Airstrike
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Pakistan carries out airstrikes in Afghanistan again; 3 killed, several injured amid border tensions
World | Sep 21, 2026, 10:54 AM ISTPakistan reportedly carried out fresh airstrikes in Afghanistan's Kunar and Paktika provinces on Monday, killing three people and injuring several others. The attacks come amid escalating tensions between Islamabad and the Taliban.
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14 killed, 20 others injured in airstrike on Myanmar Buddhist monastery during meditation retreat
World | Aug 21, 2026, 11:49 PM ISTA Myanmar military airstrike on a Buddhist monastery in Sagaing reportedly killed 14 people and injured 20. The attack occurred during a week-long meditation retreat in Myaung township, opposition group CDSOM said.
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Over 100 killed after mistaken strike by Nigerian Air Force hits local market
World | Apr 13, 2026, 06:42 AM ISTThe strike was intended to target jihadi fighters operating in the region. The affected area lies near the centre of a long-running insurgency that has troubled northeastern Nigeria for more than a decade, with frequent clashes between armed groups and security forces.
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Strikes continue between Israel, Iran despite ceasefire announcement, missile alerts echo in Gulf
World | Apr 08, 2026, 07:33 AM ISTDespite Donald Trump announcing a ceasefire, strikes continued between Iran and Israel, with missile alerts across the Gulf. Even Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei ordered forces to stop firing.
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Iran agrees to ceasefire, to reopen Strait of Hormuz: What's in the 10-point plan
World | Apr 08, 2026, 06:49 AM ISTIran has agreed to a temporary ceasefire but only with strict conditions, including lifting sanctions, ending regional conflicts, and ensuring control and security over the Strait of Hormuz while talks with the US move forward.
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Iran War: EAM Jaishankar speaks to FMs of Iran, UAE and Qatar; 4 killed in Lebanon | Highlights
World | Apr 05, 2026, 11:34 PM ISTUS President Donald Trump has warned Iran of intensified attacks if it refuses a peace deal within 48 hours, a threat Tehran has rejected. Strikes by US and Israeli forces continue across Iran, hitting key sites and killing civilians, while the conflict spreads to Lebanon and beyond.
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Airstrikes disrupt border life as Iranians cross into Iraq for essentials and internet
World | Mar 29, 2026, 11:51 PM ISTTravellers described the strikes carried out by the United States and Israel as constant and alarming. However, most said they had no plans to leave their homes, choosing instead to adapt to the difficult conditions.
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UAE air defences shred Iranian drones: Video captures fiery interceptions amid relentless attacks
World | Mar 09, 2026, 02:21 PM ISTUAE air defences shred Iranian drones: Since the escalation erupted, Iran has fired 238 ballistic missiles at UAE soil, with defenses intercepting 2,21,15 splashing into the sea, and just two hitting interior areas.
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Trump threatens trade cutoff after Spain denies US air base access amid Middle East conflict
World | Mar 03, 2026, 11:31 PM ISTThe decision comes amid Trump’s frustration with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, who opposed using Spanish bases in Rota and Moron for US operations against Iran. Trump added, “If we want, we can just fly in and use it."
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Pakistan carries out airstrikes across Afghanistan border targeting 7 'militant hideouts'
World | Feb 22, 2026, 09:08 AM ISTThe airstrikes came just days after a deadly suicide bombing in Bajaur district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, which borders Afghanistan. An attacker drove an explosives-filled vehicle into a security post, killing 11 soldiers and one child.
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Venezuela President Maduro and wife captured after US airstrikes, says Trump
World | Jan 03, 2026, 05:25 PM ISTUS President Donald Trump announced that Venezuela's President Maduro had been captured during a large-scale military strike.
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Myanmar military airstrike destroys hospital in rebel-held Rakhine, killing 34 and injuring 80
World | Dec 11, 2025, 11:46 PM ISTThis hospital acted as the main healthcare hub for Rakhine residents amid widespread closures of facilities due to relentless conflict. Doctors had recently revived operations in the Arakan Army-controlled township, seized in February last year, to offer vital services in the devastated area.
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13 killed, several others injured as Israel airstrike hits Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon
World | Nov 19, 2025, 06:51 AM ISTThe drone strike hit a car in the parking lot of a mosque in the Ein el-Hilweh refugee camp on the outskirts of the coastal city of Sidon, the state-run National News Agency said. The Lebanese Health Ministry said 13 people were killed and several others wounded in the airstrike.
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Pakistan launches another airstrike on Afghanistan, dozens of Taliban fighters reportedly killed
World | Oct 19, 2025, 12:01 AM ISTPakistan's airstrikes on Afghan territory targeting Taliban militants have escalated tensions, putting the planned Doha peace talks and ceasefire at risk.
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IDF kills Hamas commander Bashar Thabet as Gaza conflict escalates, strikes 75 terror targets
World | Jul 21, 2025, 06:39 AM ISTThe IDF killed Hamas commander Bashar Thabet and struck 75 terror targets in Gaza, amid escalating violence and a deepening humanitarian crisis.
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Myanmar: 23 killed, around 30 injured after airstrike on Buddhist monastery in Sagaing region
World | Jul 11, 2025, 11:59 PM ISTThe military has increasingly used airstrikes to counter opposition forces, including the armed People's Defence Forces in Sagaing region, a stronghold of armed resistance. The resistance has no effective defence against air attacks.
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Israel strikes six military airports in Iran, destroys 15 aircraft and helicopters | Top Updates
World | Jun 23, 2025, 03:01 PM ISTThe Israeli military has confirmed conducting coordinated air strikes on six Iranian military airports located in Tehran, Mashhad, Dezful, and other regions. The strikes reportedly damaged runways, underground bunkers, and destroyed 15 Iranian aircraft and helicopters, including F-14, F-5, and AH-1.
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Six Iranian nuclear scientists martyred in Israeli airstrikes amid escalating regional tensions
World | Jun 13, 2025, 01:21 PM ISTThe Israeli government justified the strikes as a preemptive measure to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the operation aimed to dismantle Iran's nuclear capabilities, which were reportedly nearing weaponisation.
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400 drones, 40 missiles: Russia launches massive air strike on Ukraine days after air base attack
World | Jun 08, 2025, 12:45 PM ISTUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said emergency operations were underway across multiple regions to clear debris and rescue victims possibly trapped under rubble.
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India-Pakistan war: What to do to stay safe during an airstrike? Know details here
Explainers | May 09, 2025, 08:13 AM ISTAmid the ongoing India-Pakistan conflict, the risk of airstrikes has become an immediate concern for many citizens. The sound of an air raid siren can be both alarming and unsettling, but knowing how to react can significantly increase your chances of staying safe.