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Trump weighs powerful new military action against Iran despite war crime warnings

NewsWorldMiddle EastTrump weighs powerful new military action against Iran despite war crime warningsKanishka Singh Thursday 30 April 2026 08:49 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"CF1:2967855To1","articleMeta":{"url":"https://www.independent.co.uk/news/wor...

Pakistan passport services halt enters second day in UAE, KSA

Dubai: Pakistan’s passport services remained suspended for a second consecutive day across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and several other countries, leaving thousands of expatriates in limbo with no confirmed timeline for restoration.Authorities have not issued an official statement on when in-person passport processing will resume. However, an official at the Consulate General of Pakistan in Dubai indicated that services are expected to restart on Monday, May 4, offering some tentative relief to affec...

AIADMK eyes talks with Vijay's TVK after exit poll hints strong debut in Tamil Nadu

AIADMK eyes talks with Vijays TVK after exit poll hints strong debut in Tamil Nadu

Trump says Iran will ‘have to cry uncle’ to open ‘genius’ blockade of Strait of Hormuz

President Trump told reporters on Wednesday (29 April) that Iran “will have to cry uncle” to reopen the blockade of Strait of Hormuz. At the Oval Office, talking about the blockade of Strait of Hormuz, Trump said, “ Well, the blockade is genius. Okay. The blockade has been a hundred percent foolproof.  It shows how good our Navy is.” Trump still didn’t provide a clear timeline as to when the Strati will be opened. “ We

Vijay will form government with over 150 seats in Tamil Nadu, says TVK leader

Anand Mohan said that the party does not attach any significance to exit poll predictions and expressed confidence that TVK founder will form the government| India News

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Fibre-optic drones reshaped the war in Ukraine. Hezbollah are now adopting the deadly weapon

NewsWorldMiddle EastFibre-optic drones reshaped the war in Ukraine. Hezbollah are now adopting the deadly weaponIn Ukraine, some fields are coated with drone cablesMelanie Lidman, Bassem Mroue & Emma BurrowsThursday 30 April 2026 08:26 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":false,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"CF1:29...

Petrol-diesel prices going up? Govt issues clarification, here’s the truth

The Press Information Bureau's Fact Check unit has debunked viral claims of a significant hike in petrol and diesel prices, stating no such order has been issued. A senior government official confirmed there's no current proposal to increase retail fuel prices, reassuring consumers amidst global oil market volatility. Fuel prices in major cities remain unchanged.

White House Quiet As China Tightens Trade Rules Ahead Of Trump-Xi Meet

The rules, announced just weeks ahead of President Donald Trump's May 14-15 summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, lay the legal groundwork for punishing foreign firms that seek to shift their sourcing away from China.

Ministers under pressure to tackle antisemitism after Golders Green terror attack – live updates

The government has announced £25m to increase security for Jewish communitiesMorning. The home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, said she understands the fears faced by the Jewish community in the UK as the government announced extra funding to boost police patrols and protections around synagogues, schools and community centres.Speaking on BBC Breakfast, she was pressed on comments made by the chief rabbi, Ephraim Mirvis, that people in the UK who are visibly Jewish are no longer safe, after two Jewi...

Declan Rice lets rip after Arsenal VAR controversy and shares why referee changed his mind

Arsenal were on what they perceived to be the wrong end of two VAR decisions in their Champions League semi-final first leg against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night

Report: US weighs ‘short, powerful’ strikes on Iran regime targets as crisis sends oil prices to highest level since 2022

The US Central Command (CentCom) has prepared a military plan for a “short and powerful” wave of military strikes on Iran, Axios reported as Washington seeks to break a diplomatic deadlock with Tehran over the war in the Gulf and Iran’s nuclear program. BBC reported on Thursday that the "plan" is being presented to US President Donald Trump as a high‑impact option short of a full‑scale invasion.Trump has not authorised the plan, instead maintaining a naval blockade and economic pressure, which h...

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French teen charged in Singapore over a vending machine straw-licking video

A French teen is facing mischief and public nuisance charges in Singapore after posting a video on social media of himself licking a straw from an orange juice vending machine and then putting it back.

Could the US-Iran war become a protracted ‘frozen’ conflict?

In the absence of a permanent deal, the war between the US and Iran is becoming one of attrition despite huge costs.

Constitutional cowboy: Pawan Khera fires at Himanta Biswa Sarma in defamation row

Constitutional cowboy Pawan Khera fires at Himanta Biswa Sarma in defamation row

Premier Inn owner Whitbread plans 3,800 job cuts under five-year overhaul

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UAE refers 13 individuals and six companies to trial over illicit military material trafficking case - Emirates 24|7

UAE refers 13 individuals and six companies to trial over illicit military material trafficking case  Emirates 24|7

Navy, DRDO demonstrate salvo launch capability of indigenous naval anti-ship missile

India's Navy and DRDO successfully tested the Naval Anti-Ship Missile–Short Range from a Sea King helicopter off Odisha. The salvo firing demonstrated the missile's ability to strike a ship's vulnerable waterline, with two missiles launched in quick succession. This advanced 'fire-and-forget' weapon, featuring a 100 kg warhead and 55 km range, promises enhanced naval defense capabilities.

Hezbollah deploys hard-to-stop fiber-optic drones against Israel

Tel Aviv: Hezbollah has launched a new weapon against northern Israel in the latest round of fighting: small drones controlled with fiber-optic cables the width of dental floss that avoid electronic detection.These drones - used widely in the war in Ukraine - are small, hard to track and potentially lethal.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Many drones are susceptible to electronic jamming by air defenses. Jamming can cause a drone to crash or ret...