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US claims Tehran holding world hostage, Hezbollah backs Iran’s new leader
On the 10th day of the war between the United States, Israel and Iran, on Monday, March 9, the Islamic Republic’s health ministry reported a death toll of 1,255 with 12,000 people…
- Middle East
CBSE postpones Class 12 board exams from March 12 to 16 in Gulf countries
Amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, India’s Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Monday, March 9, postponed Class 12 exams scheduled from March 12 to 16 in multiple Gulf countries.…
- Middle East
Iran rallies behind new Supreme Leader; Trump, Netanyahu to decide ‘when to end war’
Iran’s military, security apparatus and political leadership have formally pledged allegiance to Mojtaba Khamenei, who was appointed the country’s new Supreme Leader late on Sunday night, March 8, in a succession that…
- India
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…
- Business
Gulf states weigh pulling investments from US, as war impacts budget: Report
The sovereign wealth funds and investment pledges of Gulf allies to Washington have come under doubt after the US and Israel began a war on Iran. According to a report in the Financial…
- Entertainment
Sonu Sood offers free accommodation to those stranded in Dubai
New Delhi: Actor Sonu Sood has announced free accommodation for travellers stranded in Dubai following flight disruptions triggered by the escalating US-Iran conflict in the Middle East. Taking to social media platform…
- Middle East
Repatriation flights rise as nations rush to evacuate citizens from Middle East
Dubai: Explosions in the sky woke Cory McKane on Saturday, turning a quick visit to Dubai before a friend’s wedding in India into a tense, multi-day search for a way out of…
- Middle East
Iran war disrupts global cargo supply chains beyond oil
New York: The Iran war has effectively halted oil tanker movement in the key Strait of Hormuz. But it’s also disrupting the wider global supply chain beyond oil, affecting everything from pharmaceuticals…
- 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
Sharp rise in airfares from Hyderabad airport amid Middle East tensions
Hyderabad: Passengers flying out of Hyderabad airport are witnessing a sharp rise in ticket prices due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Prices have been hiked as airlines reroute flights…
- 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
Iranian strikes in UAE leave 3 dead, 58 injured, including Indian national
Dubai: Iranian strikes across the UAE in the past two days have resulted in three fatalities and 58 injuries, including an Indian national, officials confirmed on Sunday, March 1. The Indian Embassy…
- India
Hundreds of Indians stranded at airports amid US-Israel strikes on Iran
New Delhi: As flight operations to and from West Asia remain disrupted after the US and Israel’s attack on Iran, hundreds of Indians are stranded in Dubai and other key hub airports,…
- India
Middle East conflict: DGCA advises airlines to avoid 11 airspaces till March 2
New Delhi: Aviation watchdog DGCA on Saturday advised airlines to avoid airspaces of 11 countries, including Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, till March 2. The countries are Iran, Israel, Lebanon, UAE,…
