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Iran military capabilities 'not reduced to zero', says French President Emmanuel Macron

"Considerable damage has already been inflicted on Iran's military ballistic capabilities, but it continues to attack several countries in the region," he said.

Iranian drones hit Oman’s Salalah port fuel tanks amid rising gulf tensions | Watch

According to the Oman News Agency, "A security source reported that several drones were shot down, while others struck fuel tanks at the port of Salalah," adding that no casualties were reported.

The two men guarding Epstein’s secrets and millions: Who are Richard Kahn and Darren Indyke?

Epstein’s death did not end scrutiny of the vast fortune he accumulated or the people who helped manage his business empire. At the centre of this lingering mystery are two men who still wield influence over what remains of Epstein’s wealth.

Epstein used NYC’s Fekkai Salon for himself, his ‘girls’ and Kathy Ruemmler

The bookings show not only how important physical appearance was to Epstein, who paid for teeth whitening procedures and Botox for people in his network, but also how loyal he was to the high-end New York businesses that acted as cogs in his perks machine over multiple years.

Iran- Israel conflict: Russia allegedly shares advanced Ukrainian drone tactics with Iran for Middle East strikes

Russia is reportedly providing Iran with advanced drone tactics from its Ukraine war, helping target US and Gulf assets. US officials deny intelligence sharing, while Ukraine offers counter-drone expertise to Gulf states.

Who is protecting Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei? Know all about secretive elite force NOPO

As threats from the United States and Israel continue, Iranian authorities have reportedly deployed one of their most secretive and lethal security units to guard Mojtaba Khamenei.

US warns Iran: Civilian ports in Strait of Hormuz could be legitimate targets

The US on Wednesday warned Iranians that it considers civilian ports in the Strait of Hormuz to be legitimate targets, alleging the Tehran government was using the facilities for military operations.

Did Trump’s Iran war bury the Epstein files? What the timeline reveals and what happened in those crucial days

The Iran war began just days after explosive developments in the Jeffrey Epstein files dominated global headlines, prompting questions about the timing of the US-Israel strikes.

Donald Trump says Iran war nearing end, claims ‘practically nothing left’ to target

US President Donald Trump said there was 'practically nothing left' to target in Iran, and hinted that the war may end soon amid rising concerns over crude oil and gas prices due to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran’s production of Shahed-136 drones slowed down but not halted

The US and Israel have made hitting production facilities a priority. Iran has drones in storage, but its ability to produce more is limited

‘Black rain’ falls in Iran: What triggered it and why it is raising health concerns | Explained

Iran War News: Residents in several areas have already reported health symptoms and unusual dark residue following the rainfall.

Iran warns US, Israel, threatens to target economic centres, banks across Gulf

Iran warns it will target US- and Israel-linked banks and economic centres as the West Asia war escalates, while drones, ship strikes and oil disruptions spread across the Gulf.

Moscow internet shutdowns test Russia’s expanding web controls

Reports of disruptions in Moscow, a city of more than 13 million people, began early last week and intensified in the following days, according to data from outage-tracking service Sboy.rf.

Security breach near White House as van crashes into barricade, driver detained; area shut down

White House security breach: The United States Secret Service confirmed the incident in a statement and said officers were investigating the circumstances surrounding the vehicle.

Iran’s $25-30 billion 'shadow fleet': How Tehran’s hidden oil network keeps crude flowing to China despite Hormuz crisis

This network of tankers continues to move large quantities of sanctioned Iranian crude across global waters, ensuring a steady revenue stream for Tehran despite international sanctions.

North Korea tests missiles as US reportedly moves arms to Mideast

Kim Jong Un oversaw the test on TV, accompanied by his daughter, Ju Ae, on Tuesday, a photo released by state media showed.

Giorgia Meloni condemns 'massacre of girls' in Iran school strike but warns of nuclear threat from Tehran

Iran has accused the United States and Israel of carrying out the missile strike on the first day of the conflict. The incident has become one of the most controversial early episodes of the war.

Shifting goals, unclear timelines, no clear exit: How Trump’s Iran war is starting to resemble Putin’s Ukraine war

As the Iran war unfolds, shifting objectives, contradictory statements and growing pressure for an exit are drawing comparisons with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Iran attacks UAE, sparking concern for Indian diaspora across Gulf: What we know so far

Rising West Asia conflict triggers explosions, drone incidents and shipping attacks across Gulf hubs including the UAE, raising safety concerns for millions of Indian expatriates as flights disrupt and embassies issue advisories.

The $20,000 drone giving billion-dollar militaries a headache: Why Shahed-136 has become Iran’s most powerful weapon

The growing use of Shahed drones in the Middle East and earlier in the Russia–Ukraine war has drawn global attention to how relatively cheap drones can influence battlefield dynamics.

Iran to allow safe passage for Bangladeshi ships through Strait of Hormuz: Report

Iran has launched strikes against its oil-exporting neighbours, threatening shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and plunging the global energy economy into crisis.

Japan to release strategic oil reserves from Monday as Middle East war fuels supply fears

Japan to release oil reserves for the first time since 2022 as the Strait of Hormuz disruption pushes the International Energy Agency and Group of Seven toward coordinated action.

Thai cargo ship bound for Gujarat hit near Strait of Hormuz; 20 crew rescued, 3 missing

According to the Bangkok Post, citing the Maritime Traffic and Vessel Control Centre, the bulk carrier Mayuree Naree, operated by SET-listed Precious Shipping Plc, had departed from Khalifa Port in the United Arab Emirates and was bound for Kandla port in Gujarat, India, when it came under attack around 10 in the morning.

