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Strait of Hormuz tensions surge as US and Iran confrontation widens across the Gulf
Washington and Tehran are trading fire as Hormuz, oil prices and nuclear inspections collide. The region now faces a harder peace test.
Why Iran’s strikes on United States targets are testing Donald Trump’s Middle East strategy
Iran wants deterrence. The United States wants control. The Strait of Hormuz is turning one military exchange into a global risk test.
FIFA World Cup 2026 groups explained: Which teams are in each group and what are the biggest early storylines?
World Cup 2026 groups are wider and trickier. Host nations, contenders and third-place rules will reshape the opening stage.
Pakistan rejects Abraham Accords push as Palestinian statehood remains red line
Trump wants wider Israel normalisation. Pakistan’s refusal shows the Abraham Accords still collide with the Palestinian statehood question.
Operation Epic Fury: Pentagon admits $25bn war cost as casualties and base damage mount
The Pentagon says the Iran war has cost $25 billion. Lawmakers and analysts say the real bill, including base damage, may be closer to $50 billion.
Nike (NYSE: NKE) posts flat Q3 revenue as China drag deepens and North America comeback accelerates
Nike Q3 FY26: $11.3B revenue, NKE stock near 52-week low after China -20% Q4 guide. Read the full strategic breakdown of earnings, tariffs, and recovery timeline.
Iran launches Operation True Promise IV across Israel and Gulf states as US-Iran diplomatic contacts emerge through Pakistan
Iran launched Operation True Promise IV against Israel, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan and all Gulf states on 28 Feb 2026. Latest on strikes, casualties, Strait of Hormuz and US-Iran talks.
India’s energy security under threat: What drove PM Modi’s emergency cabinet review on West Asia
PM Modi chairs emergency review on petroleum, gas, power and fertiliser supply as Strait of Hormuz disruption cuts LNG flows and halves urea plant output in India.
Britain escalates: HMS Dragon and drone-hunting Wildcat helicopters deploy after Iran targets British interests
UK deploys HMS Dragon Type 45 destroyer and Wildcat helicopters to Eastern Mediterranean after RAF F-35B jets score first combat kills over Jordan.
Gulf routes closed: How the Iran-Israel war is stranding Indian travellers and expatriate workers
Indian airlines cancelled 350 flights on March 1, 2026, as US-Israel strikes on Iran triggered airspace closures across West Asia, hitting Air India and IndiGo.