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Indian national among two killed in Saudi Arabia by Iranian strikes on residential areas
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Indian national among two killed in Saudi Arabia by Iranian strikes on residential areas

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An Indian national is among two people killed in Saudi Arabia due to strikes by Iran. The strikes hit residential areas in the kingdom. The...

Mar 08, 2026 04:07 PM 1 min read 1 source
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Israeli strikes target fuel sites in Tehran, causing massive explosion and black clouds over city
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Israeli strikes target fuel sites in Tehran, causing massive explosion and black clouds over city

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A Tehran resident told CNN Sunday the city feels apocalyptic after fresh Israeli attacks targeted Iran’s oil storage sites. A huge fireball...

Mar 08, 2026 04:07 PM 2 min read 2 sources
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Iranian council selects successor to Ali Khamenei with identity kept secret
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Iranian council selects successor to Ali Khamenei with identity kept secret

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The Iranian council has selected a successor to Ali Khamenei. The name of the successor is shrouded in mystery. This development involves the...

Mar 08, 2026 03:50 PM 2 min read 1 source
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US-Iran conflict enters second week with US-Israel strikes on Iran; Australia rules out ground offensive; Iran to appoint new leader; Kuwait tower hit
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US-Iran conflict enters second week with US-Israel strikes on Iran; Australia rules out ground offensive; Iran to appoint new leader; Kuwait tower hit

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The conflict in the Middle East is now in its second week, with strikes across the region as the US and Israel continue to attack Iran. Australian...

Mar 08, 2026 03:12 PM 1 min read 1 source
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Egypt's Al-Sisi and France's Macron Discuss Iran War, Regional Tensions in Phone Call
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Egypt's Al-Sisi and France's Macron Discuss Iran War, Regional Tensions in Phone Call

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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi discussed regional developments with French President Emmanuel Macron during a phone call on Sunday,...

Mar 08, 2026 03:08 PM 2 min read 1 source
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SUMED pipeline emerges as key alternative as Strait of Hormuz traffic drops 85% amid US-Israel-Iran strikes
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SUMED pipeline emerges as key alternative as Strait of Hormuz traffic drops 85% amid US-Israel-Iran strikes

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Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Karim Badawi, has positioned the Arab Petroleum Pipelines Company (SUMED) (a pipeline system...

Mar 08, 2026 03:06 PM 2 min read 3 sources
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Israel targets Iran's energy resources including fuel storage sites on ninth day of US-Israel war with Iran
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Israel targets Iran's energy resources including fuel storage sites on ninth day of US-Israel war with Iran

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Israel’s onslaught against Iran has entered a new phase. This phase targets energy resources in Iran. Specific targets include fuel storage sites....

Mar 08, 2026 02:38 PM 1 min read 1 source
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Fire engulfs Kuwait government tower amid wave of hostile drones; neighbors report attacks
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Fire engulfs Kuwait government tower amid wave of hostile drones; neighbors report attacks

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Fire has engulfed the Public Institution for Social Security building in Kuwait City amid reports of drone attacks. Eyewitness footage shared on...

Mar 08, 2026 02:36 PM 2 min read 1 source
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