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US strikes Iran drone carrier at sea, vessel catches fire as Washington vows to destroy Tehran navy | VIDEO

Washington: The ongoing war between the United States and Iran has intensified sharply, with the US military claiming that it has struck an Iranian drone carrier at sea. According to American officials, the vessel caught fire after the attack and is currently in flames, denoting a significant escalation in naval operations linked to the ongoing regional conflict. The development comes amid expanding hostilities between the US and Iran, with Washington indicating that it is determined to weaken Iran's naval capabilities through sustained military operations. US military shares images of burning vessel The US military also released visuals of the Iranian drone carrier…

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Balen Shah: From rapper and engineer to Nepal’s rising political star

Kathmandu: Balendra Shah, popularly known as Balen Shah, has emerged as a transformative figure in Nepalese politics, blending his unconventional background as a rapper, structural engineer, and former Kathmandu mayor into a potent challenge against the establishment. At 35, the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) senior leader and prime ministerial aspirant first stunned the nation in 2022 by winning the Kathmandu mayoralty as an independent, securing 61,767 votes against candidates from Nepali Congress and CPN-UML. His meteoric trajectory, from underground rap battles to city hall reforms and now national contention in Jhapa-5 against ex-PM KP Sharma Oli, captures a youth-driven revolt…

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Indonesia moves to ban social media for children under 16

Jakarta: Indonesia has introduced a new rule that will stop children younger than 16 from having accounts on several popular social media platforms. The regulation was signed on Friday by the country’s Minister for Communication and Digital Affairs, Meutya Hafid. The minister said the government had approved a regulation aimed at protecting young users from potential risks on digital platforms. Under the new measure, minors below the age of 16 will not be allowed to create or maintain accounts on platforms considered high-risk. These platforms include widely used services such as YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X, Bigo Live and…

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Dubai residents get ‘potential missile threats’ alert on phones as war continues to rage in Middle East

Dubai: Residents of Dubai experienced tense moments on Friday after emergency alerts warning of a "potential missile strike" were sent to mobile phones across the city. The warning came amid escalating hostilities in the Middle East, where Iran has been carrying out retaliatory attacks on US bases across several Gulf nations for the last one week. According to the alert issued by the UAE Interior Ministry, people were asked to remain indoors and stay alert to potential threats. The notification advised residents to avoid open areas and take immediate shelter if required.  "Due to the current situation, potential missile threats, seek…

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Iran says Strait of Hormuz not closed, no plans to shut it until further notice

Tehran: Amid escalating tension in the Middle East. Iran on Friday said it has not yet closed the Strait of Hormuz and has no intention to do it until further notice. In a statement, Dr Saeed Khatibzadeh, Iran's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, said, "We have not yet closed the Strait of Hormuz. If we are going to close it, we are going to announce it...It has not been closed by us. We have no intention to do it until further notice." The joint attack launched by the United States and Israel on Iran began on February 27 and has…

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Nepal election results: Balen Shah-led RSP takes massive lead, KP Sharma Oli confident of victory

Kathmandu: The Rashtriya Swatantrata Party's PM candidate Balendra Shah, a rapper and former Kathmandu mayor, is leading ahead of former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli by nearly 1,100 votes in Jhapa-5 constituency, as per the early trends. Out of the total 165 seats that see direct elections, Balen Shah's Rashtriya Swatantrata Party is leading in 52. The Nepali Congress of Gagan Thapa is ahead in five seats, while KP Oli's Nepali Communist Party (UML) is leading in four seats. Earlier trends showed the Rastriya Swotantra Party leading in 23 seats, while Nepali Congress and CPN-UML leading in three each as…

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Nepal Election Results LIVE: RSP wins three seats as Balen Shah outpaces KP Oli in vote count

Kathmandu: Vote counting for Nepal's 2026 House of Representatives elections commenced late Thursday night (March 5) following the close of polls at 5 pm, marking a pivotal moment in the nation's first general elections since the violent Gen Z-led protests that ousted the KP Sharma Oli-led coalition government last year. Preliminary results show the Rastriya Swotantra Party (RSP) surging ahead with leads in 23 seats, while traditional powerhouses Nepali Congress and CPN-UML trail with just three seats each, signaling a potential seismic shift in Nepal's fractious political landscape. The Election Commission anticipates completing the entire tally by Friday night (March…

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Etihad Airways resumes limited flights from Abu Dhabi amid war tensions | Check operational routes

Abu Dhabi: Amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Etihad Airways has announced the resumption of a limited commercial flight schedule starting Friday (March 6). The airline said it will operate select international routes from Abu Dhabi, following comprehensive safety and security assessments carried out by authorities. According to the airline, passengers who had earlier bookings will be re-accommodated on the newly scheduled flights at the earliest possible time. At the same time, tickets for the resumed services have also been made available for purchase on the airline's official website. The airline clarified that the decision to restart operations was…

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Israel-Iran conflict: Bahrain says Tehran strikes hotel and two residential buildings in Manama

Manama: The Ministry of Interior in Bahrain on Friday said that Iran struck a hotel and two residential buildings in the capital Manama, correcting another previous announcement that two hotels and one residential building were hit. The attack from Iran comes a day after an Iranian missile strike sparked a blaze at Bahrain's main state-owned oil refinery, as Tehran pressed attacks across the Gulf. "Iranian aggression targeted a hotel & 2 residential buildings in Manama," Bahrain's interior ministry posted on X, reporting "no loss of life". The ministry said the attack sparked a fire in one of the residential buildings,…

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Iran hits US-linked missile defence radars in Jordan And UAE, see satellite images

Tehran: Latest satellite images on Friday showed radar systems connected to US-supplied missile defence networks in the Middle East, specifically in Jordan and the UAE, were hit during the ongoing Iran war. Apart from this, several military installations across the Arabian Peninsula showed signs of damage to facilities that typically house radar components used for missile detection. Radars play crucial role in identifying incoming ballistic missiles It should be noted that the radars play a crucial role in identifying incoming ballistic missiles and drones and are a core part of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defence, which is designed to…

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