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Cuba Hit by Second Nationwide Blackout This Week

Havana [Cuba], March 22 (ANI): Cuba plunged into darkness for the second time in less than a week as its national power grid collapsed again, leaving more than 10 million people without electricity across the island, reported CNN. The blackout on March 21, marks the third nationwide blackout this month and the latest in a

Helicopter Crash Prompts Search and Rescue in Qatari Waters

Doha [Qatar], March 22 (ANI): Qatar's Ministry of Interior has confirmed that its specialized teams are actively engaged in search and rescue operations in the country's territorial waters following a helicopter crash early on Sunday, an incident first reported by the country's Ministry of Defence. Authorities have launched a coordinated response effort to locate survivors

Iran: Strait of Hormuz Open if Coordinated, Closed to ‘Enemies’

London [UK], March 22 (ANI): Iran's representative to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has clarified that foreign vessels may continue to navigate the Strait of Hormuz, provided they coordinate with the Iranian government for security and safety arrangements. As reported by Al Jazeera, citing the Mehr news agency, Ali Mousavi stated that such cooperation is

Iran Internet Blackout Enters Fourth Week, Exceeding 500 Hours

Tehran [Iran], March 22 (ANI): The ongoing internet blackout in Iran has entered its fourth consecutive week, crossing more than 500 hours of restricted connectivity, as authorities continue to enforce a near-total shutdown amid the intensifying conflict involving the United States and Israel. The prolonged disruption has significantly curtailed communication channels both within the country

Saudi Arabia Declares Iranian Military Attache Persona Non Grata

Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], March 22 (ANI): The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a comprehensive and "unequivocal condemnation" of what it described as persistent Iranian aggression directed at the Kingdom and its regional partners. According to a report by Gulf News, the official statement highlighted that these "blatant Iranian attacks" have also targeted members

Israeli Air Defences Intercept New Iranian Missile Wave

Home / World / "Air defences currently working": New wave of Iranian missiles targets central Israel ANI Updated At : 11:50 AM Mar 22, 2026 IST Tel Aviv [Israel], March 22 (ANI): The Israeli military has confirmed that a fresh barrage of missiles was launched from Iran towards Israeli territory, marking a significant escalation in

Bulk Carrier Hit Near UAE; Crew Reported Safe

Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 22 (ANI): A commercial vessel has reported an explosion in the vicinity of the Strait of Hormuz following an attack by what has been described by British maritime authorities as an "unknown projectile" off the coast of the United Arab Emirates. The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) issued a warning noting

One of Two Japanese Detainees in Iran Returned Home

Tokyo [Japan], March 22 (ANI): The Japanese government has confirmed the release of one of the two Japanese nationals who had been detained in Iran, according to a report by Kyodo News. In a development shared on Sunday, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi confirmed that the individual, who had been in custody since June, departed

IRGC Claims Major Strikes Across Israel and US Bases

Tehran [Iran], March 22 (ANI): The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has claimed that hundreds have been either killed or wounded during the most recent phase of its ongoing military campaign. According to a report by Iranian state media Press TV, the IRGC stated that the "latest phase of its ongoing retaliatory Operation True Promise

Fireball Over Houston Area Triggers Sonic Booms

Texas [US], March 22 (ANI): A celestial event unfolded across parts of Texas on March 21, as a bright fireball streaked across the evening sky, drawing widespread attention from residents and sparking scientific interest, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Centre (NASA) reported. Eyewitnesses reported spotting the luminous object at approximately 4:40 p.m. CDT (local
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