Updated: Mar 11th, 2026 Representative image A Thai-flagged bulk carrier, Mayuree Naree, was reportedly hit while transiting the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions in West Asia, raising fresh concerns over the safety of commercial shipping in one of the world’s busiest maritime routes. According to maritime tracking data on MarineTraffic, the vessel is a...
As the conflict in West Asia enters its 13th day, Iran’s military warned that it could target economic assets linked to the United States and Israel across the region, including financial institutions, as per reports. The statement followed overnight attacks in Tehran, where a bank building was reportedly struck, resulting in casualties among employees, according...
Two Ghanaian nationals, one Bangladeshi and one Indian were injured after two drones fell in the area surrounding Dubai International Airport on Wednesday. In a statement shared on X, Government of Dubai Media Office stated, “Authorities confirm that two drones fell in the vicinity of Dubai International Airport (DXB) a short while ago, resulting in...
Updated: Mar 11th, 2026 A container ship was damaged after being struck by an unidentified projectile near the coast of the United Arab Emirates, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operation (UKMTO). The incident happened at a time when tensions are rising in the Gulf region as Iran is responding to recent strikes carried...
Updated: Mar 11th, 2026 The Japanese government’s cabinet proposed a bill to raise the visa fees cap as foreign nationals numbers are increasing in the country. With this bill the permanent residence application fees may rise from ¥10,000 (₹5,820) to ¥3,00,000 (₹1,74,500) which is 30 times more, as per reports. Reportedly, the cabinet of the...
Updated: Mar 11th, 2026 The United States has announced plans to build its first new oil refinery in five decades through a $300 billion deal with India’s energy giant Reliance Industries, marking what officials described as a major step toward strengthening American energy production. US President Donald Trump said the refinery will be developed by...
Updated: Mar 11th, 2026 Iran on Tuesday issued a stern warning to United States President Donald Trump as tensions between Washington and Tehran intensified over threats related to the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The warning came from Iranian security official Ali Larijani, who dismissed Trump’s recent remarks as empty threats and said Iran would not...
The White House said that the United States will end its war with Iran once the military objectives of Operation Epic Fury are fully achieved, with President Donald Trump retaining the final authority to decide when the campaign concludes. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the operation was moving faster than initially expected but...
US President Donald Trump warned Iran of severe military consequences if it attempted to mine the strategic Strait of Hormuz, as American forces struck and destroyed 10 suspected mine-laying boats in the vital shipping lane, escalating tensions in one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. Trump issued the warning in a social media post,...
Updated: Mar 10th, 2026 Ai image NASA’s Van Allen Probe A satellite is expected to crash into the Earth’s atmosphere on March 10. The weight of the spacecraft would be over 1300 pounds. On March 9, NASA stated that its Vallen Allen Probe A satellite is expected to re-enter the Earth’s atmosphere after 14 years...