Times of India

Air India has cancelled 28 international flights to Europe, the US, and Canada on March 1st due to the escalating Middle East situation. The airline cited safety concerns for passengers and staff following coordinated strikes in the region. Affected travelers are being notified and offered alternative arrangements to minimize disruption.

The Strait of Hormuz has Iran on the northern side and the UAE and Oman on the southern side. It extends for around 100 miles, and its narrowest stretch is 21 miles wide. It has shallow depth, which means that ships passing through it are vulnerable to naval mines.

In Sheeri village near the Line of Control, residents gathered anxiously to follow the Ranji Trophy final as local boy Auqib Nabi Dar played. Inside his modest home, family members watched silently until Jammu & Kashmir won and Auqib was named Player of the Tournament. His father, once keen on a medical career for him, now proudly dreams of seeing him in the Indian jersey.

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Vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz are reportedly receiving radio warnings, attributed to Iran's Revolutionary Guards, stating passage is prohibited. This critical oil route, vital for global energy supplies, faces heightened tensions following recent regional strikes. Iran has not officially confirmed issuing such an order, raising concerns for commercial shipping.

An explosion and smoke plume were reported at Dubai's Palm Jumeirah on Saturday, injuring four people. This incident occurred amidst heightened regional tensions following Iran's retaliatory strikes across the Gulf. Dubai authorities confirmed a fire at a building, which has since been controlled. The event caused concern in the city known for luxury and tourism.

Missile strikes rocked the Gulf following US-Israeli actions against Iran, hitting Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia. Oman, however, remained untouched. This neutrality, coupled with its crucial role as a diplomatic intermediary between Tehran and Washington, likely protected it from retaliation, preserving a vital, albeit fragile, communication line amidst escalating tensions.

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Commercial flights rerouted as US and Israel conducted coordinated strikes across Iran, including Tehran, following multiple explosions. Defence Minister Israel Katz termed it a 'pre-emptive' move. President Trump confirmed US involvement, aiming to curb Iran's nuclear program. Iran subsequently launched retaliatory strikes targeting Israel and US facilities, impacting several regional nations.

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Panic erupted on the outskirts of Qatar's capital, Doha, as rocket debris fell, causing a large explosion. This incident occurred amidst retaliatory strikes by Iran targeting Israel and US facilities, following earlier attacks on Iran. The event highlights the growing risk of regional conflict spillover, with Qatar hosting a key US military base and having condemned the attack.

Sahibzada Farhan broke Virat Kohli’s record for most runs in a single T20 World Cup edition during Pakistan’s must-win Super 8 clash against Sri Lanka. Kohli had scored 319 runs in 2014. Farhan’s fluent knock powered Pakistan to 150 without loss alongside Fakhar Zaman, keeping their semifinal hopes alive with a strong start.

Explosions rocked Tehran after US-Israeli strikes, reviving Donald Trump's 2013 tweet predicting Obama would attack Iran. Now, with "Operation Epic Fury" targeting Iran and Tehran retaliating, Trump's past accusations of using Iran for political gain echo.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Jammu & Kashmir on their maiden Ranji Trophy win, calling it a proud moment for the region. Cricket legends including Sachin Tendulkar, Jay Shah, Mohammad Kaif, Irfan Pathan, Aakash Chopra, Shikhar Dhawan, Harbhajan Singh, Yuvraj Singh and Suresh Raina praised the team’s grit, belief and historic achievement.

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Escalating US-Iran tensions, including strikes and retaliation, have reignited concerns over the vital Strait of Hormuz. This narrow passage, crucial for global oil trade, faces potential disruption, threatening to send crude prices soaring. India, heavily reliant on Middle Eastern oil, could face significant economic impact if the strait is closed.

Several key structures within the compound, long used as Khamenei's primary official residence and a central hub for leadership functions, appear obliterated or severely compromised. Iran struck American military bases across the Middle East in retaliatory strikes against Israel and the United States, hours after the two arch-rivals rocked Tehran Saturday morning.