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Thai ship traveling to India attacked in Strait of Hormuz
A Thai-registered cargo ship, the Mayruree Naree, was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday.
Iran's new supreme leader dead, wounded? President's son clears air
Iran's newly appointed supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is "safe and sound," Yousef Pezeshkian, son of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, said after reports claimed he was injured during the ongoing conflict with Israel and the United States.
Meghan Markle joins Sydney women's retreat; entry begins at ₹1.8L
The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, will be the star attraction at a three-day women's retreat in Sydney, Australia.
Video: Air India Express flight makes hard landing in Phuket
An Air India Express flight from Hyderabad to Phuket, Thailand, made a hard landing at the Phuket International Airport on Wednesday.
US: DOGE employee accused of stealing social security numbers
A whistleblower complaint has alleged that a former employee of Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), stole sensitive personal information from the US Social Security Administration (SSA).
'Don't make son leader': What Khamenei allegedly wrote in will
Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, was appointed despite opposition from his late father, a new report has claimed.
Black rain in Iran after airstrikes; what are scientists saying
Scientists fear that the Israeli attacks on oil facilities in and around Tehran might have serious repercussions on health and the environment, affecting water and food sources long after the smoke and black rain have cleared.
Video: US says 16 Iranian vessels destroyed in Hormuz
The United States military said it has destroyed 16 Iranian vessels allegedly used for laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
White House denies US Navy escorted tanker in Hormuz
The United States military did not provide an escort for a tanker through the Strait of Hormuz, the White House has confirmed.
LEGO-like video claims Trump started Iran war over Epstein files
A video styled like The LEGO Movie, reportedly produced by Iranian-affiliated media, is making waves on social media.
What is happening on day 11 of US-Israel-Iran war
As many as 1,700 people have been killed in Iran, Lebanon and Israel as strikes continue across the Middle East for the 11th day.
Why are thousands of authors publishing 'empty' books
In a unique protest against artificial intelligence (AI) companies using their work without permission, around 10,000 authors have published an "empty" book titled Don't Steal This Book.
'More fun to sink': Trump says 46 Iranian ships sunk
United States President Donald Trump has claimed that the US military has hit 5,000 targets in Iran since the start of the conflict last week. He also said that Iran's missile capability is down to 10%.
Indian businessman opens his 64-unit Dubai apartment for stranded Indians
Yogesh Doshi, Chairman of Al Mizan Group in Dubai, has opened his residential building to Indians who are stranded due to the crisis in the Middle East.
Iran may be activating 'sleeper cells' outside country, report claims
The United States has intercepted encrypted communications believed to have originated in Iran, which could be an "operational trigger" for activating sleeper cells outside the country.
'We decide when war ends': Iran's sharp response to Trump
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran has hit back at United States President Donald Trump's recent remarks about ending the war in Iran.
Iran-US-Israel conflict enters 10th day: Here's what's happening
The United States and Israel on Monday intensified their military operations against Iran as the conflict entered its 10th day.
India rejects Pakistani claim it gave Israel Iranian ship's location
The Indian government has rejected claims that it shared the location of the Iranian naval vessel, IRIS Dena, with Israel.
Putin pledges 'unwavering support' to Iran's new leader Mojtaba Khamenei
Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated Mojtaba Khamenei on his appointment as Iran's new supreme leader.
US receives $100 million gold shipment from Venezuela
The United States has received over $100 million worth of gold from Venezuela, United States Interior Secretary Doug Burgum confirmed.
China says it opposes any targeting of new Iranian leader
China said it opposes any attempts to target Iran's newly appointed Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei.
Iran's new Supreme Leader owns ₹2,500cr real estate portfolio: Report
Mojtaba Khamenei, the newly appointed Supreme Leader of Iran, reportedly owns a massive real estate portfolio of at least 13 properties worth over £200 million (over ₹2,500 crore) across the city of London, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Turkey deploys 6 F-16 jets to Cyprus amid Iran-Israel-US conflict
Turkey on Monday announced that it has deployed six F-16 fighter jets and air defense systems to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.
