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Apr

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UAE preparing to join US in war against Iran to force open Strait of Hormuz: Report

Dubai: As the conflict in the Middle East continues to intensify, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is preparing to help the US and its allies open the Strait of Hormuz by force, the Wall Street Journal reported, quoting Arab officials. The move that would make it the first Persian Gulf country to become a combatant, after being hit by Iranian attacks. According to the report, the UAE is lobbying for a United Nations Security Council resolution that would authorize such action.  The diplomats from the UAE have also urged the United States and military powers in Europe and Asia to…

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Apr

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Russian military aircraft crashes in Crimea killing all 29 on board; technical fault suspected

Moscow: A Russian military transport aircraft crashed in Crimea on Wednesday, resulting in the deaths of all 29 people on board. As per the information, the accident involved an Antonov Design Bureau AN-26 aircraft, which lost contact with controllers before going down in a mountainous area. The aircraft was flying over the Crimean peninsula on a scheduled route when communication abruptly broke on the evening of March 31, TASS news agency reported quoting Russian Defence Ministry. Aircraft lost contact before hitting a cliff Officials said the AN-26 military transport plane went off radar around 6 pm on Tuesday (Local time). A…

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Apr

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‘Go get your oil, securing Strait of Hormuz is not for us’: Trump lashes out at allies amid Iran war

Washington: US President Donald Trump sharply criticised American allies for not stepping up in support of the United States amid its ongoing military operations against Iran. Addressing reporters, he said nations reliant on the Strait of Hormuz should take responsibility for keeping it open, adding that the American military would likely wind down its attacks within two to three weeks. He stated, "go get your own oil" and insisted that securing the strategic chokepoint is "not for us." Trump made the comments shortly after signing an executive order aimed at restricting mail-in voting. "That's not for us... That will be for…

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Apr

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UAE bars entry and transit for Iranians as airlines announce travel ban amid rising West Asia hostilities

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has stopped Iranians from entering or transiting through the country as hostilities intensify in West Asia, three major airlines announced on Wednesday, as news agency PTI reported. Emirates, Etihad and FlyDubai stated on their websites that Iranian passport holders will no longer be allowed to travel into or via the UAE. The restriction comes amid a sharp escalation in regional conflict, including reports of repeated strikes targeting key infrastructure across several countries in the Middle East. Entry regulations in the UAE, an autocratic federation of seven sheikhdoms, are often not publicly detailed. However,…

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Apr

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When will US-Iran conflict end? Trump says it is possible in two to three weeks as mission nears finish

Tehran: In a significant development, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday suggested that the ongoing conflict with Iran could conclude within the next two to three weeks, expressing a high degree of confidence in the mission's trajectory. Iran wants to make a deal, says Trump Speaking from the Oval Office, the US President indicated that an even swifter resolution remains a possibility if a diplomatic breakthrough is achieved."It's possible that we'll have a deal because they want to make a deal. They want to make a deal more than I want to make a deal. But in a fairly short…

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31

Mar

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Iran threatens attack against Microsoft, Apple, and Alphabet from April 1

New Delhi: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has issued a warning that it will respond to any assassination by targeting companies linked to the United States. In its statement, the IRGC advised employees to leave such workplaces and urged residents within a 1 km radius to move to safer areas. The warning names major global firms including Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Tesla, among others, and states that the directive would take effect from 8:00 PM Tehran time on April 1. "These companies should expect the destruction of their respective units in exchange for each terror act in Iran, starting from 8…

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Mar

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Where is Mojtaba Khamenei? Russian envoy reveals Iranian Supreme Leader’s whereabouts

New Delhi: As the war involving the US, Israel and Iran enters its second month, the world has yet to see Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei in public. Mojtaba Khamenei has issued several statements and remarks, including warning to the US amif the conflict, the leader has been absent from the public and has not made any appearance so far. Russian envoy on Mojtaba Khamenei's location Amid speculation that he may be in Russia receiving treatment for injuries sustained during joint US Israel strikes, Moscow’s envoy has said that he remains in Iran. Speaking to local media, Russia’s ambassador to…

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Mar

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Foreign journalist abducted in Iraq; security forces launch search operation

Baghdad: Iraq’s Interior Ministry has confirmed that a foreign journalist has been kidnapped, prompting an urgent security response across the country. Officials have not released the identity or nationality of the journalist and details surrounding the incident remain limited. According to a statement issued on Tuesday, security forces have begun a coordinated operation to locate the kidnappers and secure the journalist’s release. Authorities said they tracked a vehicle believed to be linked to the abduction, which later overturned while attempting to escape. During the operation, one suspect was taken into custody and a vehicle allegedly used in the kidnapping was…

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Mar

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Indian-origin man shot dead in suspected gang-related attack in Canada’s Surrey

Toronto: A 27-year-old man of Indian origin was killed in a shooting incident in Canada’s Surrey, in what authorities believe may be linked to organised crime. The incident took place late Saturday evening in the Sullivan Heights area, PTI reported citing local media reports. Police later identified the victim as Jasman Sekhon. Officers who reached the scene found him with gunshot injuries, but efforts to save him were unsuccessful. Investigators say the attack appears to have been targeted. As per reports, Sekhon was allegedly chased by a dark-coloured SUV before two individuals got out of the vehicle and opened fire.…

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Mar

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‘If Iran is not willing, US will…’: Pete Hegseth’s fresh warning to Tehran, big hint on ground offensive

Washington: US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday issued a strong warning to Iran, saying the country should agree to a deal with the United States or face intensified military action and the "coming days will be decisive" in the conflict which will only end on Trump's terms. Hegseth said President Donald Trump "doesn’t bluff" and "does not back down", adding that Iran’s new leadership should recognise this. 'US will continue with greater intensity if deal not taken' He stated that regime change had already occurred and urged the current leadership to act more wisely than its predecessor. "This new regime…

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