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Video: Thick Smoke Blankets Manhattan Skyline As Firefighters Battle Blaze
A rooftop fire broke out on East 43rd Street in Manhattan, near Grand Central Terminal on Tuesday, sending thick plumes of smoke rising over Manhattan skyline as firefighters and emergency crews rushed to the scene.
Who Is Joe Kent, Trump's Pick To Fight Terrorism Who Quit Over Iran War
Joesph Kent, the director of the United States' National Counterterrorism Centre, has resigned, saying he cannot support the Trump administration's military campaign against Iran and that the war was started not out of genuine necessity.
China Start-Up Claims Breakthrough In Making Fuel From Air And Water
A Chinese start-up claims it can produce petrol from air and water using renewable energy, but experts question its cost and scalability.
"Cannot Support Iran War In Good Conscience": Top Trump Official Resigns
Joseph Kent, the head of the United States' National Counterterrorism Center, has resigned from his position over the US-Israel war against Iran.
Israel Claims Killing Of Iran's Wartime 'Khamenei'. Who Was Ali Larijani?
Israel said Tuesday it had killed Iran security boss Ali Larjiani, a senior politician and Revolutionary Guards Corp veteran, and the country's de facto wartime chief following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei
Man Claiming Inside Knowledge Of Larijani Op Posts "Told You", Sparks Debate
The timing has nonetheless added to the fog of information surrounding the conflict, where claims and counterclaims have often outpaced verification.
Hormuz Escape Route Suggests Ships Navigating On Iran's Terms
Since US and Israeli attacks began a little over two weeks ago, Iran has hit several ships in and around the strait, and all but closed the waterway.
Trump's Delay Of Summit With Xi Jinping Comes As A Win For China
US President Donald Trump's request for a delay to his summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping is a likely welcome development for Beijing, even as it threatens to inject new uncertainty into ties between the world's two largest economies.
After Years Of Travel, US Woman Opens Museum With Over 38,000 Antique Spoons, Sets World Record
Her collection includes specimens from different periods and places around the world, showcasing the art of silversmithing.
Trump Claims Surprise Over Iran Retaliation Against Gulf Allies Despite Warning
President Donald Trump was warned that attacking Iran could trigger retaliation against US Gulf allies despite his claims on Monday that Tehran's reaction came as a surprise, said a US official and two sources familiar with US intelligence reports.
Exiled Iran Prince Reza Pahlavi Backs Noble Prize Winner To Lead Justice Panel
The exiled son of Iran's last shah announced a new committee on Monday to lay the groundwork for a future truth commission in Iran and named Nobel laureate Shirin Ebadi to lead it.
Emirates Flies Almost Empty Jets To Dubai As War Scares Off Travellers
Emirates is operating flights to Dubai that are near-empty in some cases as travellers avoid the Persian Gulf, highlighting the challenges for the world's largest international airline to restore its network amid a protracted war.
Mojtaba Rejects Ceasefire Push, 'Very Serious' About Revenge On US, Israel: Report
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has rejected proposals for reducing tensions or for a possible ceasefire with the United States that were conveyed to Tehran by two intermediary countries.
Epstein Targeted Adult Models To Avoid Scrutiny After 2008 Conviction: Report
New accounts reveal how Jeffrey Epstein allegedly targeted adult models who looked younger after his 2008 conviction, using manipulation, false promises and financial control to maintain a network of abuse.
Opinion: In Numbers: The Curious Reason Iran Eased Down Its 'Drone Swarms' After March 9
Based on the data compiled, we can bucket the strike pattern broadly into three distinct phases: an initial saturation attack, a sustained drone attrition campaign, and a sudden decline in attack intensity.
First Batch Of Indians Back, Many Still Stuck As Azerbaijan Shuts Iran Border
As the war broke out on February 28 with massive bombing on Tehran, borders were closed, flights were suspended and communications were severely hit.
Ground Report: NDTV Visits Cafe Where Netanyahu Shot Video After Death Rumours
A cafe in Israel's Jerusalem has become a subject of intense speculation on social media in connection with the whereabouts of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Hormuz Shutdown Affects Asia's Crude Oil Supply, Pipelines Can't Cover Loss
Around 20 million barrels of oil a fifth of the world's seaborne crude ships through the Strait of Hormuz every day but that volume has been severely limited following US and Israel attacks on Iran, which has geographic control of the passage.
US Minors Sue Musk's X AI, Alleging Grok Generated Their Sexual Images
Three Tennessee litigants, including two minors, sued Elon Musk's xAI on Monday, alleging that it knowingly designed its Grok image generator to let people create sexually explicit content by using real photos of others.
