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Qatar declares Iranian attaches ‘persona non grata’ after missile strike ‘significantly damages’ Ras Laffan | World News

Qatar declares Iranian attaches ‘persona non grata’ after missile strike ‘significantly damages’ Ras Laffan | World News

Qatar has reported “significant damage” after Iranian missile strikes hit the Ras Laffan industrial city, the country’s primary gas hub. In a statement issued Wednesday, Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned what it called a blatant Iranian assault on Ras Laffan Industrial City, saying the attack sparked fires that severely affected the facility. Qatar also expelled all Iranian attaches at the embassies. The ministry also denounced Iranian strikes on energy sites in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, describing the incidents as grave breaches of international law and a serious risk to global energy stability. Calling the actions “brutal aggressions”, Doha said Tehran had crossed “all red lines” and stressed the urgent need for de-escalation to restore regional and international security. Earlier, a missile believed to have been launched by Iran struck the Ras Laffan site. Qatar Ministry of Interior said a resulting fire was largely contained and no injury was recorded. State energy giant QatarEnergy confirmed all staff were accounted for and there were no casualties. Statement | Qatar Condemns in Strongest …

LPG bookings fall to 77 lakh; Indian crude tanker sails out of UAE’s Fujairah safely

LPG bookings fall to 77 lakh; Indian crude tanker sails out of UAE’s Fujairah safely

Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) refill bookings have declined to about 77 lakh from 88.8 lakh earlier, indicating some easing of panic buying, even as the government said there is no shortage of petrol, diesel or cooking gas, and supplies remain stable despite the West Asia conflict. All domestic “refineries are operating at high capacity and maintaining adequate crude oil inventories,” the update said. “The country remains self-sufficient in the production of petrol and diesel, requiring no imports of the fuels to meet domestic demand.” Oil marketing companies have reported no dry outs at fuel retail outlets or LPG distributorships, and petrol, diesel and LPG supplies are being maintained regularly. Meanwhile, an Indian-flagged crude tanker sailed out safely from Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates after loading 80,800 tonnes of Murban crude oil, despite an attack on the oil terminal. The vessel, Jag Laadki, departed Fujairah at 10.30 a.m. IST and is bound for India, with all crew members safe, the government said. Jag Laadki is the fourth Indian-flagged vessel to have come out of the …

India well-placed to deal with any situation on crude oil, fuel amid West Asia supply shock: Piyush Goyal

India well-placed to deal with any situation on crude oil, fuel amid West Asia supply shock: Piyush Goyal

Union Minister of Commerce and Industries Piyush Goyal. | Photo Credit: ANI Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday (March 14, 2026) said India is well-placed to deal with any situation on crude oil and fuel, as the West Asia crisis disrupts gas shipments and shipping routes, and highlighted that the government has ramped up kerosene production to provide an alternate option for the common man. Speaking at the CNBC-TV India Business Leaders Awards 2026 ceremony, Mr. Goyal said the government plans to come up with some “concrete agenda” next week to support exporters. “On crude oil, on fuel, we are pretty well placed. We have good stocks in hand. There’s been absolutely no disturbance of any sort on the crude or the fuel front, petrol, diesel, aviation fuel,” Mr. Goyal said. Follow Iran-Israel war LIVE updates He said that India has ramped up kerosene production so that, in the event of any delays in LPG supplies, there will be an alternate cooking medium for the common man. “Incidentally, we are also covering through imports from …

Rumours being spread about LPG shortage, says Punjab CM Mann

Rumours being spread about LPG shortage, says Punjab CM Mann

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. | Photo Credit: ANI Amid the ongoing war between the U.S.-Israel and Iran, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday (March 12, 2026) said that tensions in the Gulf countries have led to rumours spreading rapidly across India about a possible liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) shortage, creating unnecessary concern among the public. “Rumours are being spread about a shortage of LPG cylinders due to the war in Gulf countries. The Punjab Government is fully alert and monitoring the situation closely,” he said. ‘Will act’ Cautioning against attempts to exploit the situation, the Chief Minister said the government will act firmly against anyone trying to create panic or manipulate the supply of essential goods. “If anyone tries to mislead people by hoarding essential goods or spreading rumours about shortages, the severest exemplary action will be taken,” he said. Mr. Mann added that he has raised the matter with the Union government to ensure that adequate supply of LPG cylinders is maintained so that common people do not face inconvenience in …

As energy scarcity hits Bangladesh, India sends diesel using ‘Friendship Pipeline’

As energy scarcity hits Bangladesh, India sends diesel using ‘Friendship Pipeline’

Image used for representational purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto In a positive turn in bilateral relations, India has sent a major consignment of diesel to Bangladesh as Dhaka deals with critical shortfall in petroleum against the backdrop of the war between the U.S.-Israel and Iran, official sources here have confirmed. Apart from the 5,000 metric tonnes of diesel from India’s Numaligarh Refinery that was purchased by Bangladesh this week, there is a request from Bangladesh for more petroleum supplies, but that issue will be addressed after prioritising India’s domestic demands, The Hindu was told. Sources described the supply of 5,000 metric tonnes of diesel, which took place weeks after Tarique Rahman became the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, as “regular ongoing energy trade between the two countries”. The supply was completed using the India-Bangladesh ‘Friendship Pipeline’, which was commenced in 2017-18 and operationalised in 2023. A Bangladesh official welcomed the supply via an existing pipeline, with capacity for more. “The supply was made by using the existing pipeline, and it can be utilised to …

Iran-US war news LIVE: US says 16 Iranian minelayers destroyed in Strait of Hormuz, warns of ‘most intense’ strikes day

Iran-US war news LIVE: US says 16 Iranian minelayers destroyed in Strait of Hormuz, warns of ‘most intense’ strikes day

