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The Ras Tanura complex, on the kingdom’s Gulf coast, houses one of the Middle East’s largest refineries with a capacity of 550,000 barrels per day (bpd) and serves as a critical export terminal for Saudi crude.

The UAE protects its airspace using a multi-layered defence network. Systems like THAAD, Patriot, and Pantsir-S1 work together to track and intercept ballistic missiles and drones midair, successfully neutralising threats while managing the risks of falling debris.

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A day after sparking concern by revealing that she was stranded in Dubai due to flight disruptions amid the escalating US-Iran conflict and even reaching out to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for help, actor Sonal Chauhan has now reassured fans that she is safe. Taking to social media with a fresh update, Sonal shared that the situation in Dubai is under control and urged everyone not to panic.

Three US F-15 fighter jets crashed over Kuwait during Operation Epic Fury due to “friendly fire,” according to CENTCOM. All crew members ejected safely. Earlier claims by Iranian media suggested the jets were shot down, but Kuwait did not confirm Iran’s involvement.

A poll finds that just 27% of Americans approve of U.S. military strikes against Iran, while a larger share disapproves or remains uncertain amid escalating conflict in the Middle East. Public opinion is sharply divided, with many questioning continued military escalation and expressing greater concern for economic issues and potential U.S. casualties. Rallies and demonstrations in major U.S. cities reflect deep national division over foreign policy, as protesters both oppose and support the campaign.

US and Israel launched “preemptive” strikes on Iran, killing Khamenei and escalating the conflict. Iran retaliated by targeting US bases and mobilising the Axis of Resistance. Global powers reacted sharply as ceasefire calls grow, raising fears over regional stability and world peace.

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Priyanka Chopra has dropped a major update about S. S. Rajamouli's Varanasi. The actress has revealed that the film's next schedule will be filmed in Antarctica.

With a combat-proven 90 per cent interception rate and exo-atmospheric Arrow 3 missiles, Israel commands the strongest air defence network among the Middle Eastern nations targeted by Iran. The UAE and Saudi Arabia follow closely.

Amid the escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, videos circulating online show scenes of panic and destruction outside Tehran’s Gandhi Hospital after it was hit by the latest US-Israel airstrikes on Iran. Footage from the side showed visible structural damage to the hospital building located on Gandhi Street in Tehran.

Trump was hinting at US intelligence agency reports which alleged a possible 2024 Iranian plot to kill him.

Directed and written by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar has become one of the highest-grossing Hindi movie of Indian cinema. Starring Ranveer Singh, the movie revolves around an Indian spy Hamza/Jaskirat Singh Rangi, who has been sent across the border to infiltrate terror camps.

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Kashmir has been placed on high alert following the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei. Security forces have intensified patrols across Srinagar and other districts as protests erupt in parts of the valley. Authorities have imposed preventive restrictions, including tightened security measures and internet curbs, to prevent unrest. Demonstrations were reported in several areas, prompting police deployment and crowd-control actions.

Qatar has strongly condemned Iranian missile attacks on its territory and other Gulf states, calling them a violation of national sovereignty and an “unacceptable escalation” that threatens regional stability. The Qatari Foreign Ministry said it reserves the right to respond in accordance with international law after Iranian missiles were reported targeting locations including Qatar’s Al-Udeid Air Base and other Gulf military sites. Doha described the strikes as a direct threat to security and peace in the region.

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From the moment they are born, Iranian women are legally categorised as second-class citizens, effectively treated as the property of their male relatives.

A major cyber operation struck Iran during joint US–Israeli military strikes, with hackers targeting popular digital services and a widely used religious calendar app. The BadeSaba prayer app, downloaded by millions, was reportedly hacked to spread anti-government and defection messages to users, including security forces, amid the chaos. Internet connectivity in Iran dropped sharply twice during the incident, according to network analysts. Cybersecurity experts warn that this marks an escalation in the digital dimension of the conflict, with the possibility of further retaliatory cyberattacks against US, Israeli, and allied targets as tensions continue to rise.