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“Iran is posing direct threat to Europe”: Israeli PM Netanyahu
Tel Aviv: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday said the US and Israel would continue to act against Iran. Netanyahu visited Arad, which was hit by Iran on Sunday. The Prime Minister's Office said in a post on X, "Iran…
“Trump is defanging Iran, bringing peace to Middle East”: US Treasury Secy
Washington DC : US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday said that President Donald Trump is defanging the Iranian regime and bringing peace to the Middle East. Bessent said that Trump's actions are aimed at making the world a safer…
Gulf states want US to continue striking Iran, reports Israeli media
Washington DC : As the conflict in West Asia and the Gulf region enters its fourth week with no signs of de-escalation, senior officials from various Gulf capitals told The Times of Israel that the countries are now urging Washington to…
Air Canada Express plane collides with ground vehicle at New York’s La Guardia airport
New York : An Air Canada Express aircraft arriving from Montreal was involved in a collision with a ground vehicle while landing at New York's La Guardia Airport early Monday, according to flight tracking data from FlightRadar24, reported…
“Achieved goals weeks ahead of schedule”: Trump slams local media report on Iran war
Washington DC : US President Donald Trump on Sunday lashed out at a political analyst who claimed that he had not met his goals in Iran. Trump then said the US had blown Iran off the map and that Tehran is willing to come on table; however,…
“Brazen violation of international law”: Russia slams US-Israeli strikes on Iran’s…
Moscow : Russia on Saturday strongly condemned the US-Israeli strikes on Iran's Natanz nuclear facility, calling the attacks a "brazen violation of international law" and warning of serious consequences amid the escalating tensions in West…
Iran claims ‘Israeli skies are defenceless’ after Dimona attack
Tehran : Major General Seyed Majid Moosavi, head of Iran's IRGC Aerospace Force, said on Saturday (local time) that Iran now dominates the skies of the occupied territories. Moosavi said that the upcoming waves of attacks in those skies…
US targets $100 million Hezbollah network
Washington : The United States moved against what it described as a sprawling financial network that channelled more than $100 million to Hezbollah, sanctioning individuals and companies operating across several countries.
The US…
US issues 30-day waiver on Iranian oil sales amid global energy crisis
Washington : The United States has announced a 30-day sanctions waiver permitting the sale of Iranian oil currently stranded at sea, in a move aimed at easing mounting pressure on global energy supplies triggered by the ongoing conflict…
Trump presses allies on Hormuz, rejects ceasefire with Iran
Washington : President Donald Trump urged US allies and major global economies to take responsibility for securing the Strait of Hormuz, while firmly rejecting calls for a ceasefire in the ongoing Iran conflict.
“We don’t use the Strait,…
Delhi air quality improves to 123 after rain, AQI in “moderate” category
New Delhi : Residents in the city woke up on Friday to cloudy skies, strong winds, and a cold morning after the rain fell in many parts of the national capital. The Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded 123, placing it in the "moderate"…
Israel working to gradually reopen schools, says PM Netanyahu
Tel Aviv : Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday lauded the resilience of the citizens amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia and said that work is underway to gradually reopen schools with "responsibility and sound…
Japan PM flags global security concerns, backs US President Trump’s role in peace efforts
Washington DC : Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Thursday (local time) raised concerns over the deteriorating global security environment and underscored the need for coordinated international efforts to address conflicts in the…
“France-India partnership strong, consistent and trusted”: Jawed Ashraf on French honour
New Delhi : The Ambassador of France to India, HE Thierry Mathou, conferred the insignia of "Commandeur de la Legion d'Honneur" (Commander of the Legion of Honour) on Ambassador Jawed Ashraf during a special ceremony at the Embassy of…
Iran claims ‘world’s first’ hit on US’ fifth-generation F-35 lightning 2; US…
Tehran : Iran on Thursday claimed to have become the first nation in the world to strike an US F-35 Lightning 2, one of the most valuable US aircraft and the backbone of the US's fifth-generation warfighting capabilities.
Over 19 countries…
Israel-US coordinated on strike on Iran’s South Pars-reports Axios; Trump’s claim on…
Washington DC : News outlet Axios has reported that the strikes at South Pars Gas field in Iran came after US President Donald Trump gave it a green-light. In its report, Axios said citing Israeli officials that PM Benjamin Netanyahu and…
Qatar contains fire at Ras Laffen; no casualties reported
Doha : Qatar's Ministry of Interior (MOI) informed that the massive fire that broke at Ras Laffen industrial area after a strike has been contained with no casualties being reported.
In a post X, the MOI wrote, "Civil defence has fully…
Trump’s Iranian gambit boosts China’s standing
Hong Kong : All sorts of conspiracy theories abound. For example, some say mastermind President Donald Trump seized Venezuela's leader and started bombing Iran in order to get back at China by disrupting oil deliveries to the communist…
Qatar intercepts missile attack amid escalating tensions
Doha : The Qatari Ministry of Defence has confirmed that its "armed forces have intercepted a missile attack" that "targeted the country" on Wednesday. The official statement comes as countries across the Gulf reported intercepting drones…
IRGC strikes over 100 targets in Tel Aviv amid “Operation True Promise 4”
Tehran : The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has reportedly struck over 100 targets in Tel Aviv in retaliation for the killing of Ali Larijani, a former top security official, according to state broadcaster Press TV.
The strikes…