Large fires broke out in Tehran after Israeli airstrikes hit several fuel depots in and around the Iranian capital. Iranian officials said at least four people, including two tanker drivers, were killed. Warplanes struck at least five oil facilities, including storage depots and a fuel transport centre.   Videos showed huge flames and thick black smoke rising over the city. Residents described a “river of fire” flowing along roads where leaking fuel caught fire. Emergency crews worked overnight to control the blazes.   Israel said it targeted fuel storage sites to stop their use by Iran’s military. Iranian authorities said fuel reserves remain secure, though distribution was temporarily disrupted.

A top Iranian official has warned US President Donald Trump that Iran will “avenge” the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani said Iran will not leave Trump alone and vowed to continue strikes on US and Israeli bases. He also claimed several American soldiers were captured during the conflict, though the US denied the claim. Trump dismissed the warning and said he “couldn’t care less”. He added that Iran had already been defeated and demanded unconditional surrender. The comments come as fighting between the US, Israel and Iran continues, with airstrikes, missile attacks and rising casualties across the Middle East region. (PC: Reuters)

At least 19 people were killed after Israeli airstrikes hit a town in southern Lebanon on Sunday. The strike destroyed a three-storey building in Sire al Gharbiya. Reports said children were among the dead. Rescue teams are searching through the rubble to find survivors and recover bodies. The attack comes as the Middle East war continues for a ninth day. Israel has also carried out strikes in Iran, targeting oil facilities and military sites. Iran earlier launched drone and missile attacks on US bases in the region. Thousands of civilians have been affected as the conflict spreads across several countries and tensions continue to rise.

Iran launched missile and drone attacks across parts of the Gulf, including the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. In the UAE, four people were killed and 112 injured after debris from intercepted missiles fell in areas of Dubai. A Pakistani driver died in Al Barsha when debris hit the ground. Air defence systems intercepted several drones and missiles. Dubai airport briefly stopped operations before resuming flights. Several airlines cancelled or delayed flights as airspace restrictions continued. Qatar Airways said it will run limited flights to and from Doha. Authorities in the UAE later lifted the safety alert and said the situation is currently safe.

At least 41 people were killed after Israeli special forces raided Nabi Chit in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley overnight. The Lebanese health ministry said dozens more were injured. Three Lebanese soldiers and several civilians, including children, were among the dead. The Israeli operation aimed to recover the remains of missing Israeli airman Ron Arad, who disappeared in Lebanon 40 years ago. Residents said Israeli troops landed by helicopter and clashes broke out with Hezbollah fighters. Witnesses said heavy airstrikes followed to allow the troops to withdraw. “They bombed everything. This is crazy,” one resident said. Locals said the grave believed to hold the airman’s remains was empty. (PC: BBC)

Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah is set to become Nepal’s youngest prime minister after his party, the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), secured a sweeping victory in the 2026 Nepal General Election. The results mark a major political shift in the Himalayan nation, with traditional parties suffering heavy losses. Shah, popularly known as Balen, is also expected to become the first Madhesi leader to hold Nepal’s top executive office. His campaign, which focused on governance reforms, anti-corruption measures and youth engagement, resonated strongly with voters. The landmark result signals growing public demand for new political leadership and could reshape Nepal’s political landscape.

Israeli strikes overnight targeted oil depots and refineries in Tehran, triggering massive fires and thick plumes of smoke across the city. Residents said the explosions were so intense that the sky lit up “as if night had turned into day.” The flames reportedly spread toward Koohsar Boulevard, where witnesses said nearby homes and shops were also burning. Footage circulating online showed huge fireballs and smoke rising above the refinery complex. The strikes come amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Iran, with both sides targeting strategic infrastructure. The attacks on energy facilities could further disrupt Iran’s fuel supply and intensify the widening regional conflict already affecting several Middle Eastern cities. 

A Pakistani driver was killed in Dubai after debris from an intercepted missile struck his vehicle in the Al Barsha area, authorities confirmed. The incident occurred amid escalating hostilities involving Iran, Israel and the United States, raising the civilian death toll in the United Arab Emirates to four. Officials said the casualties include two Pakistani nationals, a Nepali citizen and a Bangladeshi national. UAE air defence systems detected 16 ballistic missiles during the latest attack, intercepting 15 while one fell into the sea. In a separate incident, debris from another interception caused minor damage to a tower facade in the Dubai Marina area, highlighting the regional spillover of the conflict. (PC: AP)

Bombs were hurled at a Hindu Puja gathering in Cumilla on March 7, leaving several people injured and seriously wounding chief priest Keshab Chakraborty. CCTV footage reportedly captured the moment explosives were thrown at devotees, triggering panic at the religious event. Chakraborty suffered severe injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment. The attack comes amid growing concern over violence against Hindu minorities in Bangladesh following the political upheaval after Sheikh Hasina was ousted in 2024. Minority groups say thousands of incidents targeting Hindus including killings, temple vandalism, and property seizures have been reported over the past year. (PC: News18)

US President Donald Trump intensified criticism of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer over London’s stance on the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran. Trump accused Starmer of blocking American forces from using British bases during the initial strikes and suggested the UK was now considering sending aircraft carriers only after the conflict had largely been decided. In a Truth Social post, Trump said the US did not need British support and warned that Washington would “remember” the lack of early backing from its ally. The remarks highlight growing tensions between the two traditional partners as Western governments respond differently to the escalating Middle East conflict. (PC: India Today)