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Threats eliminated - UAE air defences intercept Iranian missiles and drones in country's airspace

Threats eliminated - UAE air defences intercept Iranian missiles and drones in country's airspace

"The UAE Ministry of Defence published footage on Tuesday purportedly showing the country’s air defense systems intercepting Iranian missiles and drones over Emirati airspace. The exact location and date of the footage cannot be independently verified. Earlier in the day, the ministry announced that it had intercepted 11 ballistic missiles and 123 drones, while one missile struck UAE territory without causing any human casualties. The ministry added that since the breakout of conflict in the region on Saturday, it had detected 186 Iranian missiles, 13 of which fell into the sea while one hit UAE territory. It added that a total of 812 Iranian drones have been detected, 755 of which were intercepted, while 57 struck the country. The authorities added that eight cruise missiles were destroyed, resulting in collateral damage and three fatalities among Pakistani, Nepalese, and Bangladeshi nationals, while 68 people were injured, including Emirati, Egyptian, Ethiopian, Filipino, Pakistani, Iranian, Indian, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, Azerbaijani, Yemeni, Ugandan, Eritrean, Lebanese, and Afghan nationals. Despite this, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei stressed that the missile and drone attacks against countries across the region are: “in no way means hostility from the Iranian nation toward the peoples of the region.” “What we are doing is targeting American military bases,” he claimed. “This is a principle of international law. We were subjected to military aggression. We have the right to defend ourselves, and we have the duty to defend ourselves.” The United States and Israel launched a joint attack on Iran on Saturday, with US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledging to “destroy Iran’s missiles.” In response, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced it had launched “large-scale missile and drone attacks” against Israel. Reports also indicated that US bases in the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Iraq, and Kuwait were targeted. "

House blast aftermath - Four injured in 'Hezbollah strike' on Israel border village

House blast aftermath - Four injured in 'Hezbollah strike' on Israel border village

"The aftermath from a direct hit on a house in Israel's Kfar Yuval border village was seen on Tuesday. Footage shows debris and blown-out windows. The moment of impact can also be found on this site. Four people were reported injured in the alleged attack by Hezbollah from neighbouring Lebanon. Israel and Hezbollah have traded strikes since Monday. Israel launched attacks on southern Lebanon and Beirut's southern suburbs, saying it was responding to Hezbollah strikes. That group said it was retaliating for the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei at the weekend. The US and Israel attacked Iran on Saturday morning. Tehran said it was responding with strikes on Israel and US assets in the region, with explosions reported in countries right across the Gulf region. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was confirmed dead in a strike on Saturday. It comes after a number of rounds of talks between the Americans and Iranians."

Red Moon! - Total lunar eclipse stuns stargazers in Mexico City

Red Moon! - Total lunar eclipse stuns stargazers in Mexico City

"During the early hours of this Tuesday, the moon turned a deep reddish tone in a spectacular total lunar eclipse that was visible across much of Mexico, North America, and Central America. A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth moves between the sun and the moon, blocking direct sunlight. However, the sun's light that passes through the Earth's atmosphere is scattered and bent, resulting in the characteristic reddish glow of the so-called blood moon. Across much of the country, including Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey, and Merida, the phenomenon could be observed without the need for telescopes or special protection, as long as the sky remained clear. Through a statement, the National Autonomous University of Mexico highlighted that this type of eclipse is not dangerous to the eyes, so anyone could observe it without special protection. It also reported that another total lunar eclipse will not be visible from Mexico until December 31, 2028, lasting until January 1, 2029, according to NASA calculations."

'US planes - get out!' - Protesters rally against NATO and US, warn Bulgaria will become ‘military target’ as Middle East conflict grows

'US planes - get out!' - Protesters rally against NATO and US, warn Bulgaria will become ‘military target’ as Middle East conflict grows

"Hundreds of nationalists stormed the area outside Bulgaria's Council of Ministers in Sofia on Monday, demanding the immediate removal of American military aircraft and rejecting their country's involvement in the escalating Middle East conflict. Footage shows protesters holding banners reading 'No to war against Iran' in front of Bulgaria’s parliament in Sofia. Demonstrators waved Bulgarian flags and chanted 'NATO out!' while demanding ‘Unwanted US planes to leave Bulgaria immediately!' "American planes should get out of our territory. We have nothing to gain; we have a lot to lose from this whole situation. We shouldn't wait for missiles to start falling before we react," said protester Deyan Nikolov. Crowds chanted 'NATO out!' while waving Bulgarian flags and holding banners reading 'No to war against Iran', listening to speeches. "Now in Sofia, there are more American soldiers than Bulgarian ones […] Which war did we lose now, that we are occupied?" Vazrazhdane party member Kostadin Kostadinov told the crowd. Demonstrator, Georgi Dimov, expressing fears of wider instability, said, "We are already a territory […] subject to destruction, nothing more." Demonstrators also argued that the presence of US forces has turned the country into a potential target due to rising tensions with Iran. "The pink reptiles were telling us that after Ukraine, we are next on Russia's list. Is there anyone here who thinks that Russia will bomb Bulgaria?" asked Yanko Peltechki. According to reports, 15 US aircraft are currently stationed at Sofia Airport, accompanied by their own tankers, de-icing vehicles and full ground support equipment. The planes, Boeing KC-135 Stratotankers, are aerial refuelling aircraft used to supply combat jets mid-air for logistical, rather than direct combat, purposes. The Ministry of Defence has previously stated that the American deployment is linked to logistical and training support under NATO’s enhanced vigilance measures. It added that the personnel on site are tasked with aircraft maintenance and servicing, not combat operations. The protest is part of a broader global anti-war movement following US and Israel strikes on Iran on Saturday morning. Tehran said it was responding with strikes on Israel and US assets in the region, with strikes reported in countries right across the Gulf region.  On Sunday, Donald Trump confirmed that three US military personnel were killed and admitted that more deaths were 'likely' on the American side. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was confirmed killed in a strike on Saturday. "