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News Desk NEW DELHI: A growing gas shortage in India has forced businesses to shut down, with prices surging sharply and supply disruptions affecting daily operations across several sectors. According to a report by The Economist, many restaurants have closed due to lack of gas supply, while fertiliser plants and other gas-dependent industries have also halted operations. The report said the crisis has led to long queues in several cities, where residents are struggling to obtain gas cylinders amid worsening shortages. The situation highlights mounting pressure on India’s energy sector as rising costs and supply constraints begin to impact both…

NewsDesk TEL AVIV: Iranian missile strikes targeting Dimona have caused major destruction in southern Israel, with multiple casualties reported after a series of attacks on key cities including Arad and surrounding areas. According to reports, Iran launched cluster warhead missiles toward Dimona, a highly secured city housing Israel’s nuclear facility, marking one of the most intense escalations in the ongoing conflict.Officials said at least six people were killed and more than 180 injured in Arad, while dozens were wounded in Dimona after buildings collapsed and infrastructure was damaged. Several structures, including a three-storey building, were completely destroyed.Iranian media described the…

News Desk TEL AVIV: Iran launched two ballistic missiles targeting the US-UK military base at Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, according to Iranian state media. The report said the strikes demonstrated that Iran’s missile range was greater than previously believed. Earlier, an American newspaper had reported that Iranian ballistic missiles were aimed at the same military base, but claimed the missiles failed to hit their target. The incident adds to growing tensions in the region as hostilities continue to escalate between Iran and its adversaries. #Iran #Missiles #DiegoGarcia #Tensions #Conflict

News Desk TEL AVIV: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said it was a “difficult evening” for Israel after Iran’s retaliatory attacks struck southern cities, including Dimona and Arad. The strikes have heightened tensions and caused significant concern within the country. In a statement on social media, Netanyahu said that despite the situation, Israel would continue its operations against its enemies, calling it a “war for our future.” Following the attacks, Israeli authorities announced the closure of educational institutions in affected areas, with the education ministry saying no in-person attendance would be allowed on Sunday and Monday. Iran’s missile strikes reportedly…

News Desk HAVANA: Cuba has been plunged into darkness after a second major blackout in one week, disrupting power supply across the country, including the capital Havana. The sudden outage caused widespread chaos as the national electricity system collapsed. According to Cuba’s Ministry of Energy, the national grid shut down unexpectedly in the evening, leading to a complete breakdown of power supply. Officials said efforts were underway to restore electricity across affected areas. Earlier, a similar nationwide outage had left more than 10 million homes without power, highlighting ongoing issues with the country’s energy infrastructure. The state electricity company, Unión…

News Desk LONDON: A British nuclear submarine has taken position in the Arabian Sea, equipped with Tomahawk cruise missiles, according to a British newspaper, as tensions continue to escalate across the region. Meanwhile, the Iranian military warned that any attack on its energy infrastructure would be met with a strong response, adding that all energy facilities linked to US interests in the region could become targets. Iran also denied launching ballistic missiles at the Diego Garcia military base in the Indian Ocean, with a senior official stating that the base is located around 4,000 kilometres from Iranian territory and Tehran…

News Desk LONDON: The UK’s new travel rules have created difficulties for dual nationals, as British citizens without a UK passport are now being stopped from travelling or entering the country. Reports said several young British nationals were stranded abroad after failing to meet the updated requirements. According to a British newspaper, individuals holding dual nationality must now present a valid British passport when travelling. Passengers were reportedly stopped from boarding flights in countries including Denmark, Spain and Mumbai due to non-compliance with the rules. Under the new system, travellers without a British passport must obtain Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA),…

By Amjad Qaimkhani WASHINGTON: The Trump administration is considering taking control of nuclear material in Iran as part of a broader review of military options, with plans potentially including the deployment of US forces to Iranian ports and islands, according to American media reports. The White House is reviewing multiple courses of action, including a possible military operation to seize enriched uranium stockpiles as well as options to take control of Iran’s oil infrastructure. The Joint Special Operations Command is being considered for such an operation, which would represent a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict that began on February…

News Desk DIEGO GARCIA: Iran has launched ballistic missiles at the joint US-UK military base on the island of Diego Garcia, a strategic outpost in the Indian Ocean, following the United Kingdom’s decision to allow the United States to use its military facilities for strikes against Iranian targets. According to news agencies, Iran fired two ballistic missiles at the remote island territory, though both projectiles failed to hit their intended targets. The missile strike marks a significant escalation in the conflict that began on February 28, as Tehran responds directly to the UK’s authorization of American use of British bases.…

News Desk TEHRAN: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stated that Iran is prepared to allow Japanese ships and Japan-affiliated vessels passage through the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran seeks to ease the ongoing blockade of the strategic waterway. Speaking to Japan’s Kyodo News, Araghchi confirmed that discussions with Japanese officials have already commenced, with the aim of temporarily easing restrictions currently in place in the strait. The Strait of Hormuz, through which approximately 20 percent of global oil supplies pass, has been a central flashpoint in the conflict that began on February 28. Iran has intensified attacks on commercial…