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Charges dropped against Israeli soldiers for raping Palestinian detainee
Jerusalem: Israel’s military on Thursday, March 12, said it was dropping charges against five soldiers accused of gang-raping a Palestinian detainee which was partially caught on camera. The decision closed a case…
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Trump administration denounces CNN for airing messages of Iran leaders
The Trump administration denounced CNN on Thursday for airing a portion of the new Iranian supreme leader’s public statement, the second time in three days that he’s targeted the network for reporting…
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US military plane crashes in Iraq as Iran launches missiles at Israel, Gulf
The Israeli-American war on Iran entered its 14th day on Friday, March 13, as a US military refuelling aircraft crashed in western Iraq during operations linked to the conflict. US Central Command…
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‘No life insurance’: Netanyahu warns Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei
Jerusalem: Asserting that the joint US-Israel campaign against Iran is “going better than expected” and Israel is “stronger than ever”, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday said there was “no life…
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Some ships allowed to pass Hormuz, PM Modi speaks to Iran’s President
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi said that the Strait of Hormuz is open to some countries. “Some countries have already talked to us about passing the strait, and we have cooperated…
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UAE allows expats abroad with expired residency to return till March 31
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced a temporary measure allowing residents stranded abroad with expired residency permits to return to the country without obtaining a new entry visa. The…
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India’s CISCE cancels Class 10, 12 board exams in UAE
Abu Dhabi: The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has cancelled the 2026 ICSE (Class 10) and ISC (Class 12) board examinations at all centres in the United Arab Emirates…
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Iran’s new Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei first message to world
Dubai: In his first address as Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei vowed on Thursday, March 12, to avenge those killed in the war, including in a strike on a school. “Iran…
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Iran’s new supreme leader warns of continued strikes on US bases
Iran’s new Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has delivered his first public message since taking office, as the conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States continues to escalate across the region.…
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Gaza women pushed to brink as war devastates healthcare: Amnesty
Women and girls in the Gaza Strip are facing a worsening health and humanitarian crisis as the ongoing war continues to destroy healthcare infrastructure, disrupt treatment for serious illnesses and leave pregnant…
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Internal US investigation says Iran school hit in targeting mistake
A preliminary investigation by the United States military has found that a missile strike which hit an elementary school in southern Iran in February was likely caused by a targeting mistake by…
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Iran’s unrelenting attacks on Mideast shipping, energy infrastructure send oil prices soaring
Dubai: Unrelenting Iranian attacks on shipping traffic and energy infrastructure pushed oil above USD 100 a barrel Thursday, March 12, as American and Israeli strikes pounded the Islamic Republic with no sign…
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UNESCO verifies damage to historic Iranian sites amid US-Israel strikes
United Nations: US and Israeli strikes on Iran have damaged at least four cultural and historical sites, including palaces and an ancient mosque, raising alarms about the impact of the widening war…
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Iran war: Sri Lanka tea industry faces 10 million USD loss per week
Sri Lanka’s tea industry is facing severe disruptions as the ongoing military conflict in the Gulf region has adversely impacted shipments to one of its largest export markets, with exporters estimating revenue…
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US-Israel-Iran war: Drone debris hits Dubai building, oil tanker attacked
Fresh drone attacks, missile interceptions and maritime incidents were reported across the Middle East on Thursday, March 12, as the United States–Israeli war on Iran continued to escalate, affecting cities, ports and…
