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Pakistan remains Beijing’s top arms importer; 61% made-in-China weapons go to Islamabad: SIPRI
Mar 9, 2026New Delhi , March 9 (ANI): Pakistan's military hardware is now majorly sourced from China, with about 80 per cent of its arms imports coming from Beijing, according to a new report by the Stockholm International... -
Iran makes hardline choice in Mojtaba Khamenei as Supreme leader
Mar 9, 2026Tehran , March 9 (ANI): Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, who is said to be more hardline than his father, has been announced as the third Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution following a decision by the... -
“I’ll make a decision at the right time”: Trump says end of Iran war will be “mutual” with Netanyahu
Mar 9, 2026Washington, DC , March 9 (ANI): United States President Donald Trump has stated that the determination regarding the conclusion of the ongoing conflict with Iran will be a "mutual" decision made in coordination with Israeli Prime... -
UAE air defences “addressing a missile threat” as military intercepts ballistic missiles and drones
Mar 9, 2026Abu Dhabi , March 9 (ANI): The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defence has confirmed that its air defences are "currently addressing a missile threat" across the country, as regional hostilities continue to intensify.In response to... -
Singapore PM speaks with Gulf leaders over the safety of Singaporeans in the region
Mar 9, 2026Singapore, March 9 (ANI): Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has held discussions with Gulf leaders regarding the escalating tensions in the Middle East, highlighting Singapore's concern over the evolving regional conflict and the safety of its... -
Carney, Trump hold high-level talks on Middle East and trade; agree to “stay in close contact”
Mar 9, 2026Ottawa , March 9 (ANI): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has held high-level discussions with United States President Donald Trump, covering a broad spectrum of bilateral and international concerns.In a post on X, the Canadian leader... -
“At critical juncture”: Iran’s Foreign Ministry pledges absolute allegiance to new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei
Mar 9, 2026New Delhi , March 9 (ANI): The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has issued a formal declaration of allegiance to Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei following his appointment as the country's... -
Qatar condemns Iranian attack on residential facility in Saudi Arabia’s Al-Kharj
Mar 9, 2026Doha , March 9 (ANI): The government of Qatar has strongly condemned an attack attributed to Iran that targeted a residential facility in Al-Kharj, a city in Saudi Arabia, resulting in the deaths of two civilians... -
Vote counting in Nepal enters final phase, Balen led party dominates the parliament heading for two-third majority
Mar 9, 2026Kathmandu , March 9 (ANI): Vote counting under the First-Past-the-Post category of the House of Representatives has entered the final phase, with the Balen-led Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) dominating the parliament. The party is heading for... -
Bahrain: Children among critically injured in Iranian drone attack on Sitra; four in serious condition
Mar 9, 2026Manama , March 9 (ANI): The state news agency of Bahrain has reported that four individuals among the casualties are in critical condition, including children who require surgery. These details regarding the medical status of the...
