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Iran strikes Dubai International Airport in UAE

Operations at Dubai International Airport were temporarily suspended after a drone attack struck near the terminals on Saturday, causing panic among passengers. Airport authorities activated air defenses, and travelers were guided into train tunnels as a safety measure. Eyewitnesses reported explosions and smoke over the airport, while residents across Dubai also heard multiple blasts. Emirates […]

Iran apologises for attacking neighbouring countries, vows not to surrender to Israel and US

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has apologised to neighbouring countries for recent missile and drone strikes that affected their territories, saying Tehran did not intend to target them. He announced that Iran will halt further attacks on neighbouring states unless directly attacked from their soil, in a rare gesture amid the widening regional conflict.  Pezeshkian made […]

Trump says Iran ‘will be hit very hard’, threatens to expand targets

Former Donald Trump has warned that the United States could launch stronger attacks against Iran if tensions continue to rise. Trump made the statement in a post on his social media platform Truth Social. In the message, Trump said Iran would be “hit very hard,” suggesting that the U.S. is prepared to take stronger action […]

Russia wins first Paralympic medal in 12 years

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Russia secured its first Paralympic medal in over a decade after Varvara Voronchikhina won bronze in the women’s downhill standing event in Cortina d’Ampezzo. The achievement marks the country’s first Paralympic podium finish since the 2014 Winter Paralympics. The participation of Russian athletes came after approval from the International Paralympic Committee, which allowed a limited […]

Iran says launched ‘massive’ drone strikes at Israel, US bases

Iran’s military has claimed responsibility for a large wave of drone attacks targeting Israel and several United States military bases in the Middle East. According to statements reported by the state news agency Islamic Republic News Agency, the strikes were carried out by the Iranian navy. The attacks reportedly targeted facilities in the United Arab […]

Google gives CEO new pay deal worth up to $692 million

The Chief Executive Officer of Google and its parent company Alphabet Inc., Sundar Pichai, could earn up to $692 million under a new compensation plan. The package was disclosed in a filing released by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. According to the document, Pichai’s base salary will remain at $2 million per year, totaling […]

Missile Strikes: Iranian President, Pezeshkian apologizes to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, others

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced on Saturday that Iran will halt missile strikes on neighboring countries unless first attacked. He offered a public apology to nations affected by recent Iranian attacks, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain. In a televised speech, Pezeshkian stated that future attacks would only be retaliatory, emphasizing that diplomacy should […]

I’m ready to lead, work with the West – Iranian crown prince

Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran’s last monarch Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, has said he is ready to lead the country if the current government collapses following the death of Ali Khamenei. Pahlavi stated that many Iranians have asked him to guide the nation during a possible political transition. The prince has lived in exile since […]

War: Remain neutral – Iran tells UN

Iran has called on the United Nations to remain neutral amid the ongoing conflict involving the country. Iranian officials said the global body must avoid taking sides and instead focus on promoting peace and stability in the region.  Iran’s representatives argued that the UN should play a balanced role in addressing the crisis. They stressed […]

Russia warns Finland it will respond if Finland resumes hosting nuclear weapons

Russia has warned Finland that it will take action if the Nordic country allows nuclear weapons to be stationed on its territory. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said such a move would be viewed as a serious security threat to Russia. Finland recently announced plans to remove restrictions that prevent nuclear weapons from being hosted within […]