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Why Iranian claims of missile attack on USS Abraham Lincoln should worry every navy

US Central Command said missiles launched by Iran “didn’t even come close” to the carrier and that the USS Abraham Lincoln continues to conduct flight operations in support of regional missions.

Austin shooting leaves three dead as FBI flags 'potential nexus to terrorism' in overnight attack

Three people were killed and 14 injured in an overnight shooting in downtown Austin, with the FBI saying the attack may have links to terrorism as investigators examine possible motives and evidence.

Why are Chinese arms under scrutiny after reported failures in Pakistan, Venezuela and Iran?

Chinese weapons systems faced scrutiny after reported failures in Pakistan, Venezuela and Iran, where air defences were allegedly breached by US and Indian strikes, raising questions over performance, integration and battlefield reliability.

Amid war escalation, Trump says he will 'be talking' to Iran, claims US strikes sunk nine ships and hit navy HQ

US President Donald Trump said he would “be talking” to Iranian leaders after US-Israeli strikes, claiming 48 leaders were killed, while noting talks could happen but giving no clear timing.

‘Your army is your enemy’: Pakistan’s Geo News hacked, anti-military messages aired

Pakistan’s Geo News TV channel was briefly hacked on Sunday, displaying anti-military messages on air before going off air for a few minutes. The channel’s website remains operational, and authorities have yet to comment on the incident.

Israel-Iran conflict: 23 from Maharashtra stranded in Dubai after airspace closure strikes

Twenty-three people from Maharashtra, including senior citizens, are stranded in Dubai after airspace closure following US-Israel strikes on Iran.

‘Dictator Domino’: After Khamenei’s killing, Ukraine shares image warning Putin is 'about to fall'

Ukraine shared an AI image suggesting Vladimir Putin could be the next authoritarian leader to fall after US-Israeli strikes killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy framing it as an opportunity for change in Iran.

Trump says ‘48 Iranian leaders are gone in one shot,’ calls operation a success

President Trump said that 48 Iranian leaders were killed in the US‑Israel strikes and described the operation as a major “success.”

Pentagon says B‑2 stealth bombers hit buried Iranian targets; three US troops killed

The US military confirmed that four B‑2 stealth bombers struck underground Iranian missile sites and reported its first combat casualties in the ongoing conflict, with the Pentagon denying the USS Abraham Lincoln was hit.

How Iran’s succession process unfolds as power transition begins after Khamenei

After Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s death, Iran activated its constitutional succession mechanism, forming an interim leadership council while the Assembly of Experts prepares to select a new supreme leader amid uncertainty over the future.

Pakistan’s diplomatic tightrope after Khamenei’s death: Protests, alliances and regional impact

Pakistan condemns the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei, urges restraint, and faces violent pro-Iran protests across major cities.

Red ‘flag of revenge’ raised in Qom: What it means for Iran and the region

The mosque, a site of deep religious significance in Iran, has historically raised the red flag to signal a call for justice and retaliation.

Woman who earlier lit cigarette with Khamenei's burning picture celebrates his death: 'I said we'd dance on your grave'

In her post, she expressed celebration over the reported death, writing, “I said we’d dance on your grave, didn’t I?" In another message, she described the death of the Iranian leader as “pathetic” and cited Donald Trump, saying, “He died like a rat."

Can Brent crude reach $100? Analysts weigh in after US‑Israel attack on Iran

Brent crude surged amid US‑Israel strikes on Iran, with analysts warning prices could reach $100 if Middle East tensions escalate further.

Iran-Israel conflict: Pakistani, Nepali and Bangladeshi citizens killed in UAE as drone strikes hit country

The UAE said it intercepted 165 ballistic missiles, two cruise missiles and hundreds of drones since Iran’s assault began. Three people were killed and dozens injured as debris caused damage across the country.

Three dead, 14 injured in Texas bar shooting as police kill gunman

A shooting at a popular bar in Austin, Texas, killed three people and injured 14 others. Police fatally shot the suspected gunman, and authorities are investigating the motive behind the attack.

A confessed killing, a dropped case and a family left waiting: Why Cheryl Grimmer’s disappearance still haunts Australia

A teenager admitted killing a three-year-old in 1971, police later charged him, and a judge threw the case out — leaving the family trapped between confession and law.

Karnataka village known as ‘mini Iran’ mourns Khamenei following his death, marking 1981 visit

Alipur in Karnataka, known as “Mini Iran”, observed a three-day bandh to mourn Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after his killing. Residents expressed grief and anger, recalling his 1981 visit and lasting local ties.

After Khamenei: Iran has to pick a new supreme leader — and there’s no safe choice

The man who held Iran’s system together for nearly four decades is gone, and the process meant to replace him is ill-suited to crisis.

Iran’s air defence system HQ‑9B: Did China’s long‑range SAM fail against US‑Israel strikes?

Recent US-Israel strikes expose gaps in Iran’s HQ-9B-backed air defence network and highlight integration challenges.

Iran-Israel conflict: Fresh blasts echo in Doha, Riyadh and Gulf cities as Tehran's missile campaign persists

Iran launched sweeping retaliatory strikes across the Gulf after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s killing, hitting multiple cities, killing civilians and escalating tensions with the United States and Israel amid succession uncertainty.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killed in US–Israel strike: A timeline of his 36-year rule

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader for 36 years, has died at 86 in Israeli and U.S. air strikes, ending a rule defined by anti-Western defiance, regional expansion and domestic repression.

