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Representative image (Picture credit: ANI) An oil tanker was attacked off the coast of Oman in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, injuring four crew members and forcing a full evacuation, as tensions continue to escalate after US–Israel strikes on Iran.Oman’s Maritime Security Centre said the Palau-flagged tanker Skylight was targeted about five nautical miles north…

The United Arab Emirates defence ministry announced that it has successfully intercepted a large-scale assault involving Iranian ballistic missiles and drones, confirming the high readiness and effectiveness of its air defense systems.The ministry said in a statement that the UAE Air Force and Air Defense forces “have succeeded, since the start of the Iranian attack,…

Team Pakistan (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Pakistan’s T20 World Cup campaign ended on Saturday without reaching the semi-finals, exposing many of the team’s weaknesses. From captain Salman Agha, who was criticised for not being suited to T20 cricket, to slow batting and underperforming all-rounders, Pakistan struggled to keep up with the top teams.Former wicketkeeper-batsman Kamran Akmal…

A mob of hundreds stormed the US consulate in Pakistan’s Karachi on Sunday after a joint US-Israel airstrike killed Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.Protesters were seen vandalising the property and setting parts of the building on fire.According to news agency Associated Press, at least one protester was killed and several others were wounded after…

Workday CEO Aneel Bhusri sought to claim investor concerns about the rise of AI-powered ‘agentic’ apps, telling analysts that Human Resources software providers like Workday remain essential. “No amount of vibe coding will replace the need for HR software providers like Workday,” Bhusri said on the company’s Q4 earnings call, pushing back against fears that…

Iran has launched attacks on US assets across the Gulf in retaliation for a major joint strike by the United States and Israel, raising fears of a wider regional conflict.On Saturday, the Iranian government confirmed the attacks, according to the Fars news agency, citing targets in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, countries…

“A revenge is coming. A revenge is coming soon. They will see what they have done,” an Iranian state news channel declared after Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in joint US-Israel airstrikes.During a live broadcast on Khamenei, PressTV anchor Maryam Azarchehr broke down on air as she announced the news.“Today, those mourning him…

NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) said that more than 410 flights operated by domestic carriers were cancelled on Saturday and around 444 flights are expected to be cancelled on Sunday as airspace restrictions continue over Iran and parts of the Middle East. In a post on X, the ministry stated: “Due to…

Loud blasts followed by gunfire were heard in the Afghan capital Kabul on Sunday morning amid ongoing clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistani forces, Reuters reported citing sources.The violence comes days after Afghanistan’s Taliban administration said it remained open to negotiations even as tensions with Pakistan spiralled into an “open war” following Pakistani airstrikes targeting multiple…