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Oil, firepower and deadlock: Iran war enters second month as Hormuz chokehold shakes global order

Oil, firepower and deadlock: Iran war enters second month as Hormuz chokehold shakes global order

A month after the opening barrage of missiles struck Tehran, the conflict involving Iran has evolved into a complex geopolitical and economic crisis that has extended far beyond initial expectations.

IBNSMar 28, 2026
Did Elon Musk join Modi-Trump call on Iran war? Report reveals unusual private presence

Did Elon Musk join Modi-Trump call on Iran war? Report reveals unusual private presence

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk reportedly joined a high-level phone conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump earlier this week, according to a report by The New York Times.

IBNSMar 28, 2026
Nepal’s youngest PM Balendra Shah says ‘eager to work closely’ with Narendra Modi after historic win

Nepal’s youngest PM Balendra Shah says ‘eager to work closely’ with Narendra Modi after historic win

Balendra Shah on Saturday, expressed his eagerness to work closely with Narendra Modi, a day after being sworn in as Nepal’s Prime Minister.

IBNSMar 28, 2026
From power to prison: Ex-Nepali PM KP Sharma Oli arrested over 2025 Gen Z protests

From power to prison: Ex-Nepali PM KP Sharma Oli arrested over 2025 Gen Z protests

Former Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has been arrested following allegations that he authorised a violent crackdown on Gen Z-led protests in September that left multiple people dead.

IBNSMar 28, 2026
From power to prison: Ex-Nepali PM KP Sharma Oli arrested over 2025 Gen Z protests

From power to prison: Ex-Nepali PM KP Sharma Oli arrested over 2025 Gen Z protests

Former Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has been arrested following allegations that he authorised a violent crackdown on Gen Z-led protests in September that left multiple people dead.

IBNSMar 28, 2026
Air Canada CEO apologises as probe continues into deadly LaGuardia crash

Air Canada CEO apologises as probe continues into deadly LaGuardia crash

Montreal: Air Canada Chief Executive Michael Rousseau on Wednesday apologised for not speaking French amid criticism, while reiterating condolences to victims of a deadly crash involving an Air Canada Express flight at LaGuardia Airport.

IBNSMar 28, 2026
Senator Chris Murphy slams Middle East conflict, says US spending $2 billion daily as Iran imposes Strait toll

Senator Chris Murphy slams Middle East conflict, says US spending $2 billion daily as Iran imposes Strait toll

US Senator Chris Murphy has sharply criticised the ongoing Middle East conflict, claiming the United States is spending nearly $2 billion daily to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

IBNSMar 27, 2026
US fired over 850 Tomahawk missiles in 4 weeks; supply concerns emerge amid Iran war: Report

US fired over 850 Tomahawk missiles in 4 weeks; supply concerns emerge amid Iran war: Report

The United States has fired more than 850 Tomahawk missiles over the past four weeks in its ongoing conflict with Iran, raising concerns within the Pentagon about dwindling stockpiles, The Washington Post reported.

IBNSMar 27, 2026
‘Gate of Tears’ in focus? Bab al-Mandeb Strait emerges as Iran’s next pressure point after Hormuz

‘Gate of Tears’ in focus? Bab al-Mandeb Strait emerges as Iran’s next pressure point after Hormuz

Iran has warned that it could target the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a crucial global shipping corridor, if the United States and Israel escalate the ongoing conflict through a ground invasion of Iranian territory.

IBNSMar 27, 2026
Bangladesh faces $4.8 billion energy shock as Middle East crisis sends fuel prices soaring

Bangladesh faces $4.8 billion energy shock as Middle East crisis sends fuel prices soaring

Bangladesh’s annual fossil fuel import bill is projected to surge by $4.8 billion, marking a 40 percent increase from 2025 levels, amid the ongoing Middle East crisis, according to a new analysis by Zero Carbon Analytics (ZCA).

IBNSMar 27, 2026
Pakistan: Suspicious death at Police post sparks murder case against two officers

Pakistan: Suspicious death at Police post sparks murder case against two officers

At least two police officials in Pakistan have been arrested on murder charges after a man was found hanging from a ceiling fan inside the Industrial Area police chowki in Lahore, media reports said.

IBNSMar 27, 2026
Eid prayers blocked? Shocking restrictions on Ahmadiyya community in Pakistan spark outrage

Eid prayers blocked? Shocking restrictions on Ahmadiyya community in Pakistan spark outrage

Authorities in Pakistan’s Punjab province have reportedly barred members of the Ahmadiyya community from performing Eid prayers at multiple locations, according to media reports.

IBNSMar 27, 2026
Iran’s missile carries a message for India — And it’s breaking the internet!

Iran’s missile carries a message for India — And it’s breaking the internet!

Iran’s latest missile offensive against Israel has drawn attention not only for its scale but also for the unusual messages it carried.

IBNSMar 27, 2026
Nepal creates history: Youth icon Balen Shah takes oath as PM after massive victory

Nepal creates history: Youth icon Balen Shah takes oath as PM after massive victory

Nepal's youngest Prime Minister, Balendra Shah, took oath on Friday, weeks after his party registered a thumping victory in the general polls, the first since the youth-led uprising occurred.

