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US military plane crashes in Iraq as Iran launches missiles at Israel, Gulf
The Israeli-American war on Iran entered its 14th day on Friday, March 13, as a US military refuelling aircraft crashed in western Iraq during operations linked to the conflict. US Central Command…
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UAE allows expats abroad with expired residency to return till March 31
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced a temporary measure allowing residents stranded abroad with expired residency permits to return to the country without obtaining a new entry visa. The…
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India’s CISCE cancels Class 10, 12 board exams in UAE
Abu Dhabi: The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has cancelled the 2026 ICSE (Class 10) and ISC (Class 12) board examinations at all centres in the United Arab Emirates…
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Iran’s new supreme leader warns of continued strikes on US bases
Iran’s new Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has delivered his first public message since taking office, as the conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States continues to escalate across the region.…
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Gaza women pushed to brink as war devastates healthcare: Amnesty
Women and girls in the Gaza Strip are facing a worsening health and humanitarian crisis as the ongoing war continues to destroy healthcare infrastructure, disrupt treatment for serious illnesses and leave pregnant…
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Internal US investigation says Iran school hit in targeting mistake
A preliminary investigation by the United States military has found that a missile strike which hit an elementary school in southern Iran in February was likely caused by a targeting mistake by…
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US-Israel-Iran war: Drone debris hits Dubai building, oil tanker attacked
Fresh drone attacks, missile interceptions and maritime incidents were reported across the Middle East on Thursday, March 12, as the United States–Israeli war on Iran continued to escalate, affecting cities, ports and…
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Indian killed in Iranian underwater drone strike on oil tanker near Iraq
In a tragic incident amid the ongoing war in West Asia, an Indian crew member was killed after a US-owned crude oil tanker was struck by an Iranian underwater drone near Khor…
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Over 500 Indian passengers stranded in Doha return home
Doha: More than 500 Indian nationals stranded in Qatar have travelled to New Delhi and other destinations on Qatar Airways flights on Wednesday, March 11. In an update on X, the Embassy…
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US to release 172 million barrels from oil reserves as Iran war drives global price surge
The United States–Israeli war on Iran entered its 13th day on Thursday, March 12, as Washington announced plans to release 172 million barrels of oil from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve in an…
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Iran war: Funeral held for commanders in Tehran, ship hit near Hormuz
Thousands gathered in Tehran on Wednesday, March 11, for the funerals of several senior Iranian military commanders killed in recent US–Israeli strikes, as the conflict continued to expand across the region. Live…
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Oman to launch mandatory savings scheme for expat workers from 2027
Muscat: Oman will introduce a compulsory savings scheme for expatriate employees starting in 2027, part of a wider set of reforms designed to improve financial security for the country’s foreign workforce. The…
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Two Holy Mosques gear up for surge of worshippers as Ramzan enters final 10 days
Makkah: Saudi authorities have rolled out an extensive operational strategy to accommodate the expected surge of worshippers at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah as the holy…
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Indian national among 4 injured after drones fall near Dubai airport
Dubai: An Indian national was among four people injured after two drones were downed near Dubai International Airport (DXB) on Wednesday, March 11. In a statement posted on X, the Dubai Media…
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Iran launches ‘heaviest’ operation as missile intercepted across Gulf, Israel
Iran said early Wednesday, March 11, it launched its “most intense and heaviest operation” since the start of the war on February 28, with missile interceptions reported across Israel and several Gulf…
