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Dubai: A commercial tanker caught fire after being struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman early on Tuesday, raising fresh concerns over maritime security in one of the world's most strategically important waterways. The British military confirmed the incident, saying the vessel was targeted while sailing through the narrow shipping corridor that connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman. According to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) Centre, the tanker was hit near Limah in Oman while travelling south out of the Strait of Hormuz toward the Gulf of Oman.…

Jakarta: Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a formal ceremonial Guard of Honour in the Indonesian capital on Tuesday, marking the commencement of his high-profile diplomatic engagements in the country. The ceremonial welcome in Jakarta took place in the presence of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, who personally led the reception for the visiting leader. In a special gesture, Indonesian President Subianto personally received Prime Minister Modi at the airport, accompanied by four senior ministers. PM Modi was accorded a traditional ceremonial welcome, a Guard of Honour, and was escorted by Indonesian Air Force fighter jets after entering the country’s airspace. This is…

Islamabad: Muhammad Raza Dar, one of the four suspects arrested in connection with the alleged gangrape of two foreign women in Lahore, is reportedly the grandson of Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. His arrest has added a major political dimension to a case that has sparked outrage in Pakistan and drawn widespread public attention. According to a court official, Raza Dar was identified by the women as the "prime suspect" when all four accused were produced before a magistrate. The other suspects arrested in the case are:  Hassan Raza, Sikandar Khan and Sajid Ali. All four suspects…

Dhaka: A powerful explosion occurred during a rally organised by Bangladesh's National Citizen Party (NCP) in Savar, near the capital Dhaka, leaving at least three people injured. The incident took place while a party leader was addressing supporters from the stage, triggering panic among those attending the event. A video of the explosion has surfaced on social media, showing the leader speaking to the crowd when the blast suddenly occurs among the people gathered near the stage. The unexpected explosion caused chaos, with attendees seen scrambling for safety. The rally was organised to mark the second anniversary of the student-led…

Washington: Amid ongoing peace talks, US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) issued a sharp warning to Iran, saying the United States would either reach a deal with Tehran or "finish the job", while asserting that Washington has the capability to cripple Iran's critical infrastructure if it chooses to do so. It is pertinent to note that the indirect US-Iran talks ended last week without any public sign of progress towards a lasting peace, despite a 60-day ceasefire that was meant to create diplomatic space after the US and Israeli strikes that triggered the conflict. We're going to finish…