The blasts were heard on Qeshm Island and by those in the neighbouring Hengam Island. Both the islands are located very near the Strait of Hormuz. It is reported that the strikes were 'a defensive measure for Iranians using surface to air missiles against US assets'
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‘US within days of launching Iran attack; World War 3 is imminent’
Fallout from a ground explosion at Pickax Mountain would contaminate the Persian Gulf, poisoning the water supply for 100 million people, writes the US former talk show host and podcaster
NRI alert: ‘The UAE is prepared for the worst, though it seeks peace,’ says Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE President Sheikh Mohamed
Strap: With growing uncertainty in the Middle East over the possibility of fresh hostilities between the US and Iran, Gargash said another escalation between Washington and Tehran would serve neither regional interests nor those of Iran
Qatari mediators arrive in Tehran to negotiate revival of ceasefire in US-Iran conflict
The Qatari delegation delivered a letter to Iran’s security chief Mohsen Rezaei from US Vice President JD Vance, proposing a new diplomatic process to Iran in an attempt to stave off a fresh round of US strikes. The letter has apparently been well received
NRI alert: Enforcement Directorate investigates alleged NRI housing loan fraud
The searches, which took place under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, covered premises linked to Antriksh Promoters and Developers Pvt Ltd and Sunshine Infrawell Pvt Ltd. to examine how the suspected fraudulent transactions were carried out and whether money linked to the alleged offence was laundered
Flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar and crew honoured by the UAE for bravery
Medals were presented by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence. UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan conferred the First Class Order of Zayed II on the Flydubai crew members, who handled the mid-air attack in September, risking their lives to save the passengers on board
Diwali countdown: Celebrations galore at Dubai’s Global Village from November 6-10
In a first, Global Village has planned 'Baithak', a South Asian musical gathering in a typical floor-seating arrangement setting. Guests are invited to sing along with their favourite performing artists. The celebrations also include a lively line-up of interactive games and a chance to win exciting prizes
11-year-old chess champion Bodhana Sivanandan breaks 38-year world record
Bodhana eclipsed a record set 38 years ago by chess great Grandmaster Judit Polgar. By her feat, Bodhana, who was facing Sweden’s Woman International Master Viktoria Johansson, sealed the historic achievement at the European Club Cup in Budva, Montenegro
UAE tackling oil spill on coast after Iran strikes tanker
The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment said in a statement that authorities 'detected a tanker oil spill affecting Umm Al Quwain's beaches', adding all of the beaches in the emirates were closed
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju assures support to stranded Muslim pilgrims in Saudi Arabia
Requests to rescue the thousands of Umrah pilgrims have been pouring in from around the world, urging the Indian government and the aviation regulator to arrange additional flights to facilitate the pilgrims' return to India
NRI alert: Four consular service centres shut down in the UAE
The Indian Embassy in the UAE announced the closure of four consular application centres from October 22, stating 'administrative reasons'
Middle East war: Houthis strike Yemeni military camp killing over 50 soldiers
Riyadh's airport remains closed following the deadly attacks, even as Iran is actively strengthening its ties with Russia and China over acquiring nuclear weapons