UAE successfully intercepts Iranian missile and drone attack

March 18, 2026 11:00 AM

UAE successfully intercepts Iranian missile and drone attack

The UAE Ministry of Defence has confirmed that national air defence systems successfully intercepted a wave of Iranian missile and drone threats in the early hours of Wednesday, March 18. Loud explosions were heard across Dubai as interceptors engaged incoming projectiles in the night sky. As a precaution, nationwide distance learning has been extended for two weeks. Authorities are urging residents to stay in safe locations during active alerts and to rely only on official Ministry of Defence c...

Indian students being relocated to safer places in Iran amid escalating tensions: MEA

June 16, 2025 10:16 AM

Indian students being relocated to safer places in Iran amid escalating tensions: MEA

Amid the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday said India is closely monitoring the situation to ensure the safety and welfare of its nationals in both countries. In a statement posted on X, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said: “The Indian Embassy in Tehran is continuously monitoring the security situation and engaging Indian students in Iran to ensure their safety. In some cases, students are being relocated with the Embassy's facilit...

Iran and Israel Exchange Fresh Strikes as Global Leaders Push for Ceasefire

June 16, 2025 9:23 AM

Iran and Israel Exchange Fresh Strikes as Global Leaders Push for Ceasefire

The war between Iran and Israel is in its fourth day of direct hostilities as international diplomatic activity is in full swing to prevent the conflict from engulfing broader West Asia. While ongoing military operations have killed dozens of people and caused widespread destruction, a complex matrix of behind-the-scenes negotiations is underway among world powers and regional actors desperately trying to contain the crisis. Iran launched missile strikes on Israeli cities , with rockets strikin...

India-Pakistan tensions trigger selloff in stock markets, Sensex falls 880 points

May 9, 2025 4:12 PM

India-Pakistan tensions trigger selloff in stock markets, Sensex falls 880 points

Indian equity markets witnessed a sharp decline on Friday as rising tensions between India and Pakistan spooked investors. At the closing bell, the Sensex dropped 880.34 points, or 1.10 per cent, to close at 79,454.47, while the Nifty fell 265.80 points, or 1.10 per cent, to settle at 24,008. “Nifty traders appeared to embrace risk-off trades amid India-Pakistan tensions, as the index fell from its recent consolidation zone,” said Rupak De of LKP Securities. He added that the Nifty manage...

Russia launches major missile attack on Ukrainian power facilities, Kyiv says

December 13, 2024 2:49 PM

Russia launches major missile attack on Ukrainian power facilities, Kyiv says

Russia launched a large-scale missile attack on Ukrainian energy facilities during the morning rush hour on Friday, Kyiv said, while explosions were heard in the Black Sea port of Odesa and other cities in western Ukraine. Russian forces have been targeting Ukraine's electricity system for most of the year and it renewed its strike campaign last month, causing lengthy power cuts for millions of civilians as the war with Russia nears the 34-month mark. "Russia aims to deprive us of energy. Inst...