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News Desk TEHRAN: Tensions in the Middle East escalated further as Iranian General Majid Mousavi issued a strong warning to Israel following a series of strikes on Iran’s critical infrastructure. Speaking publicly, the head of Iran’s Aerospace Division within the Revolutionary Guards stated that “this time, an eye-for-an-eye approach will not prevail,” signaling Tehran’s determination to respond decisively. According to reports on social media, Israeli forces targeted key Iranian facilities, including a power plant, two steel factories, and a civilian nuclear installation. General Mousavi emphasized that Israel had “tested us once before” and that the world is now witnessing another…

News Desk PARIS: G7 urges halt to attacks on civilians, critical infrastructure in Iran conflict zThe G7 countries have called for an immediate stop to attacks on civilians and critical infrastructure amid the ongoing conflict in Iran. In a joint statement issued during their foreign ministers’ meeting, the G7 emphasised the importance of minimizing the impact of the conflict on regional partners, civilian populations, and essential infrastructure. The ministers also reiterated the need to restore safe and toll-free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, a key international maritime route. The Paris-based meeting of G7 foreign ministers was attended by representatives…

News Desk WASHINGTON: JD Vance reportedly clashed with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a telephone call over the handling of the Iran war, according to British media reports. The report said Vance criticised Netanyahu for portraying the Iran conflict as easy and for encouraging Donald Trump to become more deeply involved, warning that such expectations had not materialised. Vance was quoted as saying that Netanyahu had shown excessive optimism about the prospects of regime change in Iran and had misled Trump about the likely outcome of the conflict. Sources said Netanyahu had previously assured Trump that both the war…

News Desk NEW DEHLI: India is moving to strengthen its energy ties with Russia just months after scaling back imports of Russian crude in a concession to the Trump administration, highlighting the shifting calculations behind global energy diplomacy. Sources familiar with the matter said that New Delhi and Moscow are preparing for Russia to resume direct sales of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to India for the first time since the start of the war in Ukraine, marking a major deepening of bilateral energy cooperation. The discussions, reportedly initiated during a March 19 meeting in Delhi between Russian Deputy Energy Minister…

News Desk TEL AVIV: The Israeli military faced a stark warning this week as its chief of staff cautioned that the armed forces could “collapse in on itself” if the country did not address a growing shortage of soldiers. In a rare and candid assessment, the top military official highlighted the strain on the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), raising concerns about the long-term sustainability of the nation’s defence capabilities. Speaking to senior officials, the chief of staff said that recruitment and retention had reached critical levels, with a significant number of positions remaining unfilled. The shortage, he explained, was affecting…

News Desk MOSCOW: Asian countries including Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Sri Lanka are turning to Russian oil as the war in Iran disrupts global supplies, raising concerns that demand may soon outstrip availability, several sources including Russian officials said. Since the war in Ukraine prompted European customers—once the largest buyers of Russian oil and gas—to shun Moscow, India and China have accounted for roughly 80 percent of Russian oil exports, with Turkey also emerging as a significant buyer. In recent weeks, however, a growing number of Asian nations have signaled their interest, according to multiple reports and Russian…

News Desk DHAKA: At least 18 people, including 6 men, 10 women, and 2 children, died after a bus plunged into the Padma River in Bangladesh. According to local police, the bus was traveling from Rajbari to Dhaka with around 50 passengers on board. The incident occurred when the bus lost balance while boarding a ferry and fell into the river. Some passengers managed to swim to the riverbank, according to local media reports. #Bangladesh #PadmaRiver #BusAccident #TragicIncident #RajbariToDhaka #FatalAccident #RescueOperation #News

News Desk TEHRAN: In a striking display of solidarity and solid display of national resolve, a small supermarket in Iran had quietly transformed an ordinary act of commerce into a gesture of collective resilience, inviting customers to take essential goods and defer payment until the conflict had passed. The message, displayed prominently at the store’s entrance, was simple yet powerful: people were urged to take only what they needed and settle their accounts later, when circumstances allowed. At a time when anxiety over shortages and economic strain had begun to weigh heavily on daily life, the initiative stood out as…

News Desk WASHINGTON: The United States and Israel have temporarily removed two senior Iranian officials, Abbas Araghchi and Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, from their target list to create space for potential peace negotiations. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, US officials said the decision was made to facilitate diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the ongoing conflict. Officials indicated that both figures would remain off the target list for four to five days, as Donald Trump signalled openness to high-level talks to de-escalate tensions. The report added that mediators from Turkey, Pakistan, and Egypt are pushing to arrange meetings…

News Desk GAZA: Israeli military operations have continued across Gaza despite claims of a ceasefire, with casualties rising and the humanitarian situation worsening. According to reports, nearly 700 Palestinians have been killed and around 1,860 people injured in attacks since the ceasefire claims, adding to the toll since October 2025. The ongoing strikes have severely affected civilian populations, while aid and relief efforts have been described as insufficient amid the deepening crisis. The situation has raised serious concerns about the effectiveness of ceasefire claims and the limited response from the international community as violence persists across the region. #Gaza #Israel…