Iran war disrupts energy supplies as Iran's new leader resolves to keep fighting Iran war disrupts energy supplies as Iran's new leader resolves to keep fighting Iran’s secretive new leader issued his first public statements Thursday, resolving to keep fighting, promising more pain for Gulf Arab states and threatening to open “other fronts” in a war that has already disrupted world energy supplies, the global economy and international travel. Iran’s secretive new leader issued his first public statements Thursday, resolving to keep fighting, promising more pain for Gulf Arab states and threatening to open “other fronts” in a war that has already disrupted world energy supplies, the global economy and international travel. World 13 Mar, 2026
Iran targets busiest international airport as top UN body demands halt to attacks on Gulf neighbors Iran targets busiest international airport as top UN body demands halt to attacks on... Iran has targeted oil fields and refineries in Gulf Arab nations and effectively stopped cargo traffic through the narrow Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of all traded oil passes. Iran has targeted oil fields and refineries in Gulf Arab nations and effectively stopped cargo traffic through the narrow Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of all traded oil passes. World 12 Mar, 2026
About 140 US troops injured, 8 severely, so far in Iran war, Pentagon says About 140 US troops injured, 8 severely, so far in Iran war, Pentagon says U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday would be the most intense day yet of U.S. strikes inside Iran. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday would be the most intense day yet of U.S. strikes inside Iran. World 11 Mar, 2026
Iran war has blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil chokepoint. Reopening it is a big challenge Iran war has blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil chokepoint. Reopening it is a... The rising prices causing winces of pain at gasoline pumps are due, in large part, to the impact of the Iran war on the Strait of Hormuz, The rising prices causing winces of pain at gasoline pumps are due, in large part, to the impact of the Iran war on the Strait of Hormuz, World 11 Mar, 2026
War with Iran delivers another shock to the global economy War with Iran delivers another shock to the global economy Disruption in the Strait has already cut off fertilizer shipments, raising costs for farmers – and is likely pushing food prices higher. Disruption in the Strait has already cut off fertilizer shipments, raising costs for farmers – and is likely pushing food prices higher. World 10 Mar, 2026
Iran launches new attacks at Gulf Arab countries as it keeps up pressure on the Middle East Iran launches new attacks at Gulf Arab countries as it keeps up pressure on the... Iran launched new attacks on Tuesday at Gulf Arab countries as it kept up pressure on the Middle East in a war that has sent oil prices surging and stunned global economies. Five pro-Iranian militiamen were killed in an airstrike in northern Iraq. Iran launched new attacks on Tuesday at Gulf Arab countries as it kept up pressure on the Middle East in a war that has sent oil prices surging and stunned global economies. Five pro-Iranian militiamen were killed in an airstrike in northern Iraq. World 10 Mar, 2026
Oil prices soar as Iran names new supreme leader and digs in Oil prices soar as Iran names new supreme leader and digs in The last time Brent and U.S. crude futures traded near the current level was in 2022, after Russia invaded Ukraine. The last time Brent and U.S. crude futures traded near the current level was in 2022, after Russia invaded Ukraine. World 09 Mar, 2026
Iran names Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father as supreme leader and Saudi sharpens warning Iran names Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father as supreme leader and Saudi... Mojtaba Khamenei, a son of Iran's late supreme leader, has been named as the Islamic Republic's next ruler, authorities announced Monday, as Tehran widened its attacks across the Mideast to strike oil and water facilities crucial to its desert sheikdoms. Mojtaba Khamenei, a son of Iran's late supreme leader, has been named as the Islamic Republic's next ruler, authorities announced Monday, as Tehran widened its attacks across the Mideast to strike oil and water facilities crucial to its desert sheikdoms. World 09 Mar, 2026
Trump downplays importance of Russia reportedly sharing intel with Iran to help it hit US targets Trump downplays importance of Russia reportedly sharing intel with Iran to help it... The president also waved off a question about how Russia assisting Iran in such a way might affect his view of the U.S.-Russia relationship. The president also waved off a question about how Russia assisting Iran in such a way might affect his view of the U.S.-Russia relationship. World 08 Mar, 2026
Country by country, here's how the unfolding war is affecting the Middle East and beyond Country by country, here's how the unfolding war is affecting the Middle East and... All airspace information is for commercial flights, from the real-time flight-tracking service Flightradar 24, as of Friday, or national authorities. All airspace information is for commercial flights, from the real-time flight-tracking service Flightradar 24, as of Friday, or national authorities. World 07 Mar, 2026
Pentagon says it is labeling AI company Anthropic a supply chain risk 'effective immediately' Pentagon says it is labeling AI company Anthropic a supply chain risk 'effective... The Trump administration is following through with its threat to designate artificial intelligence company Anthropic as a supply chain risk in an unprecedented move that could force other government contractors to stop using the AI chatbot Claude. The Trump administration is following through with its threat to designate artificial intelligence company Anthropic as a supply chain risk in an unprecedented move that could force other government contractors to stop using the AI chatbot Claude. World 06 Mar, 2026