How Trump era spending cuts are colliding with the Iran war

A year after Donald Trump and Elon Musk began pushing deep cuts across the federal government, officials and former insiders say the consequences are now showing up in crisis response, cyber readiness, diplomacy and public communication.

Four cargo ships hit near Strait of Hormuz: How Iran is expanding attacks across Gulf | Top Updates

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations centre, which is run by the British military, said the vessel was hit off the coast of Oman in the strategic waterway.

China keeps Iranian oil flowing as tankers ‘go dark’ in Strait of Hormuz

Shipping analytics provider Kpler has estimated that roughly 12 million barrels of crude oil have passed through the strait since the conflict began

How a stranded US doctor drove across the desert and flew through four continents to get home

When Gulf airspace shut after the US Israel attack on Iran, a New Orleans doctor pieced together a 62 hour escape from Qatar through Saudi Arabia, Ethiopia, Italy and the United States.

Trump’s pick leads race to replace controversial congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene

In Georgia’s special election to fill a vacant House seat, the candidate endorsed by Donald Trump has moved ahead to a runoff, highlighting the former president’s continuing influence in Republican primaries.

Cargo vessel hit by 'unknown projectile' in Strait of Hormuz: UK Maritime agency

The vessel has requested assistance and the crew are evacuating the vessel.

The cheap drone nightmare: Why countries are scrambling for low-cost air defence | Lesson from Iran War

Traditional air defence systems were designed to stop fighter jets and ballistic missiles. But those systems are often extremely expensive. In contrast, modern attack drones can be built and deployed at a fraction of the cost.

Clouds under fire: Iran broadens offensive, eyes American cloud and dev centers in Gulf

State-affiliated Tasnim news agency published a list titled "Iran’s new targets", which includes offices and facilities linked to Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Nvidia, IBM, Oracle, and Palantir across Israel, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and other parts of West Asia.

Why the timeline of US war with Iran keeps shifting

Eleven days into the campaign, statements from President Donald Trump and his officials show no clear answer on how long the conflict will last or what will count as victory.

How Iran is bleeding US across Middle East, with damage running into millions

Iran has fired thousands of missiles and drones targeting US and allied military sites in the region.

North Korea condemns US-Israel offensive on Iran, backs Mojtaba Khamenei as supreme leader

Pyongyang said the strikes were “destroying regional peace and escalating instability worldwide by mounting an illegal military attack on Iran”.

Questions grow over Trump’s claims and comments about Iran war

Several recent statements by the US president about the conflict with Iran have raised doubts about how closely he is tracking developments on the ground.

India key to global oil price stability, says US envoy Sergio Gor amid Russian oil waiver

Gor's remarks came as the White House, earlier in the day, confirmed that Washington had temporarily permitted India to accept Russian oil shipments amid a global supply disruption triggered by the conflict in the Middle East.

Supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei 'safe and sound' despite war injury reports: Iranian president's son

State television had called Khamenei a "wounded veteran of the Ramadan war" but never specified his injury.

Qatar issues national emergency threat, asks citizens to stay indoors as it intercepts missiles

The attacks come on a day when Iran claimed to have launched the 37th wave of attacks on Tel Aviv, Haifa and Jerusalem in Israel and a US base in Kuwait.

Pakistan vows support for Saudi Arabia as Iran-Gulf tensions widen

Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia has moved to support Pakistan’s energy needs during the crisis. The kingdom has arranged supplies of oil and diesel for the import-dependent country as rising global fuel prices put pressure on its economy.

Iran mining the Strait of Hormuz? Here’s how many naval mines it has and what they can do

According to reports, the mining is not extensive yet. However, sources say Iran still retains upward of 80% to 90% of its small boats and mine layers so its forces could feasibly lay hundreds of mines in the waterway.

Dubai businessman opens 64 apartments to house Indians stranded by Gulf travel disruption

With flights disrupted by the Middle East conflict, a Dubai based Indian entrepreneur has opened his entire residential building for travellers who suddenly found themselves stuck in the city.

Trump appoints Erika Kirk to US Air Force Academy Board of Visitors

The widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has been named to a key oversight panel for the US Air Force Academy.

Gas Pain: The wake-up call for India

India's gas crisis reveals a critical vulnerability—no strategic reserves for LPG or natural gas, leaving households and businesses exposed when the Strait of Hormuz chokes

Ships appear to bunch together near Strait of Hormuz after signal interference disrupts tracking

Electronic interference in the Gulf is making tankers appear in strange clusters and impossible positions on ship tracking maps.

Global oil inventories at five-year low, Saudi Aramco warns of risks if Middle East conflict continues

The world’s largest oil exporter says the market has very little cushion left if supplies are disrupted.

Gold from Dubai: Indians can bring 20 g for men, 40 g for women duty free

Discounts in Dubai have caught travellers’ attention, but customs limits and duties still determine how much gold can actually be brought home.

Was Ali Khamenei against son Mojtaba succeeding him as Iran’s Supreme leader?

"In Khamenei's will, he explicitly asked Mojtaba not to be named as successor," said Khosro Isfahani, research director at the opposition group National Union for Democracy.

Missed warning? US turned down Ukraine’s anti-Shahed drone offer months before Iran conflict

Ukrainian officials had proposed the collaboration nearly seven months before the war began, presenting US officials with a detailed plan outlining how their battle-tested counter-drone systems could help protect American forces and allies in West Asia.