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Russia took satellite images of US airbase in Saudi days before Iranian strikes, claims Zelenskyy

Kyiv: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has claimed Russia captured satellite images of a key US airbase in Saudi Arabia multiple times in the days leading up to an Iranian strike, injuring at least 15 American soldiers. The attack on March 27 on the Prince Sultan Air Base included at least six ballistic missiles and 29 drones, according to Associated Press. Zelenskyy shares timeline of satellite images and strike In a post on X, Zelenskyy shared a summary of Ukrainian intelligence, claiming that Russia's satellites captured images of multiple United States and allied installations across the Middle East between March 24…

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‘Put down the crown, clown’: Anti-Trump rallies with slogans ‘No Kings’ draw crowds across US, Europe

Washington: Large crowds took to streets on Saturday in US and Europe against the US President Donald Trump's actions in Iran. The "No Kings" rallies witnessed huge crowds, with Minnesota took center stage to celebrate resistance to Trump's aggressive immigration enforcement. US organisers have estimated that the first two rounds of No Kings rallies drew more than 5 million people in June and 7 million in October. This week they told reporters they expected 9 million participants on Saturday, though it was too early to tell whether those expectations were met, as reported by news agency AP.  Organisers said more than…

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North Korea tests high-thrust missile engine capable of targeting US mainland

Pyongyang (North Korea): North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test of a high-thrust solid-fuel engine, describing it as a significant step toward strengthening the country's strategic military capabilities, according to state media reports on Sunday. The development is seen as part of North Korea's efforts to expand and modernise its missile arsenal, including systems capable of reaching the United States mainland. The report by Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) comes days after Kim addressed North Korea's parliament, vowing to irreversibly establish the country as a nuclear power. In his speech, he also accused the United States of engaging…

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Will JD Vance be the next US President? CPAC’s straw poll hints

Washington: For the second year in a row, US Vice President JD Vance is the most preferred Presidential choice, as per the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) straw poll. At the four-day conference this year, the attendees were asked about their top choice for Republican nominee in the 2028 presidential race. JD Vance received 53 per cent of the votes, with 1,600 attendees voted in favour of him, while US Secretary of State Marco Rubio bagged 35 per cent of the votes.  Last year, Vance topped the list securing 61 per cent of the votes, followed by Steve Bannon (former…

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US deploys 3,500 marine troops, amphibious assault ship to Middle East as war against Iran intensifies

Washington: As the conflict involving Iran intensifies, the United States has ramped up its military presence in West Asia, deploying around 3,500 marines and sailors aboard the USS Tripoli (LHA-7), which has now reached its designated operational zone. According to US Central Command (CENTCOM), the forces arrived on March 27 aboard the USS Tripoli (LHA 7). The move marks the deployment of one of America's largest amphibious assault ships into an active combat theatre amid the ongoing conflict. The vessel had set sail from its home base in Japan before arriving in the region. USS Tripoli most modern vessels in…

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‘Troops will leave in coffins’: Iranian daily’s cover picture has a stark warning against US ground invasion

Tehran: Iran’s English-language daily Tehran Times carried a stark warning to Washington on Saturday, as reports emerged that the United States is gearing up for a ground invasion of Iran, sending 3,500 troops to the Middle East. Its front page headline read, "Welcome To Hell”, alongside a warning that any US troops entering Iranian soil would "leave only in a coffin". The messaging comes amid reports that Washington may be weighing the deployment of up to 10,000 additional troops to the region, fuelling speculation that the conflict could escalate into a possible ground operation inside Iran. Earlier, the US Central…

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Trump’s shocker on Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman: ‘He didn’t think he would be kissing my…’

Washington: US President Donald Trump has again caught himself uttering loose remarks while speaking about Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman ansd that he "should be nice to him" implying that the Arab leader had understimated him. At a Saudi Arabia backed investment forum, Trump triggered an awkward moment for Saudi officials after appearing to mock Mohammed bin Salman during his address. Trump suggested that officials should tell the Crown Prince to “be nice” to him, before making a crude remark implying that the Saudi leader had underestimated him. What Trump said about MBS "He did not think this was…

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Pakistan goes begging to IMF again, unlocks USD 1.2 billion under payout agreement

New Delhi: Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund have reached a staff-level agreement for the disbursement of approximately USD 1.2 billion under two separate financial arrangements, the IMF said on Saturday. The agreement follows the successful completion of the third review under the Extended Fund Facility and the second review under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility. The IMF mission had held talks with Pakistani officials in Karachi and Islamabad from February 25 to March 2, but had initially left without a deal. Discussions later continued virtually, leading to the agreement. In a statement, the IMF said its staff and Pakistani…

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Pakistan still remains ‘safe harbor’ for terrorists, particularly for groups targeting India: US report

Washington: In yet another embarrassing moment for Pakistan, a Congressional Research Service (CRS) report has claimed that Islamabad remains a safe heaven for terrorists, including for those who continue to target India, particularly the union territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir.  The report, dated March 25, 2026, said Pakistan and its military have acted "inconsistently" against terror groups, and authorities failed to take "sufficient action to stop certain terrorist groups and individuals from openly operating in the country". Lashkar-e-Tayyiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) continues to operate from Pakistani soil, despite Islamabad's National Action Plan, which calls "ensure that no armed…

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Iran ‘targets and destroys’ Ukraine’s anti-drone system depot in Dubai; Kyiv denies claims

Dubai: After refusing to accept the US proposal to end all hostilities in the Middle East, Iran on Saturday continued to target American bases in the Gulf, particularly those in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It even claimed that has "targeted and destroyed" a Ukrainian anti-drone system depot in Dubai, which Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed that was used by American forces.  "As the hideouts of American commanders and soldiers in Dubai were targeted," Iran’s military central operational command Khatam Al-Anbiya was quoted as saying by AFP. "Ukrainian anti-drone system depot that was located in Dubai to assist…

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