International

Fujairah Oil Loadings Halted After Fire

By BPN News Desk March 15, 2026

A drone-related fire at the UAE’s Fujairah oil hub led to a temporary suspension of some oil-loading operations, adding fresh pressure to regional energy markets as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz remain high. The fire was later brought under control, and no injuries were reported, but the disruption once again highlighted the vulnerability of […]

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Trump Seeks Naval Coalition For Hormuz

By BPN News Desk March 15, 2026

The United States is pushing for a broader naval response in the Strait of Hormuz after President Donald Trump said several countries may send warships to help keep the strategic waterway open. His remarks came amid growing disruption in Gulf shipping and rising fears over global energy supplies as tensions with Iran continue to intensify. […]

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Iran Warns People To Leave UAE Port Areas

By BPN News Desk March 15, 2026

Iran has warned people to stay away from major port areas in the United Arab Emirates after tensions escalated following a United States strike on Iran’s Kharg Island, a key hub for the country’s oil exports. The warning comes amid rising regional security concerns after a drone interception incident triggered a fire near the UAE […]

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North Korea Fires Missile During US Drills

By BPN News Desk March 14, 2026

North Korea launched a ballistic missile toward the sea off its east coast on Saturday as the United States and South Korea conducted joint military exercises in the region. The launch added to rising tensions on the Korean Peninsula, where Pyongyang has frequently criticised allied military drills as a security threat. North Korea Ballistic Missile […]

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UAE Allows 30-Day Visa Extension For Indians

By BPN News Desk March 14, 2026

The United Arab Emirates has introduced temporary visa relief measures for Indian travellers amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Authorities have allowed a 30-day visa extension without penalties for those unable to leave the country due to flight disruptions and regional security concerns linked to the conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States. […]

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11 Indians Arrested In US U Visa Fraud Case

By BPN News Desk March 14, 2026

Eleven Indian nationals have been arrested in the United States after federal investigators alleged they took part in a visa fraud conspiracy involving staged armed robberies at businesses. Prosecutors said the scheme was designed to help participants falsely qualify for U visas, which are meant for victims of certain serious crimes who assist law enforcement. […]

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US Offers Reward For Mojtaba Khamenei

By BPN News Desk March 14, 2026

The United States has announced a reward of up to $10 million for information on Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and several senior Iranian officials, marking a fresh escalation in Washington’s pressure campaign against Tehran amid the ongoing West Asia conflict. The announcement was made under the US Rewards for Justice programme, which targets […]

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Iran Israel War Escalates Across West Asia

By BPN News Desk March 14, 2026

The conflict between Iran, Israel and the United States continued to escalate on March 14, with fresh military strikes, drone attacks and rising tensions across West Asia. The war has expanded beyond direct exchanges between the main parties and is now affecting regional security, shipping routes and energy markets. US Strikes Iranian Military Targets The […]

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Iran Hits Out At US Over Russian Oil

By BPN News Desk March 14, 2026

Washington’s temporary easing of restrictions on some Russian oil cargoes has triggered a sharp response from Iran, with Tehran accusing the United States of double standards after earlier pressure on India to reduce purchases from Moscow. The remarks come at a time when the war in West Asia has unsettled global energy markets and pushed […]

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Trump Warns Iran Over Kharg Island Oil Hub

By BPN News Desk March 14, 2026

The conflict in West Asia escalated further after US President Donald Trump warned that Iran’s key oil export hub at Kharg Island could be targeted if disruptions to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz continue. The warning comes amid rising tensions in the region and growing concern over the safety of global energy supply routes […]