International

NATO Intercepts Iranian Missile Near Turkey

By BPN News Desk March 9, 2026

NATO Intercepts Iranian Missile Near Turkey A ballistic missile fired from Iran was intercepted after entering Turkish airspace, with debris falling in the southeastern province of Gaziantep, according to Turkish authorities. No casualties were reported. The incident marked another sign of how the Iran-Israel conflict is beginning to affect neighbouring countries more

National

India Not Planning IEA Oil Reserve Release

By BPN News Desk March 9, 2026

India is not planning to release oil reserves in coordination with the International Energy Agency and has no immediate plan to raise retail petrol and diesel prices, according to a government source cited on Monday. The position comes as global crude prices remain under pressure from the expanding West Asia conflict and as several major […]

International

China Calls Iran Succession An Internal Matter

By BPN News Desk March 9, 2026

China said Iran’s decision to appoint Mojtaba Khamenei as the new Supreme Leader is an internal matter and stressed that foreign interference in another country’s affairs should be opposed. The response came after leadership change in Tehran added a new political dimension to the widening regional conflict and triggered fresh reactions from major global powers. […]

International

Iran Warns Diaspora Over Israel, US Links

By BPN News Desk March 9, 2026

Iran’s judiciary has warned that Iranians living abroad who cooperate with Israel or the United States could face confiscation of their assets and other legal penalties. The statement marks a significant escalation in Tehran’s domestic and overseas pressure campaign as the regional conflict deepens and the Iranian state moves to tighten control over perceived external […]

International

Israel Strikes Central Iran After Leadership Shift

By BPN News Desk March 9, 2026

Israel launched another wave of air strikes across central Iran on Monday, targeting missile infrastructure and internal security sites hours after Iran confirmed Mojtaba Khamenei as its new Supreme Leader. The latest operation signalled that the conflict remains active despite the leadership transition in Tehran, with Israeli forces continuing to focus on military and

International

UAE Denies Role In Iran Water Facility Strike

By BPN News Desk March 9, 2026

The United Arab Emirates has denied any involvement in an alleged strike on an Iranian desalination facility, pushing back against claims that Abu Dhabi had expanded its role in the widening regional conflict. The denial came as tensions remained high across the Gulf, with governments trying to contain fallout from the ongoing Iran-US-Israel war and […]

Business Markets

Asian Stocks Fall As Oil Jumps On Crisis

By BPN News Desk March 9, 2026

Asian Stocks Fall As Oil Jumps On Crisis Asian equities came under heavy pressure on Monday as oil prices surged sharply amid the worsening West Asia crisis, with investors reacting to fears of supply disruption, shipping risks and a broader economic shock across the region. The selloff reflected growing concern that the conflict could hit […]

International

Trump Calls Oil Spike Temporary Amid Iran Crisis

By BPN News Desk March 9, 2026

US President Donald Trump has downplayed the sharp rise in oil prices triggered by the Iran conflict, saying the increase is a temporary cost tied to efforts to eliminate Tehran’s nuclear threat. His comments came as global crude prices surged amid fears of wider disruption across the Middle East and pressure on key energy routes. […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Iran’s Regime Says It Will Never Surrender. History Says Otherwise.

By BPN News Desk March 9, 2026

The past few days have seen a strange graphic spreading rapidly across social media. It claims there are only three possible outcomes in the current Iran war. Option one is American retreat and acceptance of Iran’s regional dominance. Option two is a massive ground invasion of Iran. Option three is nuclear escalation. The message of […]

International

UAE Urges Residents To Stay In Safe Locations

By BPN News Desk March 9, 2026

The United Arab Emirates issued a fresh public safety advisory after authorities said they were responding to an incoming missile threat, as the wider Iran-linked conflict continued to spill across the Gulf. Residents were told to remain in safe locations and follow official updates, underlining the seriousness of the alert as air defence systems were […]