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As West Asia Conflict intensifies; WHO says, “Public health risks are soaring”
Mar 12, 2026New York , March 12 (ANI): The World Health Organisation Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has flagged the strain on health systems in the Middle East as the conflict enters its 13th day.In a post on X... -
UAE air defences respond to missile threat; residents told to stay in safe locations
Mar 12, 2026Abu Dhabi , March 12 (ANI): The United Arab Emirates has activated its emergency security protocols as the military moves to intercept an incoming aerial attack.According to an announcement by the country's National Emergency Crisis and... -
UK Maritime Organisation says 3 Merchant Vessels struck by projectiles in Gulf waters, advises caution
Mar 12, 2026London , March 12 (ANI): The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has issued an urgent "ATTACK" warning following a serious maritime incident in the northern Gulf involving multiple commercial vessels.According to a series of updates... -
Iran’s Navy Chief says vessels seeking to sail through Strait of Hormuz needs Iran’s approval or could be targeted
Mar 12, 2026Tehran , March 12 (ANI): The commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Naval Force has said that vessel seeking to sail through the Strait of Hormuz must obtain Iran's approval; otherwise, it could become... -
Iran’s President says US must “recognise Iran’s right, prevent agression frrom recurring” to end war
Mar 12, 2026Tehran , March 12 (ANI): Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, has indicated that the only path to ending the war is the acceptance of Iran's undeniable rights and the imposition of decisive international guarantees against future aggression.... -
Trump administration launches investigation into countries including India over alleged ‘unfair trade practice’
Mar 12, 2026Washington, DC , March 12 (ANI): The Donald Trump administration has initiated fresh investigations into alleged "unfair trade practice" by 16 major trading partners, including India, China, and Bangladesh. The move aims to reinstate tariff pressur......Read More -
Bahrain warns residents to stay indoors after Iranian strike on Muharraq fuel tanks
Mar 12, 2026Manama , March 12 (ANI): Bahrain's Ministry of Interior has issued an urgent advisory to the public following a significant blaze in the Muharraq Governorate.Citizens and residents across Hidd, Arad, Qalali, and Samaheej have been instructed... -
US to release 172 million barrels of oil to stabilise markets as Middle East conflict escalates
Mar 12, 2026Washington, DC , March 12 (ANI): The United States Department of Energy announced its plan to offload 172 million barrels from the strategic petroleum reserve "beginning next week," following significant volatility in oil prices triggered by... -
Saudi military downs drones targeting Shaybah oil field in eastern region
Mar 12, 2026Riyadh , March 12 (ANI): The Saudi Ministry of Defence has successfully neutralised three additional drone strikes, following the initial downing of 18 unmanned aerial vehicles across the nation's "eastern territories".In a rapid successi......Read More -
Taiwan detects 5 Chinese aircraft, 6 vessels around its territories
Mar 12, 2026Taipei , March 12 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence detected the presence of five sorties of Chinese aircraft and six Chinese naval vessels operating around their territory as of 6 am (local time) on Thursday....
