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Iran no longer a ‘bully’ but a ‘loser’ of Middle East: Trump says Tehran to be ‘hit very hard’

Washington: US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Iran is no longer a 'bully' of the Middle East and has become a complete 'loser' following the joint strikes by the United States and Israel that has killed Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Trump further said Iran would be 'hit very hard' on Saturday, as the war in the Middle East entered its second week. In a post on Truth Social, the 79-year-old American president also said that Iran has 'apologised' and 'surrendered' to its neigbhours in the Middle East, promising them that it will not hit them anymore.…

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Nepal Election Results LIVE: Balen Shah’s RSP wins 47 seats; all set for landslide victory

Kathmandu: Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah's Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is surging to power in Nepal's parliamentary elections, capturing 47 seats outright and leading in 72, according to the latest Election Commission data. This breakthrough in the first polls since last year's deadly Gen Z protests signals a dramatic shift, challenging entrenched parties and positioning the anti-corruption upstart for a potential two-thirds majority in the 275-seat House of Representatives. The elections followed intense unrest on September 8-9, 2025, when Gen Z-led protests- demanding an end to corruption, nepotism and outdated leadership- toppled Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's coalition government, which held nearly two-thirds…

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Saudi defence minister Khalid bin Salman meets Pakistan’s Army chief Asim Munir amid rising Iran tensions

New Delhi: The Middle East is witnessing rising tensions as the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran continues to escalate. The situation has become more serious after Iran reportedly launched drone and missile strikes targeting sites in Saudi Arabia. Some of these strikes are believed to have hit important locations, including energy facilities and other strategic installations inside the kingdom, raising concerns about regional stability. Amid this, Saudi Arabia’s Defence Minister Khalid Bin Salman held a meeting with Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir, to discuss the unfolding security situation. During the meeting, both sides…

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‘Sorry’: Iran after attacks on Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, other Gulf cities, says ‘won’t carry out strikes’

New Delhi: Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian announced that the country will stop launching missile or drone attacks on neighbouring nations unless an attack on Iran begins from their territory. According to international reports, the decision was approved by Iran’s temporary leadership council and is being seen as the first clear step towards reducing tensions after days of intense fighting in the region. Pezeshkian also apologised to neighbouring countries for the instability caused by the conflict and said Iran does not want the crisis to spread further across the region. "I must apologise on my own behalf and on behalf of…

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Balen Shah’s rocket rise to power in just 4 years: Why veterans flopped and India ties stay solid in Nepal? | EXPLAINED

Kathmandu: Nepal's political landscape is undergoing a historic transformation. Governments that long revolved around royal families, communists and traditional political parties are now shifting into the hands of young leader Balen Shah. Having built his identity as Kathmandu's mayor, Balen Shah's Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is heralding a new era in Nepal's politics with a commanding lead in general election results. Gen Z protests, public outrage against corruption and social media's influence have fueled anti-incumbency in Nepal. Yet how did newcomer Balen Shah race to the pinnacle of power so swiftly? Why did veteran leaders falter? And crucially, what impact…

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Khamenei family update: Photos surface showing all four sons safe after Iran Supreme Leader’s death

Tehran: Amid the ongoing war in the Middle East, fresh images have surfaced showing that the four sons of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei are safe following the airstrikes that reportedly killed him. Earlier reports had suggested that one of his sons had been killed in the attack, but the latest information indicates that all four are alive. The four sons are identified as Mostafa Khamenei, Mojtaba Khamenei, Masoud Khamenei and Meisam Khamenei. Photographs circulating online show them safe despite the intense bombardment. Khamenei killed in US-Israel airstrikes Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in joint airstrikes…

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How US military used AI to attack Iran and hit 1,000 targets within first 24 hours

Washington: The US military reportedly relied heavily on Artificial Intelligence (AI) during the opening phase of its military campaign against Iran, using an advanced AI-powered system to identify and strike nearly 1,000 targets within the first 24 hours. According to a report by The Washington Post, the AI-enabled system allowed the US military to launch roughly 900 missiles at Iranian targets within just the first 12 hours of the operation. During these initial strikes, the compound of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was reportedly hit, leading to his death. What is the Maven Smart System? The operation was powered…

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Earthquake in Iran: Tremors felt as 4.1 magnitude quake jolts Bandar Abbas

Tehran: A moderate earthquake measuring 4.1 on the Richter scale struck near Bandar Abbas in southern Iran on Saturday (March 7), as reported by the United States Geological Survey (USGS), rattling the seismically active region without immediate reports of major damage or casualties. The tremor originated approximately 75 km west of Bandar Abbas, Hormozgan province, at a shallow depth of 10 km, amplifying its potential to be felt on the surface. USGS data pinpointed the epicenter in a tectonically volatile zone along the Zagros fault system, where such quakes are routine due to the Arabian and Eurasian plates' convergence. Shallow…

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Russia shares information with Iran on US targets amid war, White House downplays impact: Sources

Washington: Fresh intelligence reports suggest that Russia has provided sensitive information to Iran that could potentially assist Tehran in targeting American military assets in the region. Citing two officials familiar with US intelligence assessments, The Associated Press (AP) reported that the information could help Iran track and strike US warships, aircraft and other strategic resources operating in the area. The officials, who spoke to The AP on the condition of anonymity, clarified that there is no evidence so far that Moscow is directing Tehran on how to use the information. Their remarks come at a time when the conflict between…

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US to deploy ‘Merops’ anti-drone system in Middle East to deter Iranian attacks: Know about it

Washington: The United States is preparing to send an advanced anti-drone system to the Middle East to strengthen its defence capabilities against Iranian drones. The system has already proven effective against Russian drones during the war in Ukraine, The Associated Press reported citing two US officials. Although American forces have successfully intercepted Iranian missiles using the Patriot and THAAD missile defence systems, officials admit that the region still lacks reliable tools to counter drone attacks. A US defence official, speaking on condition of anonymity to The AP, said existing defences against drones in the Middle East remain limited. Another US official…

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