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New Delhi: A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.4 struck Japan’s Tohoku region on Monday at around 4:53 pm local time. The epicenter was reported near the Sanriku Coast. The tremor was strong enough to be felt across several parts of northeastern Japan. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, tsunami waves could hit coastal areas within 30 minutes of the earthquake. Coastal regions are at high risk. Tsunami warning issued  Following the earthquake, authorities issued a tsunami warning for parts of northeast Japan. People living in coastal areas were advised to move to safer locations immediately. Japan’s public broadcaster, NHK, reported that…

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has held discussions with the United States about a possible financial safety net to shield its economy if the conflict with Iran in the Persian Gulf escalates further, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal citing US officials. During meetings in Washington last week, UAE Central Bank Governor Khaled Mohamed Balama raised the idea of establishing a currency swap line with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, along with officials from the US Treasury and the Federal Reserve. US officials said the proposal was presented as a precautionary step. While the UAE has…

Tehran: US Central Command has released footage showing a naval confrontation in the Gulf of Oman, where a US destroyer intercepted an Iranian vessel attempting to breach a maritime blockade. The video captures the guided-missile destroyer Spruance tracking and approaching the Iranian ship Touska as it moved through the northern Arabian Sea. According to US Central Command, multiple were issued, ordering the vessel to halt its course. When the Touska allegedly failed to comply, the situation escalated. The footage shows shots being fired after the crew was instructed to evacuate the engine room. Moments later, the vessel’s propulsion system is…