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Iran war: Missing US crew fuels tensions as Trump warns of response if pilot harmed

On the 36th day of the United States (US)–Israeli war on Iran, Saturday, April 4, tensions escalated sharply as search operations continued for a missing US fighter pilot, even as the conflict…
US fighter jet downed over Iran as conflict widens on Day 35

A US fighter jet was shot down over Iran as the conflict between Iran, Israel and the United States (US) intensified, marking a significant escalation in hostilities. With the war now at…

On Good Friday, Iran launches drones towards Israel ‘in memory of Jesus’

Tehran: The Iranian military has yet again written a message on a missile directed at Israel, this time in memory of Jesus Christ’s suffering, according to a report by the Islamic Republic…
Trump administration covering up mass US troop deaths, injuries in Iran war

Around 750 troops of the United States have been wounded or killed since October 2023 in West Asia, including in the Iran war, which the Pentagon is not willing to acknowledge, The…
5 Indians hurt as debris falls in Abu Dhabi, first Western ship crosses Hormuz

Iran fired on targets across West Asia, sparking multiple blazes at a Kuwaiti oil refinery, while American and Israeli airstrikes hit the Islamic Republic on Friday, April 3, as the war neared…
Ship carrying Iranian oil shifts course midway from India to China

New Delhi: A US-sanctioned tanker carrying Iranian crude oil has altered its course mid-voyage, shifting its destination from India—where it would have marked the first such shipment in nearly seven years—to China.…
US–Israel–Iran war, Day 35: Trump warns of next phase, says Iran leadership ‘knows what to do’

The US–Israel war on Iran entered its 35th day on Friday, April 3, with US President Donald Trump signalling further escalation even as Iranian missiles struck central Israel, triggering air defence responses…

Iran claims strike on Amazon centre in Bahrain as war with US, Israel rages on

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Thursday, April 2, said it had targeted an Amazon cloud computing centre in Bahrain, marking a significant escalation as the conflict with the United States…
We continue to call for safe, free navigation through Hormuz: India at UK meet

New Delhi: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri represented India on Thursday, April 2, at a UK-hosted summit of nearly 30 nations that focused on ensuring safe shipping through the Strait of Hormuz amid…
Eight Muslim-majority countries condemn Israel’s death penalty law for Palestinian prisoners

Foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Egypt, Pakistan, Jordan, Turkey and Indonesia have condemned Israel’s approval of a law authorising the death penalty for Palestinian prisoners in…
Gulf worker dies after return to Telangana, family seeks Rs 5L ex gratia

Hyderabad: A 61-year-old migrant worker from Telangana died days after being brought back from Dubai in a critical condition, with his family now seeking Rs 5 lakh ex gratia from the state…
Kuwait–India flights: Jazeera Airways adds four new destinations

Kuwait City: Kuwait-based Jazeera Airways has added four new destinations in India — Kozhikode, Tiruchirappalli, Mangalore and Kannur — expanding its network under Project Vande Bharat and reinforcing air links with key…
Iran vows ‘crushing’ retaliation after Trump’s ‘back to the Stone Age’ warning

Iran on Thursday, April 2, signalled an escalation in its military response against the United States and Israel, warning of broader and more destructive attacks after US President Donald Trump threatened to…
Strikes on Iran’s civilian infrastructure deepen humanitarian crisis, UN warns

United Nations: Strikes across Iran hit civilian infrastructure, compounding relief needs as Middle East aid workers struggle with access constraints, UN humanitarians said. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs…
Makkah set to get its own airport as Saudi Arabia approves plan

Makkah: Saudi Arabia has approved plans to develop an airport in Makkah, marking a significant step in expanding transport infrastructure and improving access for millions of pilgrims. Saleh Al-Rasheed, chief executive of…