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Iran-U.S. War: America launches second round of strikes, Tehran hits back at gulf states Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan

Donald Trump has urged Iran to sign a deal to end the war and suggested earlier this week that an agreement could be reached in days.

The Economic Times

The Latest: Iran and US exchange fire for second day as hostilities escalate in Mideast region

Hostilities between the U.S. and Iran have escalated, with Iran retaliating against U.S. air and cruise missile strikes

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The Latest: Iran and US exchange fire for second day as hostiles escalate in Mideast region

Hostilities between the U.S. and Iran have escalated, with Iran retaliating against U.S. air and cruise missile strikes

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Kuwait closes airspace as Iran targets 18 US airbases in Gulf region

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Missile barrage across Gulf puts region on edge; hopes of an Iran-US deal fade as both sides trade fire: 10 things to know

Tensions surge as the US and Iran exchange fresh military strikes. Iran targeted US bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan. The US responded with strikes inside Iran. Regional nations condemned Iran's actions. Fears of a wider war across West Asia intensify. The Strait of Hormuz remains a flashpoint. Diplomatic efforts…

The Times of India

Oil prices fall after Trump says he is cancelling strikes – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Iran-US war latest: Trump calls off strikes as ‘final points’ of peace deal agreed – but Tehran says otherwise

A formal announcement will be unveiled ‘shortly,’ the Republican president said

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US launches new strikes on Iran, which fires back at Gulf states and Jordan

The United States launched a second round of airstrikes on Iran and Iran has fired back at Gulf States after President Donald Trump warned that Tehran would "pay the price" for stalled negotiations

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US launches new strikes on Iran, which fires back at Gulf states

The United States launched a second round of airstrikes on Iran and Iran has fired back at Gulf States after President Donald Trump warned that Tehran would "pay the price" for stalled negotiations

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Iran says it launched drone and missile attacks on US military bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan in retaliation for US strikes

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Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, warns it will shoot vessels; strikes US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain again

Tensions between the United States and Iran have surged. Iran struck American military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait. The Strait of Hormuz was declared closed to all ships. The US Central Command denied the closure and Iranian claims of striking ships. President Trump accused Iran of delaying peace talks. Both…

The Economic Times

'Region will become hell': Iran launches retaliatory strikes on over 18 US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan

US Central Command forces completed additional self-defense strikes against multiple targets in Iran on Wednesday at President Donald Trump's direction, as Tehran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed to all vessels and claimed its forces hit 18 US military sites in Kuwait and Bahrain in retaliation.

The Times of India

US military says it's striking 'multiple targets' in Iran in second day of renewed fire

Bahrain sounded its missile alert sirens early Thursday morning after Iran threatened to retaliate over a new round of U.S. airstrikes targeting the Islamic Republic

AAP

Trump says Iran will ‘pay the price’, hints at fresh strikes on power plants and bridges

Iran faces consequences for refusing a deal with the US. President Trump stated Iran's military is weak and has been defeated. Recent US airstrikes targeted Iranian sites in response to attacks. Iran retaliated with claims of attacks in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan. The ongoing conflict impacts the global economy and…

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The Independent UK

Iran threatens ‘widespread’ attacks after tit-for-tat strikes

Iran has warned of "even more severe and widespread attacks" if the US military continues its strikes, following the alleged downing of an American helicopter. Tehran's forces subsequently launched at least four ballistic missiles and several drones targeting US bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan. Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed its…

The Economic Times

Kuwait restricts domestic worker recruitment to 10 countries, bans 27 others

Kuwait has restricted domestic worker recruitment to 10 approved countries, prohibiting hiring from 27 others under new Interior Ministry regulations. These updated rules aim to enhance oversight of the domestic labor sector, with recruitment procedures to be managed through the country's governorates. The decision reflects Kuwait's ongoing efforts to regulate…

The Economic Times

Jordanian military intercepts 5 Iranian missiles amid sharp US-Tehran escalation in Gulf

Jordan's air defence systems intercepted multiple projectiles launched from Iran. Iran claimed to have destroyed hangars housing F-35 jets and targeted US bases in Jordan. Further explosions were reported in Kuwait and Bahrain. Iran stated its naval forces attacked the US Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain.

The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: Tehran attacks 18 US airbases across Middle East after Trump orders major new strikes

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth warned that the military would be ‘busy tonight’ ahead of the fresh strikes

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The Guardian - AU

US says second day of strikes ‘completed’ – as it happened

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The Times of India

Kuwait caps domestic worker hiring at 10 countries, restricts recruiting from 27 others

Kuwait has introduced new regulations governing the recruitment of domestic workers, narrowing the list of approved source countries and placing restrictions on recruitment from dozens of others.

The Economic Times

US, Iran appear far from peace deal 100 days since war began

Tensions rise as US and Iran struggle for an interim deal. Fresh attacks test a fragile ceasefire. Frozen Iranian assets and the Lebanon conflict stall negotiations. The Strait of Hormuz remains a focal point. Global oil prices spike, impacting voters ahead of midterm elections. Pakistan plays a mediating role.

The Economic Times

Strait of Hormuz: Iran-U.S. war is far from over. Here's why

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said it had targeted the Ali Al Salem air base, which hosts U.S. forces in Kuwait, and the U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet in Bahrain, according to the state-run IRNA news agency. The U.S. military said there were no reports of harm to U.S. personnel.

The Times of India

'Triple talaq' on WhatsApp: Rajasthan woman files case against Kuwait-based husband over divorce message

A woman in Rajasthan's Banswara district has filed a police complaint alleging that her husband, who is working in Kuwait, ended their marriage by sending a triple talaq message through WhatsApp.

The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: Israel launches retaliatory strikes on Iran’s military targets after missile attack

Explosions were reported in several cities, including Tehran and Isfahan

The Economic Times

Kuwait launches online visa service for domestic workers, drivers; revises sponsorship rules

Kuwait has introduced a new digital service for managing domestic workers and drivers. Citizens and expatriates can now use the Sahel app for these services. This move simplifies procedures and reduces the need for in-person visits. New rules also define sponsorship eligibility for single women, married women with children, and…

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