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US military aircraft damaged in Iranian IRGC missile strikes on Jordan air base, September 2026

Iran Destroys US A-10 Wing, Damages Eight F-15s at Jordan Air Base as Patriot Defence Costs Reach $640M in One Night

Iran's IRGC barrage on September 9 destroyed an A-10 wing and damaged eight F-15s at Jordan's Muwaffaq Salti base — the first confirmed aircraft losses of the six-month war. The night's Patriot

September 10, 2026

by Arab Desk

IAEA Board of Governors session voting to refer Iran nuclear programme to UN Security Council September 2026

IAEA Votes to Send Iran’s Nuclear File to UN Security Council for First Time in 20 Years

The IAEA Board voted 23-3 to refer Iran's nuclear non-compliance to the UN Security Council, the first such referral in twenty years. Russia and China voted against, calling it a political instrument deployed alongside the US tanker war in the

September 10, 2026

by Arab Desk

Saudi civil defence alerts and Houthi attacks trigger Yemen full-scale war warning from UN

Saudi Cities Wake to Sirens as UN Warns Yemen’s Four-Year Truce Is Collapsing

Saudi civil defence sirens sounded in Khamis Mushait and Abha on Thursday as Houthis vowed more

US Navy carriers in the Gulf as Iran's IRGC fires ballistic missiles at Al-Azraq air base Jordan September 2026

Iran’s Missiles Damaged an A-10 and F-15s at Jordan’s Al-Azraq Base. Two Got Through.

Iran's IRGC fired 20 ballistic missiles at the Al-Azraq base in Jordan on Tuesday night. Jordan

Saudi Roads Authority deploys world’s largest AI-powered road inspection fleet during Hajj

To prepare for this year’s Hajj season, the Saudi Roads General Authority (RGA) has launched the largest and most advanced AI-powered road inspection fleet in the world. This fleet consists of 18

June 6, 2025

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Thailand’s Suchata Chuangsri wins Miss World 2025 in India as UAE audiences tune in for a global celebration of elegance

A global night of beauty As a shimmering constellation of international beauty, grace, and purpose converged upon Hyderabad’s HITEX Exhibition Centre, Thailand’s Suchata Chuangsri was crowned Miss World 2025 in a spectacle

May 31, 2025

Entertainment·News

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Massive fuel depot blaze rocks Sharjah’s Al Hamriyah Port as UAE scrambles to contain industrial inferno

A towering column of smoke erupted over Sharjah’s Al Hamriyah Port on the morning of May 31 as a ferocious fire ripped through a major fuel depot, triggering widespread concern across the

May 31, 2025

News

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Trump and Netanyahu clash in tense phone call over Gaza and Iran

The US President Donald Trump sharply rebuked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a tense and confrontational phone call over Israel’s ongoing massacre in Gaza and its hawkish approach toward Iran. Israeli

May 27, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Israel annexation, West Bank occupation, Palestinian statehood, EU Palestine recognition, Netanyahu annexation plan, Israel Palestine conflict

Israel warns Europe: Recognize Palestine, and we’ll illegally annex the West Bank

Israel has issued stern warnings to European countries considering the recognition of a Palestinian state, threatening to annex parts of the occupied West Bank in retaliation. This development comes amid increasing international

May 27, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Araghchi, Trigger Mechanism, Nuclear Deal, JCPOA, Iran, Europe, Foreign Policy

Iran warns Europe, ‘Trigger Mechanism’ will end nuclear agreement

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi issued a stern warning on Monday, cautioning European nations against activating the “snapback” mechanism, commonly referred to as the “trigger mechanism,” as part of the 2015 nuclear

May 13, 2025

News

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Palestinian President expresses gratitude to Russia for support

The Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas met with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin, expressing profound gratitude for Russia’s unwavering support for Palestine, especially amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. President

May 11, 2025

News

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Houthis claim strikes on southern Israeli airport and US aircraft carrier

Yemen’s Houthi rebel movement, known officially as Ansar Allah, has intensified its campaign against the US and Israel by claiming responsibility for drone and missile strikes on Israel’s Ramon Airport and the

May 9, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

US Iran nuclear program, B61-13 bomb, US double standards, nuclear hypocrisy, Iran nuclear talks, US nuclear arsenal, tactical nukes Europe, nuclear proliferation, US foreign policy, Iran enrichment program

US preaches peaceful nukes to Iran while expanding its own arsenal

US Vice President JD Vance recently stated that the United States is open to Iran developing a peaceful civil nuclear program, provided it does not lead to nuclear weaponization. This position was

May 8, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

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Gaza’s humanitarian crisis deepens amidst Hamas executions and Israeli blockade

The Gaza Strip is witnessing an unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe. As Israel’s blockade tightens, leading to severe food shortages, Hamas has executed several individuals accused of looting and collaborating with Israel. This development

May 5, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

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Iran Destroys US A-10 Wing, Damages Eight F-15s at Jordan Air Base as Patriot Defence Costs Reach $640M in One Night

IAEA Votes to Send Iran’s Nuclear File to UN Security Council for First Time in 20 Years

Saudi Cities Wake to Sirens as UN Warns Yemen’s Four-Year Truce Is Collapsing

Iran’s Missiles Damaged an A-10 and F-15s at Jordan’s Al-Azraq Base. Two Got Through.

Saudi Roads Authority deploys world’s largest AI-powered road inspection fleet during Hajj

Thailand’s Suchata Chuangsri wins Miss World 2025 in India as UAE audiences tune in for a global celebration of elegance

Massive fuel depot blaze rocks Sharjah’s Al Hamriyah Port as UAE scrambles to contain industrial inferno

Trump and Netanyahu clash in tense phone call over Gaza and Iran

Israel warns Europe: Recognize Palestine, and we’ll illegally annex the West Bank

Iran warns Europe, ‘Trigger Mechanism’ will end nuclear agreement

Palestinian President expresses gratitude to Russia for support

Houthis claim strikes on southern Israeli airport and US aircraft carrier

US preaches peaceful nukes to Iran while expanding its own arsenal

Gaza’s humanitarian crisis deepens amidst Hamas executions and Israeli blockade

Radical Islam is being appreciated by Indian authorities too

Bangladesh; India’s Biggest Ally or China’s Dragon Nest?

Ahmadis in Bangladesh face fresh threat of persecution

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