Tehran: In a dramatic turn of events, Mojtaba Khamenei has been appointed as Iran’s new Supreme Leader following the reported death of longtime leader Ali Khamenei in a U.S.–Israel airstrike. The announcement comes amid a deep political and administrative crisis in the country. The powerful 88-member Assembly of Experts is said to have finalized the Read More…
Tehran: A 4.3-magnitude earthquake struck southern Iran on Tuesday, adding to tensions in a region already rattled by ongoing US–Israel military strikes. The tremor was recorded in the Gerash area at a depth of 10 kilometres, according to the United States Geological Survey. Authorities confirmed that there were no immediate reports of casualties or major Read More…
New Delhi: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has postponed the Class 10 and Class 12 examinations scheduled for March 5 and March 6 in Gulf countries, citing the escalating situation in West Asia. The move comes as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety and well-being of students appearing for the board exams Read More…
Kochi: Air connectivity between Kerala and the Gulf received a major boost as flight services on the Kochi–Muscat route resumed on Tuesday. Oman Air restarted operations with its morning departure at 8:10 am from Kochi, while Air India Express also resumed services on the sector. An inbound flight from Muscat landed in Kochi at 7:40 Read More…
U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that the ongoing war with Iran may stretch beyond initial expectations as fighting spreads across the region. The conflict, which reportedly began on February 28 with a major strike that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, has rapidly intensified. Trump stated that military operations were progressing “substantially ahead of Read More…
Riyadh: A potentially devastating drone strike on a key facility of Saudi Aramco was successfully thwarted after Saudi defense forces intercepted and destroyed two drones mid-air before they could hit the Ras Tanura oil refinery near Dammam. The refinery has been temporarily shut down as a precautionary step following the incident. Authorities confirmed that the Read More…
Dubai: A sweeping closure of airspace across key Gulf nations has plunged international travel into turmoil, with more than 3,400 flights cancelled and nearly 300,000 passengers stranded in a rapidly escalating crisis. Operations have been suspended at major regional hubs including Dubai International Airport, Sharjah International Airport, Abu Dhabi International Airport, and Hamad International Airport. Read More…
Tehran: The Middle East is witnessing a dramatic surge in violence as the death toll in Iran has climbed past 550 following intensified military strikes by the United States and Israel. According to the Iranian Red Crescent Society, at least 555 people have been killed within just two days, with 131 cities reportedly hit in Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Responding swiftly to the escalating tensions in the Middle East, the Kerala government has postponed the SSLC and Plus Two examinations scheduled in Gulf countries, prioritising student safety above all. The SSLC exam slated for Thursday and the Plus Two exams planned for the 5th, 6th, and 7th of this month have been deferred. Read More…
Tehran: Iran has been thrust into unprecedented uncertainty following the reported assassination of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, a towering figure who led the Islamic Republic for more than three decades. His sudden demise has sent shockwaves through the country’s political, military, and religious establishment, creating a significant leadership vacuum at a time of already heightened Read More…