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…
Jerusalem: In a dramatic escalation of Middle East tensions, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israel, in coordination with the United States, has carried out targeted military strikes on Iran, declaring the mission was aimed at eliminating an “existential threat” to the Jewish state. Addressing the nation, Netanyahu said the operation focused on strategic Read More…
New Delhi: As tensions flare in the Middle East following Israel’s military action against Iran, India’s leading carriers — IndiGo and Air India — have suspended all flight operations to and from the region, citing passenger and crew safety as their highest priority. IndiGo announced the cancellation of its Middle East services until midnight, stating Read More…
Tehran: West Asia plunged into heightened tension after reported joint airstrikes by the United States and Israel targeted multiple locations in Iran’s capital, Tehran, early this morning. Explosions were heard across the city as missiles struck key areas. US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that strikes had been carried out. Read More…
Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump’s hardline trade stance has ignited fresh fears of global economic turbulence, as sweeping tariff threats and combative rhetoric unsettle international markets. By warning of heavy import duties on countries that fail to align with U.S. trade demands, Trump has intensified what many analysts describe as a widening “trade war.” The Read More…
Kuala Lumpur: A powerful earthquake measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale struck Malaysia in the early hours of Monday, triggering tremors across parts of the country and neighboring regions. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the quake originated near the island of Borneo in Sabah state. The epicenter was located about 100 kilometers Read More…