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'Make Them Men': Iran Urges Parents To Send Children To Battlefront
Last month, IRGC-affiliated Fars News Agency reported that the organisation has called on "volunteers" aged 12 and above to enrol with the military in security roles in the capital and other cities.

"Bechara UAE Needs Money": Pak Senator On Repaying $3.5 Billion Debt
The funds in question were part of external financial assistance provided in 2019 through the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, aimed at stabilising Pakistan's balance of payments.

"We'll Live And Die Here": All Lost To War, Lebanon Residents Hope To Rebuild
Among the millions at the receiving end of the worst onslaught by Israeli forces is 50-year-old Khaleel, whose turbo power generation plant was attacked twice since the war began.

1 Attacker Killed, 2 Injured In Gunfight Outside Israeli Consulate In Istanbul
2 Attackers Killed In Gunfight Outside Israeli Consulate In Istanbul

"Don't Travel By Train Today": Israel Warns Iranians, Hinting At New Target
Tehran has blocked the internet across Iran for weeks, making it difficult for common people to access such warnings.

War-Fuelled Divorce: How Right-Wing Podcasters Flipped Stance Against Trump
Joe Rogan is joined by several others from his field, who have soured on Trump, when they were vocal supporters during his 2024 Presidential campaign.

Iranian Musician Holds Sit-In Outside Tehran Power Plant After Trump Threat
This comes after Trump has threatened massive bombing in Iran following tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil route, which has led to a rise in oil prices.

"God Was Watching Us": Trump Uses Iran Rescue Mission To Flip War Narrative
Trump, on Monday, recast the perilous operation as a providential military triumph in a war that remains deeply unpopular with US voters.

Saudi Petrochemical Complex Hit Hours After Iran Facilities Are Struck
Jubail in eastern Saudi Arabia is known around the world for its production of gasoline, petrochemicals, lubricating oil and chemical fertilisers.

Opinion: Opinion | 'Holy' Orders? Why US Fighters Are Now Being Told Iran Is 'God's War'
Mahdi to Armaggedon to Amalek to Jesus, how religion has hijacked the US-Iran war.

$4.5 Billion A Month Jackpot: Why Iran Wants World To Accept Hormuz 'Authority'
Reports from Iran indicate the regime plans to use this money to rebuild infrastructure destroyed by US-Israel strikes, and potentially re-stock missile and drone arsenals.

Video: Artemis II Crew's Emotional Moment Naming Crater On Far Side Of Moon
On April 6, the astronauts on the Artemis II mission reached the farthest point from Earth ever travelled by humans.

Dhaka-Delhi Reset: Bangladesh Foreign Minister's India Visit Signals New Chapter In Ties
Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman's India visit aims to build trust and cooperation.

Analysis | The "Islamabad Accord": Iran War And Pakistan's Bid To Stay Relevant
This failed gambit is particularly striking given Pakistan's ongoing economic distress. The country is navigating a fragile recovery, dependent on external financing and vulnerable to regional instability.

7 Locations, 176 Aircraft, 45 Hours: US' "Air Armada" Rescue Ops In Iran
The American rescue fleet included bombers, fighters, refuelling tankers, helicopters, and unmanned systems. Among the few designated by the US were the A-10 Warthog, the H-60 Jolly Green II, and the HC-130 Combat King II.

AI-Made LEGO Animation Portraying US Airman Rescue Over Iranian Territory Goes Viral
The clip, made using AI and designed in a Lego format, shows a dramatic rescue scene and has quickly gone viral on social media.

US Airman Rescued From Iran Used Boeing Device To Signal Rescuers
A massive rescue effort got underway "following confirmation of active rescue beacons," General Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said Monday. The plane's pilot - call sign Dude 44 Alpha- was rescued Friday

"We Are Bored": Iran Targets Trump With Memes As West Asia Conflict Spills Onto Social Media
Iranian embassies around the world have been posting satirical and critical posts about the US.

Iran Supreme Leader "Unconscious", Not Involved In Decision-Making: Report
The body of elder Khamenei, who was assassinated in US-Israeli strikes on February 28, is also reportedly being prepared for burial in Qom, which is considered the seat of Shia clerical power.


