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Opinion: Opinion | 155 Aircraft For One Man - And Other Mysteries About US' Iran Rescue Op
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7 Apr 2026

Opinion: Opinion | 155 Aircraft For One Man - And Other Mysteries About US' Iran Rescue Op

When has it ever been the case that you need to deploy 155 aircraft on a Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) Mission? Why were the two C-130s deployed when each has the capacity to carry up to 90 troops?

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7 Apr 2026

Explosions On Strategic Kharg Island, Bridge Hit In Central Iran: Reports

Iran US Israel War Trump News: Explosions On Strategic Kharg Island, Bridge Hit In Central Iran: Reports

Explosions On Strategic Kharg Island, Bridge Hit In Central Iran: Reports
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7 Apr 2026

'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.

'Make Them Men': Iran Urges Parents To Send Children To Battlefront
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7 Apr 2026

Will Pakistan Go Bankrupt After Repaying UAE's Loan? What Math Says

The repayment schedule to UAE has been finalised as $450 million on April 11, $2 billion on April 17 and another $1 billion on April 23, as per reports.

Will Pakistan Go Bankrupt After Repaying UAE's Loan? What Math Says
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7 Apr 2026

After Iran, Trump Wants US To Charge Toll On Ships For Hormuz Passage

If the United States moves ahead with the move, it would likely require direct American military control over Hormuz, which connects the Persian Gulf to the Indian Ocean.

After Iran, Trump Wants US To Charge Toll On Ships For Hormuz Passage
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7 Apr 2026

"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.

"We'll Live And Die Here": All Lost To War, Lebanon Residents Hope To Rebuild
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7 Apr 2026

"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.

"Bechara UAE Needs Money": Pak Senator On Repaying $3.5 Billion Debt
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7 Apr 2026

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

2 Attackers Killed In Gunfight Outside Israeli Consulate In Istanbul

1 Attacker Killed, 2 Injured In Gunfight Outside Israeli Consulate In Istanbul
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7 Apr 2026

"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.

"God Was Watching Us": Trump Uses Iran Rescue Mission To Flip War Narrative
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7 Apr 2026

"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.

"Don't Travel By Train Today": Israel Warns Iranians, Hinting At New Target
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7 Apr 2026

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.

War-Fuelled Divorce: How Right-Wing Podcasters Flipped Stance Against Trump
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7 Apr 2026

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.

Iranian Musician Holds Sit-In Outside Tehran Power Plant After Trump Threat
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7 Apr 2026

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.

Saudi Petrochemical Complex Hit Hours After Iran Facilities Are Struck
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7 Apr 2026

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.

Opinion: Opinion | 'Holy' Orders? Why US Fighters Are Now Being Told Iran Is 'God's War'
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7 Apr 2026

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. 

Video: Artemis II Crew's Emotional Moment Naming Crater On Far Side Of Moon
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7 Apr 2026

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.

7 Locations, 176 Aircraft, 45 Hours: US' "Air Armada" Rescue Ops In Iran
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7 Apr 2026

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.

Analysis | The "Islamabad Accord": Iran War And Pakistan's Bid To Stay Relevant
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7 Apr 2026

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.

Dhaka-Delhi Reset: Bangladesh Foreign Minister's India Visit Signals New Chapter In Ties
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7 Apr 2026

$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.

$4.5 Billion A Month Jackpot: Why Iran Wants World To Accept Hormuz 'Authority'
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7 Apr 2026

"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.

"We Are Bored": Iran Targets Trump With Memes As West Asia Conflict Spills Onto Social Media