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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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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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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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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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‘Haven’t even started…’: Trump issues fresh warning to Tehran as US-Iran war escalates

Washington: Hours after Iran's biggest bridge was struck, US President Donald Trump on Friday issued a fresh warning to the new Iranian regime, saying the American forces have yet to begin "destroying what's left in Iran." He said more of the country's bridges and energy infrastructure were in his sights. Bridges next, then Electric Power Plants: Trump In a post on Truth Social, the US President said, "Our Military, the greatest and most powerful (by far!) anywhere in the World, hasn't even started destroying what's left in Iran. Bridges next, then Electric Power Plants!" Trump has repeatedly stated that the…

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Five killed in suicide car bomb blast in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Peshawar: A suicide car bomb attack targeting a police station in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province left at least five people dead, including three women and a child, late Thursday, police said. Several nearby houses were damaged in the blast, while at least four police personnel sustained injuries.  The blast occurred in Domel tehsil of Bannu district when a suicide bomber rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into the police station, triggering a powerful explosion that was heard across the area. Police station was primary target  The intensity of the explosion and the reverberating explosion caused panic among residents, with reports of gunfire immediately after…

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Iran War LIVE Updates: US denies Iran’s claim of downed fighter jet over Qeshm Island

New Delhi: On Day 35 of the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, tensions remain high with major developments unfolding across military, political, and humanitarian fronts. In a big move, US Army Chief General Randy George has been asked to step down and take immediate retirement by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. So far, more than 2,000 people have been killed and over 26,000 injured in US-Israeli strikes across Iran since late February. At the same time, missile attacks are continuing. Israel has detected another missile launched from Yemen, the fourth such incident since the war began while…

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