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UAE air defences respond to missile threat; residents told to stay in safe
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The UAE has activated air defences to intercept an Iranian missile and drone attack, advising residents to "remain in a safe location." Authorities have intercepted over 1,700 threats since the conflict began. While most were neutralised, hostilities have tragically caused six deaths and 131
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BAPS Temple in UAE to remain closed "until further notice"
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Temple in Abu Dhabi said it will remain closed until further notice, as the Iran-Israel conflict has escalated into a major direct war involving the United States.
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UAE air defences "addressing a missile threat" as military intercepts ball
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The UAE Ministry of Defence reported intercepting a major Iranian aerial attack involving ballistic missiles and drones. Since the February 28 killing of Ayatollah Khamenei, over 1,600 projectiles have targeted the UAE, resulting in four deaths and 112 injuries. Authorities remain on high al
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'Achievable objectives of Operation Epic Fury to last about four to six we
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
As the conflict in West Asia further intensifies, the White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told media on Friday (US local time) that the achievable objectives of Operation Epic Fury are expected to last about four to six weeks and further added that the US has enough ammunition an
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US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth tells Israel, "Continue to the end we are
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Katz also thanked Hegseth "for his great support for Israel and for the extensive assistance in defending the citizens of the State of Israel.
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Nine dead as Iranian missiles hit Beit Shemesh in Israel
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Iranian missile strikes have killed at least nine people in Beit Shemesh, Israel, following air defence failures. Simultaneously, Iranian retaliatory attacks have struck civilian and commercial hubs across the UAE, Oman, and Qatar, causing injuries and significant damage to major trade and a
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US Air Force sounds alarm on China's missile arsenal and 'Kill Web' threat
Updated : 11 months ago IST
U.S. military leaders warned of China's growing missile threat and advanced "kill web" system at a Senate hearing, stressing the need for stronger Indo-Pacific defenses. Experts believe a Taiwan invasion is unlikely, with China more likely to use blockades or political warfare, according to
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"Delaying further meant entering campaign at clear disadvantage": IDF chie
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
The IDF chief indicated that Iran's rapid development of its missile program had been one of the primary reasons for launching the preemptive strikes.
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"Unite for freedom from evil and oppressive regime": Israel PM Netanyahu t
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
While addressing the people of Iran on Saturday, Netanyahu stated that the goal of Israel's ongoing military campaign, 'Operation Rising Lion,' is to eliminate the nuclear and ballistic missile threat faced by Israel.
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"Head Granthi of the Golden Temple allowed Indian Army to deploy guns to t
Updated : 1 year ago IST
After the success of Operation Sindoor, Indian Army's incharge of air defence Lt Gen Sumer Ivan D'Cunha revealed that during the Op Sindoor the Golden Temple management allowed the Indian Army to deploy air defence guns within the shrine to counter potential drone and missile threats from
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Taiwan: DPP Legislator accuses opposition of colluding with Pro-China grou
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
DPP legislator Puma Shen accused opposition parties, including the KMT and TPP, of working with pro-China groups to obstruct US arms deals and undermine Taiwan's civil defence efforts. He also rejected allegations that he was secretly funded by the US or seeking to profit from Chinese missil
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The Iron Dome for America: US launches next-generation missile defence pla
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
On January 27, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order to advance the US's missile defence capabilities. This comprehensive strategy addresses growing threats from ballistic, hypersonic, and cruise missiles, with plans for a next-generation missile defence shield that will ensure nat
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