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Iran attacks Ras Laffan, world’s largest gas hub in Qatar: What this means for India

Doha: Global oil and gas markets plunged further into turmoil after an Iranian missile strike on Ras Laffan Industrial City, home to Qatar’s largest liquefied natural gas facility. The attack on one of the world’s biggest LNG plants has forced a complete halt in production at the site. The Gulf region has borne the brunt of Iran’s retaliation following US-Israeli strikes that triggered the wider conflict. Tehran has targeted US-linked assets while also striking key energy facilities, drawing strong reactions from hydrocarbon-rich Gulf monarchies. What Iran's attack on Qatar gas hub means for India The attack on Ras Laffan Industrial…

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UAE shuts Habshan gas facilities as Iran’s missile and drone waves hit key sites in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi: As the tensions continue to escalate in the Middle East amid the ongoing war, the Abu Dhabi Media Office has confirmed that the Habshan gas facilities have been taken offline after debris from recently intercepted missiles caused an incident at the site. Authorities are also responding to disruptions at the Bab oilfield and nearby gas infrastructure. The office stated that "operations at the gas facilities have been suspended, and no injuries have been reported," news agency ANI reported citing Press TV. Iran and regional allies intensify military strikes As per the report, Iranian armed forces along with regional…

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Dawood Ibrahim’s ancestral plots in Maharashtra’s Ratnagiri finally find a buyer after four failed attempts

Mumbai: Multiple ancestral properties linked to underworld don Dawood Ibrahim have found finally a buyer in a recent government-mandated auction held on March 5, with a Mumbai-based bidder emerging as the highest bidder for all four land parcels in Ratnagiri district. These four properties were auctioned by the Centre under the  Smugglers and Foreign Exchange Manipulators (Forfeiture of Property) Act (SAFEMA) to mark a significant step in the long-pending disposal of assets linked to the Kaskar family. In this regard, a notice was issued by the competent authority under SAFEMA amd it had listed four agricultural land parcels located in Mumbake village…

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Kuwait says drone attack sparks fire at oil refinery as Iran intensifies war against gulf nations

Kuwait City: Kuwait, on Thursday, said that a drone attack sparked a massive fire at an oil refinery in the small, oil-rich nation. The state-run KUNA news agency cited the Kuwait Petroleum Corp. for the announcement. Kuwait also said a second oil refinery is ablaze after a drone attack, reported the news agency AP. It said the drone attack sparked a fire at the Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery but caused no injuries. The refinery is one of the biggest in the Middle East, with a petroleum production capacity of 7,30,000 barrels per day. Iran intensifies its attacks on Gulf nations The…

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Pakistan’s long-range ballistic missiles could soon target US mainland: Tulsi Gabbard

Washington: US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard delivered a sobering testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Wednesday (March 18) cautioning that Pakistan's advancing long-range ballistic missile program could soon produce intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) capable of hitting American soil. This revelation, drawn from the Annual Threat Assessment of the US Intelligence Community, paints a picture of ballooning global missile threats, with adversaries rapidly expanding arsenals that challenge US defenses and homeland security. Explosive growth in global missile threats Gabbard emphasised that the US nuclear deterrent remains robust against strategic risks, but nations like Russia, China, North Korea, Iran…

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World’s largest LNG plant in Qatar on fire after hit by Iranian missile | Watch

Doha: As Iran continues strikes on Gulf oil infrastructure, a ballistic missile strike hit Qatar's key natural gas hub, triggering a fire and causing "extensive" damage to critical infrastructure. The attack targeted the Ras Laffan Industrial City, home to the world's largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility, dealing a significant blow to global energy supply chains.  Here's the video | Watch  New missile attacks cause 'extensive' damage State-run energy giant QatarEnergy said multiple LNG facilities at the site were hit, resulting in "sizeable fires and extensive further damage." The company noted that an earlier strike had already damaged a…

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Mystery drones spotted over US base where Marco Rubio, Pete Hegseth live, high alert issued: Report

Washington: Amid the intensified war in the Middle East, mystery drones were indetified flying over Fort Lesley J. McNair, the Washington Army installation where Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reside, raising urgent security concerns at the highest levels of the US government, the Washington Post reported. Notably, the sightings of the drones observed on a single night in the past ten days has triggered an emergency White House meeting and prompted officials to consider relocating both secretaries. As of the latest reports, neither Rubio nor Hegseth has been moved. Moroever, the officials have not yet…

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Trump warns of massive retaliation if Iran continues to attack Qatar: ‘Not hesitate to do so’

New Delhi: Amid the ongoing war in West Asia, President Donald Trump said the United States would retaliate if Iran launches fresh attacks on Qatar, even as he claimed that Israel would halt strikes on Iran's South Pars gas field. Posting on social media, he said he did not want to authorise extreme military action because of long-term consequences for Iran but added he would "not hesitate to do so" if Qatar's liquified natural gas sites were targeted again. His remarks came as Iranian missiles hit Qatar and global energy markets reeled from the escalating conflict. Iran escalates regional strikes…

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Dubai, Abu Dhabi news LIVE: UAE condemns Iran’s ‘terrorist attack’ on Habshan gas facility and Bab field

Tehran: The conflict involving Israel, the US, and Iran continues to intensify military operations, with the war now entering its 20th day and exerting a significant impact on the global energy sector. While Israel and the US have intensified their strikes on Iranian targets, Tehran has responded with sustained drone and missile attacks across the Gulf region. Amid the ongoing hostilities, Israel reportedly targeted Iran's South Pars gas field, triggering strong reactions from Tehran. In retaliation, Iran struck the Ras Laffan Industrial City—a key gas hub in Qatar—causing extensive damage. Following the attack, Qatar ordered Iranian security and military attachés…

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Qatar orders Iranian embassy staff to leave country within 24 hours after attack on main gas facility

Doha: Qatar has declared the military and security attaché at the Iranian Embassy, along with their staff, as "persona non grata" and asked them to leave the country within 24 hours, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Thursday. This came shortly after Iran launched a missile attack at Qatar's main gas facility-- Ras Laffan Industrial City--on its north coast.     Decision in response to Iran's blatant aggression The ministry said that the decision was made "in response to repeated Iranian targeting and the blatant aggression against the State of Qatar, which violated its sovereignty and security." Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs…

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