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Van crashes into barricade near White House, driver detained
WASHINGTON: A van crashed through a security barricade near the White House early Wednesday, prompting authorities to temporarily shut down parts of downtown Washington, DC during the morning rush hour.
Officials said the…
US strategic bombers arrive in UK as tensions with Iran escalate
WEB DESK: A fleet of American strategic bombers has arrived at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, signalling a notable escalation in Britain’s role in the intensifying confrontation with Iran.
The deployment includes B-1B…
UK to block study visas for four nations, halt work visas for Afghans
LONDON: United Kingdom on Tuesday announced it would block study visas for nationals from four countries and halt work visas for Afghans, invoking what it described as an “emergency brake” to curb rising asylum claims from…
Saudi shuts Ras Tanura refinery after drone strike amid regional escalation
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Monday shut its largest domestic oil refinery following a drone strike, as escalating Israeli and US strikes and Iranian retaliation forced the closure of key energy facilities across the Middle East.
A…
Jemima Goldsmith fined £1,000 over speeding case after missing police deadline
LONDON: British TV producer and journalist Jemima Goldsmith has been convicted and fined £1,000 after failing to respond in time to the Metropolitan Police over a speeding offence involving a car registered in her name.
The…
Former US Air Force pilot arrested over alleged training of Chinese military personnel
WASHINGTON: The United States Department of Justice has announced the arrest of a former US Air Force fighter pilot accused of training Chinese military personnel without authorisation.
Gerald Brown, 65, was arrested in Indiana…
Turkish fighter jet crashes after takeoff, pilot killed
ISTANBUL: A Turkish fighter jet crashed shortly after takeoff early Wednesday, killing the pilot, state media reported, citing the defence ministry.
According to the Anadolu Agency, radio and tracking contact with the aircraft…
Iran Nears Deal with China for Advanced Anti-Ship Missiles as US Deploys Naval Forces
TEHRAN:
Iran is close to finalising a deal with China to acquire advanced anti-ship cruise missiles, according to six individuals familiar with the negotiations, as the United States deploys a substantial naval presence near…
Air India’s Technical Incident Rate Surges to 14-Month High in January
NEW DELHI: Technical incidents affecting Air India flights surged to their highest rate in at least 14 months in January, according to a company document submitted to the Indian government, highlighting mounting operational…
Iran Army Helicopter Crashes into Market, Four Killed
ISFAHAN: An Iranian Army helicopter crashed into a fruit market in the central province of Isfahan on Tuesday, killing four people, state media reported.
The helicopter went down in the city of Dorcheh, sparking a fire that…