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Scores killed and several others injured as bombs explode in Nigeria, suicide bombing suspected

Abuja: Scores killed and several others were injured after bombs exploded in at least three locations in northeastern Nigeria's Borno state on Monday night, the emergency services told The Associated Press, citing possible suicide bombings. As per the latest updates, explosions were heard in Maiduguri, the Borno state capital, where Nigeria's homegrown jihadi Boko Haram extremists have waged an insurgency for more than a decade. Blasts reported at University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital The blasts were reported at the entrance of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital and two local markets, known as Post Office and the Monday Market, according…

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Iran-Israel war: Trump seeks help to reopen Strait of Hormuz amid Iran’s stranglehold on shipping

Washington: In a significant development, US President Donald Trump on Monday said he has demanded about seven countries send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz open as Iranian strikes kept slamming into Gulf countries. He said the US is negotiating with countries heavily reliant on Middle East crude to join a coalition to police the waterway where about one-fifth the world's traded oil normally flows. But European countries demanded to know when the conflict might end as they weighed whether to agree to his call to send warships for that effort. Israel steps campaign against Iran-backed militants in Lebanon …

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Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Iran war LIVE: US embassy in Baghdad attacked, UAE lifts airspace closure

Tehran: The conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran continues to intensify as the war enters its 18th day, with hostilities showing no signs of slowing. Since Washington and Tel Aviv launched strikes on Iran over two weeks ago, Tehran has repeatedly retaliated with drones and missiles targeting Israeli territory, American military bases, and energy infrastructure across Gulf nations. Several countries hosting US bases, including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Kuwait, have reported interceptions of incoming drones or missile threats, underscoring the widening geographical scope of the conflict and raising concerns about regional stability. The ongoing…

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Will Israel resort to nuclear weapon against Iran amid ongoing conflict? Here’s what Trump claims

Washington: US President Donald Trump stated that he does not believe Israel would resort to using a nuclear weapon in its ongoing conflict with Iran. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said he brushed aside any such move by Israel in the future. "Israel wouldn't do that... Israel would never do that," he said, according to CNN. His remarks followed comments by the White House artificial intelligence and crypto czar, David Sacks, who recently indicated in an interview that concerns existed over potential escalation. According to CNN, Sacks had said, "You have to worry about Israel escalating the…

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Mar

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Pakistan airstrikes rock Kabul; Afghanistan claims several patients killed in hospital attack

New Delhi: Several explosions were reported in Kabul on Monday night, raising fresh concerns amid the ongoing tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan. Residents in different parts of the city said they heard loud blasts and noticed fighter jets flying at low altitude over western Kabul shortly after the explosions. According to local reports, at least two explosions were heard in Kabul’s District 5. Soon after the blasts, security forces and emergency vehicles were seen rushing toward the affected areas as authorities began assessing the situation. Some sources also said the area near Afghanistan’s Ministry of Defence may have been targeted,…

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Mar

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Netanyahu shares another video to counter death rumours amid rising tensions in Middle East

Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released another video on Monday in an apparent effort to dismiss ongoing conspiracy theories circulating online about his death. The clip, which runs for about 90 seconds, was posted on his personal X account and shows him interacting with people in the Jerusalem Hills. In the video, Netanyahu is seen walking outdoors, greeting locals and speaking casually with passers-by. The post was accompanied by the caption: “Sticking to the guidelines and winning together.” During the recording, the Prime Minister stops to pose for photographs with two young girls. He also briefly speaks to a…

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Israel claims it destroyed former Iranian leader Ali Khamenei’s plane at Tehran airport

Tehran: Israel on Monday claimed that its air force struck and destroyed the aircraft of former Iranian supreme leader Ali Hosseini Khamenei at Tehran's Mehrabad Airport overnight, describing the strike as a significant blow to Iran's regional coordination capabilities. The Israel Defence Forces said the plane had been used by Khamenei and other senior Iranian officials to facilitate military procurement and manage relations with allied "axis" countries through domestic and international travel. "The Air Force destroyed the plane of the leader of the Iranian terror regime at the "Mehrabad" airport in Tehran - the plane was used by Ali Khamenei,…

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Avoid these mistakes if you are in UAE: Why 19 Indians were arrested during West Asia tensions

Dubai: Amid rising regional tensions due to the conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has ordered the arrest of 35 individuals, including 19 Indians, in connection with the circulation of misleading and fabricated content on social media. UAE's official news agency Wam said the accused have been referred for an expedited trial. The UAE Attorney General, Dr Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, issued the arrest orders on March 15. The accused are being prosecuted under the country's cybercrime laws.  Why were 19 Indians arrested? According to UAE authorities, these individuals were posting video clips on…

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Trump claims Iran’s military is ‘decimated’, warns ‘it could take 10 years for Tehran to rebuild’

Washington: US President Donald Trump has asserted that Iran's military has suffered such extensive damage from American strikes that the country would need nearly ten years to recover. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One while heading to Joint Base Andrews on Sunday, he said there was "no reason to" formally declare victory despite Iran being "decimated". "No reason to... I think I'd just say they're decimated, but I haven't. I think that we have done damage to them right now. If we left right now, it would take them 10 years and more to rebuild. But I'm still not…

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Emirates suspends Dubai flights after drone strike sparks chaos, urges passengers to avoid airport

Dubai: Emirates has advised passengers not to travel to Dubai International Airport after all flights were temporarily suspended amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. The airline issued an alert on X, informing travellers that operations had been halted following a security incident. "All flights to and from Dubai have been temporarily suspended. Please do not go to the airport," the airline wrote on X. In its update, Emirates added that passenger safety remained its top priority. "Emirates will share updates when available. We would like to thank our customers for their understanding and patience. The safety of our passengers…

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