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'If we don't act now ...': Why Israel unleashed unprecedented strikes on Iran
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the strikes an existential necessity, warning that “if we don’t act now, we simply won’t be here.”
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Israel-Iran conflict: Here's how the Middle East airspace looks like
Jordan, Iraq, and Iran have closed their airspace and suspended flights amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, citing security concerns.
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Who was Hossein Salami? Iran’s powerful IRGC chief and architect of regional military strategy killed in Israeli strikes
Iran’s IRGC Commander Hossein Salami, a key hardliner and vocal critic of Israel, was killed in Israel’s Operation Rising Lion airstrikes, marking a major escalation in the conflict.
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Air India flight makes emergency landing in Thailand following bomb threat: Phuket airport
An Air India flight with 156 passengers made an emergency landing in Phuket after a bomb threat was received mid-air, officials said.
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Israel strikes Iran’s nuclear sites, top brass killed; Tehran responds with 100 drones: Key developments so far
In a dramatic escalation, Israel has launched a wide-ranging military strike deep inside Iranian territory, hitting nuclear facilities and killing top commanders. Iran has begun retaliatory drone attacks, triggering fears of a broader regional conflict.
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Who is Mohammad Bagheri? Iran’s top military commander killed in Israeli strikes was once a student who stormed US Embassy in 1979
Iran’s top military chief Mohammad Bagheri, a key figure since the 1979 Islamic Revolution and one of the students who seized the U.S. embassy, was killed in Israeli strikes during Operation Rising Lion targeting Iran’s nuclear and missile programs.
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Iran fires over 100 drones at Israel in major retaliation after top commanders killed
“All [aerial] defense arrays have been operating to intercept the threats. This is a different event to what we’ve experienced thus far, and we’re expecting difficult hours. We should show resilience and patience,” IDF spokesperson Effie Defrin said
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Iran’s armed forces chief of staff Mohammad Bagheri killed in Israeli strike, state media reports
Iran’s military chief Mohammad Bagheri killed in Israeli strikes on multiple cities, including Tehran, state TV confirms.
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India’s embassy in Israel issues advisory amid escalating tensions with Iran; Delhi airport reports flight disruptions
India issues advisory for nationals in Israel as regional tensions rise; Delhi Airport reports flight disruptions due to evolving airspace conditions.
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Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vows ‘severe punishment’ for Israel after deadly strikes
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei vowed “severe punishment” for Israel, accusing it of deadly strikes that killed top officials and hit residential areas.
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Iran vows ‘harsh and decisive’ response after Israeli strikes on nuclear sites; IRGC Commander killed
“The response to the Israeli attack will be harsh and decisive,” the official said, adding that potential retaliatory steps are “being discussed at the highest levels.” However, the source did not confirm when such retaliation might take place.
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US denies involvement in Israel’s Operation Rising Lion, warns Iran against 'targeting American interests or personnel'
Israel launched Operation Rising Lion against Iran’s nuclear and missile sites, with the U.S. denying involvement and warning Iran against targeting American interests.
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Chief Gen. Hossein Salami confirmed dead, state media reports
Israel’s attack on Iran reportedly killed top Revolutionary Guard leaders and sparked fires in Tehran, escalating tensions amid ongoing regional conflict.
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Oil prices soar 13% after Israel strikes Iran, fuelling supply jitters
U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose by $3.94, or 5.79%, to $72.04 per barrel, while global benchmark Brent crude climbed $3.87, or 5.58%, to $73.23 per barrel.
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Operation Rising Lion: Israel strikes Iran’s nuclear and missile sites; top military leaders, including revolutionary guard and armed forces chiefs, killed
Israel’s early morning strike on Iran sparks fears of regional war, as Trump voices concern amid ongoing nuclear diplomacy.
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Boeing 787 Dreamliner crash in Ahmedabad: Why this tragedy has shocked the world
The crash has sent shockwaves across the global aviation community and triggered renewed scrutiny of Boeing’s quality and safety standards.
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'Goodbye India, going back happily': British passenger’s final Instagram post before Air India plane crash
Jamie Ray Meek was one of 53 British nationals on board Air India Flight AI171, which crashed just minutes after taking off from Ahmedabad on Thursday afternoon.
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Air India crash: How UK PM Starmer, Nawaz Sharif and other global leaders reacted
A London-bound Air India Boeing Dreamliner carrying 242 passengers, including nationals from India, the UK, Portugal, and Canada, crashed near Ahmedabad shortly after takeoff, prompting heartfelt condolences from global leaders.
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Trump administration introduces new rule for green card applicants 'effective immediately' - Here's all you need to know
USCIS now requires a new medical exam form for each green card application, effective immediately, to better protect public health.
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US on high alert as Israel threatens strike on Iran's nuclear sites, Trump calls region 'dangerous place': Report
The U.S. is on high alert as fears grow over a potential Israeli strike on Iran amid faltering nuclear talks and rising regional tensions.
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UK PM Keir Starmer refuses to meet Yunus as Bangladesh hunts for billions in 'stolen' funds: Report
Yunus wanted to meet Starmer in an attempt to recover billions of dollars allegedly siphoned off by the ousted Sheikh Hasina government.
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Reduced flow from India’s western rivers pushes Pakistan’s dams to 'dead level' in Kharif season: Report
Reduced river flows from India following the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty are forcing Pakistan to release more water than it receives, triggering a growing water crisis affecting drinking supplies and agriculture.
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‘We are ready’: Iran issues cryptic warning amid escalating tensions with US
Iran’s cryptic message, “We are ready,” comes as U.S. and Israeli forces brace for potential conflict following the collapse of nuclear talks.
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Canada’s Project Pelican: $50 million drug bust exposes ISI-Khalistani nexus linked to anti-India activities
Canadian police have dismantled a major drug and terror network linked to Khalistan supporters, seizing 479 kg of cocaine worth $47.9 million in the country’s largest-ever bust named Project Pelican.
