President Donald Trump sparked a global storm after making a shocking Pearl Harbor reference during a high-stakes press briefing alongside Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. When asked why allies were not informed ahead of the Iran strike, Trump defended the element of surprise — but then stunned the room by asking Japan why it didn’t warn the US before Pearl Harbor. The unexpected remark appeared to catch Takaichi off guard, creating an awkward diplomatic moment that quickly went viral online.
20 March,2026 03:34 PM IST
Iran war is taking a dangerous turn as tensions in West Asia escalate rapidly. A drone struck near Saudi Arabia’s Yanbu refinery signalling a dangerous shift in the conflict toward critical energy infrastructure. The targeted facility, part of the SAMREF joint venture between Saudi Aramco and ExxonMobil, plays a key role in global oil supply, raising alarm across international markets. The attack follows Iranian warnings and comes amid retaliatory strikes linked to US and Israeli actions on Iran’s energy assets, including the South Pars gas field. With the Strait of Hormuz effectively shut and alternative routes like Yanbu and Fujairah under pressure, global energy flows are facing severe disruption.
19 March,2026 06:51 PM IST
In Tehran, thousands of people gathered on the streets as Iran held a massive funeral procession for senior official Ali Larijani, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike. The streets of the capital were packed with mourners as coffins draped in national flags moved through the city, turning the funeral into a powerful public show of grief and unity. Larijani, a key figure in Iran’s leadership, was killed in a targeted strike on a residence in the Pardis area along with his son and close aides.
19 March,2026 12:00 AM IST
The West Asia is witnessing unprecedented military and diplomatic activity as tensions escalate across Saudi Arabia and surrounding regions. Saudi defense forces successfully intercepted a ballistic missile near the Prince Sultan Airbase, showcasing heightened security measures amid rising West Asia threats. Meanwhile, drone strikes rocked Doha, Beirut, and Baghdad, targeting key embassies and critical infrastructure, marking a new phase in the Iran-Israel conflict which has now entered its nineteenth day. In Tehran, Israeli airstrikes reportedly eliminated Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani and former speaker Ali Larijani, intensifying international scrutiny and geopolitical instability. Saudi Arabia is gearing up to host high-stakes Arab-Islamic talks in Riyadh, bringing together foreign ministers to address regional security and diplomatic resolutions.
18 March,2026 06:03 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
