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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…
- 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
Netanyahu takes gamble on US support for Israel with war against Iran
Jerusalem: Throughout his political career, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has steered his country along two pillars of foreign policy: an ironclad partnership with the United States and a relentless diplomatic and…
- 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,…
- Middle East
This is not Iraq: US Defence Secy insists Iran conflict ‘not endless’
Washington: Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday spoke to widening concerns that the US-Israeli strikes in Iran could spiral into a protracted regional conflict by declaring, “This is not Iraq. This is…
- Middle East
US-Israel attack Iran: Charter flights from Oman for Indians in Gulf
As the ongoing geopolitical tension between the United States, Israel, and Iran enters Day 3, the Indian Government has issued an important travel update for Indians stuck in Gulf countries. Indian nationals…
- India
Congress condemns Khamenei’s killing, calls targeted use of force ‘disturbing’
The Indian National Congress on Sunday, March 1, condemned the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, stating that the use of force to destabilise a leadership was disturbing. Congress President…
- Middle East
Who is Alireza Arafi? Iran’s new interim Ayatollah
A day after the assassination of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran, on Sunday, March 1, announced Alireza Arafi as the interim Ayatollah to its supreme council. The 67-year-old Shia cleric, a…
- India
UP village mourns Khamenei’s death, recalls link to his mentor Ayatollah Khomenei
Barabanki: A doleful shadow hung over the Kintur village of Barabanki district on Sunday after the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei amid strikes by the US-Israel. Locals say Kintur…
- India
Air India cancels 28 flights to Europe, US, Canada for March 1
Mumbai: Air India has cancelled 28 flights connecting various cities in Europe, the US and Canada for March 1 due to the evolving situation in the Middle East. With multiple airspaces closed,…
- Middle East
PV Sindhu stranded in Dubai airport as flights remain suspended
New Delhi: Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu was on Saturday left stranded at Dubai airport en route to the prestigious All England Open badminton tournament, after flight operations were suspended owing to…
- Middle East
Missiles, interceptions, air closure mark day of fear for UAE residents
Dubai: Maya Taneja, a Dubai resident, panicked after hearing loud explosions and frantically started calling friends and relatives on Saturday. “In the middle of my enquiries checking on people, I received a…
