West Bengal Assembly Polls to Be Held in Two Phases on April 23 and 29

The bugle for the legislative assembly elections in five Indian states and union territories, including West Bengal, has been sounded. On Sunday (March 15), the Election Commission of India announced the polling schedule. Amid a heated political atmosphere, voting in West Bengal will be held in two phases on April 23 and April 29. The occupant of Bengal’s throne will be decided on May 4.

Drone Attack Targets US Embassy in Baghdad

A drone attack has targeted the United States Embassy in Baghdad, the capital of Iraq. This information was reported on Saturday in a report by AFP.

2,500 U.S. Marines Head to Iran War on Amphibious Warship

For the first time since the ongoing war between Iran and the United States–Israel alliance began, a decision has been made to deploy a group of 2,500 U.S. Marine troops.

Iran War Sparks Fears of a Global Economic Nightmare

The war between the United States and Israel against Iran has turned into a terrible “nightmare” for the global economy. After Iranian leader Ali Khamenei was killed in a missile strike on February 28, Tehran closed the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important shipping routes. As a result, the prices of fuel and fertilizers in the global market have soared. This has created fears of a food crisis in poorer countries.

Iran War Escalates into Regional Conflict

Tensions across the Middle East have intensified within a week of the start of the U.S. and Israeli military operations against Iran. Despite extensive military attacks by land, sea, and air, the situation is rapidly escalating into a larger regional conflict.

Fuel Oil Prices Rise, Surpass $100 Per Barrel

Global fuel oil prices have increased by about 20 percent in the world market, reaching the highest level since July 2022. The main reason behind this is the conflict between Iran, the United States, and Israel, which has further tightened the supply system and created concerns about prolonged disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

Global Oil Prices Climb to Peak Not Seen Since 2023

Global oil prices have surged as escalating tensions in the Middle East raise fears of disruptions to global energy supplies. The growing geopolitical uncertainty has prompted traders and investors to closely monitor developments in the region.

Surprise in Nepal Election: Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Leading by a Large Margin

The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), which led the recent mass uprising in Nepal, is showing a major surprise in the country’s parliamentary elections. According to preliminary results released on Friday, the new political party is leading by a large margin.

Tehran Falls Silent, Slowly Turning Into a Dead City

The capital of Iran, Tehran, has almost turned into a deserted city amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Busy streets in the city are largely empty, most shops are closed, and fear and uncertainty dominate the lives of residents. With the internet nearly shut down across the country, many citizens are accessing the outside world using VPNs. One such resident told the BBC that Tehran’s busy Iranshahr Street now appears as silent as it was during the days of the pandemic.

Six Kurdish Armed Groups That May Join the War Against the Iranian Government

Several Kurdish armed groups are preparing to join the ongoing military campaign by the United States and Israel against Iran. According to Middle East–focused news outlet Al-Monitor, they are waiting to enter Iran from the Kurdistan region of Iraq under a recently formed coalition.