US Iran war news LIVE: A projectile approaches what US Central Command (CENTCOM) says is an Iranian naval vessel, during strikes that included attacks on mine-laying vessels, at a location given as near the Strait of Hormuz, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in this screen grab from video released March 10, 2026. US Iran war news LIVE: US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said today would mark the most intense day of US strikes on Iran, as Tehran launched its own wave of attacks on Israel and across the Persian Gulf. The US military said it destroyed multiple Iranian vessels on Tuesday as the Islamic Republic vowed to block the region’s oil exports, raising concerns over threats to halt tankers passing through a waterway that carries about 20 per cent of the world’s oil. US on destroying Iranian vessels The US said it had destroyed 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels, although President Donald Trump said in social media posts there were no reports that Iran had planted explosives in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump also warned …

News18 Afternoon Digest: Iran Hits Israel’s Haifa Refinery, Iran’s Attack On US Navy’s Fifth Fleet In Bahrain Kills 21 Soldiers & Other News | India News

News18 Afternoon Digest: Iran Hits Israel’s Haifa Refinery, Iran’s Attack On US Navy’s Fifth Fleet In Bahrain Kills 21 Soldiers & Other News | India News

Last Updated:March 08, 2026, 13:47 IST We are also covering: Karnataka Student Attacks Hostel Mates With Iron Rod In Ballari, One Dead and other top news. Iran launched fresh attacks on the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet in the Juffair District in Manama, Bahrain. (Photo: File/Reuters) In today’s afternoon digest, News18 brings you the latest updates on Iran-Israel conflict as Iran claimed that its missiles struck Israel’s largest oil refinery in Haifa; Iran’s President Vows ‘Forceful’ Response To American, Israeli Attack, and other top news of the day. Iran’s Attack On US Navy’s Fifth Fleet In Bahrain Kills 21 Soldiers As Military Escalation Continues Iran has launched fresh attacks on the United States (US) Navy’s Fifth Fleet in the Juffair District in Manama, Bahrain, killing 21 soldiers, the Tehran Times reported. Their footage purportedly showed a fire at the spot. The US Navy’s Fifth Fleet, headquartered at Naval Support Activity Bahrain in Manama, is facing a major military escalation following a direct missile and drone assault by Iranian forces. Read more Iran Strikes Israel’s Haifa Refinery …

US pressing Sri Lanka not to repatriate Iranian survivors of sunken Iris Dena frigate: Report

US pressing Sri Lanka not to repatriate Iranian survivors of sunken Iris Dena frigate: Report

Days after the US sunk Iranian warship Iris Dena international waters off Sri Lankan coast, Washington is reportedly asking the Sri Lankan government not to repatriate the survivors from the Iranian warship. It has also asked Sri Lanka to not send back the crew of another Iranian ship that is in Sri Lankan custody, Reuters reported, citing an internal State Department cable. Track updates on Iran US conflict Sri Lankan Navy sailors take one of the injured Iranian sailors from IRIS Dena warship to hospital after their ship sank outside Sri Lanka’s territorial waters, in Galle, Sri Lanka, March 4, 2026. (AP) Also read: India allows Iranian warship to dock at Kochi, crew housed at naval facilities An Iranian naval vessel was sunk off the coast of Sri Lanka by a US submarine or torpedo on Wednesday, following which the Sri Lankan authorities launched a rescue operation and rescued at least 87 bodies. Thirty two others were rescued as the raging Iran-US conflict intensified sending, sending ripples to South Asia as well. Sri Lankan authorities …

Construction Workers To Drivers: Over 1.2 Lakh From UP Stranded In Gulf Amid US-Israel-Iran War | India News

Construction Workers To Drivers: Over 1.2 Lakh From UP Stranded In Gulf Amid US-Israel-Iran War | India News

Last Updated:March 06, 2026, 18:12 IST With several flights cancelled and airspace restrictions imposed across parts of the Middle East, relatives say every phone call from abroad now carries both relief and fear. Indian passengers arrive at the airport of Ahmedabad on late March 3, 2026, after they were stranded in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia). (AFP photo) More than one lakh people from Lucknow and other districts — including masons, construction workers, technicians, drivers and those on religious tours — are currently stranded across Gulf countries as the Iran–Israel war entered its seventh day on Friday, intensifying anxiety among families in Uttar Pradesh. With several flights cancelled and airspace restrictions imposed across parts of the Middle East, relatives say every phone call from abroad now carries both relief and fear. Travel operators in the city estimate that over 1.25 lakh residents of Lucknow are currently in countries such as Iran, Oman, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Muscat, Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah and Sharjah. Many of them had planned to return to India in the coming days, …

Mandana Karimi says she feels ‘betrayed by India’, recalls running away from Iran after being arrested at 14: ‘I am asked to stay quiet’ | Bollywood News

Mandana Karimi says she feels ‘betrayed by India’, recalls running away from Iran after being arrested at 14: ‘I am asked to stay quiet’ | Bollywood News

Mandana Karimi, who was born in Iran but has been living in India for the past few years, has expressed her intention to return to her home country after the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In an exclusive chat with SCREEN, Mandana spoke about the current situation in her home country and recalled the oppression that she faced as a 14-year-old, which eventually led her to leave Iran. She also shared that her family is currently living under a blackout in Iran. Talking about her family surviving through the war, Mandana shared, “My entire family is in Iran. There are very vague phone calls that happen with them, of a few minutes or a few seconds at times. I know that they are well, but there is not much communication. The country is still under blackout.” Mandana said that the news media are not focusing on the years of oppression that the country faced and shared, “Regarding every news that is being played, especially in India, a few things are being shown. Everyone is talking …