Drone Strikes
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Israeli drone strikes on seven vehicles in Lebanon kill 12 people, including 2 children
World | May 14, 2026, 06:42 AM ISTThe Israeli military said it struck Hezbollah infrastructure in several areas in southern Lebanon, hours after telling residents of six southern villages to evacuate.
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Massive fire at Dubai Airport after drone strike, flight operations suspended | VIDEO
World | Mar 16, 2026, 11:45 AM ISTEmirates suspended all flights at Dubai International Airport following a drone strike that caused a fuel tank fire and asked passengers to avoid the airport. The airline said safety remained its highest priority and operations would resume once the situation stabilises.
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Pakistan launches drone attacks again, India’s air defence system intercepts
India | May 09, 2025, 09:33 PM ISTIndia-Pakistan conflict: Explosions were heard in various places of Jammu as India's air defence started intercepting Pakistani drones amid blackout. Explosions were heard in Poonch due to shelling from the Pakistani side.
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Ukraine launches drone attack in Russia's Tver region, multiple explosions reported | WATCH
World | Sep 18, 2024, 10:08 AM ISTRussian air defence units were still trying to repel "a massive drone attack" over the town of Toropets as multiple explosions were heard on Wednesday, as per authorities. Kyiv says its strikes on Russia target military, energy and transport infrastructure key to Moscow's war efforts.
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South Korea to deploy 'StarWars' laser weapons to deal with North Korean drones | What are they?
World | Jul 11, 2024, 01:49 PM ISTLabelled as a 'gamechanger' in South Korea defence, the laser weapons are being developed by Hanwha Aerospace and are reportedly effective and cheap. These weapons are being deployed at a time of rising tensions between North and South Korea.
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'No missile attack on Iran': Tehran says explosion in Isfahan due to activation of its air defence
World | Apr 19, 2024, 09:51 AM ISTAn Iranian official confirmed to a news agency that the explosion heard in the Isfahan was a result of the activation of Iran's air defence system.
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US shoots down Houthi drones, anti-ship ballistic missile in Gulf of Aden amid rising tensions
World | Feb 01, 2024, 12:03 PM ISTThis comes after Houthis said their forces fired missiles at the US Navy destroyer Gravely and targeted a Liberian-flagged merchant ship on Wednesday. The Iran-aligned group in Yemen has attacked vessels in the Red Sea in response to Israel's military operations in Gaza.
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Russia's Defence Ministry claims to foil drone strikes by Ukraine targeting Moscow, Crimea
World | Sep 17, 2023, 06:59 PM ISTUkraine's Air Force Command has claimed that Russia launched a missile strike towards a civilian agricultural facility in Odesa region.
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Drones target northern Iraqi airport after 2 month lull
World | Sep 13, 2021, 09:25 AM ISTKurdistan’s Counter-Terrorism Service said at least two drones carrying explosives targeted the airport in a statement. It said the attack did not lead to any casualties.
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J&K authorities ban use, possession and transport of drones in Srinagar
India | Jul 04, 2021, 02:59 PM ISTAn order issued by Mohammad Aijaz, district magistrate Srinagar, said, "To secure aerial space near vital installations and highly populated areas it is imperative to discontinue the use of drones in all social and cultural gatherings to eliminate any risk of injury to life and damage to property".
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President Trump gives CIA power to launch drone strikes on terror groups
World | Mar 14, 2017, 11:43 AM ISTUS President Donald Trump has reportedly given CIA necessary authorisation to carry out drone strikes against terror groups, a move that could have implications for Pakistan.
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ISIS publishes 'hit list' of 70 US military personnel, asks followers to kill them wherever they are
World | May 02, 2016, 10:17 AM ISTLondon: Islamic State (ISIS) hackers have published a “hitlist” of over 70 US military personnel who have been involved in drone strikes against terror targets in Syria and asked their followers to “kill them wherever
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7,655 killed in Pakistan in 2014
World | Jan 10, 2015, 12:26 PM ISTIslamabad: As many as 7,655 people were killed in Pakistan in terror attacks, sectarian violence, targeted killings, security operations and drone strikes in 2014 compared to 5,687 in 2013, an official report here has revealed.The
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Nawaz Sharif fails to get assurances from Obama on Kashmir, Drone strikes
World | Oct 24, 2013, 11:04 AM ISTWashington : Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday met US President Barack Obama and sought US mediation on Kashmir, but failed to get any assurance. Obama however appreciated Sharif's offer of cooperation to ease
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US-Pak deal on cessation of drone strikes unlikely: Report
World | Jul 13, 2012, 04:31 PM ISTIslamabad, Jul 13: A deal between the US and Pakistan on the American drone campaign against militants in the tribal belt bordering Afghanistan appears unlikely despite efforts by Pakistani negotiators to work out a compromise,
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Drone strikes are legal and ethical, says US
World | May 01, 2012, 02:29 PM ISTWashington, May 1: US says drone strikes were “legal”and “ethical” tools against al-Qaeda terrorists in Pakistan dismissing Islamabad's concerns over the attacks. Justifying the use of remotely piloted aircraft, a top Obama administration counter terrorism
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We Are Not Hiding In Caves, Hafiz Saeed Taunts US
World | Apr 04, 2012, 07:07 AM ISTLahore, Apr 3: Lashing out at the US for putting a bounty of USD 10 million on his head, a combative Hafiz Mohammad Saeed today said Washington was “frustrated” with him for his countrywide protests
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US Supended Use Of Pak Base For Drone Strikes Long Ago
World | Jul 02, 2011, 01:43 PM ISTWashington, Jul 2 : The CIA suspended its long-standing use of an air base in Pakistan as a launch site for armed drones targeting members of al Qaeda and other militant groups three months ago,
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22 Killed In US Drone Strikes in North Waziristan
World | Jun 08, 2011, 07:41 PM ISTIslamabad, Jun 8: Stepping up missile strikes against terrorists in Pakistan's restive tribal belt, US drones targeted an insurgent training camp and a vehicle in North Waziristan today, killing at least 22 militants and injuring