World
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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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Indian students win praise in US Senate hearing
Washington: Indian students studying in the US were praised on Thursday during a Senate hearing on foreign influence in American universities, even as lawmakers raised concerns about China’s research ties and funding…
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Iran’s new Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei first message to world
Dubai: In his first address as Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei vowed on Thursday, March 12, to avenge those killed in the war, including in a strike on a school. “Iran…
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Plan your next trip from Hyderabad to world’s cheapest country
For travellers in India dreaming of an international trip without spending a fortune, Laos offers a surprising answer. Tucked between Thailand and Vietnam, this peaceful Southeast Asian nation is often called one…
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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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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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Iran’s unrelenting attacks on Mideast shipping, energy infrastructure send oil prices soaring
Dubai: Unrelenting Iranian attacks on shipping traffic and energy infrastructure pushed oil above USD 100 a barrel Thursday, March 12, as American and Israeli strikes pounded the Islamic Republic with no sign…
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UNESCO verifies damage to historic Iranian sites amid US-Israel strikes
United Nations: US and Israeli strikes on Iran have damaged at least four cultural and historical sites, including palaces and an ancient mosque, raising alarms about the impact of the widening war…
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Iran war: Sri Lanka tea industry faces 10 million USD loss per week
Sri Lanka’s tea industry is facing severe disruptions as the ongoing military conflict in the Gulf region has adversely impacted shipments to one of its largest export markets, with exporters estimating revenue…
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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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Trump visa changes squeeze rural schools relying on international teachers
Washington: Like many school systems facing teacher shortages, South Carolina’s Allendale County has looked overseas for help. A quarter of the teachers in the rural, high-poverty district come from other countries. The…
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Brent crude oil tops USD 100 a barrel
Bangkok: The price of a barrel of Brent crude oil, the international standard, topped $100 a barrel early Thursday, March 12, just days after it spiked near $120 in the latest jolts…
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White House rebuts US newspapers’ criticism on Iran war
Washington: The White House pushed back sharply against critical reporting in major US newspapers on the Trump administration’s handling of the war with Iran and its impact on global energy markets, accusing…
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Iran targets busiest international airports of Gulf neighbours
Iran targeted the world’s busiest international airport Wednesday and attacked commercial ships as US and Israeli strikes rocked Tehran, while the United Nations’ most powerful body demanded a halt to the Islamic…
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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…
