The temptation to dispense swift and extra-judicial justice is growing in our society, but rule of law needs to be enforced... [Read More]
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17 March,2026 02:32 PM ISTA fire has erupted within the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone following a drone strike at the facility, according to a report by Al Jazeera, citing the local government`s media office. The incident occurred at the energy site located approximately 150 km east of Dubai. (Pics/AFP)... [Read More]
17 March,2026 02:23 PM ISTMourners in large numbers gathered to attend funeral in Baghdad on Tuesday for members of Iraq`s Hashed al-Shaabi who were killed in an attack in Al-Qaim province, near the Syria border, the previous evening. (PICS/ AFP)... [Read More]
17 March,2026 02:12 PM ISTOver 400 people have died and hundreds more have suffered injuries after a Pakistani military airstrike hit a drug rehabilitation centre in Kabul, Afghan officials said, according to a report by Tolo News. Pics/AFP... [Read More]
17 March,2026 11:27 AM ISTIndian LPG carrier Shivalik arrived at Gujarat’s Mundra Port on Monday carrying about 46,000 metric tonnes (MT) of liquefied petroleum gas ordered by Indian Oil Corporation (IOC). Of the total cargo, around 20,000 MT will be unloaded at Mundra while the remaining 26,000 MT will be discharged at Mangalore after the vessel safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz. PICS/BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT... [Read More]
16 March,2026 10:04 PM ISTAhead of the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Punjab Kings` Arshdeep Singh is set to achieve a huge feat. Here`s all you need to know (Pics: Instagram/File Pic)... [Read More]
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16 March,2026 09:57 PM ISTMaharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis on Monday handed over the keys to 864 homes in Naigaon to their owners under the BDD Chawl Redevelopment Project, officials said. Pics/X... [Read More]
16 March,2026 03:45 PM ISTUS President Donald Trump has reacted sharply to the resignation of National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent, calling it a “good thing” and labelling the outgoing official as “weak on security.” Kent stepped down in protest over the ongoing US military campaign in Iran, saying he could not support the war and questioning its justification. His resignation marks the first major internal break within the administration linked directly to the conflict.... [Read More]
17 March,2026 01:01 AM ISTA massive fire erupted near Dubai International Airport after a suspected drone strike hit a fuel tank in the vicinity of DXB, forcing the temporary suspension of flight operations at one of the world`s busiest airports. Civil defence teams rushed to the scene and battled the blaze for nearly two hours before bringing the fire under control. Air defence alarms sounded across parts of Dubai as the UAE intercepted missiles and drones launched amid the escalating US–Israel–Iran conflict.... [Read More]
16 March,2026 02:05 AM ISTThe tension in West Asia escalates as the IRGC declare a deadly hunt for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, branding him a "child-killing criminal" and vowing to "eliminate him if alive." Footage released by the IRGC shows precision drone strikes allegedly targeting US military bases across UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan, intensifying fears of a broader conflict. As the war enters its sixteenth day, rumours about Netanyahu’s whereabouts have gone viral after he missed a key military briefing earlier this week, with viewers questioning a March 12 video that hinted at possible AI manipulation. Political commentators, including Candace Owens, have raised concerns over Netanyahu`s sudden disappearance, fueling speculation and panic in global media circles.... [Read More]
15 March,2026 03:21 PM ISTThe Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most critical oil chokepoint is once again at the center of a rapidly escalating geopolitical confrontation. In a dramatic escalation of the Iran crisis, US President Donald Trump has called on major global powers to deploy warships alongside the United States in the Strait of Hormuz to ensure the strategic waterway remains open. The move comes after Iran’s leadership signaled plans to shut down the strait, a vital corridor through which nearly a fifth of the world’s oil supply moves every day. Trump announced the push for a multinational naval presence, urging countries including China, France, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom to send ships to the region. WATCH... [Read More]
15 March,2026 01:03 PM ISTAmid the Iran war, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth held a major press briefing at the Pentagon addressing the escalating war with Iran. During the briefing, Hegseth claimed that Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was wounded and possibly disfigured during recent US-Israeli strikes. Hegseth also mocked Iran’s leadership, saying senior officials have gone underground and are hiding as military pressure increases. He questioned why Khamenei’s first address after taking power was delivered through a television anchor instead of appearing publicly. The US Defense Secretary also addressed concerns about a potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical oil shipping routes, saying measures are being taken to ensure global energy flows remain stable. ... [Read More]
13 March,2026 12:14 AM ISTAmid the Iran war, Dubai’s International Financial Centre witnessed a security scare after debris from an intercepted Iranian drone sparked a fire on the facade of a building in the district. Authorities confirmed that the drone was successfully intercepted and the incident caused only minor damage, with no injuries reported. However, thick smoke rising from the area triggered security alerts across Dubai’s financial hub. The incident comes amid escalating tensions in the Middle East after Iran threatened to target economic and financial centres linked to the United States and Israel. The IRGC had warned that banks and technology infrastructure connected to US and Israeli entities could become new targets in the conflict.... [Read More]
13 March,2026 12:13 AM ISTUncertainty continues to surround the fate of Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Iran’s former supreme leader Ali Khamenei, after devastating strikes inside Iran triggered widespread speculation about the country’s leadership. In a revealing interview, Donald Trump suggested that Mojtaba Khamenei may have survived the deadly assault, but possibly with catastrophic injuries. According to Trump, the Iranian cleric could be “damaged” yet still alive, fueling new questions about his physical condition and whether he remains capable of leading Iran during an escalating regional crisis. WATCH... [Read More]
13 March,2026 10:43 PM ISTIran’s top security chief, Ali Larijani, has issued a stark warning to US President Donald Trump over what he calls a “serious strategic miscalculation” in the escalating West Asia conflict. Larijani declares that Iran will continue its military actions until Trump faces the consequences of his decisions, signaling an uncompromising stance with the hashtag #TrumpMustPay. The remarks come after Trump claimed that tensions with Iran were “almost finished,” while Larijani rebukes such rhetoric, asserting that wars cannot be resolved through social media or a few tweets. The Iranian security chief emphasizes that Tehran will not relent until Trump is “made sorry for grave strategic miscalculations,” highlighting the deepening crisis in the region. WATCH... [Read More]
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