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  US-contracted vessel hit by Iran with American personnel on board near Strait of Hormuz: Report

  September 17, 2026 6:42 IST

  The attack led to minor injuries, including instances of smoke inhalation among personnel, who are currently receiving medical treatment in an unspecified Gulf nation.

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  Pakistan's PNS Hunain suffers damage after collision with Indian Navy ship, returns to port: Sources

  September 16, 2026 16:03 IST

  PNS Hunain, a Pakistani Navy Yarmook-class patrol vessel, returned to port after colliding with an Indian Navy warship in the North Arabian Sea on September 15. Sources said the Pakistani vessel sustained substantial damage in the incident.

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  Pakistan condemns 'dastardly and heinous' attempted drone attack on Mecca, but doesn't name Houthis

  September 16, 2026 14:39 IST

  Several areas along Saudi Arabia's western coast, including the holy city of Mecca, were placed on security alert after Saudi authorities said their air defences had intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone south of the city.

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  Saudi F-15 fighter jet reportedly shot down by Houthis in Marib after drone intercepted near Mecca

  September 16, 2026 12:17 IST

  This comes hours after Saudi air defences intercepted and destroyed a drone launched by Yemen's Houthi in the south of the holy city of Makkah Al-Mukarramah, popularly known as Mecca.

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  NBC News helicopter bursts into flames in Los Angeles while covering SUV-bus crash, 3 killed | VIDEO

  September 16, 2026 11:43 IST

  An NBC4 Los Angeles news helicopter crashed and caught fire in Chatsworth while crews were covering a nearby deadly Metro bus collision. At least three people were killed and another was hospitalised.

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  40,000 bombs for Israel? Trump plans $2.8 billion arms deal as Gaza ceasefire remains fragile

  September 16, 2026 10:57 IST

  The Trump administration is preparing a USD 2.8 billion weapons package for Israel involving 40,000 2,000-pound bombs. The proposed sale comes after the Biden administration previously paused similar bomb deliveries over concerns about civilian casualties in Gaza.

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  Houthi drone shot down by Saudi Arabia near Mecca as coalition warns of 'red line' amid Mideast war

  September 16, 2026 13:37 IST

  Saudi Arabia said its air defences intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone south of Mecca before it entered the city's restricted airspace. The Saudi-led coalition called the incident a hostile act and warned that the security of the Two Holy Mosques and pilgrims is a "red line".

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  Hundreds gather to see Tamil Nadu CM Vijay in London, event cancelled over safety concerns

  September 16, 2026 7:25 IST

  Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay is leading a state delegation to the UK to attract investments into Tamil Nadu. The investment drive is aimed at positioning Tamil Nadu as Asia's premier advanced manufacturing and technology hub.

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  US House set to vote on bill allowing 100 per cent tariffs on India over Russian oil imports

  September 16, 2026 6:56 IST

  The US House is considering a Russia sanctions bill that could enable tariffs of up to 100% on Russian energy buyers. India was named in a proposed amendment, but no such tariff has been imposed. The final outcome would depend on subsequent presidential action and the terms of the enacted law.

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  US military destroys two Iranian boats trying to steal sea drone near Hormuz

  September 16, 2026 6:47 IST

  A pair of fishing boats came under attack in Hormozgan province on Iran's southern coast, and several fishermen were reported missing, according to Iranian state media.

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  Dumped by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia now turns to Israel for help in fighting Houthis: Report

  September 15, 2026 20:02 IST

  The Iran-backed Houthi rebels have stepped up attacks on Saudi Arabia over the past few weeks, attacking crucial oil pipelines and civilian structures such as mosques near the border with Yemen.

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  Saudi Arabia issues alerts over possible attacks in Mecca, Jeddah amid ongoing Houthi attacks

  September 15, 2026 19:29 IST

  The alert came a day after a series of ballistic missile and drone attacks launched from Yemen, which injured 13 people in the kingdom's south.

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  US confirms first deployment of weapons in space, signalling a new era in space-based warfare

  September 15, 2026 15:02 IST

  The United States has publicly acknowledged deploying offensive-capable weapons in Earth's orbit, citing growing threats from Russia and China, for the first time.

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  Mystery missile wreckage in Yemen raises big question: Is Saudi Arabia using China's DF-15A?

  September 15, 2026 12:17 IST

  Mystery missile debris found in Yemen has sparked speculation over Saudi Arabia's alleged use of a Chinese-made DF-15A missile. The identification remains unconfirmed, but experts say the findings could reveal important details about Riyadh's ballistic missile capabilities.

