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Indian crew evacuated from Virat 1 after engine failure; rescue underway

Indian crew evacuated from Virat 1 after engine failure; rescue underway

Fourteen Indian crew members aboard the Indian-flagged merchant vessel Virat 1 were evacuated to a life raft after the ship suffered an engine failure off the Oman coast. The Indian Embassy in Muscat said rescue operations are underway under the coordination of Omani authorities Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

‘Compromised PM listens like an obedient servant’: Rahul Gandhi slams Modi

‘Compromised PM listens like an obedient servant’: Rahul Gandhi slams Modi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday sharply criticised the United States (US) and Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the US Navy strikes on an oil ship in the Gulf that killed three Indian sailors. In a post on X, the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition said, “Just days after the murder of three Indian sailors in American attacks – no remorse, no apology. On the contrary, America has continued issuing orders.” “Read their words: `Comply immediately with the orders of the US military.` No violation `will be tolerated’,” he added. “A free country would never tolerate such language. But our Compromised PM? Silent. They listen like an obedient servant and comply with the orders. Compromised PM will not defend the country`s honor–because those who insult the country are under their control,” Gandhi further stated. अमेरिकी हमलों में तीन भारतीय नाविकों की हत्या के चंद दिन बाद – न अफ़सोस, न माफ़ी। उल्टा, अमेरिका ने आदेश देना जारी रखा है। उनके शब्द पढ़िए: “अमेरिकी सेना के आदेश तुरंत मानें।” कोई उल्लंघन “बर्दाश्त नहीं किया जाएगा।” एक …

Trump’s stark warning to Tehran — ‘now they will pay the price’ | World News

Trump’s stark warning to Tehran — ‘now they will pay the price’ | World News

1 min readNew DelhiJun 10, 2026 05:14 PM IST US President Donald Trump on Wednesday issued a fresh warning to Iran, calling the country’s military “a complete and total mess” after the American army launched retaliatory strikes at Tehran, while blaming the crash of a US Army helicopter on the Islamic Republic. “They have been completely defeated. Iran is all talk and no action. The Bully of the Middle East is dead!!!,” wrote Trump in a Truth Social post. pic.twitter.com/3wfggfeEo2 — Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) June 10, 2026 After the US military’s strikes, Iran fired back by attacking countries in the region, including Jordan and Kuwait. Trump further added, “They’ve taken too long to negotiate a deal that would have been great for them, now they will have to pay the price!!!” Expand The Express Global Desk at indianexpress.com which delivers authoritative, verified, and context-driven coverage of key international developments shaping global politics, policy, and migration trends. The desk focuses on stories with direct relevance for Indian and global audiences, combining breaking news with in-depth …

Oil tanker with 24 Indians catches fire near Oman amid West Asia tensions

Oil tanker with 24 Indians catches fire near Oman amid West Asia tensions

A fire broke out aboard an oil tanker carrying 24 Indian seafarers off the coast of Oman on Monday, even as Israel and Iran exchanged fresh attacks in their first major escalation since the ceasefire. The Madagascar-flagged MT Marivex reported the fire around 1.30 pm, Opesh Kumar Sharma, a director in India`s Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, said at a news briefing. Sharma declined to comment on the cause of the fire but confirmed that the vessel had 24 Indian crew members on board. The tanker was empty and positioned well outside the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route impacted by regional tensions. “This is the preliminary information which we have received… as per available information, all Indian seafarers are safe,” Sharma said. “We are coordinating with the Ministry of External Affairs, our missions abroad, Indian Navy, Ministry of Defence, to ensure their safety.” Delhi: Director in the Shipping Division of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), Opesh Kumar Sharma says, “There has been a recent report that today around 1.30 …

Pakistan Interior Minister engages with Iranian Foreign Minister to review proposal directed towards ending war

Pakistan Interior Minister engages with Iranian Foreign Minister to review proposal directed towards ending war

Naqvi landed in Tehran on Wednesday on an unannounced visit, his second in less than a week, aiming to reduce the differences between Tehran and Washington. He has already met the top Iranian leadership, including President Masoud Pezeshkian, Iran’s interior minister, and other senior officials Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Trump Explains Why US May Strike Iran ‘Even Harder’ After Destroying Their Navy and Air Force

