Iran reaffirms support for Palestine on International Quds Day, accuses Israel, allies of regional destabilization
TEHRAN, Thursday, March 12, 2026 (WNP): The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran on Monday reaffirmed its strong support for the Palestinian cause, describing International Quds Day as a symbol of global opposition to occupation and injustice. In a statement issued on the occasion, the ministry said the day—observed annually on the last Friday of Ramadan following its designation by...
Drone attack triggers fires at Oman’s strategic Salalah Port as Iran denies role
MUSCAT, Wednesday, March 11, 2026 (WNP): Fires continued to rage at the strategic Port of Salalah in southern Oman after multiple drone strikes hit fuel storage facilities, triggering large blazes and prompting emergency services to launch extensive firefighting operations. Omani authorities said several unmanned aerial vehicles were intercepted by air defenses, but some drones managed to strike fuel tanks at...
PPP leaders join Iftar with Pakistan Sweet Home children, call for support for orphans
ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, March 11, 2026 (WNP): Central Secretary Information of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Nadeem Afzal Chan hosted an Iftar dinner in honour of children from Pakistan Sweet Home, bringing together political leaders, social figures and members of the business community to express solidarity with underprivileged children. The event was attended by several prominent personalities, including former prime minister...
Azerbaijan sends relief convoy to Iran carrying food, water, medicines
TEHRAN, Tuesday, March 10, 2026 (WNP): The President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev has ordered the dispatch of humanitarian assistance to Iran to help meet the urgent needs of the neighboring country’s population amid the ongoing regional crisis. The announcement was made by Ali Alizada, Azerbaijan’s Ambassador to Iran and Permanent Representative to the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), who said the...
Trump announces temporary waiver of oil sanctions, including Russia, to stabilize global energy markets amid Middle East conflict
WASHINGTON, Tuesday, March 10, 2026 (WNP): U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to remove or temporarily waive certain oil-related sanctions, including restrictions affecting Russia, in a move aimed at stabilizing global energy markets amid the rapidly escalating conflict in the Middle East. Speaking at a news conference in Florida, Trump said the United States would lift sanctions on some...
Iran releases emotional video depicting Minab schoolgirl, U.S. missile strike to highlight war’s human cost
TEHRAN, Tuesday, March 10, 2026 (WNP): Iranian media have released a powerful and emotional video depicting the human cost of the ongoing conflict, presenting two parallel stories — a young girl preparing for school and a U.S. soldier preparing a missile strike — a stark reminder of the devastating impact of war on civilians. The video, widely circulated on Iranian...
Putin orders Russia to evaluate halting energy exports to Europe amid EU sanctions threat
MOSCOW, Tuesday, March 10, 2026 (WNP): Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed the Russian government to evaluate the possibility of halting energy exports to Europe in response to upcoming restrictions on Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) and energy supplies. President Putin said European Union countries plan to impose additional restrictions on Russian energy starting April 25, which could culminate in...
U.S. scales down military presence across Gulf as Iran–Israel war escalates
WASHINGTON / DOHA, Tuesday, March 10, 2026 (WNP): The United States has begun scaling down personnel and adjusting its military posture across parts of the Middle East as the war involving Iran, Israel, and U.S. forces continues to escalate across the region. Recent reports indicate that the United States has ordered the withdrawal of non-essential personnel and families from several...
PM Shehbaz urges diplomacy as Middle East war escalates, condemns attacks on Iran
ISLAMABAD, Monday, March 9, 2026 (WNP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said the entire Middle East region, including Iran, is currently engulfed in a severe conflict, stressing that Pakistan is making every possible effort to promote restraint and resolve tensions through diplomacy. Addressing the nation, the prime minister said Pakistan is closely monitoring the rapidly evolving situation in...
Crowds flood Ben Gurion Airport as residents seek to leave Israel amid Iran missile attacks
TEL AVIV, Monday, March 9, 2026 (WNP): Large crowds were reported at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv as residents sought to leave Israel amid continued missile attacks linked to the escalating conflict with Iran, according to local reports and eyewitness accounts. Passengers were seen gathering inside the airport terminals and around departure areas as authorities gradually resumed limited outbound...