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Will Israel resort to nuclear weapon against Iran amid ongoing conflict? Here’s what Trump claims

Washington: US President Donald Trump stated that he does not believe Israel would resort to using a nuclear weapon in its ongoing conflict with Iran. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said he brushed aside any such move by Israel in the future. "Israel wouldn't do that... Israel would never do that," he said, according to CNN. His remarks followed comments by the White House artificial intelligence and crypto czar, David Sacks, who recently indicated in an interview that concerns existed over potential escalation. According to CNN, Sacks had said, "You have to worry about Israel escalating the…

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16

Mar

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Pakistan airstrikes rock Kabul; Afghanistan claims several patients killed in hospital attack

New Delhi: Several explosions were reported in Kabul on Monday night, raising fresh concerns amid the ongoing tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan. Residents in different parts of the city said they heard loud blasts and noticed fighter jets flying at low altitude over western Kabul shortly after the explosions. According to local reports, at least two explosions were heard in Kabul’s District 5. Soon after the blasts, security forces and emergency vehicles were seen rushing toward the affected areas as authorities began assessing the situation. Some sources also said the area near Afghanistan’s Ministry of Defence may have been targeted,…

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16

Mar

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Netanyahu shares another video to counter death rumours amid rising tensions in Middle East

Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released another video on Monday in an apparent effort to dismiss ongoing conspiracy theories circulating online about his death. The clip, which runs for about 90 seconds, was posted on his personal X account and shows him interacting with people in the Jerusalem Hills. In the video, Netanyahu is seen walking outdoors, greeting locals and speaking casually with passers-by. The post was accompanied by the caption: “Sticking to the guidelines and winning together.” During the recording, the Prime Minister stops to pose for photographs with two young girls. He also briefly speaks to a…

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16

Mar

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Israel claims it destroyed former Iranian leader Ali Khamenei’s plane at Tehran airport

Tehran: Israel on Monday claimed that its air force struck and destroyed the aircraft of former Iranian supreme leader Ali Hosseini Khamenei at Tehran's Mehrabad Airport overnight, describing the strike as a significant blow to Iran's regional coordination capabilities. The Israel Defence Forces said the plane had been used by Khamenei and other senior Iranian officials to facilitate military procurement and manage relations with allied "axis" countries through domestic and international travel. "The Air Force destroyed the plane of the leader of the Iranian terror regime at the "Mehrabad" airport in Tehran - the plane was used by Ali Khamenei,…

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16

Mar

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Avoid these mistakes if you are in UAE: Why 19 Indians were arrested during West Asia tensions

Dubai: Amid rising regional tensions due to the conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has ordered the arrest of 35 individuals, including 19 Indians, in connection with the circulation of misleading and fabricated content on social media. UAE's official news agency Wam said the accused have been referred for an expedited trial. The UAE Attorney General, Dr Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, issued the arrest orders on March 15. The accused are being prosecuted under the country's cybercrime laws.  Why were 19 Indians arrested? According to UAE authorities, these individuals were posting video clips on…

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16

Mar

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Trump claims Iran’s military is ‘decimated’, warns ‘it could take 10 years for Tehran to rebuild’

Washington: US President Donald Trump has asserted that Iran's military has suffered such extensive damage from American strikes that the country would need nearly ten years to recover. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One while heading to Joint Base Andrews on Sunday, he said there was "no reason to" formally declare victory despite Iran being "decimated". "No reason to... I think I'd just say they're decimated, but I haven't. I think that we have done damage to them right now. If we left right now, it would take them 10 years and more to rebuild. But I'm still not…

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Mar

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Emirates suspends Dubai flights after drone strike sparks chaos, urges passengers to avoid airport

Dubai: Emirates has advised passengers not to travel to Dubai International Airport after all flights were temporarily suspended amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. The airline issued an alert on X, informing travellers that operations had been halted following a security incident. "All flights to and from Dubai have been temporarily suspended. Please do not go to the airport," the airline wrote on X. In its update, Emirates added that passenger safety remained its top priority. "Emirates will share updates when available. We would like to thank our customers for their understanding and patience. The safety of our passengers…

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16

Mar

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Iran War LIVE Updates: Flights suspended at Dubai Airport after drone sparks fire

New Delhi: As the war continues unabated in the Middle East, US President Donald Trump has accused Iran of spreading artificial intelligence-generated disinformation about the ongoing conflict and criticised media organisations for reporting "false information" about damage to American military assets. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said, "Iran has long been known as a Master of Media Manipulation and Public Relations. They are Militarily ineffective and weak, but are really good at 'feeding' the very appreciative Fake News Media false information." Meanwhile, the Israeli Air Force (IAF) has said it struck more than 200 targets across western and…

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Mar

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Petrol, diesel, LPG prices soar in Nepal with steep increase amid West Asia conflict: Check new rates

Kathmandu: Fuel prices in Nepal have been sharply increased amid the ongoing escalating conflict in West Asia involving Iran, Israel, and the United States, with authorities citing rising international rates and supply concerns. The decision to raise the prices of petroleum products was taken during a late-night meeting of the Nepal Oil Corporation on Sunday.  The West Asia conflict began after the US and Israel launched a major military attack on Iran on February 28, killing 86-year-old Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Iran, in retaliation, attacked several Gulf nations hosting American military bases. The escalation has disrupted shipping through the Strait of…

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Mar

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‘I am dead for coffee….’: Israeli PM Netanyahu’s sarcastic response to death rumours in new video

Jerusalem: Amid the viral death rumours, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has released a video on social media platform X where he was seen enjoying a cup of coffee. In a short video, the prime minister said, "I am dead for coffee....."  Earlier, the prime minister's office quickly labelled these reports as “fake news,” telling Turkish news agency, Anadolu Ajansı that “The Prime Minister is fine.” There was also speculation that a tweet from Netanyahu’s account confirming his safety had been deleted, but fact-checkers and AI chatbot Grok confirmed no such deletion took place. The only recent post on the…

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