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Abu Dhabi offers free stay extension amid Middle East conflict, Vijay Shekhar Sharma praises move
World | Mar 02, 2026, 05:20 AM ISTThe advisory said that guests who cannot leave due to reasons beyond their control should be allowed to stay longer. Importantly, the cost of the extended stay will be paid by the department.
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US-Israel-Iran War: Netanyahu says Israel's attacks in Iran are 'aimed at protecting world'
World | Mar 04, 2026, 10:17 AM ISTUS-Israel-Iran War: Iran said that Israel and the US targeted Iranian nuclear facilities in ardent strikes on Sunday. The International Atomic Energy Agency however said there were no such indications.
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Middle East conflict: 3 US servicemen killed in 'Operation Epic Fury' against Iran
World | Mar 01, 2026, 09:07 PM ISTIsrael-Iran war: Three US servicemen have been killed as part of Operation Epic Fury. Several other service members who have sustained minor shrapnel injuries are in the process of being returned to duty.
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Iran unfurls red flag over iconic mosque - what it means
World | Mar 01, 2026, 07:57 PM ISTThe red flag in Shi'ite tradition symbolizes 'blood spilled unjustly' and serves as a call to avenge a person who is slain. According to various reports, a red flag has also been raised in several other cities including the capital Tehran.
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'Will continue to strike hard': In address to nation, Iran's President Pezeshkian warns US, Israel
World | Mar 01, 2026, 08:13 PM IST"Iran's armed forces will continue to strike hard and destroy the military bases of our enemies." "The martyrdom of our leader was a culmination of years of sacrifice," the president said.
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Israel-Iran war: PM Modi chairs CCS meet; Middle East conflict discussed
India | Mar 02, 2026, 01:21 AM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meet on Sunday to discuss situations in the Middle East.
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China, North Korea's reaction on Khamenei's death: 'Attacks on Iran are a violation of sovereignty'
World | Mar 01, 2026, 04:38 PM IST"We urge for an immediate stop to the military operations, no further escalation of the tense situation and joint effort to maintain peace and stability in the Middle East and the world at large," China's foreign ministry in a statement said.
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Putin's first reaction on Khamenei's death: 'Killing of Iran's Supreme Leader is a cynical murder'
World | Mar 01, 2026, 04:06 PM ISTRussia's President Vladimir Putin said killing of Iran's Supreme Leader is a 'cynical murder' that violates 'all standards of human morality and international law'
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Israeli PM Netanyahu calls on Iranian citizens to 'take to the streets' amid escalating conflict
World | Mar 01, 2026, 02:56 PM ISTIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has intensified rhetoric in the escalating conflict with Iran, vowing expanded strikes on what he called “thousands of targets” linked to the Iranian regime. In a direct appeal shared on X, Netanyahu urged Iranian citizens to rise against their leadership.
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Iran targets oil tanker near Oman; 15 Indian crew members on board
World | Mar 01, 2026, 02:43 PM ISTAccording to officials, the ship was carrying 20 crew members, including 15 Indian nationals and five Iranian nationals. All of them were safely rescued after the attack.
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Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports shut amid Iranian strikes; Etihad suspends all flights
World | Mar 01, 2026, 01:52 PM ISTIn response to the escalating crisis, Etihad Airways announced that all flights to and from Abu Dhabi are suspended until 2 am local time on March 2.
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10 killed as Pakistan opens fire on protesters after attack on US Consulate in Karachi
World | Mar 01, 2026, 01:48 PM ISTProtests broke out in Karachi after news of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death in US-Israel strikes, leading to clashes between security forces and demonstrators at the US Consulate.
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Jaishankar's diplomatic surge secures Indian safety in escalating Gulf tensions
India | Mar 01, 2026, 11:05 AM ISTUS President Donald Trump declared "major combat operations" targeting Iran after stalled nuclear negotiations, calling on its people to seize a "once-in-generations" chance to topple the regime.
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Iranian drone hits Crowne Plaza hotel in Bahrain's Manama
World | Mar 01, 2026, 11:36 AM ISTSmoke and fire were seen rising from the area near the hotel, and Bahraini civil defence teams have been reported responding to the site. Early information suggests this was part of wider regional strikes, which have also impacted residential and other civilian areas.
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Who will lead Iran next? Five potential successors to Khamenei after his death
World | Mar 01, 2026, 10:35 AM ISTThe Assembly of Experts, an 88-member body of Shiite clerics, is responsible for appointing the new Supreme Leader. Members are elected every eight years, with candidates approved by the Guardian Council, Iran’s constitutional watchdog.
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Iran's revolutionary guard vows 'most intense offensive operation ever' after Khamenei's death
World | Mar 01, 2026, 10:39 AM ISTIsrael-Iran war: Ayatollah Khamenei's abrupt death catapults Iran into a rare theocratic succession crisis, where the 88-member Assembly of Experts- popularly elected Shiite clerics screened by the Guardian Council every eight years- must appoint his replacement.
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Iran confirms Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killed in US-Israel strikes
World | Mar 01, 2026, 07:57 AM ISTIranian news agencies reported that Khamenei was killed in the joint US‑Israel offensive that targeted key governmental and military sites.
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War of words at UN: 'Be polite,' says Iran; 'Not going to dignify this,' replies US
World | Mar 01, 2026, 05:50 AM ISTThe confrontation unfolded between US Ambassador Mike Waltz and Iran’s Ambassador Amir-Saeid Iravani. Speaking at the meeting, Waltz defended the US operation, known as “Operation Epic Fury,” saying it was authorised by President Donald Trump.
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Who was Ayatollah Ali Khamenei? Iranian Supreme Leader who ruled Iran for almost 40 years
World | Mar 01, 2026, 04:47 AM ISTKhamenei was born in July 1939 in the city of Mashhad in northeastern Iran. He grew up in a religious family and studied in a theological school. As a young cleric, he strongly opposed Iran’s US.-backed ruler at the time, Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi.
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Cryptic post appears on Khamenei's X account after Trump announces Iran Supreme Leader's death
World | Mar 01, 2026, 04:17 AM ISTThe post, written in Persian, was translated using Google Translate. The exact English translation read, “In the name of Nami Haider (peace be upon him).”