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India seeks safe passage for oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz amid rising Middle East tensions

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Rising tensions in the Middle East have put the Strait of Hormuz in focus. Nearly 40% of India’s crude oil imports pass through this...
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California on alert as intelligence warns of possible Iran–cartel collaboration after El Mencho’s death

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The state of California is now on edge after intelligence reports suggested a potential, unprecedented collaboration between Mexican drug cartels and Iran. The alert...

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U.S. opens probe into missile strike on Iran school after preliminary findings suggest intelligence errors

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On February 28, a missile struck Shajarah Tayyebeh Elementary School in Minab, southern Iran, killing around 170 people, most of them children. The attack...
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Oman dragged into Middle East war as drones strike Salalah port, Iran denies role

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Explosions and towering flames erupted at one of the Middle East’s most important maritime gateways after multiple drones struck fuel storage tanks at the...
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Iran deploys elite black-clad NOPO commandos to guard new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei

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Iran has reportedly deployed one of its most feared and elite security forces to protect its newly appointed Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei. The move...
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U.S. Navy halts maritime military escorts for commercial vessels in Strait of Hormuz

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The U.S. Navy has announced a major change in its operations, choosing not to provide military escorts for commercial ships passing through the Strait...

US pulls key missile defenses from South Korea as interceptor stockpiles face growing pressure

US urges Israel to pause strikes on Iran oil infrastructure citing risks to global energy supply

US and Israel signal diverging war aims in Iran conflict as strikes expand beyond nuclear targets

UAE authorities warn of security risks after suspected projectile hits container ship near Ras Al Khaimah coast

North Korea warns of nuclear support for Iran if US or Israel targets new leader Mojtaba Khamenei

Iran detains dozens of alleged spies linked to US and Israel amid ongoing regional tensions

Saudi Arabia moves toward huge Ukrainian interceptor missile deal as Iranian drone threats escalate in the Gulf.

India reports 37 oil and LPG tankers stranded near Strait of Hormuz as fuel shipments delayed

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Xi Jinping sees warning in U.S.–Israel strikes on Iran, pushes China toward stronger military strategy

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Recent U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, including its leader’s death, reinforced Xi Jinping’s belief in the need for strength. He warns that the...

Japan confirms plans to deploy missiles on Yonaguni Island near Taiwan

Ruta R Deshpande -
China and Japan are locked in a growing diplomatic clash. Tensions escalated after Tokyo announced plans to deploy missiles on Yonaguni Island, a tiny...

China uses disguised drone flights in South China Sea amid Taiwan tensions

Ruta R Deshpande -
China has carried out new military activity in the South China Sea involving Drone Flights. A large drone flew repeated missions while disguising itself...

Iran close to deal with China for supersonic anti-ship missiles that could threaten US Navy

Ruta R Deshpande -
Iran is close to finalizing a deal with China to buy supersonic anti‑ship missiles. The missiles, known as CM‑302, fly low and fast to...

Washington raises alarm over suspected 2020 nuclear explosion at China’s Lop Nur site

Ruta R Deshpande -
The United States has revealed new details about a Chinese underground nuclear test that it claims happened nearly six years ago. The disclosure comes...

Updates from Russia

Russia shares intelligence with Iran on US forces amid ongoing Middle East conflict

Ruta R Deshpande -
New intelligence reports indicate that Russia is assisting Iran by sharing sensitive information about the locations and movements of United States military forces. This...

Russia moves to prepare plan to secure Iran’s nuclear infrastructure after reported communication breakdown

Ruta R Deshpande -
Rising tensions in the Middle East have intensified. Reports say Russia is preparing plans to secure Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. This follows a breakdown in...

Ukraine war becomes drone battlefield as 20-kilometer ‘kill zones’ reshape combat

Ruta R Deshpande -
The war between Ukraine and Russia has entered its fifth year, with drones now dominating the battlefield. Once used mainly for recreation, these machines...

Ukraine’s long-range Liutyi drones hit vital unit at Russia’s Metafrax chemical plant

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On February 17, Ukraine’s long-range An‑196 “Liutyi” drones struck a key part of Russia’s Metafrax chemical plant in Perm, hitting a vital rectification column...

Ukraine strikes 900 miles inside Russia, targets major nuclear missile facility

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A major Russian missile manufacturing facility was reportedly hit overnight on February 21, according to independent monitoring sources and regional officials. The attack targeted...

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Millions of Israelis take shelters as Iran launches missiles triggering red alerts in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem

Israeli cities experienced unprecedented chaos overnight as Iran launched multiple waves of ballistic missiles targeting the country. Red alert sirens blared across major cities, including Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, as well as in central Israel and parts of the northern West Bank. Residents rushed to bomb shelters, following the emergency warning systems that urged them to stay indoors. Chaos in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and Central Israel The sudden missile barrages triggered widespread panic. Families hurried to underground shelters while emergency services...
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