Saudi prince quietly lobbied Trump for military action on Iran

The US and Israel went on to carry out joint strikes targeting Iranian military and government sites after nuclear talks stalled and amid claims that Tehran had resumed aspects of its nuclear programme

'My body holds little value...': Khamenei's last speech gains momentum after he dies in US-Israel air strikes

Khamenei was killed in a coordinated airstrike operation allegedly involving US and Israeli forces. The strike, named "Operation Epic Fury", was reportedly executed with precision targeting his official residence in Tehran.

Middle East tensions leave world divided: Who backs Iran, who backs Israel and what is India's stance

Countries worldwide take sides in the Israel-Iran conflict, with the US backing Israel, Russia and China supporting Iran, and others like India and Europe urging restraint.

US–Israel–Iran tensions spark global aviation chaos, 700+ flights hit - Check details

What began as localised safety restrictions has now expanded into a regional operational crisis, effectively shutting down one of the world’s most important international flight transit zones.

From Bush to Bhutto: Leaders in power when Khamenei became Iran’s supreme leader in 1989

Khamenei assumed office as Iran’s supreme leader in 1989. At the time, the global political landscape looked dramatically different. Here’s a snapshot of leaders who were in power when he took charge:

'Something is coming…': Analyst warns as oil holds at $70 after US–Israel strikes on Iran

Jack Prandelli warns oil markets may be underpricing geopolitical risk as Brent holds near $70 despite US–Israel strikes on Iran, noting past crises initially appeared contained before triggering sharp price spikes.

Why Saturday morning? Inside the joint United States–Israel operation strategy that killed Iran's supreme leader Khamenei

According to a US official quoted by the agency, striking Khamenei at the outset was considered critical to preserving surprise.

Does India have enough oil buffer to withstand the Gulf crisis?

A disruption of the Strait of Hormuz will affect as much as 50% of India’s monthly total oil imports and almost all of its LPG purchases, analysts say.

Infosys, HCLTech executives stranded in Abu Dhabi and Dubai while en route to Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, reports say

Meanwhile, the Times of India early on Sunday reported that several well-known political figures and business leaders from Indore remain stuck in Dubai after flights were cancelled amid rising tensions in West Asia, sources said.

Iran-Israel conflict: Adani’s Haifa Port confirms staff safety amid regional strikes

Haifa Port confirmed all employees are safe and operations remain uninterrupted as US-Israel strikes on Iran escalate regional tensions, with retaliatory attacks and reports of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s death.

Nuclear threat, concerns over missile development: What prompted US to attack Iran?

The joint operation launched by the US and Israel on Iran resulted in the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on Sunday.

How the US’s Operation Ajax changed Iran’s regime in 1953: CIA’s $5-million strategy and protests | Explained

A look at how Operation Ajax saw the Central Intelligence Agency back covert protests and a reported $5-million campaign to oust Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh and strengthen the rule of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi in 1953.

Khamenei survived a deadly assassination attempt in 1981, was left with a permanently paralysed arm

The 1981 attack became a defining episode in Khamenei’s early political life, shaping his public image as a cleric who survived one of the most violent chapters of the Islamic Republic’s formative years.

Iran attacks Palau-flagged oil tanker Skylight in Strait of Hormuz as Gulf war escalates

According to Gulf News, citing Oman’s Maritime Security Centre, the vessel ‘Skylight’ was struck about five nautical miles north of Khasab Port

Iran-Israel conflict: Putin condemns ‘assassination’ of Khamenei, calls killings 'cynical and illegal'

Russian President Vladimir Putin condemned the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US-Israeli strikes, calling it an “assassination” and a “cynical murder” violating international law.

Who is Ayatollah Arafi? Senior cleric named Iran’s interim Supreme Leader after Khamenei’s death

Iran appointed Ayatollah Alireza Arafi to its interim Leadership Council after Khamenei’s killing, as questions mount over succession and the IRGC’s future leadership.

UAE to bear stay, meal costs for stranded passengers as Iran attacks disrupt flights

The authority said UAE airports and national carriers are working in close coordination to minimise disruption caused by successive flight schedule changes.

Amid rising Iran tensions, Indian embassy in Lebanon issues advisory and urges vigilance

The Indian Embassy in Beirut has advised nationals in Lebanon to avoid unnecessary travel and remain vigilant amid escalating Iran conflict, issuing an emergency helpline and email for immediate assistance.

Khamenei’s death sets off Iran’s most crucial leadership test: How will his successor be picked?

The interim body includes the country’s sitting president, the head of the judiciary and a member of the Guardian Council selected by the Expediency Council, which advises the supreme leader and resolves disputes with Parliament.

UAE condemns Iran missile strikes, warns 'your war is not with your neighbours'

The UAE president criticised Iran’s missile strikes, warning against escalation as a senior adviser said, “Your war is not with your neighbours.”

Iran’s mystery prince: Mojtaba Khamenei's offshore empire runs through oil, banks and luxury property

Ali Khamenei killed in US-Israel strike. As Mojtaba Khamenei is tipped as successor, here's a look at his global financial network.

End of an era in Tehran: From Shah to Khomeini to Khamenei, how Iran’s Islamic revolution redefined global politics

The death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei marks the end of Iran’s post-1979 revolutionary era, tracing the Islamic Republic’s origins, US hostility, Israel tensions, and the recent conflict that escalated into direct war.

Why even limited strikes on Iran can push oil prices higher

The threat is not Iranian supply dropping out, but whether ships, insurers and markets still believe the Gulf is safe.

What the US-Israel strikes on Iran have set in motion

The killing of Iran’s supreme leader has pushed a long-simmering confrontation into open war, with consequences that now extend well beyond Tehran.

Elite doctors treated Jeffrey Epstein and the women around him. The new files show how far some went

Newly released records detail how respected physicians blurred ethical lines while providing VIP care to a convicted sex offender and the young women in his orbit.