Video released by Mehr News agency (Video/X) A video released on Sunday appeared to show US Tomahawk cruise missiles striking near an elementary school in the southern Iranian town of Minab, where at least 168 people were reportedly killed, according to Iranian news agency Mehr.According to the footage, the missile can be seen striking a...
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Israel accused of using white phosphorus in Lebanon: Why the weapon is controversial
People stand on the wreckage of destroyed houses that were hit by Israeli airstrikes in Sir al-Gharbiyeh village south Lebanon. (AP photo) Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Monday alleged that the Israeli military “unlawfully” struck a village in southern Lebanon using shells containing white phosphorus, a controversial incendiary munition.In a report, the rights group said...
Bahrain’s Bapco declares ‘force majeure’ after Iran strikes: What it means
Bahrain’s state oil company on Monday declared force majeure on its shipments after Iranian strikes in the region set the largest oil facility on fire, escalating tensions across the Gulf’s vital energy corridor.Bapco said all domestic market needs remain fully secured and supplies will continue without disruption, supported by proactive contingency plans. US Base Attacked...
From London luxury homes to shell firms: The wealth network linked to Iran’s new supreme leader
Mojtaba Khamenei is set to take charge as Iran’s Supreme Leader following a formal announcement by the country’s powerful assembly of experts — the clerical body responsible for choosing the nation’s top leader.This comes after Mojtaba’s father, Ali Khamenei, was killed in a joint operation launched by US and Israeli forces.Mojtaba, however, is not only...
‘Contact with Iran leadership difficult’: Jaishankar spells out India’s position on Middle East war
NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Monday said that India believes that dialogue and diplomacy should be pursued to de-escalate the tensions in the Middle East.While outlining India’s stand in Rajya Sabha, Jaishankar said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is closely monitoring the developments and relevant ministries are coordinating to ensure effective responses.“Our...
Video shows thick black smoke rising after Iran hits Bahrain’s largest BAPCO oil refinery — watch
The renewed attacks by new Iran regime under Mojtaba Khamenei amid escalating tensions in the Middle East have hit Bahrain’s Bapco oil facility, the largest refinery in the country.Thick black smoke was seen rising from Bahrain’s largest oil refinery, Bahrain Oil Company, after an aggressive strike allegedly carried out by Iran’s new hardline leadership under...
‘Samson is a combination of Kohli & Rohit’: Kumble after T20 WC masterclass
Sanju Samson (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: When Sanju Samson walked out to open midway through the tournament, few could have predicted that he would end up scripting one of the most remarkable turnarounds in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup history. But for India spin legend Anil Kumble, Samson’s performances in the knockout stages reflected a...
Shakun Group MD Vallabh Maheshwari killed after BMW overturns in Rajasthan’s Alwar
JAIPUR: A Jaipur-based businessman died after his BMW overturned following a collision on an expressway in Rajasthan’s Alwar district on Sunday evening, police said. The deceased, Vallabh Maheshwari (62), managing director of Shakun Group, was travelling from Jaipur to Mathura when the accident occurred under the Raini police station area on the expressway, according to...
‘Stop celebrating milestones’: Gambhir’s strong message after India’s T20 WC triumph
India head coach Gauitam Gambhir with captain Suryakumar Yadav. (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: For Gautam Gambhir, there is one idea that outweighs every statistic, every personal landmark and every century celebrated in record books. Trophies matter. Milestones do not.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The India head coach reiterated that philosophy...
‘Intensity with a smile is a killer combo’: Dhoni playfully praises Gambhir
MS Dhoni and Gautam Gambhir (PTI Photo) After India’s T20 World Cup win, legendary cricketer MS Dhoni, who won the very first edition in 2007, praised Team India for their victory. He also humorously complimented head coach Gautam Gambhir, saying that “intensity with a smile is a killer combo.”India made history in Ahmedabad by becoming...
