Author: News Desk

News Desk ABU DHABI: Eight civilians, including four Pakistani nationals, were killed and 178 others injured in a series of attacks in the United Arab Emirates, the country’s Ministry of Defence said on Sunday, as officials disclosed fresh details of the scale of the assault. In a statement issued from Abu Dhabi, authorities said the casualties also included two Emirati soldiers and a Moroccan national affiliated with the UAE military, indicating that both civilian and security personnel were among those affected. Officials said the country’s air defence systems had been actively engaged in repelling the attacks, successfully intercepting 16 missiles…

News Desk BEIRUT: Three Lebanese journalists were killed in an air strike in southern Lebanon after a vehicle was hit, according to reports from Al Manar TV. Those killed included Al Manar reporter Ali Shaib and Al Mayadeen correspondent Fatima Ftouni. Lebanon’s information minister later confirmed that cameraman Mohammed Ftouni, Fatima’s brother, had also died in the strike. The Israeli military said it had “eliminated” Shaib, alleging he was affiliated with a Hezbollah intelligence unit and had been reporting on Israeli troop movements. It did not provide evidence for the claim and made no reference to the other two journalists…

News Desk ABU DHABI: Authorities in the United Arab Emirates detained around 70 United Kingdom nationals in Abu Dhabi over allegations of sharing images and videos showing damage from recent attacks linked to Iran, according to British media reports. Those held reportedly included tourists, long-term residents and airline crew members. While some were later released on bail, officials confiscated their passports, restricting their movement as investigations continued. Reports said the detentions were linked to strict cybercrime and national security laws in the UAE, under which sharing or even receiving sensitive visual material — particularly related to military incidents or infrastructure…

News Desk KARACHI: Anti-war protests spread across several continents as the conflict involving Iran triggered widespread public anger, with millions joining coordinated “No Kings” demonstrations demanding an end to hostilities. Large rallies were reported across Europe, including Greece, Italy, France, Spain, Germany and Netherlands, where protesters filled city centres carrying placards and chanting slogans against the war. Demonstrators criticised the policies of the Trump administration, calling for an immediate ceasefire and warning of the broader consequences of escalating violence in the Middle East. In Australia, thousands also took to the streets in solidarity, reflecting the global reach of the movement.…

News Desk US Vice President JD Vance stated that most military objectives in Iran have been achieved and that US forces will soon withdraw from the country. In an interview shared on social media, he added that President Trump’s goal is to significantly weaken the Iranian government. Vance explained that the purpose of the conflict is to render the Iranian government ineffective for an extended period, noting that the dispute has contributed to rising gas prices. He further emphasized that the increase in fuel costs is temporary and predicted that gas prices will fall once US forces leave Iran. #JDVance…

News Desk TEL AVIV: Tensions within Israel’s top leadership are reportedly escalating as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the head of the country’s intelligence agency Mossad clash over the handling of the Iran conflict, according to Iranian media reports. The report claims that the Mossad chief has refrained from attending key meetings over the past week, a move interpreted by analysts as a sign of deep internal disagreement on strategy and accountability. The agency’s leadership reportedly disputes the Prime Minister’s approach, arguing that certain decisions in the Iran conflict were being misrepresented or mismanaged. Sources cited in the report allege…

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…