Spain’s Sanchez doubles down on stance against US-Israeli attack on Iran despite Trump’s threats

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro ‌Sanchez on Wednesday doubled down on his opposition to the attack on Iran by the United States and Israel, warning that the conflict risked triggering a major global disaster.

Iran postpones Khamenei’s funeral citing anticipated massive crowds

Iran has delayed the state funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, originally scheduled for Wednesday evening in Tehran, citing expectations of an exceptionally large public turnout, according to state television.

Britain halts student visas for four countries

The British government announced Tuesday that it would stop issuing education visas to nationals from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan and work visas for Afghans as part of its broader clampdown on asylum seekers.

South Korea woman and doctors guilty of murder after killing newborn baby

A South Korean court has convicted a woman of murder after she delivered a baby that was later killed.

China showing few signs it will directly supply arms to Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump’s assault on Iran has killed the country’s supreme leader and left it burning through missiles, but there’s little sign Tehran can count on Beijing to bolster its defenses.

Ali Khamenei’s son Mojtaba named Iran’s new Supreme Leader: Report

Iran’s Assembly of Experts elected Ali Khamenei’s son Mojtaba as the next Supreme Leader under pressure from the Revolutionary Guards, informed sources told Iran International.

India’s January industrial output growth slows to 3-month low of 4.8%

India’s industrial output (INIP=ECI), opens new tab expanded 4.8% year-on-year in January, a three-month low, as manufacturing activity slowed and fast-moving consumer goods output declined, government data showed on Monday.

Air Arabia suspends flights amid regional tensions

Air Arabia has announced a temporary suspension of its flights to and from the United Arab Emirates amid the ongoing regional situation.

Russia says war could backfire by spurring Iran and Arab nations to seek nuclear weapons

Russia warned on Tuesday that the war launched by the U.S. and Israel against Iran could result in the very outcome they were seeking to prevent, by spurring both ​Iran and its Arab neighbours to seek to acquire nuclear weapons.

US urges citizens to immediately leave over a dozen Middle East countries

The US Department of State has urged all Americans to immediately depart more than a dozen countries in the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia and Qatar, amid escalating US-Israeli strikes against Iran.

At least 169 people killed in South Sudan ’surprise’ attack

The authorities in South Sudan have said at least 169 people, including senior officials, were killed on Sunday when a group of unidentified men launched an assault on an area in the north of the country.

Shelter security and human dignity: How India is advancing Human Rights through inclusive housing

In India, the push for “Housing for All” has increasingly been framed as a human rights agenda that links shelter with equality, social security and self-respect for the poorest citizens. Within this framework, the focus on women-led ownership in major housing schemes marks an important shift from seeing women as dependents to recognising them as rights holders and asset owners in their own name.

Toronto student jailed in Pakistan over social media content denied bail

The Canadian University of Toronto PhD student who was arrested while conducting research for his dissertation in Pakistan has been denied bail.

UK will allow US to use bases to strike Iranian missile sites, PM says

The UK has agreed to a US request to use British military bases for ’’defensive’’ strikes on Iranian missile sites, Sir Keir Starmer has said.

Oil surges, stocks slide as conflict grips Middle East

Oil prices surged on Monday and shares slid as military conflict in the Middle East looked set to last weeks, threatening to upend a global economic recovery and perhaps reignite inflation.

As parliament meets, China is yet to pass last year’s economic reform test

John Zhao and Charlie Wei are both unhappy with how their factory in southern China has responded to a landmark top court ruling in one of Beijing’s biggest reform steps in recent years. But their objections couldn’t be more different.

Dubai airport, iconic Burj Al Arab hotel damaged in Iranian missile strikes

Dubai’s international airport and its landmark Burj Al Arab hotel sustained damage as overnight Iranian retaliatory attacks spread across the Gulf states and the wider Middle East, reaching beyond U.S. bases and interests.

Japan to develop rare earth mines in Africa to end reliance on China

Japan is moving forward with plans to develop mines for rare earths in Africa as China tightens its export controls on the critical minerals, government sources said.

Iran president, 2 officials to lead transition after Khamenei’s death: state TV

Iranian state media reported on Sunday that a temporary leadership council will oversee the country’s transitional phase following the assassination of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in accordance with constitutional provisions governing succession.

Iran says US and Israel strikes hit school killing 108

At least 108 people have died in an explosion at a school in southern Iran, according to a local prosecutor.

UAE intercepts 137 ballistic missiles and 209 drones in Iranian attack

The UAE’s air defence systems intercepted and destroyed 137 ballistic missiles and 209 drones launched towards the country since the start of the Iranian attack, the Ministry of Defence said.

Daughter and grandchild of Iran’s Khamenei killed in US-Israeli strikes, state media says

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s daughter, grandchild, daughter-in-law and son-in-law were killed in U.S.-Israeli strikes

Jammu and Kashmir win India’s Ranji Trophy for first time

Jammu and Kashmir claimed their maiden Ranji Trophy on Saturday after a draw with eight-times champions Karnataka in the final of India’s premier domestic first-class competition, securing the win on the basis of their first-innings lead.

Trump claims Iran’s Supreme Leader killed in joint US Israeli strikes

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been killed in a joint American and Israeli strike, according to US president Donald Trump.

Iran defence minister, Guards commander killed in Israeli attacks; Reuters

Iran’s Defence Minister Amir Nasirzadeh and Revolutionary Guards commander Mohammed Pakpour are believed to have been killed in Israeli attacks, two sources familiar with Israel’s military operations and one regional source said.

Burj Khalifa evacuated as Israel-Iran conflict reaches Dubai’s doorstep

Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, was evacuated after explosions were heard across the city as Iran launched retaliatory missile strikes targeting US military locations across the Gulf following joint American and Israeli attacks on Tehran.

Israeli security source says will continue Iran strikes ’as long as we need’

An Israeli security source said that strikes on Iran would continue for ’’as long as we need’’, after the US and Israel began targeting military and ballistic missile sites in the Islamic republic on Saturday.

Explosions in Israel, Bahrain, UAE, Kuwait

Explosions rocked northern Israel as the country worked to intercept incoming Iranian missiles shortly after it attacked Iran. The blasts echoed just after the Israeli military said it would be using its air defence systems to bring down the Iranian fire. There was no immediate word on any casualties or damage from the ongoing attack.

Actor-Politician Vijay’s wife files for divorce

Actor-politician Vijay’s wife Sangeetha Sornalingam has filed for divorce in a court in Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu. Sangeetha wants the marriage dissolved.

Chelsea to face holders PSG in Champions League’s last 16

Chelsea will play holders Paris St-Germain in the Champions League round of 16 while Manchester City will face Real Madrid in the knockout stages for a fifth straight season.