'No deal with Iran': Donald Trump says US will accept only 'unconditional surrender'

US President Donald Trump has ruled out the possibility of any negotiated settlement with Iran, stating that the United States would accept nothing less than the country's unconditional surrender. In a statement posted on his Truth Social platform, Trump laid out what he described as the United States' clear objective in the ongoing conflict. Read the full story here.

Did Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei label OpenAI's Trump praise 'dictator-style'?

A leaked internal memo by Dario Amodei has triggered controversy in the global technology sector. In the memo, the Anthropic CEO accused rival OpenAI of trying to win favours from the Donald Trump administration through donations and public praise. According to reports, the memo, about 1,600 words long, claims that Anthropic has faced pressure from the US government because it has not made similar political contributions. The allegations have intensified debate over the relationship between major technology companies and political power in the United States. Read the full story here.

San Francisco Mayor’s security team attacked, officer injured

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie’s police security detail was attacked at the edge of the Tenderloin on Thursday evening. The mayor was unharmed, but one unnamed San Francisco police officer suffered a head injury that caused bleeding from the back of his head. Another member of Lurie’s security detail was also injured. "There was an altercation this evening involving the mayor’s security detail. The mayor was not involved. We thank our SFPD officers for their quick response and for keeping our city safe every day," Hindustan Times quoted KTVU as reporting.

Why is Kim Jong-Un referred to as the ‘young boy’ amid the escalating crisis in the Middle East?

As tensions escalate in the Middle East following military strikes involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, social media users around the world have turned North Korean leader Kim Jong Un into an unexpected meme star. While the conflict currently centres on the US-Israel military campaign against Iran, many internet users have humorously portrayed Kim as an outsider quietly watching the global developments from the sidelines. Read the full story here.

What is a Blue Sparrow? Israeli missile that killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei

Do you know the strike that reportedly killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei came not from the ground but from the sky, at breathtaking speed. At the heart of the attack was a missile known as the Blue Sparrow, an air-launched weapon designed to travel high above the Earth before plunging back toward its target with devastating force. Read the full story here.

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei calls leaked Trump criticism 'out-of-date', says it was a 'difficult day'

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has apologised after an internal company memo criticising US President Donald Trump was leaked to the media. The apology came as the US Department of War (formerly the Department of Defense) formally designated the artificial intelligence company as a "Supply Chain Risk" (SCR) to America's national security. Read the full story here.

CBSE cancels Class 10 exams, postpones Class 12 tests in Middle East

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has cancelled all Class 10 board examinations and postponed Class 12 examinations scheduled in several Middle Eastern countries. The decision applies to CBSE-affiliated schools in Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Read the full story here.

Nepal election results could reshape ties with India

Nepal has conducted its first general election since the uprising led by Gen Z in 2025, during which the then-Nepalese Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli was forced to resign, leading to the emergence of Sushila Karki as the new interim prime minister of the country. The results of the election will not only determine the future of Nepal but also its relations with India, its neighbour. Read the full story here.

US gives India 30-day window to continue Russian oil imports amid Iran conflict

The United States has granted India a 30-day temporary waiver allowing its refineries to continue purchasing Russian energy. The move comes as global energy markets remain tense due to the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel, which has heightened fears of disruptions to oil supply. Read the full story here.

What was Dubai's iconic Burj Khalifa's original name?

As tensions continue to simmer across West Asia, attention is once again turning toward the Gulf’s remarkable transformation over the past two decades. One of the most striking symbols of that change is the towering Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the tallest building in the world and a global icon of ambition. But the reasons behind its construction go far beyond architectural prestige. Read the full story here.

Massive blackout leaves millions in Cuba powerless amid deepening fuel crisis

A widespread power outage has plunged millions across Cuba into darkness after a major breakdown at one of the country’s key thermoelectric plants, exposing the fragile state of the island’s energy infrastructure. Large parts of the country, including the capital Havana, experienced electricity cuts as authorities scrambled to restore the national grid. The blackout has intensified concerns over Cuba’s worsening fuel shortage and ageing power system, which have led to frequent outages in recent years. Read the full story here.

Dubai Airports update March 6: Emirates begins limited operations as flights slowly resume

Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) have resumed flight operations on a limited basis as of March 6. However, several flights remain suspended due to the ongoing regional tensions affecting air travel across the Middle East. Read the full story here.

Who is Balen Shah? The rapper-turned-politician reshaping Nepal's political landscape

Balen Shah, widely known simply as Balen, has emerged as one of the most talked-about political figures in Nepal. Once recognised primarily as a rapper, he later stunned the country's political establishment by winning the Kathmandu mayoral election in 2022 as an Independent candidate. Today, the 35-year-old is positioning himself as a key political contender as Nepal heads towards fresh elections following months of political unrest. Read the full story here.

How will International Women’s Day be celebrated in the United States?

As the world prepares to mark International Women’s Day on March 8, communities across the United States are gearing up for a range of events celebrating women’s achievements and advocating for gender equality. Though the day is not an official public holiday in the US, it is widely recognised through rallies, conferences, cultural programmes and awareness campaigns. Read the full story here.

Nepal election results: Balen Shah leads on 47 seats, KP Oli’s party in single digits

Early trends in Nepal’s general election began to emerge on Friday, a day after the Himalayan nation recorded around 60 per cent voter turnout in what officials described as a largely peaceful poll. The election took place about six months after a deadly Gen Z–led protest movement that led to the fall of the previous government. Read the full story here.