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News Desk TEHRAN: A striking image from Tehran during late-night airstrikes has gone viral on social media, showing a street cleaner continuing his work despite nearby explosions. According to Arab media, the photograph was taken around 2:50 a.m., capturing the man sweeping the streets while US and Israeli attacks raged across the city. Many residents were seen seeking shelter, yet some continued their daily routines despite the war-like environment. Reports indicate that, despite recent air raids and explosions, the Iranian capital has not come to a complete standstill, with some people still venturing out for essential tasks. The image has…

News Desk NEW DELHI: India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi could play a decisive role in stopping the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict, according to the UAE’s first ambassador to India, Hussain Hassan Mirza. In an interview with an Indian TV channel, Mirza said India’s global influence and Modi’s strong ties with both Israel and Iran could help ease tensions. “India is a major power, and a single phone call from Mr. Modi could persuade both countries to halt the war,” he added. Mirza noted that Modi recently visited Israel and maintains close relations with Iran. He also highlighted India’s position as a…

News Desk RAWALPINDI: Pakistani forces have destroyed several key posts and centres in the Arandu and Kurram sectors during ongoing retaliatory actions against militants under Operation Ghazab Lil Haq, security sources said. According to officials, the Pakistan Army carried out strikes targeting positions of the Afghan Taliban and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan in the Arandu and Kurram District sectors. Security sources said several important posts and militant centres were destroyed during the operation, forcing Taliban fighters to abandon their positions and flee. They added that Pakistani forces are continuing operations to target militant hideouts and installations in the border regions. #PakistanArmy #OperationGhazabLilHaq…

News Desk WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump warned that the United States would respond with force “20 times more severe” if Iran attempts to block the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. Trump said any move by Iran to obstruct the key maritime route would trigger a decisive response that could leave the country unable to recover. “There would be death, fire and wrath across Iran,” he said, adding that he hoped the situation would not escalate to that point. The US president described the strait as a lifeline for countries including China and other global economies, stressing that uninterrupted access…

News Desk CYPRUS / PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France, alongside allied nations, is preparing a “defensive and supportive” operation to reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz amid the escalating Middle East conflict. Macron, visiting Cyprus and aboard the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier deployed to the Mediterranean, said the mission will focus on escorting container ships and oil tankers, gradually restoring maritime traffic once the most intense phase of the conflict subsides. He emphasized that the operation is aimed solely at protecting international trade and ensuring the uninterrupted flow of oil and natural gas from the…

News Desk GAZA/Cairo: Talks to advance U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to end the Gaza war have been paused since last week following joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, which escalated the regional conflict. The pause threatens to delay implementation of Trump’s key Middle East peace initiative, which involves persuading Hamas to disarm in exchange for amnesty and facilitating Gaza’s reconstruction. Backchannel communications between Israel and Hamas had been underway but were suspended when the Iran conflict erupted on February 28. A source involved in the negotiations described the delay as temporary, mainly due to travel disruptions preventing mediators from moving…

News Desk WASHINGTON: A new study has cautioned against relying entirely on artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT for medical guidance, highlighting potential risks when seeking health-related advice from AI platforms. Researchers noted that over 230 million people worldwide consult ChatGPT each week with questions about symptoms, safe foods, and home remedies. While the AI often correctly identifies clear medical emergencies, it underestimated the severity in more than half of cases requiring immediate care. The study examined 60 medical scenarios across 21 specialties, ranging from minor ailments to severe emergencies. Responses were less reliable for sensitive issues such as self-harm, where…

News Desk LONDON: A British newspaper has reported that Donald Trump’s military strategy in Iran, based on the so-called “Venezuela model,” has failed after Tehran appointed Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new supreme leader. According to the report, Trump had considered the political approach used in Venezuela—where Delcy Rodríguez was elevated to leadership—as a possible model for influencing leadership change in Iran. However, the election of Mojtaba Khamenei has undermined Washington’s expectations. The newspaper said Israel could attempt to remove the younger Khamenei, while the White House reportedly ignored calls supporting Reza Pahlavi as a potential leader. It added that…

News Desk BEIJING: China has opposed any attempt to target Mojtaba Khamenei, following his appointment as the new supreme leader of Iran. Reacting to the development, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China said the appointment of Iran’s new supreme leader is an internal and constitutional matter of Iran. The spokesperson added that China firmly opposes interference in the internal affairs of other countries under any pretext. #China #Iran #MojtabaKhamenei #SupremeLeader #ForeignPolicy #GlobalPolitics #MiddleEast

News Desk ANKARA: Türkiye has deployed an air defense system and six F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets in Northern Cyprus, as tensions continue to rise in the Eastern Mediterranean region. According to Turkish Ministry of National Defence, the measures were taken to ensure the security of Turkish Cypriots, adding that further steps could be taken if necessary. Regional tensions have also intensified following ongoing missile and drone attacks across Gulf countries. In Bahrain, an alleged Iran drone strike on Sitra Island left 32 people injured, including children. Bahrain’s health ministry said all the injured are Bahraini citizens and four remain…