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PV Sindhu stranded in Dubai as flights suspended amid West Asia tensions
Sindhu took to Instagram and posted a video showing a crowded airport with a caption: "All flights suspended until further notice"
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Blasts, gunfire heard in Kabul as Afghan-Pakistan clashes enter day 4
Taliban administration spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said the sounds were the result of Afghan forces targeting Pakistani aircraft over the capital
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Bolivia to destroy $62 million cash scattered in plane crash that killed 22
A military cargo plane filled with new bills for Bolivia's central bank crashed near El Alto International Airport on Friday afternoon, killing at least 22 and injuring at least 37
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Iran's state TV says Khamenei killed, 40 days of public mourning announced
Iranian state television and the state-run IRNA news agency did not report a cause of death for the 86-year-old. The assassination put the future of the Islamic Republic in doubt
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Changes to Formula One's engine rules could mostly impact Mercedes
New engine rules set out a compression ratio of 16:1 - a measurement of how tightly the pistons squeeze the mixture of fuel and air before it ignites, and therefore how much power can be generated
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What to know about clash between Pentagon-Anthropic over military's AI use
President Donald Trump and Hegseth accused rising AI star Anthropic of endangering national security
 "What to know about clash between Pentagon-Anthropic over military's AI use")
What to know about the US, Israel strikes on Iran and regional fallout
The strikes came two days after the latest US-Iran talks as Trump had pressured Tehran for a deal to constrain its nuclear programme
 "What to know about the US, Israel strikes on Iran and regional fallout")
Passengers stuck at Bengaluru airport as Israel, Iran conflict hits flights
The disruptions follow widespread airspace closures across parts of West Asia, affecting international travel routes
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Trump was once wary of regime change in Iran, here's what changed his mind
Saturday's strikes came after a series of past provocative actions against Iran that resulted in limited blowback, which seemed to inform Trump's risk calculation
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Mercury set to rise as IMD flags more heatwave days this summer
The IMD has forecast above-normal heatwave days from March to May across states including Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana and Maharashtra, with rising temperatures in several regions
 "Mercury set to rise as IMD flags more heatwave days this summer")
IAEA urges restraint to avoid any nuclear risks amid tensions in West Asia
No evidence of any radiological impact has been found as of yet
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Aviation ministry sets up 24x7 control room amid West Asia airspace crisis
According to the DGCA, Iran has announced retaliatory measures, raising concerns over potential spill-over risks to civilian aviation
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OpenAI says Pentagon deal includes strict safeguards for classified AI use
The Pentagon signed agreements worth up to $200 million each with major AI labs in the past year, including Anthropic, OpenAI and Google
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444 flights to be cancelled amid Iran-Israel tensions: Aviation ministry
In an X post, the MoCA stated that the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is in complete coordination with the airlines to ensure passenger safety and operational regulations
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IndiGo issues travel advisory amid escalating tensions in West Asia
IndiGo urged the passengers to keep a track of their flight status on the official website of the airline
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Iranian strikes hit airports, hotel in UAE; missiles, drones intercepted
Dubai's airport and the iconic Burj Al Arab were among the places hit by what the UAE officials described as drone attacks
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Trump's 'America First' campaign battle cry gives way to overseas strikes
Trump justified the action as necessary to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons or developing missiles capable of reaching the US
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World leaders react cautiously to Israeli strikes, death of Iran's Khamenei
Countries in Europe and the West Asia used careful wording, avoiding perceptions that they either support unilateral American action or are directly condemning the United States
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Dubai airport, iconic Burj Al Arab hotel damaged in Iranian missile strikes
Abu Dhabi Airports also said in a post on X that an incident at Zayed International Airport in the UAE's capital resulted in one fatality involving an Asian national and seven injuries
Ayatollah Khamenei is dead, Iranians must take back their country: Trump
US President Donald Trump announced the death of the Iranian leader, but cautioned that the bombing of Iran would continue through the week, perhaps even longer
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