When the US and Israel struck Iran, and then Tehran retaliated with ballistic missiles and drones that tore through Gulf skies, explosions were not heard loudest in government war rooms. They were heard also in homes in Kerala, Maharashtra and other Indian states whose economies see contributions from the 4.3 million Indians living and working … Read more
Mansoureh Khojasteh Bagherzadeh, the wife of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has died after reportedly sustaining serious injuries during the US–Israeli strikes. On Monday, Iran’s state media outlet, Press TV, reported that she had “attained martyrdom” following attacks on Iran. However, an official confirmation from the Iranian authorities is still awaited. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s … Read more
After reports in Chinese official media claimed on Monday that US planes crashed and some naval vessels were damaged “after being hit by Iranian missiles”, questions came up again about the origin of such advanced missiles. But China has now denied that it had finalised a deal with Tehran to sell CM-302 supersonic anti-ship missiles … Read more
The U.S. Treasury Department is set to introduce Trump Accounts on July 4, 2026, which will provide new savings options for children. However, many Americans still have inquiries regarding the functionality of these accounts and the eligibility criteria. U.S. Treasury to launch Trump Accounts for children’s savings on July 4, 2026, offering $1,000 government seed … Read more
A fourth service member has died after sustaining injuries amid rising Iran-US conflict, the US Central Command said. US Central Command confirmed a fourth service member’s death due to injuries from Iran’s attacks, bringing the total fatalities to four in Kuwait. “As of 7:30 am ET, March 2, four U.S. service members have been killed … Read more
Outraged citizens of the US are urging the Trump administration to deploy the US president’s youngest son, Barron, to the Middle East, as the U.S. launched strikes on Iran in collaboration with Israel. However, a medical exemption may shield the 19-year-old from military service. Barron Trump, standing 6’9”, may be too tall for certain military … Read more
As escalating regional tensions triggered explosions, airspace restrictions and widespread flight suspensions across parts of the United Arab Emirates, several international travellers were left stranded in Dubai. Among them was Miss India 2020 Runner up Manya Singh, who took to Instagram to share an update. Miss India runner-up Manya Singh gave an update from Dubai … Read more
Indiana Representative Jim Baird’s spouse, Danise, passed away early Sunday due to “complications” arising from over a dozen fractures she sustained in a hit-and-run car accident in early January. Danise Baird, wife of Indiana Representative Jim Baird, passed away due to complications from a hit-and-run accident. (AP) Following a “pretty bad” car accident while they … Read more
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Hosseini Khamenei is dead, weeks after ‘Death to Khamenei’ chants filled Iran’s streets. On this week’s Point Blank, HT’s Executive Editor, Shishir Gupta decodes the U.S.-Israeli joint strikes that effectively toppled the Middle East’s most controversial regime, Tehran’s retaliation with Gulf nations as collateral damage and the explosion of a … Read more
A video showing a British man’s lucky escape in Dubai after a drone smashed into his apartment during an Iranian attack has gone viral online. In the clip, broken furniture and shattered glass were seen scattered across the living room floor. (X/@mountain_rats) Tehran launched retaliatory attacks across parts of the Middle East after joint US-Israeli … Read more