Updated: Mar 2nd, 2026 Representative Image An Indian crew member was killed after an explosives-laden unmanned boat struck an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman on Monday, marking the first reported Indian fatality linked to the ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States, officials said. According to sources, the attack occurred in waters...
Day: March 2, 2026
US launches cyberattacks against Iran: reports
Updated: Mar 2nd, 2026 The United States has reportedly launched a series of cyberattacks targeting Iranian digital infrastructure, marking a new phase in the escalating confrontation between Washington and Tehran following recent missile and drone strikes. Cybersecurity experts cited by regional media said a surge in hacking attempts and digital disruptions had been observed across...
Kuwait confirms several US military aircraft crashed, all crew safe
Updated: Mar 2nd, 2026 Kuwait on Monday confirmed that several US military aircraft crashed earlier in the day, adding that all the crew members were safe. Earlier, Iran claimed that a US F-15 fighter jet had crashed in Kuwait, with videos circulating on social media purportedly showing an American pilot ejecting seconds before the aircraft...
Drone attack on world’s largest refinery ‘Aramco’ in Saudi Arabia, Iran’s attack causes outrage
Updated: Mar 2nd, 2026 The horrific impact of the escalating war in the Middle East is now being seen on the global energy market, where Iran has launched a drone attack on Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil company Aramco’s Ras Tanura refinery, as per reports. Following this attack, the refinery was reportedly shut down as a...
Last total lunar eclipse until 2029 to appear on March 3
Updated: Mar 2nd, 2026 A total lunar eclipse will occur on Tuesday, March 3, which will be the last chance to see a ‘blood moon’ until 2029. Skywatchers in Australia and New Zealand are in a perfect position to watch this rare and beautiful event in the evening without staying up late. The eclipse will...
Over 50 pages missing from Epstein file linked to Trump: Reports
Updated: Mar 2nd, 2026 More than 50 pages of FBI documents tied to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation are missing from the public release of files, leading to accusations of a possible government cover-up, stated reports citing Democratic lawmarks. Top Democrats on the House Oversight Committee reportedly claimed that the missing files contain interviews and notes...
Abu Dhabi to bear hotel costs for stranded tourists amid regional flight disruptions
Updated: Mar 2nd, 2026 In a relief measure amid escalating tensions in West Asia and widespread flight disruptions, the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has directed hotels across the emirate to extend the stay of stranded guests, with the government bearing the additional costs, as per reports. In an...
Iran claims US F-15 fighter jet crashed in Kuwait as tensions escalate
Updated: Mar 2nd, 2026 Iran on Monday claimed that a US F-15 fighter jet had crashed in Kuwait, with videos circulating on social media purportedly showing an American pilot ejecting seconds before the aircraft went down. Footage widely shared online appears to capture a parachute descending from the sky, while other clips carried by local...
Gunman kills two in Austin bar, FBI probes link to US attack on Iran
The gunman who killed two people and wounded 14 others at Austin’s packed bar in USA was believed to be motivated by the attacks on Iran, as the FBI recovered a Quran from his car, and the Iranian flag design on the t-shirt he wore, as per report. Authorities are reportedly investigating whether the gunman,...
Shakira confirms relationship with actor Lucien Laviscount
Updated: Mar 2nd, 2026 International pop star Shakira (48) has officially confirmed that she is in a relationship with British actor Lucien Laviscount (33). The couple met in early 2024 while working together on the music video for her song Punteria. Lucien played her love interest in the video, and their on-screen chemistry soon turned...