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  Saudi Arabia discovers 110 million tonnes of rare earth minerals, uranium-bearing ore in Medina

  September 15, 2026 6:41 IST

  Saudi Arabia's Energy Minister has announced the discovery of 110 million tonnes of uranium-rich ore and other rare earth minerals in the Medina region.

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  Ukraine, Russia agreed to halt strikes on energy infra, says Trump; claims Iran wants 'quick' deal

  September 14, 2026 23:35 IST

  In several posts on Truth Social, US President Donald Trump has said Russia and Ukraine have agreed to stop targeting each other's energy infrastructure, while also calling on Iran to make a deal "quickly and badly".

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  President Xi, PM Modi reached most important consensus: China reveals big takeaway from BRICS Summit

  September 14, 2026 22:04 IST

  Xi said China and India should leverage each other’s strengths, support one another and work together towards shared development. The two leaders also agreed to maintain peace and tranquillity along the border and extend mutual support during their respective BRICS chairmanships.

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  WATCH: Ganga Aarti performed for first time on River Thames in UK, thousands gather

  September 14, 2026 19:26 IST

  The Ganga Aarti was performed on River Thames in London in presence of thousands of people. The 'Ganga Aarti on the Thames: A Ceremony of Light' was organised by the Chinmaya Mission UK.

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  Pakistan hikes bounty on Jaish chief Masood Azhar to PKR 70 lakh in bid to avoid FATF grey list

  September 14, 2026 16:36 IST

  Despite Pakistan's repeated claims since 2021 that Azhar is hiding in Afghanistan, technical analysis by Indian intelligence agencies over the past six months has indicated that he is currently hiding in Nawabshah, Sindh province, Pakistan.

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  Amid BRICS menu row, former Iceland President recalls serving vegetarian meal to Abdul Kalam

  September 14, 2026 15:45 IST

  Olafur Ragnar Grimsson, who was Ireland's president from 1996 to 2016, has recalled serving an all vegetarian meal to Dr APJ Abdul Kalam during his state visit to the Nordic nation in 2005, amid the row over menu at BRICS gala dinner last week.

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  Terrorist hideouts destroyed in Operation Sindoor being rebuilt in PoK, fresh visuals emerge

  September 14, 2026 11:16 IST

  The resurfacing of these bases is an indication that the attempt to re-erect the terrorist structure in Pakistan continues.

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  Trump announces to lift US tariff on Irish whiskey, says everybody's been bugging him about it

  September 14, 2026 9:19 IST

  US President Donald Trump has announced plans to remove the 10 per cent US tariff on Irish whiskey, responding to repeated appeals from Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin and golfers including Irish Open winner Shane Lowry.

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  Bangladesh 'wants to reset ties with India', says relationship under Sheikh Hasina was uncomfortable

  September 14, 2026 7:01 IST

  India-Bangladesh ties have been strained over New Delhi providing refuge to Hasina, who fled to India following her ouster in a youth-led agitation in August 2024.

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  'Causing a diesel shortage': Trump lambasts Zelenskyy for targeting Russia's refineries

  September 13, 2026 23:46 IST

  US President Donald Trump has said Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy has caused a 'diesel shortage' by targeting Russia's oil refineries. Trump, who is in Ireland, said this is 'hurting' other countries, and said Zelenskyy must stop doing that.

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  'Whoever wins AI, wins': Trump dismisses critics, warns US could lose race to China

  September 13, 2026 23:46 IST

  Speaking to reporters at his golf club in Ireland's Doonbeg, President Donald Trump has rejected the concerns raised by industry experts over rapid expansion of AI and said the US would lose to China by slowing down the development.

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  UK breaking up? Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland leaders to meet over independence referendums

  September 13, 2026 23:46 IST

  US President Donald Trump earlier weighed its support for an united Ireland. Trump told reporters that he would love to see an united Ireland after meeting with Irish PM Micheál Martin in Dublin.

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  '13 Indians rescued': Govt condemns attack on vessel off Oman, calls for de-escalation in West Asia

  September 13, 2026 23:46 IST

  India has condemned the attack on a merchant vessel, 'MT El Gaia', off the Oman coast. In a statement, it said the situation is being closely monitored, while calling for an immediate de-escalation in West Asia, where the conflict between the US and Iran is still underway.

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  Ready to 'turn the page': Iran President hints at resetting ties with UAE amid war with US

  September 13, 2026 23:46 IST

  Day after his meeting with UAE Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on sidelines of BRICS Summit in Delhi, Iran's President Massoud Pezeshkian has said that Tehran is ready to "turn the page" on war with Abu Dhabi, hinting at resetting the ties between the two countries.