RIYADH: Yemen has confirmed launching a military operation against the Houthis and their military equipment, describing the action as a response to what it called “treacherous activities” by the group. According to Yemen’s military, the operation was carried out in Marib in response to attacks by Ansar Allah, the Houthi movement. The Yemeni Ministry of…

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GAZA CITY: Palestinian group Hamas has expressed its readiness to begin implementing a U.S.-backed peace plan for Gaza, provided that Israel also agrees to the proposed arrangements and begins fulfilling its commitments. A Hamas official, speaking to Agence France-Presse (AFP) on Saturday on condition of anonymity, said that Hamas and other Palestinian factions had informed…

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Europe is facing an intense heatwave and severe drought, with dramatically falling water levels in major rivers exposing the remains of warships sunk during World War II. The Danube River has been particularly affected, with water levels falling to historically low levels in parts of Europe. The unusually dry conditions have not only disrupted river…

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NEW DELHI: An active-duty Wing Commander of the Indian Air Force (IAF) has been arrested by Delhi Police for allegedly sharing sensitive defence information with a woman he had befriended on social media, according to Indian media reports. Reports said the 44-year-old officer was arrested on May 30 and is currently in judicial custody at…

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A serving Indian Air Force wing commander has been arrested on allegations of leaking sensitive defense information, according to Indian media reports. A serving wing commander of the Indian Air Force has been arrested by Delhi Police over allegations that he disclosed sensitive defense-related information. According to Indian media reports, the officer was taken into…

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Iran has presented six conditions to the United States for the complete reopening of the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, saying the waterway will not be fully reopened unless Washington changes its approach. Iran has reportedly presented six conditions to the United States for the complete reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, amid continuing tensions…

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Pakistan has played an important diplomatic role in reducing tensions between the United States and Iran, according to an analysis by South Asian Voices. The policy platform, which focuses on security, political and economic developments in South Asia, said Pakistan helped establish communication between the United States and Iran at a time when tensions between…

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BENGALURU: A 24-year-old man allegedly strangled his wife to death during a domestic dispute in Bengaluru, Indian media reported. The incident reportedly took place on July 25 in the Kumbalgodu area of Bengaluru. The accused was identified as Dheeraj Kumar, while the victim was identified as Reema Kumari. According to police, Dheeraj allegedly killed his…

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TEHRAN: Iranian parliamentarian Ebrahim Rezaei, a member of the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, has said that Saudi Arabia’s new defence agreement with Pakistan and Türkiye does not guarantee the kingdom’s security. In a message posted on social media, Rezaei said Saudi Arabia should understand that the agreement with Türkiye and Pakistan would not…

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NEW DELHI: India has reacted to the historic defence agreement signed by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye, saying it is closely monitoring the development. Indian Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said during a weekly media briefing that India is keeping a close watch on the defence agreement between the three countries. He said…

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