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Israel Confirms Killing of Iran’s Basij Commander Gholamreza Soleimani

Tel Aviv [Israel], March 17 (ANI): Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) on Tuesday confirmed the killing of Gholamreza Soleimani, the commander of Iran's Basij Unit. According to the Jerusalem Post, the IDF confirmed the death of the head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' Basij paramilitary militia, Gholamreza Soleimani, and his deputy, Seyyed Karishi. As per

Jaishankar Fortifies India–EU Partnership During Brussels Visit

Brussels [Belgium], March 17 (ANI): External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, concluded an official visit to Brussels from March 15-16, 2026, at the invitation of European Union High Representative and Vice President (HRVP), Kaja Kallas. The visit comes within six weeks of the historic State Visit of EU leaders to India as Guests of Honour for

Zelenskyy Shrugs Off Tehran’s Threats

Kyiv [Ukraine], March 17 (ANI): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has addressed recent warnings from Tehran, stating that the nation remains undeterred by the "Iranian regime's threats to Ukraine over our support for the Gulf countries". In a statement shared via social media, Zelenskyy dismissed the rhetoric as a recurring theme in regional diplomacy. "This is

Israeli Airstrike Reportedly Strikes Ali Larijani

Tel Aviv [Israel], March 17 (ANI): Israeli media outlets reported on Tuesday, citing officials, that Ali Larijani, Iranian Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, was targetted in an airstrike in Iran overnight. The Times of Israel reported, citing officials, that it remains unclear if Larijani was killed or injured in the strike. Meanwhile, the

Israel Conducts Strikes on Iranian Sites in Tehran, Shiraz, Tabriz

Tel Aviv [Israel], March 17 (ANI): The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) have announced a series of targeted strikes against "Iranian regime infrastructure in different areas across Iran." In a post on X, the IDF confirmed the extent of the aerial operation, stating that "in Tehran, dozens of munitions were dropped on command centres, and UAV

Lawyers’ Strike Halts Courts After Arrests in PoGB

Gilgit [PoGB] March 17 (ANI): Court proceedings across Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) came to a standstill after lawyers launched a region-wide strike to protest the arrest of a senior legal practitioner and several activists under Pakistan's Anti-Terrorism Act. The strike call was issued by the Gilgit-Baltistan High Court Bar Association following the detention of prominent advocate

Pakistan Airstrike on Kabul Hospital Decried as War Crime

New Delhi [India], March 17 (ANI): Former Indian Ambassador to Afghanistan, Amar Sinha on Tuesday termed Pakistan's recent airstrikes in Afghanistan a "major escalation," calling the reported bombing of a hospital in Kabul a "war crime". Speaking to ANI, Sinha said the strike on the Omid Addiction Treatment Hospital, which reportedly led to the deaths

Israel: 3,530 Injured Since War Began; IDF Begins Ground Operations

Tel Aviv [Israel], March 17 (ANI): The Israeli Health Ministry has reported that 3,530 people have sustained injuries and been admitted to hospitals since the outbreak of the war. Providing a breakdown of the current medical status, the ministry stated that 86 individuals are presently hospitalised, including eight patients in serious condition. This medical update

Pakistan Aviation Strained by Fuel Spike and Regional Tensions

Karachi [Pakistan], March 17 (ANI): Pakistan's aviation industry is grappling with mounting financial strain as escalating tensions between Iran, Israel, and the United States send shockwaves through global energy markets. The surge in fuel prices triggered by the ongoing geopolitical conflict is significantly affecting both commercial flight operations and pilot training programmes across the country.
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