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24 Indian crew rescued after missile attack off Oman: Coast Guard
New Delhi: Twenty-four Indian crew members of a Palau-flagged merchant tanker have been rescued in coordination with Omani authorities, following a “missile attack” on the vessel off the coast of Oman, the…
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US army Apache crashes near Strait of Hormuz, pilots ‘fine’
A US Army Apache attack helicopter went down near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, June 8, and its two crew members were rescued safely, The New York Times reported, citing two people briefed on the…
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Saudi Arabia denies attack on Prince Sultan Air Base
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense on Monday, June 8, dismissed claims circulating online that Prince Sultan Air Base in Al-Kharj was targeted in an attack, saying the reports are inaccurate. In…
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Indian expats among 7 killed in Dubai road accident
Dubai: Several Indian expatriates were among seven people killed and nine others injured in a road accident on Dubai’s Emirates Road on Sunday, June 7, the Indian Consulate in Dubai said. In…
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Fire reported on oil tanker with 24 Indians seafarers south of Muscat
New Delhi: A fire was reported aboard an oil tanker carrying 24 Indian seafarers off the coast of Oman on Monday, June 8, as Israel and Iran exchanged fresh attacks in their…
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You will regret, Iran writes on missles launched at Israel
Tehran: Moments after Israel targeted petrochemical facilities in Mahshahr on Monday, June 8, Iran launched retaliatory strikes with the message “You will regret” written on a missile. This is not the first…
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Renewed attacks in West Asia matter of utmost concern: India
New Delhi: India on Monday, June 8, expressed regret over the renewed attacks in West Asia and called on all parties to de-escalate tensions while asserting that the fresh developments are a…
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Trump’s Iran dealmakers were targets of Israel spying: Pentagon
The Pentagon’s military intelligence arm has raised its counterintelligence threat assessment for Israel to “critical,” its highest possible designation, amid growing alarm that Israeli spy agencies are aggressively monitoring senior American officials…
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Iranian military announces it is halting offensive operations
The Iranian military’s joint command on Monday, June 8, said it was halting its offensive operations after Israel and Iran exchanged fire in their first attacks since the United States struck a…
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Kerala expat wins 51 cr in UAE Big Ticket draw after seven years
Dubai: An Indian expat from Kerala won a Dh 20 million (Rs 51,89,96,600) grand prize in Big Ticket’s live draw on Wednesday, June 3, after trying for seven consecutive years. Krishnakumar Syamala…
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Oil prices surge, while global stocks skid as West Asia conflict
Tokyo: Global shares sank on Monday, June 8, after Wall Street ended last week with its worst day since October, while oil prices jumped more than USD 4 as fighting flared between…
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US responsible for any escalation caused by Israel: Iran
An Iranian official warned on Monday, June 8, that the United States is “responsible for the consequences of any escalation” in the Middle East caused by Israel. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail…
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Israel, Iran exchange fire as war escalates on 101st day
Dubai: Israel and Iran traded fire early Monday, June 8, in retaliatory strikes that threatened to drag the wider Middle East back into a full-scale regional war, while Yemen’s Houthi rebels also…
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Netahyahu defies Trump’s ‘ultimatium’ on Iran, Lebanon again and again and again
On Sunday night, June 7, Donald Trump told three news organisations the same thing: he was in control. He told Fox News a peace deal with Iran was days away. He told Axios that Israel would…
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In retaliation to Iran strikes, Israel closes Gaza entry points
Israel closed all entry points into Gaza, including the Rafa crossing, until further notice on Monday, June 8, following missile attacks by Iran. The closure of all crossings has prevented the entry…
