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2 injured as knife-wielding man goes on stabbing spree in UK’s Edinburgh

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Two people were injured after a man was seen brandishing two knives in a residential part of Edinburgh, prompting a major armed police response and public warnings to avoid the area.

The incident happened in Calder, in the west of Edinburgh, where emergency services were deployed following reports of a man with a bladed weapon. Locals said police activity began before 9 am, with several streets sealed off as officers moved in.

Confirming the injuries, Police Scotland said officers were called to reports of a man with a knife earlier on Monday morning. Chief Inspector Scott Kennedy said the disturbance had been contained and there was no wider risk to the public.

“The incident is not being treated as terror-related,” Kennedy said, adding that officers would remain in the area to reassure residents.

Earlier, police issued a public warning urging people to stay away from Calder. “The public is being advised to avoid the Calder area of Edinburgh following reports of a man with a bladed weapon,” the force said. “Police, including firearms officers, are in attendance.”

Residents described a prolonged and intense police presence. William Ramsay, who lives nearby, told Press Association he believed the man had entered the stairwell of his building.

“He smashed the local shop, possibly stabbed two people unconfirmed,” Ramsay said. “Armed police, dogs been here for about two hours.”

Images from the scene showed at least six police vehicles outside Cobbinshaw House, a tower block of flats, with armed officers positioned around the building as enquiries continued.

Public transport was also disrupted. Lothian Buses said its number 20 service was being diverted away from Calder until further notice.

Police have not released further details about the condition of the injured or any arrests, as officers continue investigations and maintain a visible presence in the area. https://www.indiatoday.in/world/uk-news/story/knife-wielding-man-stabs-multiple-people-in-uks-edinburgh-local-media-2876553-2026-03-02

Iran war: A visual guide to the expanding West Asia conflict

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As the conflict in the Middle East continues into its third day, much remains unclear about what is truly unfolding on the ground. Amid competing claims and fast-moving developments, the India Today Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) team has analysed satellite imagery, official statements, and verified data to cut through the haze and present what is confirmed so far.

Our analysis shows that the theatre of war has widened significantly. The Iranian leadership has faced a massive jolt, with many senior figures killed. However, this time the situation is not easy for either the US or Israel, as their allies are being struck and their air defences are being challenged, with casualties now being reported on all sides.

TRUMP’S GAMBLE IN IRAN: RISK OF WIDER POWER VACUUM

The US-Israel coordinated attack has deprived Iran of its leadership, killing not only Ayatollah Ali Khamenei but also the heads of at least three major departments, including the IRGC and the Intelligence, along with several other high-profile figures. Yet what it ultimately seeks to achieve appears far more difficult, if not impossible, from this point.

Verified developments indicate that these killings have triggered unrest in parts of Tehran. History shows that sudden decapitation of central authority, without a structured political alternative ready to assume control, can fracture state institutions. In Iraq after 2003, a weakened central command enabled militias and sectarian actors to consolidate power locally. In Iran, while the state apparatus remains deeply entrenched and cohesive for now, the absence of a unified opposition raises the risk that prolonged instability could empower hardliners. https://www.indiatoday.in/world/story/iran-war-visual-guide-maps-satellite-images-west-asia-conflict-2876559-2026-03-02

Indian crew member killed after drone boat hits oil tanker off Oman coast

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An Indian crew member was killed after an oil tanker was struck by an unmanned drone boat off the coast of Oman, triggering a fire and forcing the evacuation of all crew on board, officials confirmed on Monday, as hostilities between Israel and Iran continued to escalate across the region.

The Sultanate of Oman’s Maritime Security Centre said the incident occurred about 52 nautical miles northwest of Port Sultan Qaboos in Muscat Governorate on Saturday (March 1). The tanker, identified as MKD VYOM, flying the flag of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, was carrying approximately 59,463 metric tonnes of cargo at the time of the attack.

According to officials, the unmanned vessel hit the tanker, causing a fire and explosion in the main engine room. One crew member, an Indian national, died in the incident.

The vessel had 21 crew members on board, including 16 Indians, four Bangladeshis and one Ukrainian. All survivors were evacuated by the merchant ship MV SAND, which sails under the flag of Panama, in coordination with the Maritime Security Centre.

The Royal Navy of Oman has deployed a vessel to monitor the damaged tanker and is issuing navigational warnings to ships transiting the area. Authorities have not yet disclosed who was behind the attack.

Iran has warned vessels approaching the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow gateway to the Persian Gulf, and is suspected of launching multiple maritime attacks as the Middle East war intensified following major US and Israeli airstrikes on the Islamic Republic.

This marked the second such attack on cargo vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz since the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, which has triggered widespread tensions across the Middle East.

Earlier, a Palau-flagged oil tanker Skylight, carrying 15 Indian nationals among its crew, was struck near Oman’s Musandam peninsula, injuring four people.

Oman’s Maritime Security Centre said in a post on X that the strike took place about five nautical miles north of Musandam’s Khasab Port, after which the tanker’s 20-member crew was evacuated. The agency did not specify the weapon used. https://www.indiatoday.in/world/story/indian-crew-member-killed-after-drone-boat-hits-oil-tanker-off-oman-coast-2876550-2026-03-02

Air raid sirens sound in Israel, Jordan after launch of Iranian missiles

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Air raid sirens sounded Monday in the Jerusalem area and central Israel, including Tel Aviv, as well as in Jordan, after missiles were detected launched from Iran.

In a statement, the Israeli army said it had identified “the recent launch of missiles from Iran toward Israeli territory.”

“Defense systems are working to intercept the threat. In recent minutes, the Home Front Command distributed preemptive instructions directly to mobile phones in the affected areas,” the army added.

Sirens were later heard across central Israel, including the city of Tel Aviv. They also sounded in the Jerusalem area, where explosions from interception were heard.

Israel’s emergency medical service MDA said in a statement that no injuries or material damage had been recorded.

In Jordan, sirens also sounded in tandem with the announcement that Iranian missiles had been detected heading toward Israel.

An Anadolu correspondent reported hearing explosions resulting from air defense interceptions.

This came as the US and Israel launched a large-scale attack on Iran on Saturday, killing several top Iranian leaders, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

In response, Tehran has retaliated with drone and missile strikes targeting Israel as well as regional countries which are home to US assets. https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/air-raid-sirens-sound-in-israel-jordan-after-launch-of-iranian-missiles/3846464