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Aerial view of the Shibushi National Petroleum Stockpiling Base in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. (Photo/Reuters)
"Vital to open Strait of Hormuz": Japan releases emergency oil reserves amid Iran conflict

Mar 16, 2026

Japan has commenced releasing oil from emergency reserves to stabilise supplies amid the Iran conflict. While the IEA introduces "unprecedented volumes" globally, major allies like Japan and Australia have declined President Trump's request to dispatch naval assets to the Strait of Hormuz, citing ongoing legal and strategic evaluations.

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Pakistan records 8% rise in child abuse cases in 2025: Report

Mar 16, 2026
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"Operational opportunity came only after PM Modi left": Israeli Envoy clarifies strike timing

Mar 16, 2026
Representatives of Colleges and Institutes Canada with Canada Foreign Minister Anita Anand (Photo/@AnitaAnandMP)

Canadian college leaders begin India visit to deepen skills training partnership

Mar 16, 2026
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"Iran not changing course doubling down," says Israeli envoy to India Reuven Azar as conflict enters third week

Mar 16, 2026
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Families allege Pakistani forces detained 8 people in Balochistan

Mar 16, 2026
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Israel envoy says US-Israel have no plan to invade Iran

Mar 16, 2026
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Israel envoy says duration of Iran conflict depends on Tehran's course

Mar 16, 2026

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"Very much alive": Israel's Envoy to India refutes Netanyahu death rumours, confirms cafe video is not AI

Mar 16, 2026

Israel's Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, has dismissed viral social media rumours claiming Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had died or was replaced by AI. Azar confirmed Netanyahu is "very much alive," asserting that recent footage of him at a cafe is genuine and not a deepfake.
An IDF soldier inspects wiring inside a structure during targeted ground operations against Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon. (Photo: X/@idfonline)

IDF begins "limited and targeted ground operations" in southern Lebanon

Mar 16, 2026

The IDF has launched "limited and targeted ground operations" in southern Lebanon to dismantle Hezbollah infrastructure. Supported by airstrikes and artillery, the 91st Division is working to expand a "forward defense area" and establish "an additional layer of security" for residents of northern Israel against Iranian-backed threats.
Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman (Photo: X/@trahmanbnp)

Nine rights groups urge Bangladesh PM to prioritise human rights

Mar 16, 2026

Nine international rights groups have urged Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to prioritise human rights. Their letter calls for ending arbitrary detentions, protecting minorities, and reforming institutions. The groups emphasised that Rahman's "wide mandate" is a vital opportunity to ensure accountability and establish lasting protections following years of unrest.
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"Preserving peace and stability": Japan's defence chief reaffirms stance on Strait of Hormuz

Mar 16, 2026
Exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi (Photo/X@PahlaviReza)

"Gather in front of regime's embassies": Exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi's call to Iranians abroad for Charshanbeh Suri

Mar 16, 2026
Indian Navy P-8I Poseidon aircraft in formation with MiG-29K fighter jets (File Photo/ PIB)

Indian Navy, along with partner nations, participates in US-led Exercise Sea Dragon 2026 in Guam

Mar 16, 2026
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11 Indians charged in US for staging "armed robberies" to secure U visas

Mar 16, 2026
Rescuers search through debris at a damaged building following Israeli strikes in Tehran, Iran. (Photo/Reuters)

"Thousands of targets ahead": Israel Defence Forces prepares for 3 more weeks of ops to degrade Iran's "military industry"

Mar 16, 2026
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Iran designates support centres for USS Gerald R. Ford as targets

Mar 16, 2026
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"Won't be sending a ship": US Allies stay distant after Trump's call for naval deployment in Strait of Hormuz

Mar 16, 2026
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar (Photo/ANI)

"Already yielding results": EAM Jaishankar champions direct dialogue with Tehran to secure Indian tankers in Strait of Hormuz

Mar 16, 2026
US President Donald Trump (Photo/ Youtube @WhiteHouse)

Trump criticises Supreme Court over tariff ruling, attacks Fed chair Powell

Mar 16, 2026
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Nepal hikes petrol prices by Rs 15 per litre amid escalating West Asia tensions

Mar 16, 2026
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Trump praises conservative commentator Mark Levin amid criticism

Mar 16, 2026
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"Very bad" for the future of NATO: Trump warns allies over Strait of Hormuz support

Mar 16, 2026
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Flights suspended at Dubai International Airport after drone incident amid US-Israel-Iran conflict

Mar 16, 2026
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi (Photo/Reuters)

Iranian FM Araghchi condemns Israeli strikes on fuel facilities as "ecocide", demands accountability for "war crimes"

Mar 16, 2026
US President Donald Trump (File Photo/Reuters)

Iran wants to "negotiate badly" but is not ready yet, says Trump

Mar 16, 2026