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‘To protect national interests’: Iran seizes oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz; claims ship was carrying ‘illegal consignment’

Iran on Saturday confirmed seizing a Marshall Islands–flagged oil tanker as the ship passed through the Strait of Hormuz, with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) alleging the vessel was carrying an “illegal consignment.” A statement carried by the official IRNA news agency noted that “the tanker was taken to Iranian waters.” The IRGC added […]

Saudi Arabia: Indian national killed in Jeddah following dispute over illegal substances | World News

An Indian man in Jeddah was fatally shot by Ethiopian traffickers during an illicit drug dispute/Image: Saudi MOI An Indian resident has died in Jeddah after being shot during a financial dispute over the purchase of illicit substances, Saudi authorities have confirmed. Two Ethiopian nationals were implicated in the incident, and investigations indicate that both […]

Oman to mark National Day with first ever formal two day holiday starting 2025 | World News

Oman’s National Day, from 20–21 November 2025, celebrates 1650 Portuguese expulsion with parades, fireworks, and traditions/Representative image Oman will mark National Day with its first-ever formal two-day holiday starting in 2025, commemorating the historic 1650 expulsion of Portuguese forces that restored the nation’s ports and sovereignty. More than a public holiday, it is a celebration […]

American strategy of ‘regime change’ is over, says US national intelligence director Tulsi Gabbard

DUBAI: The US national intelligence director told officials Friday in the Mideast that America’s former strategy of “regime change or nation building” had ended under President Donald Trump.Tulsi Gabbard‘s comments before the Manama Dialogue, an annual security summit in Bahrain put on by the International Institute for Security Studies, underlines remarks Trump offered on a […]

Explained: UAE Flag Day and National Day, their differences and significance | World News

Celebrating unity and pride: UAE Flag Day on November 3 and National Day on December 2/Representative Image The United Arab Emirates marks two key occasions that reflect its history, leadership, and unity: Flag Day on November 3 and National Day on December 2. While Flag Day celebrates the symbol of the nation, the UAE flag, […]

MDS School Students Shine in National Mathematics Olympiad (IOQM) 2025 | Udaipur Kiran

Udaipur, October 30 (Udaipur Kiran) — Students of MDS Senior Secondary School, Udaipur have once again demonstrated their academic excellence by delivering an outstanding performance in the Indian Olympiad Qualifier in Mathematics (IOQM) 2025. The school achieved the highest number of selections from the South Rajasthan region, marking a proud moment for the institution. The […]

China says US targeted national time systems; risks financial and power networks

China on Sunday accused the US National Security Agency of carrying out cyberattacks on its national time center, saying any damage to related facilities could have disrupted network communications, financial systems, and power supply.The Ministry of State Security claimed in a WeChat post that the agency exploited vulnerabilities in the messaging services of a foreign […]

Car bomb explodes in Italy: Anti-mafia journalist targeted; daughter’s close escape sparks national shock

A widespread outrage was sparked after the car of a prominent Italian journalist, facing threats from mafia, was blown up by a bomb overnight. It was a close call for his daughter as she had walked by 20 minutes before the explosion took place. The explosion in Pomezia, near Rome, caused no injuries but damaged […]

US appeals court blocks Trump request to send National Guard to Chicago amid immigration protests

A US appeals court on Thursday rejected President Donald Trump’s administration request to lift a lower court’s prohibition on deploying the National Guard in Chicago. President Trump ordered hundreds of National Guard troops to Chicago, asserting they were necessary to combat crime and safeguard immigration agents and facilities in America’s third-largest city, AP image reported. […]

UAE: Zayed National Museum to open on December 3, 2025 in Abu Dhabi | World News

Zayed National Museum, honouring the legacy of the UAE’s founding father late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. Image: AI Representative Image Opening in Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Cultural District, the Zayed National Museum will offer a comprehensive and immersive journey through the history of the United Arab Emirates. Honouring the legacy of Sheikh Zayed bin […]