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Three Indians missing after attack on vessel off Oman coast

While 21 of the crew members have been rescued, three Indian seafarers are still missing as a search operation is underway.

  • Published: June 12, 202610:51 am
  • Author The Statesman
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Two Malaysian peacekeepers hurt after airstrike in Lebanon

Malaysian Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the incident occurred at about 9.25am local time, approximately 1km west of the United Nations Position (UNP) 6-43…

  • Published: June 12, 202610:30 am
  • Author Farik Zolkepli
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India summons US Chargé d’Affaires Jason Meeks over attack on vessel off Oman coast

The move comes shortly after India condemned the attack on the commercial vessel Settebello off the coast of Oman, which had 24 Indian crew members onboard.

  • Published: June 11, 20269:26 am
  • Author The Statesman
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China calls for calmness, restraint over Iran situation: spokesman

Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian made the remarks after Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed attacks on US military bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan after US…

  • Published: June 11, 20269:20 am
  • Author Zhou Jin
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Lebanese army commander calls on Pakistan army chief, discusses regional security

The discussions focused on strengthening professional interactions, training cooperation and institutional linkages between the armed forces of the two countries, a statement said.

  • Published: June 10, 20268:35 am
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Oil tanker with 24 Indian crew members comes under suspected attack near Strait of Hormuz

The vessel – MT Marivex – caught fire after the alleged attack but fortunately, all the crew members were rescued safely.

  • Published: June 10, 20268:30 am
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Israeli strikes on Iran ‘fully coordinated’ with US, says Tehran

Iran fired dozens of missiles at Israel overnight, and Israel responded by targeting military sites in the Islamic republic, sparking fears the escalation could usher in a new…

  • Published: June 9, 20268:49 am
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World Cup fever muted in Iran under shadow of war, hardship

But after weeks of war with Israel and the United States — one of the co-hosts of this year’s tournament — not to mention persistent economic hardship and stuttering efforts…

  • Published: June 8, 20267:45 am
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Pakistan rejects reports of FM Dar sharing information on Iran’s nuclear programme in Rubio meet

Foreign Minister Dar met with United States Secretary of State Rubio on May 29 during a brief visit to Washington, where the two discussed bilateral cooperation as well as…

  • Published: June 5, 20267:10 am
  • Author Ameer Hamza
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4 Bangladeshis injured in drone attack at Kuwait airport: Embassy

Embassy advises all Bangladeshi expatriates not to take photos or record videos of rocket or drone attacks.

  • Published: June 4, 20269:01 am
  • Author The Daily Star

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