Pakistani President Zardari alleges India is preparing for 'another war’
Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari has claimed that India is preparing for “another war”, nearly a year after the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir.
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How UAE stopped Iranian missile storm: Inside the shield that protected the nation
Residents across the United Arab Emirates watched the night sky flicker with distant flashes and felt windows tremble from muffled explosions.
USD 350,000 ticket to freedom? How the ultra-rich are racing out of Dubai
Dubai — long regarded as one of the safest cities in the world and a magnet for the global elite — has suffered a major jolt after Iran reportedly targeted the emirate during the ongoing regional conflict.
Defiant silence: Iran women’s team refuses anthem days after Khamenei’s death
In a bold gesture, Iran’s women’s national football team refused to sing their national anthem before their match against South Korea in the Asian Cup at Cbus Super Stadium on the Gold Coast on Monday, media reports said.
Not an endless war, says Netanyahu during live TV appearance after Iran claims attacking his office
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu made his first televised appearance hours after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed it had targeted his office in Tel Aviv and facilities linked to Israel’s air force command.
'You’ll find out soon': Trump hints at massive retaliation after Riyadh attack, says ‘boots on ground’ may not be needed
Washington DC/IBNS: In a shift from his earlier hardline posture, US President Donald Trump said “boots on the ground” may not be necessary following the attack on the US embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, media reports said.
Drones strike shocks Riyadh: US Embassy hit amid escalating Iran conflict
The US Embassy in Riyadh was struck by two drones on Tuesday, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defence confirmed.
India, Canada launch renewed strategic partnership, fast-track CEPA talks
New Delhi: Prime Minister Mark Carney and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday announced an ambitious reset of the India–Canada relationship, agreeing to accelerate negotiations on Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and deepen cooperation across energy, defence, artificial intelligence, talent mobility and trade.
'Whatever it takes, we'll do it': Donald Trump rules out timeline for Iran operations
US President Donald Trump on Monday said military operations against Iran could continue for as long as necessary, signalling no fixed timeline for an end to the campaign.
Three US F-15E jets shot down in 'friendly fire' incident by Kuwait as Iran war escalates
Three US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jets were shot down in separate friendly-fire incidents by Kuwaiti air defences, the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Monday evening.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi resume limited flight ops after days of airspace shutdown amid Iran war
Air travel across the United Arab Emirates is beginning a cautious return to normal after days of disruption triggered by escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, with Dubai and Abu Dhabi preparing to restart limited flight operations.
Pakistan: Thousands attend funeral prayers of seven people killed during US Consulate protest over Khamenei's death
Thousands of people gathered in Pakistan's Numaish region to offer their funeral prayers to seven people who were shot dead during the demonstration close to the US Consulate in Karachi over the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Iran claims its missiles hit Netanyahu’s Tel Aviv office, Israeli silence fuels uncertainty
Iran has claimed that its Kheibar Shekan missiles struck the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, intensifying uncertainty around the fate of Israel’s leadership as hostilities across the Middle East sharply escalate.
Pakistan: Two bullet-riddled bodies recovered from Balochistan
Police have recovered two bullet-riddled bodies from the Kech Kaur River area in Pakistan's Balochistan, media reports said.
Middle-East crisis: IAEA urges restraint amid ongoing strikes
As the violent escalation in the Middle East entered a third day on Monday sparked by the bombing of Iran by Israel and the United States, the head of the UN atomic energy agency urged a return to diplomacy, given the “increasing risk to nuclear safety” in the region.
Bombs fall, bodies counted — Yet Trump isn't calling Iran strikes a ‘war’! Here's why
The Middle East is burning, scores are dead, and missiles are crossing borders with alarming frequency — yet from the White House, the language remains restrained.
Saudi oil giant targeted? Drone debris sparks fire at Ras Tanura refinery
The Ras Tanura oil refinery in Saudi Arabia sustained limited damage after debris from the interception of two drones fell in its vicinity, according to media reports.
Tehran rocked: Israel’s precision strikes wipe out Iran’s spy elites!
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Monday confirmed the killing of two senior Iranian intelligence officials amid ongoing Israeli strikes in Tehran.
Middle East tension: Several US warplanes crash in Kuwait, says Defence Ministry
Kuwait’s Defence Ministry on Monday confirmed that several American fighter jets crashed in the country amid rising tensions across the Middle East. A ministry spokesperson, posting on the official X page, said all crew members survived and were immediately evacuated for medical evaluation and treatment.
IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon after projectile fire toward Northern Israel; 31 killed
Tensions in the wider Middle East conflict sharply escalated early Monday, as the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched a series of military strikes against Hezbollah positions across Lebanon in response to projectiles fired toward northern Israeli territory.
‘Burn in hell’: Sky News host Rita Panahi, who fled Iran as child, reacts to Khamenei’s death; praises Trump
Sydney/IBNS: Rita Panahi, a prominent host on Sky News Australia who fled Iran as a child, delivered a scathing reaction to the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a United States-led strike, calling it the possible end of decades of authoritarian rule, media reports said.
Israeli airstrikes hit Tehran’s Gandhi Hospital amid Middle East conflict
Israeli airstrikes targeted Gandhi Hospital in Tehran on Sunday, Iranian media reported, as tensions in the Middle East continued to escalate.
Canadian FM Says Ottawa is ‘exploring’ free-trade deal with India as Carney seeks reset
Canada is once again exploring a formal free-trade agreement with India, Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne said, as Prime Minister Mark Carney visits the country in a bid to reset strained diplomatic ties.
We are going after the rest: Trump claims US sank 9 Iranian warships
US President Donald Trump on Sunday claimed that American forces had sunk nine Iranian naval vessels and “largely destroyed” Iran’s naval headquarters amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Bahrain's Crowne Plaza hit in attack, US asks citizens to avoid hotels
Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior on Sunday said the Crowne Plaza, a prominent five-star hotel complex in Manama, was targeted amid Iran’s retaliatory actions.
Horror in US: 3 dead, 14 injured after bar shooting in Austin's entertainment district
At least three people were killed and 14 others injured in a shooting at a bar in Austin, Texas, early Sunday, authorities said.
Iran claims missile strike on USS Abraham Lincoln — US calls it a 'lie’
Iran's Revolutionary Guards have claimed they attacked the American aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Gulf, amid confirmation of the killing of Iranian Supreme Commander Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
UAE under fire: 3 dead, 58 injured after Iran launches massive attack following Israel-US strikes
UAE's Ministry of Defence on Sunday confirmed that three people were killed and 58 others suffered minor injuries since Iran began retaliatory attacks in the country following the operation conducted
Israel: Nine lives lost after Iran missiles tear through Beit Shemesh neighbourhood
At least nine people died after Iranian missiles targeted the Beit Shemesh region in Israel on Sunday, marking one of the deadliest attacks in the country since the escalation of tension in the Middle East.
Bahrain's Crown Plaza hit in attack, US asks citizens to avoid hotels
Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior on Sunday said the Crowne Plaza, a prominent five-star hotel complex in Manama, was targeted amid Iran’s retaliatory actions.