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Indian among two killed in UAE by debris of intercepted missiles, reports say
Dubai: An Indian national was among two killed in UAE on Thursday, March 26, when debris of missiles intercepted by the country’s air defence system fell on a street in Abu Dhabi,…
- Middle East
Attack our plants, face complete shutdown of Strait of Hormuz: Iran to Trump
Iran, on Sunday, warned US President Donald Trump that it will not hesitate to fully shut down the Strait of Hormuz if the United States attacks its power plants. President Trump issued…
- Middle East
Upto 17 pc of Qatar’s LNG wiped out as Middle East war sees no end
The United States Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth’s remarks of “no fixed timeframe” and the decision to conclude the Middle East conflict rests with President Donald Trump have only fuelled concerns of a…
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Iran War: As missiles and drones rule skies, Gulf countries prepare for Eid
Amid intermittent missile and drone attacks, sirens, and a palpable sense of uncertainty, citizens and residents across the Gulf region are preparing for an unprecedented Eid on Friday, marking the end of…
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Trump calls NATO refusal to send forces to Hormuz Strait ‘a foolish mistake’
United States President Donald Trump vented his frustration over the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) countries’ refusal to take part in the ongoing Middle East tension. Speaking from the White House, he…
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One killed in Abu Dhabi missile strike as Israel launches Lebanon ground ops
A Palestinian national was killed after an Iranian missile struck a civilian car in Abu Dhabi’s Al Bahia area on Monday, March 16, authorities said, as the US–Israel–Iran war continued to escalate…
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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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US-Israel-Iran war: Tehran can be destroyed in an hour, claims Trump; IEA to release stock oil
On the 12th day of the United States-Israel-Iran war, oil prices continue to soar, prompting the International Energy Agency (IEA) to announce the release of 400 million barrels of oil from its…
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Indian national among 2 killed after projectile falls in Saudi residential area
Dubai: An Indian national is among two killed after a projectile fell on a residential location in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, officials said. The military projectile fell in a residential area in…
- Middle East
Israel–US attack on Iran Day 9: Indian among two killed in Saudi attack
The US–Israel war on Iran entered its ninth day on Sunday, March 8, amid intensifying military exchanges and mounting political tensions in Tehran, including expectations that Iran could soon announce its new…
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US–Israel attack on Iran Day 8: Expat driver killed in Dubai’s Al Barsha; debris hits Marina tower
The US–Israel war on Iran entered its eighth day on Saturday, March 7, anßd continues to intensify, with huge overnight explosions reported across several locations in Iran, including the capital Tehran. The…
- India
Kerala CM urges PM Modi to evacuate Indians stranded in Gulf
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has sought urgent intervention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for bringing back Indians stranded in Gulf nations amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia. In a…
- Middle East
Indian Navy joins search for survivors of sunk Iranian warship
New Delhi: The Indian Navy on Thursday, March 5, said it joined the search and rescue operation after learning about a distress call from the Iranian warship IRIS Dena, which went down…
- Middle East
US-Israel attack Iran Day 6: US suspends operations at embassy in Kuwait
As the war on Iran enters its sixth day on Thursday, March 5, explosions continue to be reported across Iran, Israel and several Middle Eastern countries. The escalation began on February 28,…
- Middle East
Sri Lanka rescues Iranian sailors off distressed vessel near southern Galle district
Colombo: Sri Lanka has rescued at least 30 Iranian sailors from a distressed Iranian frigate in the southern waters of the island nation early Wednesday, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath said. In response…