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Hindustan Times
3 hours ago
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Iran's ‘friendly neighbour' Qatar says we have right to respond to Iranian strikes on US bases
Jun 23, 2025 10:43 PM IST Qatar says it reserves its right to respond after Iranian attack on US bases in Doha, reports Reuters. HT Image Meanwhile, Iran's top security body said the strikes 'do not pose any threat to our friendly and brotherly neighbour Qatar.' Get the latest headlines from US news and global updates from Pakistan, UK, Bangladesh, and Russia get all the latest headlines in one place with including Vance Luther Boelteron Hindustan Times.
Hindustan Times
10 hours ago
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Iran's infamous Evin prison, known for holding western detainees, hit by Israeli strikes
Jun 23, 2025 03:39 PM IST Iran on Monday witnessed a series of fresh and more intense Israeli airstrikes near the capital, Tehran, around midday, with one of the strikes reportedly hit the gate of Evin prison, the infamous facility known for holding dual nationals and Western detainees often used as leverage in negotiations with the West, according to Iranian state TV. Israel's defense ministry confirmed that these were Israeli strikes targeting Iranian government targets in Tehran, including Evin Prison. (X/@AvivaKlompas) Black-and-white surveillance footage of the impact of the strike at Evin prison surfaced on social media. Follow Iran-Israel conflict live updates Israel's defense ministry confirmed that these were Israeli strikes targeting Iranian government targets in Tehran, including Evin prison. Evin prison houses political prisoners and individuals with Western ties in units run by the Revolutionary Guard — a powerful force that reports directly to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The facility is under US and EU sanctions. Get the latest headlines from US news and global updates from Pakistan, UK, Bangladesh, and Russia get all the latest headlines in one place with including Vance Luther Boelteron Hindustan Times.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
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Suicide bomber targets Damascus church, kills at least 15 worshippers; Syria blames ISIS
Jun 22, 2025 11:29 PM IST A suicide bomber in Syria on Sunday detonated himself inside a church, killing at least 15 people, AFP reported. People and rescuers inspect the damage at the site of a reported suicide attack at the Saint Elias church in Damascus' Dwelaa area on June 22, 2025.(AFP) The explosion in Dweil'a in the outskirts of Damascus took place as people were praying inside the Mar Elias Church, according to the Associated Press. Syria's interior ministry said a member of the Islamic State group was behind the attack. "A suicide attacker affiliated with the Daesh (IS) terrorist group entered the Saint Elias church... opened fire, then blew himself up with an explosive belt," the country's interior ministry said in a statement. The Syrian civil defence said in a statement that the attack killed "more than 15 people and a number of wounded, according to a preliminary toll". A witness told AFP outside the church that "someone entered from outside carrying a weapon" and began shooting, adding that people "tried to stop him before he blew himself up". (More details are awaited) Get the latest headlines from US news and global updates from Pakistan, UK, Bangladesh, and Russia get all the latest headlines in one place with including Vance Luther Boelteron Hindustan Times.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- General
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Chilling video captures fiery hot-air balloon crash in Brazil's Santa Catarina
Jun 21, 2025 08:18 PM IST At least eight people were killed after a hot-air balloon caught fire and tumbled from the sky in Brazil 's southern state of Santa Catarina on Saturday. Chilling footage surfaced on social media showed billows of smoke coming from the balloon in flames as it plummeted towards the ground. Chilling footage shared by local news outlet G1 showed billows of smoke coming from the balloon in flames as it plummeted towards the ground. Thirteen people survived and were taken to hospitals, Santa Catarina's military fire brigade said, adding that 21 people were on board, including the pilot. Last Sunday, a balloon fell in Sao Paulo state, killing a 27-year-old woman and injuring 11 others, G1 reported. Praia Grande is a common destination for hot-air ballooning, a popular activity in some parts of Brazil's south during June festivities that celebrate Catholic saints such as Saint John. (With inputs from AP) Get the latest headlines from US news and global updates from Pakistan, UK, Bangladesh, and Russia get all the latest headlines in one place with including Vance Luther Boelteron Hindustan Times.
