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Foreign journalist abducted in Iraq; security forces launch search operation

Foreign journalist abducted in Iraq; security forces launch search operation

Baghdad: Iraqโ€™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 journalistโ€™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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Indian-origin man shot dead in suspected gang-related attack in Canada’s Surrey

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

‘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 "doesnโ€™t bluff"ย and "does not back down", adding that Iranโ€™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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Trump tells nations to ‘build some courage’ and ‘get your own oil’ from Strait of Hormuz

Trump tells nations to ‘build some courage’ and ‘get your own oil’ from Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi: In a sharp statement amid the ongoing tensions involving Iran, US President Donald Trump on Tuesday urged countries facing fuel shortages due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to โ€œbuild some courage and get their own oil.โ€ The crucial shipping route through which nearly 20% of global oil and gas supplies pass has been severely disrupted following Iranโ€™s retaliatory strikes after the US-Israeli military action in late February. Oil and gas vessels in the region have reportedly been targeted, worsening the global energy crunch. Trump's Iran oil rant In a post on Truth Social, Trump suggested…
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Five explosions rock Dubai as Iran’s Gulf offensive intensifies amid broader Middle East conflict

Five explosions rock Dubai as Iran’s Gulf offensive intensifies amid broader Middle East conflict

Dubai: Several Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states endured another day of intense missile and drone attacks linked to Iran, with authorities and residents reporting hostilities across the region, Al Jazeera has reported. In the United Arab Emirates, five explosions were heard in Dubai, underscoring rising security concerns as regional tensions escalate. Defense and security forces in multiple Gulf states have been on heightened alert amid the barrage of aerial threats, which come amid broader geopolitical conflict affecting the Middle East. Officials in Dubai confirmed that air defense systems were actively engaging incoming missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles as explosions echoed…
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‘We are waiting for you’: Iran boasts its elite commandos in video amid US military buildup in West Asia

‘We are waiting for you’: Iran boasts its elite commandos in video amid US military buildup in West Asia

Tehran: Iran has released fresh footage of its elite army commandos, accompanied by a defiant warning directed at the United States, as thousands of American paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division begin arriving in West Asia amid the escalating conflict. The video, circulated by a state-linked outlet Press TV, shows Iranโ€™s special forces and asserts their readiness to confront and defeat American troops. It prominently features the phrase โ€œCome Closeโ€, signalling a direct challenge to any potential US ground intervention in the region. The timing holds significance. According to Reuters, thousands of troops from the US Armyโ€™s 82nd Airborne Division…
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Trump issues threat to destroy Iran’s energy sites, desalination plants if ceasefire isn’t reached ‘shortly’

Trump issues threat to destroy Iran’s energy sites, desalination plants if ceasefire isn’t reached ‘shortly’

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to destroy Iranโ€™s energy sites, desalination plants and other vital infrastructure if a deal to end the war with Tehran is not reached "shortly." Trump stated that the US is negotiating with Iran's parliamentary speaker, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, in an interview with the New York Post published Monday. The former Revolutionary Guard commander was previously floated as Washington's negotiating partner, but has denied Iran is talking to the US and said Pakistan-facilitated discussions were merely a cover for American troop deployments. In the meantime, Israel has invaded southern Lebanon to push out…
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India-bound humanitarian aid aircraft hit in US strike at Mashhad airport, Iran terms it ‘war crime’

India-bound humanitarian aid aircraft hit in US strike at Mashhad airport, Iran terms it ‘war crime’

Tehran: An Iranian civilian aircraft preparing to fly to India was reportedly damaged in a US strike at Mashhad International Airport, news agency ANI reported citing Iranian sources. The aircraft, operated by Mahan Air, was scheduled to depart for New Delhi on a humanitarian assignment to transport medicines and essential medical supplies. As per the report, Iranian officials said the sudden disruption has triggered fresh alarm over the safety of civilian and relief-linked flights in a region already facing intense geopolitical turbulence. The incident comes amid ongoing coordination between New Delhi and Tehran on humanitarian shipments, including India's recent dispatch…
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Mohammad Tahir Anwar, brother of JeM chief Masood Azhar, dies in Pakistan: Report

Mohammad Tahir Anwar, brother of JeM chief Masood Azhar, dies in Pakistan: Report

Islamabad: Mohammad Tahir Anwar, brother of Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar, has reportedly died in Pakistan, with no clarity yet on the cause of his death. Notably, Tahir Anwar, who had long been linked to the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terror group, was involved in the organisationโ€™s activities for several years. The news about his death was announced through the outfitโ€™s Telegram channel, which said his funeral will be held at 11 pm at Jamia Usman-o-Ali in Bahawalpur. No official clarification yet on Tanwar's death However, no official clarification is there on the circumstances surrounding his death and moreover, the announcement did not…
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Trump poised to end Iran war even if Strait of Hormuz remains closed, claims report

Trump poised to end Iran war even if Strait of Hormuz remains closed, claims report

Washington: US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering wrapping up the military campaign in Iran within four to six weeks, even if the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed. According to a report in The Wall Street Journal, he has told aides that the conflict may wind down soon, with the focus shifting towards diplomatic negotiations to reopen the waterway. The President is said to believe that key operational targets have already been achieved, including weakening Iran's naval strength and missile systems, the report stated. Officials quoted in the report noted that Washington could still claim success by…
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