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Iran Denies Attacking Azerbaijan, Baku Says Strikes 'Won't Go Unanswered'
Azerbaijan said it was preparing to retaliate after two people were wounded on Thursday in Iranian drone hits on an airport and near a school.
2 Indians Killed In Iran Attack On Oil Tanker 'Skylight' In Strait Of Hormuz
The Palau-flagged oil tanker was struck off Oman's Musandam Peninsula in an attack that followed drone strikes on the country's Duqm port.
How Iran's $20,000 Shahed Drones Swarm Past $4 Million US Missiles
Fuel-efficient engine + modest radar evasion capacities + a 40-50kg warhead make Iran's Shahed-series 'kamikaze' drones a low-cost terror that can be mass produced for US$20,000 - US$50,000 each, and used to overwhelm air defences.
"Historic First": PrSM Missiles Launched By US During Operation Epic Fury
The United States military has used Lockheed Martin-made long-range Precision Strike Missiles (PrSMs) in combat for the first time as part of Operation Epic Fury against Iran.
Why Is Nepal Calling For Restoration Of Monarchy?
As Nepal prepares for general elections next week, calls to restore the monarchy have also resurfaced across the country. The Shah dynasty, abolished in 2008, had ruled Nepal for 240 years before it was formally removed following mass protests.
Nepal Election 2026: How Rastriya Swatantra Party Emerged As New Political Force In Nepal
Nepal General Election 2026: Among the newer parties, the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has positioned itself as an alternative to traditional parties such as the Communist Party of Nepal (UML) and the Nepali Congress.
14 Governments In 17 Years: Nepal's Political Instability Explained
Nepal elections: Nepal votes today, months after Gen Z-led protests over corruption and political failures forced Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli to resign.
Explosions Over Doha, 6 Injured By Drone Debris In Abu Dhabi: Report
A fresh round of explosions were heard in Qatar's capital, Doha on Thursday, with a column of black smoke rising over the horizon. news agency AFP reported.
Opinion: Opinion | Did Trump Attack Iran Because It Had Nuclear Weapons - Or Because It Didn't?
Over and over, the message to smaller and military states is this: create a nuclear deterrent, and you are safe. But the example of Iran will also mean this: 'illegal nuclear proliferation is the only way'. The same way that Pakistan did.
Oil Hope For India? Iran Says Hormuz Strait Only Closed To US, Israel, Europe
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has stated that the Strait of Hormuz is closed exclusively to vessels from the United States, Israel, Europe and their Western allies.
Why China, Russia Have Not Joined War With Iran, And Don't Plan To
It has been nearly a week since the US and Israel carried out a coordinated attack on Iran, killing its Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
23,000 Indian Sailors Stranded Near Strait Of Hormuz Amid Iran War: Sources
As the Middle East conflict disrupts maritime routes, about 23,000 Indians are estimated to be stranded across the Gulf region, sources have told NDTV Profit, indicating a worsening crisis that has skyrocketed crude prices.
'Roti-Beti' Relationship: How Ordinary Indians And Nepalis Are Intertwined
For years, ordinary Nepalis and Indians have been connected through work, remittances, and family links across the open border.
From Monarchy To Republic, How The April 2006 Movement Still Inspires Nepalis
The Jana Andolan II led to the end of 240 years of monarchy.
Iran, Afghanistan, Venezuela Among 10 Countries US Has Bombed Since 2001
The United States has bombed at least 10 countries since 2001, carrying out airstrikes, drone campaigns and large-scale military invasions across multiple regions.
Paras Shah: Ex-Crown Prince's Controversies That Shook Nepal's Monarchy
But before all this, Paras turned a hero on the night his cousin, Crown Prince Dipendra, killed the king, queen, and multiple other family members before turning the gun on himself.
Who Struck Iran School Killing Over 160 Girls? US And Israel Are Unsure
In Iran, the school week runs from Saturday to Thursday. So classes at a girls' elementary school were underway when US and Israel began bombing Tehran at around 10 am on Saturday.
Did Obama Send $400,000,000 In Cash To Tehran? Donald Trump's Big Charge
In July 2015, Barack Obama signed the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) with Iran and the P5+1 countries, the United States, United Kingdom, France, Russia, China, and Germany, to curb Iran's nuclear programme.
'Long On Words, Short On Risk': Decoding China's Silence On Iran War
Experts have suggested that Iran ranks low on Chinese leader Xi Jinping's top priorities, which include the stability of China's relations with the US.
