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Israel hits Iran’s Defence Ministry headquarters
Dubai: Israel launched an expanded assault on Iran on Sunday, targeting its energy industry and Defence Ministry headquarters, while Tehran unleashed a fresh barrage of deadly strikes. The simultaneous attacks represented the…
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Iran launches fresh attacks on Israel amid rising conflict
Tehran: Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) launched a “large-scale combined offensive operation” against Israel, involving a significant number of missiles and drones, media reported. The IRGC’s aerospace division carried out the…
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Iran-US nuclear talks cancelled amid Israel’s strikes, says Oman
Muscat: Oman’s foreign minister says planned talks between Iran and the United States over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear programme “will not now take place” after Israel’s strikes targeting the Islamic Republic. Badr…
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UAE issues travel alert for citizens, residents amid regional tensions
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has issued an urgent advisory for its nationals, residents, and visitors to contact their airlines directly for the most up-to-date information regarding…
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India advises nationals in Palestine to stay vigilant amid tensions
Ramallah: The Representative office of India in Ramallah on Saturday advised Indian nationals in Palestine to remain vigilant and avoid unnecessary movement in the wake of the tension in the region. Providing…
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Tehran no longer immune, Israeli jets flying freely: IDF
Jerusalem: Israel Defence Forces spokesperson Brig Gen Effie Defrin on Saturday claimed that the Israeli Air Force has achieved aerial freedom of action over Tehran, which is “no longer immune.” Defrin said…
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Massive fire breaks out in 67-storey skyscraper in Dubai Marina; 3,820 evacuated
Dubai: A massive fire broke out at a 67-storey residential tower in Dubai Marina on Friday night, June 13, prompting the evacuation of 3,820 residents from 764 apartments. No injuries were reported.…
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Hyderabadi engineer dies of burns after apartment fire in Saudi Arabia
Hyderabad: A 35-year-old engineer from Hyderabad, Shaikh Abdur Rahman Imran, tragically passed away in Saudi Arabia, a week after suffering critical burns in an apartment fire, according to sources. The fire, believed…
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Indian mission in Tel Aviv establishes 24×7 helpline following Israel-Iran conflict
Jerusalem: The Indian Embassy in Tel Aviv on Saturday set up a round the clock emergency helpline and advised Indian nationals to stay vigilant after escalation in Israel’s conflict with Iran. “We…
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Indian journalist detained along with scores of pro-Palestine protesters in Egypt
An Indian journalist was among the scores of pro-Palestinian activists detained and deported by Egyptian authorities on Friday, June 13, before a planned solidarity march towards the Gaza Strip to break the…
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Israel’s main international airport to remain closed until further notice
Dubai: Israel’s main international airport will remain closed until further notice as hostilities between Iran and Israel continue, the airport authority said on Saturday, June 14. Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel…
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Israeli strikes kill at least 16 Palestinians in Gaza
Deir al-Balah: At least 16 Palestinians were killed in Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip overnight and into Saturday, June 14, according to local health officials. The 20-month war with Hamas has…
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Saudi King Salman orders full support for Iranian Haj pilgrims as regional crisis unfolds
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has directed the Ministry of Haj and Umrah to provide all necessary facilities and services to Iranian Haj pilgrims currently in the Kingdom,…
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India abstaining from UN motion on Gaza ‘shameful’: Priyanka Gandhi
Malappuram: Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday termed as “shameful” and “disappointing” the Indian government’s decision to abstain from the UN motion to protect civilians and uphold humanitarian obligations in…
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Air India, IndiGo issue alerts as Iran airspace closure disrupts flight operations
New Delhi: Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, Air India and IndiGo, two of India’s leading airlines, have issued public advisories to alert passengers about flight delays and reroutes due to…
