World News, International News and Updates

Home
World

World

Web Desk
Mar 19, 2026

Saudi Arabia reserves right to military action after ‘Clear Signal’ from Iran

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan has warned that trust in Tehran is “completely shattered” and that the Kingdom reserves the right to take military action following a provocative missile strike on Riyadh during a high-level diplomatic summit.

World

Reuters Web Desk
Mar 19, 2026

Unidentified drones spotted over Pentagon building housing top officials

Officials have not publicly confirmed the details, and both the Pentagon and State Department have yet to comment.

World

Web Desk
Mar 19, 2026

Israel says South Pars attack “Washington approved”, Trump denies; Iran retaliates

Trump also warned that if Iran continues targeting Qatari energy facilities, the US would respond with overwhelming force.

World

Web Desk
Mar 19, 2026

Doha declares Iranian officials persona non grata as regional tensions boil over

Doha expels Iranian military attachés and staff with a 24-hour deadline following a direct missile strike on the strategic Ras Laffan gas facility.

World

Web
Mar 18, 2026

Afghanistan first Muslim country to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr on Thursday

Afghanistan has announced that it will celebrate their Eid-ul-Fitr on Thursday, becoming the first country to mark the end of Ramadan at least one day ahead of the Islamic calendar.

World

Web
Mar 18, 2026

Oil prices fall by 3pc amid higher supply and US reserves

Global oil prices slipped by three per cent in the international market, reflecting a shift in both supply and market sentiment.

World

Web
Mar 18, 2026

Two big explosions heard in Saudi capital Riyadh

Several loud bangs were ‌heard in the Saudi capital Riyadh on Wednesday evening ⁠, and some of the city’s residents received phone calls to stay alert, ⁠warning them of a hostile aerial ⁠threat

World

Web
Mar 18, 2026

Shawwal moon not sighted in Saudi Arabia, Eid-ul-Fitr will be observed on Friday

Saudi Arabia has announced that Eid al-Fitr will be observed on Friday after the Shawwal moon was sighted on Wednesday evening, officials confirmed.

World

Web Desk
Mar 18, 2026

Israel strikes Iran’s South Pars gas field, energy facilities

The reported strikes mark a significant escalation in the conflict between Israel and Iran, as they appear to target critical economic assets rather than solely military sites

World

Web
Mar 18, 2026

Will Pakistanis face the $15,000 US visa bond from April 2?

The US is expanding its controversial visa bond policy from April 2, requiring applicants from 50 countries to deposit up to $15,000 when applying for business or tourist visas