12:59 PM

Venezuela's Maduro thanks supporters in first online post from US prison

Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores have reportedly been without access to the internet or newspapers
29 March 2026, 12:54 PM

'No Kings' flagship protest brings spotlight back to Minneapolis

Minneapolis hosted the flagship event for the third "No Kings" protest since the grassroots movement kicked off last year, in protest of Trump's strongman political leadership and right-wing agenda
29 March 2026, 12:50 PM

Ship insurers juggle war risks for perilous Gulf route

Here are facts and figures about how maritime insurance works -- and the impact from the war sparked by US-Israeli strikes on Iran, which has virtually cut off shipping in the strait.
29 March 2026, 10:07 AM