Israel unlawfully using white phosphorus in Lebanon: Rights watch
The New York-based rights group Human Rights Watch (HRW) has accused Israel of using white phosphorus munitions in residential areas of southern Lebanon earlier this month.
12 years after MH370 vanished, new search still finds nothing
A renewed deep-sea search for the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 has not yielded any results.
Why this island is America's red line in Iran war
The United States and Israel are currently engaged in an all-out war against Iran, targeting its nuclear facilities, oil installations, and other strategic sites.
Iranian missile strike hits Bahrain's oil refinery, civilians injured
An Iranian drone strike has set fire to the Bapco oil refinery in Bahrain, sending thick black smoke into the sky.
Bahrain declares 'force majeure' on oil shipments after Iranian strike
Bahrain's state oil company has declared 'force majeure' on its shipments following an Iranian attack on the nation's sole oil refinery.
Glasgow Central Station shut due to massive fire; trains disrupted
A massive fire near Glasgow Central Station has caused major travel disruptions across Scotland.
India plans 50 Gulf flights to bring stranded travelers back
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has announced that Indian airlines are scheduled to operate around 50 flights from Gulf region today.
Dubai expats, influencers 'abandoning, euthanizing pets' to escape Iranian strikes
As missile attacks from Iran continue to ravage neighboring Gulf countries, some pet owners in Dubai are abandoning their animals over travel restrictions or relocation costs.
Video appears to show US missile striking Iranian school compound
A video released by Iranian state media appears to show a United States cruise missile hitting a building at the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) naval base adjacent to an elementary school in Minab.
Video surfaces of Iranians chanting "Death to Mojtaba" after appointment
Around the time Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei was named Iran's new Supreme Leader, residents of Tehran's Ekbatan neighborhood expressed their discontent.
'Not good...': Israeli bombing on Iranian oil depots angers US
The United States and Israel have reportedly clashed over Israel's recent strikes on Iranian oil infrastructure.
Mojtaba Khamenei elected Iran's new supreme leader
Iran's leadership has been severely impacted after airstrikes by the United States and Israel killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other senior officials.
'WTF': US blindsided as Israel torches 30 Iranian oil depots
The United States and Israel are reportedly at loggerheads over Israel's recent airstrikes on Iranian oil infrastructure.
No Indians killed in Saudi Arabia's Al Kharj projectile strike
The Indian Embassy in Riyadh has confirmed that no Indian nationals were killed in a recent projectile strike in Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia.
Mojtaba Khamenei appointed Iran's supreme leader, to succeed his father
Mojtaba Khamenei has been appointed as the new Supreme Leader of Iran, according to state media reports. He succeeds his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in the initial wave of United States and Israeli strikes on Tehran.
Pope appeals for end to violence in Iran, Middle East
Pope Leo has called for an end to the violence in Iran and the Middle East, making the appeal during the Angelus prayer at St Peter's Square in Vatican City on Sunday.
Iran's next Supreme Leader chosen, name still under wraps
Iran has announced that the clerical body responsible for choosing the successor to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has made a decision.
Iran's Pezeshkian says enemies misrepresenting remarks to isolate Tehran
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has clarified that his recent comments on attacks in the Gulf were "misinterpreted by the enemy."
Lebanon: Israel's operation to hunt for missing pilot kills 41
An Israeli special forces operation in eastern Lebanon has left 41 dead and 40 injured. The operation was launched to locate the remains of navigator Ron Arad, who went missing in 1986.
Iran vows revenge for Khamenei's assassination, Trump hits back
Iran's security chief, Ali Larijani, has vowed to avenge the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by the United States and Israel.
China: Man slaughters duck, finds ₹1.62L worth of gold inside
In a bizarre incident, a villager in Longhui County, Hunan province of central China, found gold particles inside a duck he had slaughtered.
Israel strikes Tehran oil depots, massive fire turns skyline orange
Israel has launched airstrikes on several oil depots in Tehran and other parts of Iran, marking the first attack on the Islamic Republic's oil facilities.