Iran is pummeled by airstrikes as it launches a new wave of attacks against Israel and US bases Iran is pummeled by airstrikes as it launches a new wave of attacks against Israel... Iran launched a new wave of attacks against Israel, American bases and countries around the region Thursday, Iran launched a new wave of attacks against Israel, American bases and countries around the region Thursday, World 05 Mar, 2026
China to unveil priorities for coming 5 years at major annual political meeting China to unveil priorities for coming 5 years at major annual political meeting China's ceremonial legislature is set to meet Thursday, where it will unveil the country's policy direction and economic goals for the coming years. China's ceremonial legislature is set to meet Thursday, where it will unveil the country's policy direction and economic goals for the coming years. World 04 Mar, 2026
War with Iran strains the US-UK relationship as Starmer and Trump disagree War with Iran strains the US-UK relationship as Starmer and Trump disagree Keir Starmer has never had a bad word to say in public about Donald Trump. Keir Starmer has never had a bad word to say in public about Donald Trump. World 03 Mar, 2026
US Embassy in Saudi Arabia hit by Iranian drones as Israeli military ramps up operations in Lebanon US Embassy in Saudi Arabia hit by Iranian drones as Israeli military ramps up... Iran struck the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia’s capital with a drone early Tuesday as it kept hitting targets around the region, while the United States and Israel pounded Iran with airstrikes in what U.S. President Donald Trump suggested was just the start of a relentless campaign that could last more than a month. Iran struck the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia’s capital with a drone early Tuesday as it kept hitting targets around the region, while the United States and Israel pounded Iran with airstrikes in what U.S. President Donald Trump suggested was just the start of a relentless campaign that could last more than a month. World 03 Mar, 2026
Calls for peace and flashes of anger after US and Israeli attacks kill Iran's Khamenei Calls for peace and flashes of anger after US and Israeli attacks kill Iran's... Britain, France and Germany said they were prepared to work with the United States. Britain, France and Germany said they were prepared to work with the United States. World 02 Mar, 2026
War widens as Israel and US pound Iran and Tehran and its allies hit back War widens as Israel and US pound Iran and Tehran and its allies hit back Iran’s proxies were a chief concern for American and Israeli officials before they moved ahead with strikes over the weekend. Iran’s proxies were a chief concern for American and Israeli officials before they moved ahead with strikes over the weekend. World 02 Mar, 2026
What to know about the latest US-Israeli attacks on Iran What to know about the latest US-Israeli attacks on Iran The fighting disrupted air travel in the region, with global repercussions. The fighting disrupted air travel in the region, with global repercussions. World 01 Mar, 2026
Iran vows revenge after the killing of its top leader and trades strikes with Israel in widening war Iran vows revenge after the killing of its top leader and trades strikes with Israel... The New York Times earlier reported about the CIA’s efforts ahead of the Israeli-U.S. strikes. The New York Times earlier reported about the CIA’s efforts ahead of the Israeli-U.S. strikes. World 01 Mar, 2026
At least 9 killed as protesters storm US Consulate in Pakistan over killing of Iran's supreme leader At least 9 killed as protesters storm US Consulate in Pakistan over killing of Iran's... At least nine people were killed and about two dozen were wounded in violent clashes with police and paramilitary forces Sunday after hundreds of protesters stormed the U.S. Consulate in the Pakistani port city of Karachi, authorities said. At least nine people were killed and about two dozen were wounded in violent clashes with police and paramilitary forces Sunday after hundreds of protesters stormed the U.S. Consulate in the Pakistani port city of Karachi, authorities said. World 01 Mar, 2026
Nepal Three workers killed, two injured in Sarlahi brick kiln wall collapse Three workers were killed and two others seriously injured after a brick kiln wall collapsed in Haripur Municipality–5, Majurwa, in Sarlahi district on Friday evening.
Health A new Ebola outbreak is confirmed in a remote Congo province, with 65 deaths recorded Africa’s top public health body on Friday confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo’s remote Ituri province, with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths recorded so far.
Health Madhesh Province sees growing HIV cases, including vulnerable groups The number of HIV/AIDS patients is increasing in Madhesh Province, with infections also reported among children and pregnant women, according to health authorities.
Wild animal attacks result loss of 239 livestock in Mustang Over the last four years, wild animal attacks have caused the loss of 239 livestock across three municipalities in the Mustang district.
Nepal Badimalika sees rise in visitors, but infrastructure gaps persist Visitor numbers to the religious and scenic site of Badimalika in Bajura have increased in recent months amid rising publicity and public discussion.
Kathmandu British Council calls for language-responsive education systems The British Council has launched a new global position paper calling for language-responsive education systems that reflect learners’ linguistic realities and promote inclusive and equitable education.
Kathmandu Korean Embassy hands over language textbooks to Nepali schools The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Nepal has handed over Korean language textbooks to support school-level language learning in Nepal.
Nepal Nepal, Thailand discuss stronger cooperation against cybercrime and trafficking Nepal and Thailand have discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation to combat transnational crimes, including human trafficking, cybercrime, smuggling and online scamming.
Environment Windstorms, lightning expected in parts of country The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast generally cloudy conditions in several parts of the country today, with chances of rain, thunderstorms and windstorms.
