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US airstrikes on Iran after Trump's threat: Explosions in several cities; The ceasefire is over; Action after Iranian attack on ships in Hormuz
The cessfires between the United States and Iran are over. U.S. military airstrikes are continuing in several cities in Iran, including Konark and Chabahar. Earlier on Tuesday, the United States carried out airstrikes on more than 80 military bases in Iran. "We attacked them very strongly last night, and we may do so again tonight," Trump said. Iran has been putting pressure on the Middle East, but that will not be the case anymore. The United States carried out airstrikes on more than 80 Iranian military bases late on Tuesday night. According to the US Central Command (CENTCOM), this action w
Trump says he is 'number one' on Iran's kill list, credits himself for Israel's continued existence
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that he believed he was at the top of the list of people Iran might seek to assassinate, adding that he was unfazed by any such threats because he was simply doing his job. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Turkey, Trump was asked about a possible assassination attempt against him, a concern he has raised previously. In response, the US President said that while the life of a president is inherently dangerous, such threats do not worry him.
Iran hits back with 'finger on the trigger' warning as Trump vows 'hit them hard tonight'; truce called off
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said the United States is preparing for another round of military strikes against Iran, warning that Tehran could face attacks on its civilian infrastructure if hostilities continue. The fresh escalation threat from Trump came after he announced the ceasefire with Iran is over following a series of strikes on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and on American bases in the Gulf.
Trudeau's anti-India narrative exposed? Canadian police says no evidence linking Indian govt in Nijjar killing
Nearly three years after former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleged a possible link between Indian government agents and the killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has said its investigation found no evidence that Indian officials were involved or charged in the case.
Tensions simmer at the NATO summit as Donald Trump rakes up Greenland in Ankara
President Donald Trump said Greenland "should be controlled by the United States, not by Denmark," as he once again raised the issue with Denmark on Tuesday (local time). The statement comes as NATO leaders meet in Ankara for a summit, stirring tensions. Trump first floated the idea of buying Greenland during his first term in 2019 and has been a central point of his policy towards NATO in his current term.
Pakistan's cargo plane goes missing near Karachi: Navigation system malfunction, 5 crew members on board, search operation underway in Arabian Sea
A Pakistan cargo plane went missing before reaching Karachi on Tuesday night. The plane was coming from Sharjah to Karachi with 5 crew members on board. According to the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA), at 9:18 pm, the pilot informed air traffic control about a glitch in the navigation system. The control room tried to guide the aircraft but lost contact after about three minutes. The plane was last tracked 155 nautical miles (287 km) west of Karachi. A massive search and rescue operation has been launched in the Arabian Sea after the plane went missing. The Pakistan Navy, Air Force and othe
Iran's attack on Hormuz amid Khamenei's funeral in Qaumi targets 3 tankers, says 'ships abandoned designated routes, no security guarantee here'
Iran has resumed attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz during the funeral of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. State media IRIB has claimed that the Qatari oil tanker 'Al-Rakayat' was targeted in Hormuz. According to the report, the vessel was attempting to pass through Oman in the Strait of Hormuz with the help of the US Navy, ignoring warnings from Iran. Iran says all ships passing through Hormuz will have to use the same route as Tehran. Failure to do so cannot guarantee the safety of ships. According to Axios, Iran's military fired at least two missiles at two commercial shi
Election Commission goes global as India-Indonesia sign pact on EVM, poll management; know all about the deal
India is strengthening its global role in election management as it signed an MoU with Indonesia to enhance cooperation in conducting elections on Tuesday. The agreement will cover the sharing of election technology, including customised Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), along with training, capacity building, institutional cooperation and the exchange of best practices between the election authorities of both countries.
US-Iran ceasefire bound to collapse? Three ships attacked in Hormuz within 24 hours as tensions rise
Three commercial tankers were struck by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said, in the latest attacks targeting vessels transiting the strategic waterway.
Saudi Arabia cuts oil prices by USD 11 per barrel, its biggest reduction in decades: How will it help India?
Saudi Arabia on Monday announced the biggest ever reduction in crude oil prices for asian buyers in more than two decades, as a surge of global supply heightens competition for buyers. The move comes barely weeks after the Middle East conflict sent oil prices soaring. State-owned Saudi Aramco reduces the price of its Arab Light oil for its Asian customers by USD 11 a barrel to a USD 1.50 discount to the regional benchmark. This is Saudi Arabia’s largest monthly reduction seen in at least 26 years and the first time since 2020 that it has been priced at a discount for Asian customers.
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