US-Iran strikes unleash travel chaos as airlines cancel flights

US-Iran strikes unleashed one of the most severe disruptions to global aviation in years
1 March 2026, 09:06 AM

Fears of Mideast war as US-Iran conflict flares

Countries around the world voiced fears of a Middle East conflagration after the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran
1 March 2026, 08:59 AM

Why is the US attacking Iran?

The United States and Israel launched their most ambitious attacks on Iran in decades on Saturday
1 March 2026, 08:50 AM

China calls for 'immediate halt' to Iran escalation

"Iran's national sovereignty, security and territorial integrity should be respected," it added
1 March 2026, 08:32 AM

Death toll from strike in Iranian girls' school now 108: Red Crescent

When contacted by AFP, the Israeli military did not offer an immediate comment on the reports
1 March 2026, 06:36 AM

Israel, US launched strikes as Iranian leader met with inner circle: Reuters

Strikes designed to hit Khamenei first; Supreme leader was meeting with top security aides
1 March 2026, 06:24 AM

How does Iran's theocratic system of power work?

Who could succeed Khamenei as 'supreme leader'?
1 March 2026, 06:14 AM

Latest developments in US, Israel strikes on Iran

Here are the latest developments as the military action announced by US President Donald Trump and the Israeli government sparked a flurry of salvos from Iran that closed airspace around the Middle East
1 March 2026, 05:00 AM

Iranians celebrate after reports of Khamenei death: AFP

Iranians blared music, cheered, clapped and honked their car horns, according to videos on Telegram verified by AFP
1 March 2026, 04:46 AM

Khamenei, the hard-line cleric in charge of Iran since 1989

A lifelong adversary of both US and Israel
1 March 2026, 04:29 AM

Khamenei is dead, says Trump

The death of Khamenei gives Iranians 'greatest chance' to 'take back their country', says Trump
1 March 2026, 03:54 AM

Bangladeshi worker injured in Kuwait airport drone strike

Bangladesh embassy says they are trying to collect further details, including the worker’s identity and medical condition
1 March 2026, 03:44 AM

'We feel reports of Khamenei death are correct,' Trump tells NBC

"We feel that that is a correct story," he was quoted as saying by NBC News
1 March 2026, 03:23 AM

City move two points behind Arsenal as Liverpool hit five

Manchester City kept the pressure firmly on Premier League leaders Arsenal with a nervy 1-0 victory at Leeds United on Saturday, pulling within two points of top spot courtesy of Antoine Semenyo's strike on the stroke of halftime.
1 March 2026, 02:06 AM

Netanyahu says 'many signs' Iran's Khamenei is dead

Two Israeli television networks reported that Khamenei was killed in US-Israeli attacks on Iran, while there was no confirmation from Tehran
1 March 2026, 02:01 AM

Govt offers overnight stay for passengers after flight cancellations

Affected passengers asked to contact welfare desk or lounge for assistance
1 March 2026, 01:50 AM

Dhaka voices alarm over escalating Middle East conflict

Calls for renewed peace efforts as US-Israel strikes on Iran trigger regional hostilities
1 March 2026, 01:39 AM
1 March 2026, 01:31 AM

Bangladesh missions in UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraq urge expats to prioritise safety

Advise them to avoid military zones and follow host govt directives
1 March 2026, 01:21 AM

First Yamal hattrick helps Liga leaders Barcelona beat Villarreal

Barcelona's teenage star Lamine Yamal scored the first hat-trick of his career in a 4-1 win over Villarreal on Saturday that took the Catalan giants four points clear at the top of La Liga.
1 March 2026, 00:41 AM