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Operation 'Roaring Lion' against Iran making 'great progress': Israeli PMO spokesperson (IANS interview)

Lomas Jha | March 6, 2026 8:32 PM

Tel Aviv, March 6 (IANS) David Mencer, the spokesman for the Israeli Prime Minister's Office, has said that Operation 'Roaring Lion' launched by the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) and US against Iran is making "great progress" as the conflict entered its sixth day on Friday. In an exclusive interview with IANS, Mencer said that Iranian ballistic missile sites, which were a threat to Israel and other countries in the region, have been destroyed.

Philippines' ASEAN chairmanship faces delicate balancing act amid rising tensions: Report

IANS | March 6, 2026 7:36 PM

Kuala Lumpur, March 6 (IANS) With growing regional tensions in South-East Asia, the Philippines’ ASEAN chairmanship will be evaluated not by new declarations but by how effectively it can stabilise the bloc through prudent diplomacy, sustain dialogue among fragmented stakeholders, and ensure the forum’s relevance in addressing shared challenges, a report detailed.

Nepal elections: Prachanda wins as Oli and Gagan Thapa trail

IANS | March 6, 2026 7:19 PM

Kathmandu, March 6 (IANS) Former Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has been elected from Rukum East-1 to the House of Representatives, becoming one of the few top leaders from traditional political parties to secure a win in the elections to the House of Representatives held on Thursday.

Unrest in PoK after local police officers ignored for top post: Report

IANS | March 6, 2026 7:12 PM

Colombo, March 6 (IANS) The appointment of a junior police officer from Pakistan’s Punjab province as Inspector General of Police (IGP) in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) has triggered unrest within the local police force, with six senior officers questioning the decision on grounds of seniority, merit, and institutional morale, a report said on Friday.

EAM Jaishankar meets counterparts from Mauritius and Bhutan, underlines India's commitment to deepen ties

IANS | March 6, 2026 6:36 PM

New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held a meeting with his counterparts from Mauritius and Bhutan on the sidelines of Raisina Dialogue 2026 in New Delhi on Friday.

EAM Jaishankar meets Malta Deputy PM, appreciates his views on maritime industry

IANS | March 6, 2026 6:32 PM

New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held a meeting with Malta's Deputy Prime Minister Ian Borg on the sidelines of Raisina Dialogue 2026 in New Delhi on Friday.

Qatar Energy Minister warns oil could touch $150 in weeks if Iran war continues

IANS | March 6, 2026 6:14 PM

New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) Qatar’s Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi has warned that war in the Middle East continuing for a "few days" could cause Gulf exporters declaring force majeure, halting deliveries, pushing oil to $150 a barrel and natural gas to $40 per MMBtu (Metric Million British Thermal Unit) within weeks.

50 Israeli fighter jets dismantled Ali Khamenei's underground bunker: IDF

IANS | March 6, 2026 6:13 PM

Tel Aviv, March 6 (IANS) As many as 50 Air Force fighter jets were involved in the attack on Iranian regime's leadership compound in Tehran on February 28 that led to the assassination of country's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) revealed on Friday.

Iran President Pezeshkian confirms 'some countries have begun mediation efforts'

IANS | March 6, 2026 5:46 PM

Tehran, March 6 (IANS) Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Friday said that "some countries" have begun "mediation efforts" to resolve the ongoing conflict with the United States and Israel which also led to the assassination of country's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, last week.

Pakistan: Dealers warn petrol pumps may shut within days if supply is not restored

IANS | March 6, 2026 4:57 PM

Islamabad, March 6 (IANS) Leaders of the Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA) have warned that petrol pumps across the country may start shutting down within the next few days after several petroleum firms have cut their supplies, local media reported.

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Operation 'Roaring Lion' against Iran making 'great progress': Israeli PMO spokesperson (IANS interview)

Philippines' ASEAN chairmanship faces delicate balancing act amid rising tensions: Report

Nepal elections: Prachanda wins as Oli and Gagan Thapa trail

Unrest in PoK after local police officers ignored for top post: Report

EAM Jaishankar meets counterparts from Mauritius and Bhutan, underlines India's commitment to deepen ties

EAM Jaishankar meets Malta Deputy PM, appreciates his views on maritime industry

Qatar Energy Minister warns oil could touch $150 in weeks if Iran war continues

50 Israeli fighter jets dismantled Ali Khamenei's underground bunker: IDF

Iran President Pezeshkian confirms 'some countries have begun mediation efforts'

Pakistan: Dealers warn petrol pumps may shut within days if supply is not restored

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