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Middle East conflict

Explosions rock Tehran as Iran says US-Israel strikes hit nearly 10,000 civilian sites

Tehran claims over 1,300 civilians killed in 11 days of war as Israeli strikes pound Lebanon and Iranian missiles trigger regional interceptions across the Gulf.

US tells Americans in Lebanon to take shelter as Israeli strikes kill over 480 in a week

Trump claims US-Israel campaign in Iran is “far ahead of schedule” even as fighting spreads across the Middle East.

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Iran warns no oil will leave region as Trump threatens to take over Strait of Hormuz

Tehran says it will block exports if US-Israel attacks continue as Washington signals possible control of the world’s most critical oil shipping route.

New WISA bill in US may ease restrictions for Indian H-1B visa holders

A new bill introduced in the US Congress aims to roll back strict rules imposed on the H-1B visa programme under the Trump administration, potentially providing relief to thousands of skilled foreign workers, including many Indian professionals.

LPG shortage

Iran-linked LPG supply shock hits Mumbai restaurants; slow-cooked favorites vanish as kitchens cut menus

Supply disruptions linked to the West Asia crisis force eateries to trim menus, drop slow-cooked dishes and warn of rising costs.

US-Iran war

Iran vows more missile attacks, rules out US talks as Strait of Hormuz tensions rise

Tehran signals defiance on day 11 of the Iran–Israel conflict, warning it could choke oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz while Washington threatens a far stronger response.

Missiles, drone attacks escalate as US-Israel war with Iran spreads across Middle East

The conflict widened with missile strikes, drone interceptions and fresh air raids across several countries, including Israel, the UAE and Iraq, as global powers responded to the growing regional crisis and rising security threats.