Trump Explains Why US May Strike Iran ‘Even Harder’ After Destroying Their Navy and Air Force

In fresh round of warnings for renewed strikes on Iran, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that Tehran’s “navy and air force are ⁠gone” ​and the only question remains whether the ​Washington goes back ​to finish ⁠the job or will the Islamic Republic sign a document to finalise a truce. At the commencement address of US Coast Guard Academy, the US president said, “Everything’s gone. Their navy’s gone. Their air force is gone. Just about ⁠everything. ⁠The only question is, ⁠do we ‌go ​and finish it up? ‌Are they going to be ‌signing ​a ​document? ​Let’s see what happens.” Negotiations stall over nuclear terms Detailing about the ongoing negotiations, Trump said talks with Iran were in final stages but warned of further attacks if Tehran doesn’t agree to a US sponsored ceasefire deal. The US president told Coast Guard cadets that Washington “will ‌not let Iran have a nuclear weapon. It’s very simple.” Ultimatum on the ceasefire and ‘Operation Epic Fury’ Trump said that United States may have to attack Iran “even harder” in …

Amid US-Iran war, Mandana Karimi says things in Iran have become even more aggressive: ‘Internet blackouts continue’

Amid US-Iran war, Mandana Karimi says things in Iran have become even more aggressive: ‘Internet blackouts continue’

Actor Mandana Karimi has been expressing her frustration with the current situation in India amid the US-Iran conflict. It all started after Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a joint strike by the United States and Israel in March. Meanwhile, after rejecting the fresh Iran proposal to end the war, US President Donald Trump said that a ceasefire with Iran was “on life support”. This has raised concerns of resumption of hostilities between the two countries, which has led to a regional conflict in the Middle East. Thousands have been killed in the war that started on February 28 and has been paused after a temporary ceasefire since April 8. Mandana Karimi has participated in reality shows like Bigg Boss 9 and Lock-Upp. What Mandana said about Iran On May 13, Mandana took to her Instagram Stories to respond to a fan question on how the current situation is in Iran. The question read, “Are things better in Iran now? And where are you headed to?” In response, Mandana said, “Unfortunately, no. …

Emotional Mandana Karimi says she is leaving India after almost 16 years: ‘This is going to be hard’

Emotional Mandana Karimi says she is leaving India after almost 16 years: ‘This is going to be hard’

Actor Mandana Karimi has been expressing her frustration with the current situation in India amid the US-Iran conflict. It all started after Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a joint strike by the United States and Israel in March. The assassination of Ali Khamenei in missile strikes from the US and Israel plunged the Middle East into a full-blown conflict. Born in Iran, Mandana has now taken to her Instagram account to clarify to fans that she has taken the decision to leave India and bid goodbye to her ‘second home’ after almost 16 years. Mandana Karimi has revealed that she is leaving India. What Mandana said Taking to her Instagram Stories, Mandana did an AMA session where she replied to fan questions. One fan asked, ‘Have you left Mumbai for good? Do you miss the city?’ In response, Mandana shared a video of herself recording a statement from the airport, in which she said, “I never could imagine or believe that I could say, but Goodbye India.” She went on to …

1 Indian national killed after dhow catches fire, capsizes near Strait of Hormuz

1 Indian national killed after dhow catches fire, capsizes near Strait of Hormuz

A wooden dhow carrying general cargo with 18 Indian crew members caught fire and capsized near the Strait of Hormuz, leaving one Indian national dead and four others with burn injuries, a government source told news agency ANI. The incident occurred on Friday near the strategic waterway, with authorities still trying to ascertain the exact cause of the fire. According to the source, the crew members were rescued by a passing vessel after the dhow caught fire and overturned. “In this incident, one Indian on the dhow died while four received burn injuries,” the source told ANI, adding that the injured crew members are undergoing treatment in Dubai and are reported to be safe. The source said Indian consular officials met the rescued nationals soon after the incident. “Our officials from the Indian Consulate met the rescued Indian nationals yesterday night itself. The consulate is also in touch with the Dhow owner and extending all possible assistance,” the source added. Earlier on Thursday, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that 11 …