Several US warplanes crashed in Kuwait on Monday morning amid ongoing Iranian strikes in the Gulf, but all crew members survived, the Kuwait Ministry of Defence said. The statement said search and rescue teams were immediately dispatched to evacuate the crews and transfer them to hospitals for evaluation and treatment, noting that their condition was stable.
The stage is set for the knockout stages of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. The 1st semi-final of the tournament will see New Zealand taking on South Africa. The two sides will lock horns at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on March 4. Ahead of the clash, many eyes would be set upon South Africa skipper Aiden Markram.
Crude oil prices surged sharply on Monday, climbing Rs 589 to hit a lifetime high of Rs 6,700 per barrel in futures trade amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), crude oil for April delivery traded Rs 594 higher, or 9.73 per cent up, at Rs 6,596 per barrel. The sharp rally followed news that Saudi Aramco had shut down its Ras Tanura Refinery as a precautionary measure after it was hit by a drone.
Iranian-born Bollywood actress Elnaaz Norouzi expressed her joy over the death of Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on social media on Sunday, making her the subject of discussion. Amid the US, Israel and Iran conflict, several Iranian-born Bollywood actors have also come into the spotlight. We’re telling you who else, besides Elnaaz Norouzi, are Iranian-born actors in Bollywood. Also, read further to know about several Hindi film actors who have Iranian roots.
Newly released commercial satellite images indicate extensive damage at multiple Iranian military installations following strikes amid the escalating conflict involving the United States and Israel. The imagery, provided by private satellite firm Vantor, highlights precision attacks on air, drone and naval facilities near the strategic port region of Konarak in southern Iran, along the Gulf of Oman.
UAE Presidential Diplomatic Adviser Anwar Gargash strongly criticised Iran’s recent actions in the Gulf, warning that escalating attacks against neighbouring countries risk deepening regional instability and isolating Tehran further. In a post on X, Gargash said Iran’s aggression had “missed its target” while reinforcing concerns among regional powers that its missile programme remains a continuing source of insecurity. Urging restraint, he called on Tehran to “return to reason and responsibility” in dealing with its neighbours, cautioning that continued escalation could widen diplomatic isolation at a critical moment for the region.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has postponed Class X and Class XII exams originally set for Monday, March 2, 2026, across key Middle East centers including Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and UAE. Citing the “current situation” sparked by US-Israel strikes on Iran and subsequent retaliatory missile exchanges, the board prioritizes student safety amid closed airspaces, explosions, and military alerts.
Film producer Kamaal R Khan, who has been actively sharing his views on the ongoing Middle East tensions between the US, Israel, and Iran, informed his followers on Saturday that his family, including his wife and children, has been stranded in Dubai, where they had gone for Ramadan.
US and Israeli intelligence pinpointed three high-level meetings on Saturday (February 28), including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, prompting daylight strikes without delay. American agencies tracked the sessions in real-time, enabling a coordinated blitz that caught Iran’s elite off-guard at Khamenei’s Tehran compound, where offices blended into his residence. Israel unleashed 30 bombs on the fortified site, vaporising Khamenei and family members- his daughter, granddaughter, daughter-in-law and son-in-law- in the compound’s heart.
The road to the T20 World Cup 2026 knockouts is closing in. Many eyes will be set upon the upcoming game between India and the West Indies. A win for either side would mean qualification for the knockouts of the tournament, and it could be interesting to see how they fare against each other in the forthcoming clash.
