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The US military carried out fresh strikes in Iran on Wednesday, shooting down four Iranian drones and hitting a control centre in the southern port city of Bandar Abbas, even as Washington and Tehran continue negotiations to end their three-month conflict.Iran activated its air defence systems after explosions were heard east of the city. The…
Jordan Binnington (Imagn Images) It is another summer of change for the Edmonton Oilers as pressure builds around a roster that has fallen short despite deep playoff runs in recent years. After back-to-back near misses at the Stanley Cup and an early playoff exit last season, questions are growing about direction and stability. With Connor…
Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil (File pic) A Lebanese journalist was killed in an Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon on Wednesday. Rescue teams recovered her body hours after the attack amid continued hostilities linked to the ongoing Israel–Hezbollah conflict.The reporter, Amal Khalil of Al-Akhbar, had taken shelter in a house in the village of al-Tiri while…
US soldiers stand atop a military tank displayed at the World Defense Show in Riyadh. (AP photo) With the war entering its 25th day of tensions in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have reportedly taken tentative steps that could draw them closer to the Iran conflict, pointing to a potential…
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat (File photo) NEW DELHI: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Friday said that “India can bring an end to the ongoing war” amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East.Speaking at a gathering in Nagpur, Bhagwat said that voices from different countries are recognising India’s role in promoting peace.“Several countries saying only…
After witnessing sharp swings last week, gold prices are expected to remain volatile in the coming days as investors track escalating tensions in the Middle East and key global economic data releases, analysts said on Sunday.Market participants are likely to track developments in the conflict involving Israel and Iran, as any escalation could support safe-haven…
While in India, actress Nora Fatehi posted a heartfelt Instagram message about the Middle East conflict. She expressed deep concern for the innocent lives lost and the pervasive fear gripping the region, noting the world’s exhaustion with ongoing turmoil. Fatehi urged peace and stability, warning that the situation could worsen before it improves and that…
England cricketer Jonathan Bairstow (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Cricket has been caught up in rising tensions in the Middle East, leaving players from both England and Pakistan stuck in Dubai.England Lions were in the UAE to play Pakistan Shaheens, but everything changed after Iran carried out missile and drone strikes in the…
Loud blasts followed by gunfire were heard in the Afghan capital Kabul on Sunday morning amid ongoing clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistani forces, Reuters reported citing sources.The violence comes days after Afghanistan’s Taliban administration said it remained open to negotiations even as tensions with Pakistan spiralled into an “open war” following Pakistani airstrikes targeting multiple…
Indian embassies on Saturday issued urgent advisories urging nationals to exercise caution and follow safety guidelines amid escalating tensions in the Middle East following coordinated strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran. The Embassy and Consulate of India in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) reported that Indian passengers are stranded at airports due…
