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  Eid-Al-Fitr 2026: UAE bans outdoor prayer gatherings to ensure civilian safety amid Iranian strikes

  World | March 18, 2026 21:06 IST

  The United Arab Emirates has announced that outdoor Eid al-Fitr prayers this year will be held only inside mosques, with traditional open-air prayer grounds temporarily suspended as a precautionary measure amid the ongoing conflict in the region.

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  'Left us in deep mourning': Iran confirms Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib killed by Israel

  World | March 18, 2026 20:53 IST

  The assassination of Esmail Khatib comes barely a day after Israel killed two key people in the Iranian regime - Ali Larijani and Gholamreza Soleimani on Tuesday.

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  Dubai, Abu Dhabi News: 'India capable of playing key role in addressing crisis,' says Russia

  World | March 18, 2026 23:55 IST

  Dubai, Abu Dhabi News LIVE: The ongoing conflict between the US-Israel and Iran has now entered its 19th day, with both military actions and rhetoric intensifying on both sides. According to reports, multiple explosions were heard in Tehran, indicating a further escalation in the conflict.

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  Ali Larijani killed in Israeli strike amid ongoing war as Iran confirms death of security chief

  World | March 18, 2026 6:52 IST

  Iran has confirmed that its national security chief Ali Larijani has been killed in an Israeli strike. Seen as a key strategist after the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, Larijani played a crucial role in nuclear negotiations and governance.

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  'Good thing he's out': Trump after key official quits claiming Israel's pressure on US over Iran war

  World | March 17, 2026 21:54 IST

  Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation, and it is clear that we started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby, Joseph Kent wrote in his resignation letter.

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  Israel claims Iran security chief Ali Larijani killed in strikes, he posts on X minutes later

  World | March 17, 2026 19:47 IST

  Ali Larijani is widely regarded as Iran’s de facto leader, with deep-rooted ties to the clerical establishment, including through his marriage into the family of a senior religious figure before the 1979 Islamic Revolution, according to the Washington based think tank Arab Gulf States Institute.

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  Trump claims Iran's military is 'decimated', warns 'it could take 10 years for Tehran to rebuild'

  World | March 16, 2026 10:55 IST

  US President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran's military has been severely weakened by US strikes and could take ten years to rebuild, although he stopped short of declaring the conflict over.

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  Dubai-Abu Dhabi-Iran war: Trump says 'war will end soon'; Netanyahu releases another video

  World | March 16, 2026 23:48 IST

  Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Iran War LIVE: The conflict between Iran and the US–Israel alliance continues to intensify, marking the seventeenth straight day of direct military confrontation with no immediate signs of de-escalation.

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  WATCH: UAE's Fujairah Port in flames as Iran strikes in retaliation to US attack on Kharg Island

  World | March 14, 2026 20:04 IST

  Dark, thick clouds of smoke were seen rising from the direction of a major energy installation in the United Arab Emirates on Saturday after debris from an intercepted drone caused a fire near Fujairah, authorities said.

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  Akasa Air joins IndiGo, Air India in raising air fares, surcharge upto Rs 1,300 to be levied on flig

  India | March 14, 2026 15:31 IST

  Akasa Air said the fyuel surcharge will range from Rs 199 to Rs 1,300 on domestic and international routes and will be applied per sector, depending on the duration of the flight.

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  Iran clears passage to Indian ships, vessel with 40,000 metric tonnes LPG crosses Strait of Hormuz

  India | March 13, 2026 23:32 IST

  The key development comes after Iran's envoy to India confirmed safe passage to Indian ships from the Strait of Hormuz, citing that New Delhi and Tehran are "friends".

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  IndiGo flights to get costlier as airline announces fuel charge upto Rs 2300 amid West Asia conflict

  India | March 13, 2026 20:40 IST

  The price rise from IndiGo comes in the wake of tensions in West Asia, causing the prices of crude oil to skyrocket to USD 100 per barrel. Earlier, Air India too announced a fuel surcharge across its domestic and international routes.

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  'Iran has not closed Strait of Hormuz, some ships passing': Supreme Leader's India representative

  India | March 13, 2026 20:04 IST

  Iran Supreme Leader's Representative in India said Tehran has not closed the Strait. It remains open; however, due to current conditions and circumstances, ships are unable to pass through the Hormuz.

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  All six crew members aboard US KC-135 military plane killed in crash in Iraq amid Iran war

  World | March 13, 2026 20:56 IST

  Despite upgrades over the years, the KC-135s' age has fuelled concern about their reliability and durability. The plane reportedly crashed over Iraqi airspace while assisting US military operations against Iran.

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  US military refuelling plane goes down in Iraq amid ongoing war, rescue operation underway

  World | March 13, 2026 6:56 IST

  A US KC-135 refuelling aircraft crashed in western Iraq during operations against Iran, according to US Central Command, which confirmed that a second tanker landed safely. The incident comes amid escalating regional tensions in the Middle East.

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  US synagogue shooting: Suspect shot dead after crashing car, firing shots in Michigan

  World | March 13, 2026 15:41 IST

  US synagogue shooting: vehicle appeared to have been deliberately driven into the synagogue complex before catching fire. Shortly after the crash, gunshots were reported

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  A dare in the dark: How India-bound Shenlong oil tanker escaped Strait of Hormuz amid Iran war

  India | March 12, 2026 20:19 IST

  A tanker carrying Saudi crude successfully reached Mumbai after passing through the conflict-hit Strait of Hormuz, where shipping traffic has slowed due to tensions between Iran, Israel and the United States. The vessel briefly disappeared from tracking systems while crossing the sensitive waterway.

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  Iran's another nuclear facility hit? Israel claims striking Taleghan compound used developing nukes

  World | March 12, 2026 17:33 IST

  The Taleghan compound had earlier been targeted by Israel in October 2024 as part of a retaliatory strike following a missile attack launched by Iran earlier that month. The military later said it had recently detected signs that Iran had begun efforts to rebuild and restore the facility.

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  OPINION | War may not end soon, but a ceasefire can be possible

  India | March 12, 2026 16:46 IST

  Iran attacked Israel and several Gulf countries with missiles and drones. It attacked a container ship off Dubai, triggered a fire near Bahrain airport and targeted a major Saudi oil field with a drone.

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  India joins 135 nations as UNSC to denounce Iran's 'egregious' attacks on Gulf nations

  World | March 12, 2026 16:32 IST

  India’s position aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s condemnation of the attacks on Gulf states, which he said violated their territorial integrity and sovereignty.