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Smoke rises in the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone after debris from a drone intercepted by air defences fell in the area, according to the Fujairah media office, amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran, in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates. (Photo/Reuters)

Drone strike triggers fire at Fujairah Oil Industry Zone; "no casualties" reported

Mar 17, 2026

A drone strike triggered a fire at Fujairah Oil Industry Zone with no casualties reported. Emergency teams are containing the blaze. Amid regional tensions, India confirmed its vessels and seafarers remain safe, with maritime operations and monitoring continuing across the Gulf region.

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Iranian Navy Chief Rear Admiral Shahram Irani (Image Source: Iranian state media)

"Deadly retaliation" awaits enemies over killing of sailors in Indian Ocean, warns Iran Navy chief

Mar 17, 2026

Iran has vowed "deadly retaliation" following the sinking of the warship IRIS Dena by a US submarine off Sri Lanka. The attack killed 87 sailors returning from a peaceful mission. Tehran condemned the strike as a "war crime," while international teams assisted in rescuing 32 survivors.
Missiles on display at the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force Museum in Tehran, Iran. (Photo/Reuters)

IRGC launches 57th wave of strikes on US bases and "occupied territories"

Mar 17, 2026
US Vice President JD Vance (Photo/Reuters)

"Trying to drive a wedge between me, President": JD Vance when asked about previous comments on Middle East

Mar 17, 2026

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UAE reopens airspace as flight operations return to normal after "comprehensive assessment"

Mar 17, 2026

The UAE has reopened its airspace after a "comprehensive assessment" of security following Iranian missile and drone threats....
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Pakistani airstrike on Kabul drug rehabilitation centre kills over 400 civilians: Afghan authorities

Mar 17, 2026

TOLO news reported, citing Afghan authorities, that the strike took place late at night and caused massive destruction...
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UAE shuts airspace following Iranian missile, drone strikes

Mar 17, 2026

The General Civil Aviation Authority has announced the temporary and full closure of the United Arab Emirates airspace,...
High Commissioner Pranay Verma (Photo/High Commission of India, Dhaka)

India, Bangladesh focus on LOC, power exchange market

Mar 17, 2026
US President Donald Trump (Photo/Reuters)

"It'll be wrapped up soon and we are going to have a much safer world," says Trump on Iran-US war

Mar 17, 2026
Afghan Taliban members in a holding area or shelter amidst escalating tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan (Photo: x/@IHRF_English)

Over 400 killed in Pakistani airstrike on Kabul rehabilitation centre, says Taliban govt

Mar 17, 2026
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"Distorted, selective picture of India": MEA on USCIRF's recommendation to sanction RAW, RSS

Mar 16, 2026
US President Donald Trump (Photo: TheWhiteHouse/YouTube)

Trump says Israel 'would never' use nuclear weapon against Iran

Mar 16, 2026
US President Donald Trump (Photo/Reuters)

Iran must never get nuclear weapon, it would use it immediately: Trump

Mar 16, 2026
Ali Larijani, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran (Photo/Reuters)

"Which side are you on?" Iran Security Chief calls for unity among Muslim majority countries amid war

Mar 16, 2026
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Pakistan launches fresh heavy airstrikes on Afghanistan's Kabul

Mar 16, 2026
LPG carrier vessel Shivalik, which crossed the Strait of Hormuz, arrives at the Mundra Port (Photo/ANI)

Indian Navy deploys warships for safe passage of Indian vessels in Strait of Hormuz

Mar 16, 2026
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TIB calls for fair probe into killing of JU student Sharmin Jahan Khadija

Mar 16, 2026
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar meeting with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas in Brussels (Photo: x/@DrSJaishankar)

Jaishankar concludes Brussels visit, says India-EU FTA a turning point in ties

Mar 16, 2026
US President Donald Trump (Photo: TheWhiteHouse/YouTube)

"Nobody's seen him, which is unusual": Trump raises questions about Mojtaba Khamenei's health

Mar 16, 2026