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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

Who is Mahadevan Ghandeeswaren? Director of crime kingpin owned Company

In a shocking development, Mahadevan Ghandeeswaren, Director at Agrifields DMCC, is under intense scrutiny due to his troubling ties with the controversial businessman Amit Gupta, the company’s promoter. Gupta, whose name is

August 2, 2024

Business·News

Yemen’s Houthis defend sovereignty amidst US-Israeli aggression

In the latest escalation of tensions in the Red Sea region, Yemen’s Houthi rebels, part of the Ansar Allah movement, have launched a defensive operation against perceived threats from the United States

June 24, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

14 Jordanian pilgrims Died in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has declined an invitation to attend a communication session of the G7 Summit in Italy on Friday. He sent a message to Prime Minister Giorgia

June 18, 2024

News

America loses Dollar’s supremacy in global trade as Saudi Arabia shifts oil sales

The United States has witnessed the erosion of the dollar’s long-held dominance in global trade. The catalyst? Saudi Arabia’s decision to no longer sell oil in US dollars, marking a pivotal shift

June 14, 2024

Economy·News

Plane carrying Malawi vice president Saulos Chilima goes missing en route to funeral

The plane carrying Saulos Klaus Chilima, the vice president of the African state of Malawi, disappeared from radar on Monday, June 11. This was reported by the local information portal Malawi24. It

June 11, 2024

Government and Politics·News

US calls for immediate Gaza ceasefire after civilian casualties in hostage release

The release of four Israeli hostages from Gaza has sparked significant international concern, especially after reports of civilian casualties in the Gaza Strip. US Presidential National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan confirmed the

June 10, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Ambrey: A ship tilts to one side after being targeted by missiles in the Red Sea

British maritime security company Ambrey said on Tuesday that a ship was hit by three missiles off the coast of Yemen, before it issued a distress call. Ambrey explained that she was

May 28, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

“Scenarios for the Egyptian response”… Did the Israeli army control “half of the Philadelphia axis”?

The Philadelphia axis is considered a “buffer zone” and is subject to the peace agreement between Egypt and Israel. However, two weeks after an Israeli military operation in the city of Rafah

May 22, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

“NO ONE IS ABOVE THE LAW” Court in The Hague seeks arrest warrants for Hamas leaders Sinwar and Haniyeh and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu

Karim A. A. Khan KC said in a CNN interview that the ICC is also seeking warrants for Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant, as well as two other top Hamas leaders —

May 19, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

“Ship of Israel towards a wall of rocks” Gantz gives the war government 20 days

The minister in the Israeli war government, Benny Gantz, gave the war council until June 8 to announce what he called “a clear national strategy regarding the war in the Gaza Strip

May 18, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·Government and Politics·News

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Arab Desk

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.

Who is Mahadevan Ghandeeswaren? Director of crime kingpin owned Company

Yemen’s Houthis defend sovereignty amidst US-Israeli aggression

14 Jordanian pilgrims Died in Saudi Arabia

America loses Dollar’s supremacy in global trade as Saudi Arabia shifts oil sales

Plane carrying Malawi vice president Saulos Chilima goes missing en route to funeral

US calls for immediate Gaza ceasefire after civilian casualties in hostage release

Ambrey: A ship tilts to one side after being targeted by missiles in the Red Sea

“Scenarios for the Egyptian response”… Did the Israeli army control “half of the Philadelphia axis”?

“NO ONE IS ABOVE THE LAW” Court in The Hague seeks arrest warrants for Hamas leaders Sinwar and Haniyeh and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu

“Ship of Israel towards a wall of rocks” Gantz gives the war government 20 days

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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