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Iran names 8 bridges in Gulf on hit list after its biggest bridge destroyed by US

Tehran: Iran has released a list of 8 major bridges across the Middle East, hinting at a tit for tat response after a US Israeli attack on key infrastructure in the northern city of Karaj. Publishing what it described as a potential hit list, Iran’s semi official Fars News Agency said several prominent bridges in Gulf countries and Jordan could be targeted by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The move follows 2 strikes on Iran’s tallest B1 bridge on Thursday. According to the report, the list includes the Sheikh Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah Sea Bridge in Kuwait, the Sheikh…

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The story of Jeffrey Epstein: How he rose to power and built his dark empire

Washington: What if I told you the most powerful people in the world once bowed to a man no one truly knew? A financier, a socialite, a man whose name became synonymous with wealth, power, and secrets — this is the story of Jeffrey Epstein. Behind the glitz of private jets, luxury estates, and elite circles was a dark world of exploitation, abuse, and systemic failure. From Teacher to Tycoon Epstein’s rise began in Brooklyn, New York, where a bright, ambitious boy from a modest family excelled in math and charm. From teaching at the elite Dalton School to a…

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IRGC claims F-35, F-15E shot down; US pilot ejected and likely captured: Iranian media

Tehran: A US pilot may have been captured in Iran after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reportedly shot down F-35 and F-15 E fighter aircraft of the US, Iranian media reported on Friday. The claims could not be independently verified. Tasnim news agency claimed a US pilot ejected over southwest Iran from an F-35 fighter jet that was hit by the IRGC Aerospace Force. Meanwhile, Iran International reported that an F-15E had been downed, citing an expert's opinion that the debris matched the aircraft's design. Iranian government-linked sources also said the pilot had been captured. The US Central Command, the Pentagon and…

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Five Indians among 12 injured by falling debris of intercepted Iranian missiles in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi: At least 12 people, including five Indians and six Nepali nationals, were injured in Abu Dhabi due to falling debris of the Iranian missiles that were intercepted by the air defence system of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Friday, said the Middle East nation's government. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Abu Dhabi Media office further said people must avoid spreading rumours or unverified information regarding the recent strikes by Iran. "As part of the ongoing follow-up to the previously reported incident in the Ajban area caused by falling debris following the successful interception by air…

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Apr

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Gujarat bound Iranian oil tanker diverts to China at last minute amid West Asia conflict

New Delhi: A US-sanctioned tanker carrying Iranian crude oil has changed course mid voyage, dropping India as its destination and now heading towards China. The Aframax tanker Ping Shun, built in 2002 and sanctioned by the US in 2025, is currently signalling Dongying in China instead of Vadinar in Gujarat, which it had listed earlier this week, according to ship tracking firm Kpler. There is no confirmation that the destination shown by the vessel's Automatic Identification System, a tracking mechanism required on most commercial ships, will remain final, as it can be altered at any point during transit. "An Iranian…

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Apr

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Three mysterious large ships enter Strait of Hormuz thorugh new route along Oman coast

New Delhi: The Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most crucial maritime routes, is back in focus as rising tensions between Iran and Western nations continue to affect navigation. Shipping in the region has already been disrupted, but the recent movement of three large vessels has raised new questions about alternative routes. On Thursday, two massive oil supertankers and a liquefied natural gas (LNG) vessel were seen entering the eastern part of the Strait. Instead of passing through Iranian waters as usual, these ships hugged the coast of Oman.  All three vessels were operated by an Omani shipping company…

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Apr

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Iran shoots down another US F-35 fighter jet; pilot unlikely to have ejected

Tehran: A second US fifth-generation F-35 fighter jet has reportedly been shot down over central Iran by an advanced air-defence system operated by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Iranian state media said on Friday. According to Press TV, citing a statement attributed to the spokesperson of Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters, the aircraft was brought down using a newly deployed air-defence system belonging to the IRGC Aerospace Force. Pilot unlikely to have ejected The report added that the crash triggered a "massive explosion," with officials suggesting that the pilot was unlikely to have ejected or survived the impact. "A second…

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Pete Hegseth asks US Army Chief Randy George to step down, retire immediately amid Iran war

Washington: US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has asked Army Chief of Staff General Randy George to step down and retire immediately, the Pentagon said on Thursday, without giving a reason for the departure as the United States wages a war against Iran. The decision marks a significant leadership transition as the administration seeks a commander who "will implement President Donald Trump and Hegseth's vision for the Army." 'George will be retiring from his position' Chief Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell confirmed the departure in a statement, noting that George "will be retiring from his position as the 41st Chief of Staff…

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Oracle date centre in Dubai hit or not? UAE government rejects Iran’s claims

New Delhi: The government of Dubai has strongly denied claims that an Iranian military unit attacked a data center belonging to Oracle in the city. The Dubai Government Media Office quickly responded to the reports circulating online, calling them completely false. In an official statement shared on social media, authorities said there had been no such attack or attempt, and urged the public not to believe unverified information. Iran announces new military operations  At the same time, Iran’s military command, Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, announced a fresh wave of strikes across the region. The statement said the attacks were a…

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Iran releases ‘hit-list’ of 8 Gulf bridges after US destroys its biggest B1 bridge

New Delhi: In a striking escalation of tensions, Iran has released a list of eight major bridges across the Middle East that could become targets in retaliation for recent US-Israeli strikes. The announcement, carried by the semi-official Fars News Agency, follows an attack that partially destroyed the B1 bridge in Karaj. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is implied to be responsible for any future strikes, signaling a potential tit-for-tat response to the ongoing conflict. Bridges highlighted across Gulf and Jordan  The Iranian list includes prominent infrastructure in the Gulf and Jordan: Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah Sea Bridge, Kuwait Sheikh…

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