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Six killed, one missing as Qatari helicopter crashes after ‘technical malfunction’ amid Middle East conflict

Doha: At least six people were killed after a Qatari military helicopter crashed in the Persian Gulf nation's territorial waters after a technical malfunction, the government said on Sunday. The Interior Ministry said one person is still missing from the crash, which took place the day before. The incident comes amid the ongoing regional tensions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran in the Middle East. Crash after 'technical malfunction'  The Defence Ministry blamed "technical malfunction" for the helicopter crash. "A Qatari helicopter had a technical malfunction during a routine duty, which led to its crash in the regional waters of the State," Qatar's…

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Saudi Arabia expels Iranian military attache, order them to leave within 24 hours

New Delhi: In a strong response to what it called the "blatant" Iranian attacks on Saudi Arabia and other Gulf nations, Saudi Arabia declared five Iranian diplomats, including the military attache, as “persona non grata” on Sunday. The Kingdom gave them 24 hours to leave the country, further escalating tensions in an already volatile region. Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the continuous Iranian assaults, calling them a “flagrant violation” of international law, the principles of good neighborliness, and the United Nations Security Council’s resolution 2817 (2026). In its statement, the ministry also stressed that the attacks go against…

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Video shows massive fireball from Iranian missiles striking Dimona and Arad | WATCH

New Delhi: Iran launched a series of missile strikes on Israel’s southern cities of Dimona and Arad on Saturday night. Videos circulating on social media show a massive ball of fire hurtling through the sky before slamming into the cities, reducing several buildings to rubble. The strikes are widely seen as Iran’s retaliation for the recent targeting of its Natanz nuclear enrichment facility. Dimona, located just 20 kilometers from Israel’s main nuclear research center, bore the brunt of the attack. The explosion caused widespread damage, with windows shattered and debris scattered in the streets. Social media footage, though unverified, depicted…

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‘Bomb Mumbai and Delhi if US attacks our nukes’: Ex-Pakistan envoy Abdul Basit’s hollow threat to India

Islamabad: Amid the ongoing conflict involving the United States and Israel, a controversial remark by former Pakistan High Commissioner to India Abdul Basit has raised fresh concerns over regional security, after he suggested that Pakistan could target India in the event of a foreign attack. Speaking during a discussion centred on a hypothetical conflict, Basit, who served as Pakistan's diplomat in New Delhi from 2014 to 2017, said that if the US were to attack Pakistan, Islamabad might consider striking Indian cities such as Mumbai and Delhi.  Pakistan should drop bombs on Mumbai and Delhi "Let's assume that if the…

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Trump threatens to ‘hit and obliterate’ Iran’s power plants if Strait of Hormuz not opened in 48 hours

Washington: US President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Iran, threatening to launch strikes on Iranian power plants if Tehran doesn't fully open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, the primary route through which oil reaches global markets. Trump is facing increasing pressure at home to secure the Strait as oil prices soar. 'If Iran doesn't...': Trump  In a social media post, Trump said the US will "hit and obliterate" Iranian power plants, beginning with the largest facility, if the key route is not "fully open, without threat" within 48 hours. "If Iran doesn't FULLY OPEN, WITHOUT THREAT, the…

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Iran War LIVE Updates: Trump to hit Iranian power plants if Strait of Hormuz is not opened

New Delhi: The Israel-US-Iran war has now entered its 23rd day, and the situation remains as tense as ever. As the conflict shows no signs of de-escalating, both military and diplomatic efforts intensify, with growing concerns over its broader global implications. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed that he spoke with the mayor of Arad, describing a “very difficult evening” for the southern Israeli city following an Iranian missile strike. Emergency services in Israel have confirmed that at least 88 people were hospitalized after the attack. In response, Netanyahu announced that emergency and rescue forces will be strengthened across…

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‘Glad he’s dead’: Trump reacts to death of ex-FBI chief Robert Mueller who probed his alleged Russia ties

New Delhi: Robert S Mueller III, the former head of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and special counsel in the Russia investigation died at the age of 81. His family confirmed the news in a statement, saying he passed away on Friday night and requested privacy during this time of grief. However, US President Donald Trump reacted strongly on social media. Trump wrote, “Robert Mueller just died. Good, I’m glad he’s dead. He can no longer hurt innocent people.” Who was Robert S Mueller? Mueller began his tenure as FBI director in 2001, just one week before the September…

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Iranian missile strikes Dimona, home to Israeli nuclear facility; IRGC says revenge for Natanz attack | VIDEO

Tel Aviv: In retaliation to the attack on its Natanz nuclear facility, Iran on Saturday launched ballistic missile in southern Israel's Dimona, which is the site of the Middle East nation's Shimon Peres Negev Nuclear Research Center, that led to a collapse of a building, leaving at least 20 people, including a 10-year-old child and a 40-year-old woman, injured. A video has also gone viral on micro-blogging website X (previously Twitter) showing the impact of the Iranian ballistic missile. In the 32-second video, a missile could be seen striking a building before a loud sound of explosion is heard. However,…

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Iranian missile hits Jerusalem, just meters away from Temple Mount, Al Aqsa Mosque | VIDEO

Jerusalem: An Iranian missile struck Jerusalem on Eid al-Fitr, landing just a few hundred metres from the Al-Aqsa Mosque, as hundreds of Muslim worshippers were forced to hold their Eid prayers outside the locked gates of the Old City, barred from entering for the first time in nearly 60 years. Israel said on Saturday that an Iranian missile had struck Jerusalem during Eid al-Fitr celebrations, just metres away from some of the holiest sites in the world for Muslims, Christians and Jews alike. "An Iranian missile struck Jerusalem during Eid al-Fitr, a few hundred meters from the holiest sites for…

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Strait of Hormuz closure: Over 20 nations vow to support safe passage of ships, condemn Iran’s attacks

New Delhi: More than 20 countries have expressed readiness to support efforts to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, strongly condemning Iran over what they described as the effective closure of the critical route that carries a significant share of the world’s oil and gas. In a joint statement, 22 nations, mostly from Europe but also including the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, criticised Iran's actions in the Persian Gulf in strong terms. "We condemn in the strongest terms recent attacks by Iran on unarmed commercial vessels in the Gulf, attacks on civilian infrastructure, including oil and gas…

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