IBNSMar 27, 2026
Caught with 4 litres of petrol at home:Sri Lankan man gets 21 days jail amid fuel crisis

Caught with 4 litres of petrol at home:Sri Lankan man gets 21 days jail amid fuel crisis

A Sri Lankan court has sentenced a 48-year-old man to 21 days in prison and imposed a fine of Rs 1,500 after he pleaded guilty to unlawfully possessing four litres of petrol, despite claiming it was for domestic use.

IBNSMar 27, 2026
Talks are going very well: Donald Trump extends pause on striking Iranian power plants

Talks are going very well: Donald Trump extends pause on striking Iranian power plants

US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced that he has extended the deadline for potential action against Iran’s energy assets to April 6, stating that the move came at Tehran’s request.

IBNSMar 27, 2026
'10 big boats of oil': Donald Trump reveals mystery gift from Iran

'10 big boats of oil': Donald Trump reveals mystery gift from Iran

US President Donald Trump on Thursday revealed that the mysterious “present” from Iran, which he hinted at earlier this week, consisted of 10 large oil shipments.

IBNSMar 27, 2026
Donald Trump says Iran is 'begging' for deal, warns of consequences

Donald Trump says Iran is 'begging' for deal, warns of consequences

US President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran is “begging” for a deal to end the ongoing conflict, even as Tehran publicly maintains it is only reviewing Washington’s proposal.

IBNSMar 26, 2026
Israel says Iranian naval commander overseeing Strait of Hormuz blockade killed in strike

Israel says Iranian naval commander overseeing Strait of Hormuz blockade killed in strike

Israel has claimed that Alireza Tangsiri, the naval commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), has been killed in a strike near Bandar Abbas.

IBNSMar 26, 2026
Turkish-operated tanker carrying Russian oil hit in suspected underwater attack in Black Sea

Turkish-operated tanker carrying Russian oil hit in suspected underwater attack in Black Sea

A Turkish-operated oil tanker carrying Russian crude was struck by a suspected underwater attack in the Black Sea early Thursday, according to Turkey’s transport minister, Abdulkadir Uraloglu.

IBNSMar 26, 2026
‘I said, no thanks’: Trump claims Iran offered him Supreme Leader role

‘I said, no thanks’: Trump claims Iran offered him Supreme Leader role

Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump has claimed that people in Iran wanted him to become the country’s Supreme Leader—an offer he said he declined.

IBNSMar 26, 2026
Bangladesh: At least 16 dead as bus carrying 40 plunges into Padma River

Bangladesh: At least 16 dead as bus carrying 40 plunges into Padma River

Dhaka/IBNS: At least 16 people have died after a passenger bus carrying around 40 individuals plunged into the Padma River in Rajbari’s Goalanda upazila in central Bangladesh on Wednesday afternoon, according to local media reports.

IBNSMar 26, 2026
Dubai set for key changes in April 2026 across banking, travel, and residency

Dubai set for key changes in April 2026 across banking, travel, and residency

Dubai is preparing to roll out a series of significant changes from April 2026, impacting banking security, school operations, air travel, and residency rules as part of broader policy updates across the emirate.

IBNSMar 26, 2026
Iran rejects US peace proposal, says war will end only on its terms

Iran rejects US peace proposal, says war will end only on its terms

Iran has rejected a proposal from the United States to end the ongoing conflict, declaring that any ceasefire will happen only on its own terms and conditions, media reports said.

IBNSMar 26, 2026
Iran says it fired missile at USS Abraham Lincoln after 'enter range and we fire' warning

Iran says it fired missile at USS Abraham Lincoln after 'enter range and we fire' warning

Iran has claimed that it fired a cruise missile towards the USS Abraham Lincoln shortly after issuing a direct warning to the United States, according to reports from Iranian state television.

IBNSMar 25, 2026
Beneath the waves: China’s vast ocean mapping push signals submarine warfare ambitions

Beneath the waves: China’s vast ocean mapping push signals submarine warfare ambitions

China has significantly expanded its ocean mapping and monitoring operations across the Pacific, Indian and Arctic oceans, building a vast database of underwater terrain and environmental conditions.

IBNSMar 25, 2026
Iran stops Pakistan-bound vessel in Strait of Hormuz for lack of permission

Iran stops Pakistan-bound vessel in Strait of Hormuz for lack of permission

Tehran/IBNS: Iran has stopped a Pakistan-bound container vessel from crossing the Strait of Hormuz, which has been effectively restricted by Tehran following US-Israel attacks, media reports said.

IBNSMar 25, 2026
Indian-origin judge found guilty in US, faces up to 10 years in prison

Indian-origin judge found guilty in US, faces up to 10 years in prison

An American jury has found Indian-origin judge KP George guilty on two counts of money laundering, according to media reports.

IBNSMar 25, 2026
Middle East tension: Iran arrested 466 over online activities

Middle East tension: Iran arrested 466 over online activities

Iranian police have arrested 466 individuals accused of undermining national security and engaging in online activities allegedly linked to efforts by the United States and Israel to create instability, according to media reports.

IBNSMar 25, 2026
German president says ‘no reason’ to align with Trump on Iran war

German president says ‘no reason’ to align with Trump on Iran war

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Tuesday sharply criticised the US-Israeli war on Iran as a violation of international law, saying there is "no reason" for Germany to align itself with the administration of US President Donald Trump.

IBNSMar 25, 2026
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