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- 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…
- Middle East
Mojtaba, Khamenei’s son, is Iran’s probable next Supreme Leader
Dubai: Mojtaba Khamenei, a son of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has long been considered a contender to the post of the country’s next paramount ruler — even before an…
- World
Iran, US have been at war for decades – there’s no end in sight
Long Beach: It may seem that the United States (US) and the Middle East are currently embarking on yet another forever war. But the truth is that this is just the latest…
- Bollywood
Abhijeet Bhattacharya seeks govt help as son remains stranded in Dubai
Playback singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya has made an emotional request to the Government of India, asking for immediate help to bring his son back home from Dubai. The singer said his son, Jay…
- World
US-Israel attack Iran Day 5: Tehran threatens to target Israeli embassies worldwide
Iran’s armed forces have issued a strong warning stating that Israeli diplomatic missions across the globe could become targets if Israel attacks Iran’s mission in Lebanon. Meanwhile, explosions were heard in Iran’s…
- Hyderabad
Saw missiles in sky: Hyderabad’s Gulf passengers return amid US-Israel-Iran war
Hyderabad: For most passengers who landed in Hyderabad on Tuesday evening, March 3, the relief of touching Indian soil only came after days of uncertainty. They watched a conflict spiral around them, scrambled…
- India
Returnees recount fear, soaring costs amid Middle East conflict
New Delhi: “I didn’t feel any relief, not even during the flight, until I finally landed in Delhi,” said Sunil Gupta, one of the several passengers who returned home shaken, as the…
- India
Kolhapur tourists land safely in India after being stranded in Dubai
Pune: A drone attack near their hotel in Dubai and a sense of insecurity kept 23 tourists from Kolhapur district on tenterhooks, but thanks to Indian and UAE authorities, the group on…
- Sports
PV Sindhu pulls out of All England Championships, returns home safely
Bengaluru: Two-time Olympic medal-winning Indian badminton star P V Sindhu, who was stranded in Dubai due to closure of airspace in the Gulf region, has returned to the country after pulling out…
- Bollywood
Yo Yo Honey Singh shares update: ‘Safe’ in Dubai amid tensions
Mumbai: Amid escalating tensions in West Asia, rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh has assured that he is safe in Dubai and continuing with his work commitments. The singer took to Instagram to…
- Telangana
Israel-Iran-US tensions strand Telangana minister in Dubai
Hyderabad: Telangana Agriculture Minister Thummala Nageswara Rao remains stuck in Dubai after regional tensions involving Israel, the United States and Iran prompted major disruptions in West Asian air travel. His son-in-law, Kalyan…
- Middle East
Trump says Iran operations likely to last 4-5 weeks but could go longer
Washington: US President Donald Trump says Iran operations are likely to last 4 to 5 weeks but that he’s prepared “to go far longer than that.” Trump spoke Monday at a White…
- Middle East
Air India suspends Middle East flights for March 3
New Delhi: Air India on Monday said it has extended the suspension of all its flights to and from the Middle East for March 3 while its scheduled operations to US, Canada,…
- India
Stranded in Dubai, PV Sindhu set to miss All England Championships
Birmingham: Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu is set to miss the All England Championships starting in the UK’s Birmingham on Tuesday, March 3, after being stranded in Dubai amid the US bombing…
