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Six lives lost in Iraq tanker crash: US reveals identities of crew who died on refuelling mission

New Delhi: The United States Department of Defense has released the names of six crew members who lost their lives when a military refuelling aircraft crashed in western Iraq this week. The aircraft, a Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker, went down during a mission on Thursday. Officials said the crash was not caused by hostile or friendly fire, though investigations are continuing to understand what went wrong. Three of the victims served in the United States Air Force, while the other three were part of the United States Air National Guard. List of six crew members who never returned  The Pentagon identified…

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Seven Indian pilgrims killed, many injured as bus plunges off road in Nepal

Kathmandu: A passenger bus carrying Indian pilgrims veered off the road and plunged down a slope in central Nepal, leaving seven people dead and seven others injured, police said. The accident occurred in Nepal's Gandaki Province on Saturday. According to police, the microbus was returning from Manakamana Temple when it lost control and fell off the road in Gorkha district. Police said the electric microbus carrying 16 devotees was returning from Manakamana Temple when it veered off the road and plunged about 200 metres down a slope. 7, including two women killed  Suraj Aryal, chief of the District Traffic Police…

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‘If this child-killing criminal is alive…’: Iran vows to ‘pursue and kill’ Israeli PM Netanyahu

Tehran: Amid rumours of his assassination, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on Sunday (March 15) vowed to "pursue and kill" Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who they described as a "child-killing criminal," as the war with Israel and the United States continues on the 16th day. "If this child-killing criminal is alive, we will continue to pursue and kill him with full force," said the Guards on their website Sepah News, as cited by AFP news agency.  Israeli PM's office denies assassination rumours The threat came just hours after the Israeli Prime Minister's Office dismissed viral social media claims about…

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Netanyahu safe: Israeli PM’s office denies assassination rumours amid social media buzz

New Delhi: Amid circulating posts and videos online, speculation grew over whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had been assassinated. The rumours began after a video posted on his X account, in which some users claimed Netanyahu appeared to have six fingers on one hand, sparking theories of AI manipulation and even death. Netanyahu’s office dismisses rumours  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…

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Trump claims Iran ready for ceasefire, Mojtaba Khamenei not alive; warns of ‘more’ US strikes on Kharg Island

New Delhi: US President Donald Trump has questioned whether Mojtaba Khamenei, newly appointed Iran Supreme Leader, is alive. In interviews with NBC News and Fox News Radio, Trump noted that Mojtaba Khamenei has not appeared publicly since his appointment following the death of his father, Ali Khamenei, during US-Israeli strikes on February 28. Trump said, “I don’t know if he’s even alive. So far, nobody’s been able to show him. I’m hearing he’s not alive, and if he is, he should do something very smart for his country, and that’s surrender.” Public absence fuels speculation  Since becoming Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei…

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Iran-US-Israel war LIVE: China, UK avoid confirming Hormuz warship deployment; Trump warns of New Kharg strike

The war between Iran and Israel has now entered its 16th day, with tensions continuing to rise across the region. What began with large airstrikes on February 28 has quickly turned into a wider conflict that is affecting several countries in the Middle East. Since the start of the fighting, the situation has grown more serious. Airstrikes, missile attacks and strong statements from leaders on both sides have increased fears that the conflict could spread further. The war has also begun to disturb global oil supplies and important shipping routes, raising concerns about the wider economic impact. In recent hours,…

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‘Strait of Hormuz closed only to US and Israeli ships’: Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi on key oil route

Tehran: Amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Saturday said that vessels from all countries, except its "enemies"--- the United States and Israel---would be allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow sea lane between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. The statement came less than a day after the US carried out strikes on military targets on Iran’s oil-critical Kharg Island. 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…

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Indian Navy warships deployed near Persian Gulf to assist merchant vessels amid West Asia conflict: Report

Tehran: Several warships of the Indian Navy have been deployed near the Persian Gulf and are on standby to assist merchant vessels heading towards India due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia, sources confirmed on Sunday. According to sources, the naval ships have been positioned in the region to provide any necessary support or assistance to merchant vessels if required. Indian vessels granted transit through Strait of Hormuz Earlier on Saturday, two India-flagged vessels carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) were granted transit through the Strait of Hormuz by Iranian authorities. One of the ships, Shivalik, was last reported by vessel…

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WATCH: UAE’s Fujairah Port in flames as Iran strikes in retaliation to US attack on Kharg Island

Abu Dhabi: Dark smoke was seen rising on Saturday from the direction of a major energy installation in the United Arab Emirates, hours after the United States carried out strikes on Iran’s Kharg Island oil hub. Videos circulating online showed thick black smoke coming from Fujairah, a coastal city that hosts a key port and oil export terminal, playing a major role in regional oil trade. Local authorities said the fire was triggered by debris that fell after a drone was intercepted. In a statement posted online, officials said the falling fragments caused the blaze but did not specify the…

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Iran rejects US’ Mojtaba ‘disfigured’ claim, says ‘no issues’

New Delhi: Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi has dismissed speculation about the health of the country’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, saying there are no problems with his condition, reports say. The clarification came after reports and comments from a senior US official earlier this week suggested the Iranian leader might have been injured or in poor health. Iranian officials have now rejected those claims, insisting the Supreme Leader is fine.  

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