Screengrab from video posted by @netanyahu on X Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ‘AI-generated’ video sparked an online debate about his whereabouts, once again on Sunday. Earlier, a screenshot from a video showing him with six fingers had begun such rumours. In the latest video posted by X handle @netanyahu, he shows five fingers on both...
Updated: Mar 16th, 2026 The United Arab Emirates has ordered the arrest of 35 individuals, including 19 Indians, for allegedly publishing misleading and fabricated videos on social media amid regional tensions linked to the Israel-US-Iran tensions. According to the reports, the accused have been referred for an expedited trial. Authorities said the arrests followed extensive...
Updated: Mar 16th, 2026 Flights at Dubai International Airport gradually resumed on Monday after a temporary suspension triggered by a drone-related incident that caused a fire near the facility, as per DXB media office. In a post on X, Dubai Airports said operations at Dubai International Airport were being restored in phases. “Flights to and...
Updated: Mar 16th, 2026 Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has said that the country is not asking for a ceasefire or negotiations with the United States, stating that Tehran is prepared to defend itself “as long as it takes” against what he described as an “illegal war.” In...
Updated: Mar 16th, 2026 Dubai Airport on Monday announced to temporarily suspend all flights as a precautionary safety measure, after a drone struck a fuel tank in the area. “Flights at DXB (Dubai International Airport) are temporarily suspended as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of all passengers and staff. Please contact your airlines...
Updated: Mar 15th, 2026 Senior Iranian politician Ali Larijani has alleged that individuals linked to the network of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein could be planning a large-scale attack similar to the September 11 attacks and falsely blaming Iran for it. In a post on X, Larijani claimed he had received information suggesting that “remaining members...
Updated: Mar 15th, 2026 Three members of the Iranian women’s national football team who had sought refuge in Australia during the Women’s Asian Cup have decided to return to Iran, as per reports. The Iranian squad had travelled to Australia last month to participate in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup before tensions escalated in the...
Updated: Mar 15th, 2026 Balendra Shah, the newly appointed Prime Minister of Nepal, has sparked controversy after reports claimed he once displayed a map depicting parts of India as belonging to Nepal. According to reports, Shah had earlier placed a controversial ‘Greater Nepal’ map in his office in June 2023 while serving as mayor of...
Updated: Mar 15th, 2026 Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reportedly said on Sunday that it had carried out missile and drone strikes on three United States military bases in the region and warned that it would continue “to pursue and kill” Benjamin Netanyahu, according to Iran’s semi-official Fars News Agency. In a statement, the IRGC...
Updated: Mar 15th, 2026 Domestic carriers cancelled multiple flights to the Gulf region, especially to and from Dubai and Abu Dhabi destinations, on Sunday owing to the UAE airport restrictions amid rising tensions in the region. Air India and Air India Express cancelled several flights to West Asia and IndiGo also suspended flights to Dubai. ...