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Who knew about the Iran strike before it happened? What is America’s powerful ‘Gang of 8’ that Trump briefed
Israel-Iran Conflict: The role of the Gang of 8 is significant because US law requires the President to notify this group about certain classified intelligence activities and sensitive military missions.
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Stabbing horror: Two hospitalised after knife attack in Edinburgh as police seal off tower block
Two people were hospitalised after a knife attack in Edinburgh’s Calder area, with police containing the incident, sealing off a tower block and stating it is not being treated as terror-related.
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US deploys one-way attack drones modelled on Iran’s own Shahed systems
Low-cost suicide drones mark a tactical shift as Washington mirrors Tehran’s battlefield playbook.
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Dubai residents share fear as Iran strikes hit UAE amid widening Middle East conflict
Social media screenshots reveal personal worry as cities including Dubai face drone and missile attacks from Iran amid regional escalation.
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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei once survived a 1981 assassination attempt that left him permanently injured
The explosion left his right arm paralysed and marked a turning point in Iran’s violent post-revolution years.
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Why Dubai’s Burj Al Arab is called a 7-star hotel and why that label still sticks
A throwaway phrase from a 1999 media tour turned into a global branding myth that resurfaced after the hotel was hit during recent drone attacks.
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‘This is not Iraq’: Hegseth says campaign against Iran is ‘not endless’ or about regime change
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth defended Operation Epic Fury, saying it targets Iran’s missiles, navy and nuclear infrastructure, rejecting claims of regime change while stressing the campaign will continue under President Trump.
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Ukraine posts ‘dictator domino’ image putting Putin next in line
Kyiv’s latest graphic lumps Russia’s leader with Assad, Maduro and Khamenei in a blunt piece of wartime messaging
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B-2 bombers, LUCAS, Tomahawks, ‘Wi-Fi in the sky’: The high-tech weapons US is using in 'Operation Epic Fury' against Iran
The vast network of bombers, fighter jets, drones, missile defenses and surveillance platforms forms the backbone of the US military campaign against Iran under Operation Epic Fury.
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'We will hunt you down without apology': Pentagon justifies Iran strikes, signals no retreat in military campaign
Hegseth argued that Washington’s actions came after decades of tensions with Tehran. He said Trump had drawn a red line "after 47 years of Iranian belligerence."
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From crude to currency: How a strike on Saudi oil refinery could impact Indians
Crude prices surged after Saudi Arabia halted operations at Ras Tanura and shipping slowed through the Strait of Hormuz, triggering a sharp selloff in Indian markets and raising inflation concerns.
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Fresh updates: Relief for Indian diaspora as Dubai airports to resume 'limited' flights Monday evening
Iran’s renewed strikes across the Gulf have shut airports and disrupted flights in UAE and Qatar, heightening tensions in West Asia and leaving millions of Indians in the region on alert.
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Israel 'carpet bombs' Tehran as Iran claims missile attack on Netanyahu’s office | Watch
Explosions were reported in Tehran as Israel launched fresh air strikes, while Iran claimed it had targeted Netanyahu’s office in retaliatory missile attacks.
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Is it now Iran vs the world? How Tehran is taking the fight beyond Israel to US bases and Gulf states | Explained
The scale of retaliation shows Tehran attempting to demonstrate that it can resist pressure not just from Israel but from a wider coalition aligned with Washington.
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Indian crew member killed after drone boat strikes oil tanker off Oman coast; first Indian casualty in US-Iran tensions
A bomb-laden drone boat struck a Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker off Muscat in the Gulf of Oman, killing an Indian crew member and heightening maritime security concerns in the region.
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Can Iran’s Kheibar missile reach US bases and carriers in Middle East? Range, origins and strike capability explained
Iran had deployed ballistic missiles from the Khorramshahr family during the 12-day conflict with Israel last year, highlighting their operational role in Tehran’s military strategy.
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How Oct. 7 Hamas attack hastened Iran’s regional decline and shifted power toward Israel
The October 7 Hamas attack triggered a chain reaction that weakened Iran’s regional proxies, emboldened Israel’s military campaign and fundamentally shifted the balance of power across the Middle East.
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Saudi Aramco shuts 550,000 bpd Ras Tanura refinery after drone strike: Why it matters
Saudi Aramco has shut its 550,000-bpd Ras Tanura Refinery after a drone strike, heightening regional tensions and raising fresh concerns over global oil supply.
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From Amazon data centre to Palm Jumeirah: Major gulf landmarks hit as Iran strikes rattle UAE, Saudi Arabia
A drone strike was reported at Saudi Aramco’s Ras Tanura refining facility, one of the world’s largest oil export hubs and a critical node in global crude supply.
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'Arise, awake, and stop not…': Mark Carney invokes Swami Vivekananda to signal renewed India-Canada partnership
Mark Carney invoked Swami Vivekananda’s legacy during his India visit, signalling a renewed India-Canada partnership, reviewing strategic ties with Narendra Modi and emphasising reconciliation after previously strained relations.
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Iran claims surprise strike on Netanyahu’s office using Kheibar missile, IRGC says his 'fate unclear'
Israel-Iran War: The IRGC claimed it used a Kheibar missile in the operation. The group said the strike was aimed at Netanyahu’s office as well as the location of the Israeli Air Force commander.
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What happens if a nuclear facility is hit in war? US-Israel strike on Natanz raises fears of radiological disaster
International nuclear watchdogs warn that continued military strikes in a region hosting multiple nuclear installations could push the world closer to a dangerous threshold.
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Israel-Iran conflict: Tehran showcases underground drone arsenal as missile strikes intensify
Iran showcased an underground drone arsenal as missile exchanges intensified with Israel and the United States, widening the regional conflict, causing mounting casualties and sending global oil prices sharply higher.
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Iran says Natanz nuclear facility struck in US-Israel operations; IAEA urges restraint
Iran’s envoy to the UN nuclear watchdog confirmed Natanz was targeted in US-Israel strikes, while the IAEA chief said there is “no indication” of confirmed nuclear site damage.
