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Islamabad denies reports of Iranian fleet at Nur Khan Base

A CBS report says it did. Pakistan acknowledged the presence of Iranian aircraft but claimed these were civilian assets. Looks like the US is now faced with its second osama bin laden moment

Pakistan's history of 'oops' moments, from allegedly harboring Iranian aircraft to denying terrorist camps, has eroded its credibility on the global stage. Decades of strategic ambiguity and carefully calibrated deniability have created a trust deficit, making its diplomatic assurances met with skepticism and every crisis a potential international embarrassment.

Helicopters have revolutionized military mobility, enabling swift troop deployment and extraction directly at targets. From early raids like Son Tay to modern operations against ISIS and the rescue of osama bin laden, these versatile aircraft offer unparalleled flexibility. Despite their vulnerabilities, helicopters remain crucial for precise insertions and extractions, providing commanders with a unique tactical advantage.

Iran's air defenses, once robust, have been systematically dismantled, leaving only MANPADS. These shoulder-fired missiles, capable of targeting low-flying aircraft, have reportedly downed and damaged coalition aircraft. The potential presence of Chinese MANPADS in Iran's arsenal raises concerns for American air mobility operations, potentially forcing a shift towards more cautious tactics.

We need to sit this one out. Cursing Pakistan or diminishing its role right now only makes us come across as insecure and having a ‘sour grapes’ reaction

Actor Manav Gohil defends 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' against 'propaganda' claims, asserting cinema should be free from political baggage. He argues art and politics shouldn't merge, citing Hollywood examples where similar narratives faced no backlash. Gohil believes public discussion, positive or negative, signifies the film's success and impact. Read on to know more in detail.

Authorities have busted a terror network allegedly linked to ISIS and foreign handlers, accused of radicalizing Indian youth online. Teams across multiple states apprehended suspects involved in spreading jihadi propaganda, including videos of extremist figures. The group reportedly aimed to establish an Islamic State in India, with links traced to Pakistan, Afghanistan, Syria, and Bangladesh.

Netflix subscribers were frustrated when the documentary American Manhunt: osama bin laden did not premiere on the scheduled release date of March 10, 2025. The documentary's release date has been postponed without a clear explanation from Netflix. Angry users took to social media to express their disappointment and some even threatened to cancel their subscriptions.

Fans were left frustrated after 'American Manhunt: osama bin laden' failed to premiere as scheduled on March 10, with no explanation from Netflix. The sudden delay has sparked speculation, including theories about timing during Ramadan, bin Laden's birthday, and possible government intervention.

India voiced serious concern over terrorists finding sanctuary deep inside Pakistan and pressed Islamabad to arrest perpetrators of the Mumbai terror attacks.

A "wanted" osama bin laden poster, signed by US Navy SEAL Team 6 which carried out the raid in Pakistan to kill the then al-Qaeda chief, has been auctioned for a whopping $100,000. Osama was killed in the US Navy SEALs raid on May 2, 2011.

Pakistan will soon repatriate to Saudi Arabia two widows and several children of al-Qaida leader osama bin laden who were captured after he was killed during a US military raid in the garrison town of Abbottabad.

"Is osama bin laden a martyr?" Pakistan foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi refused to give a straight answer to this question during a recent interview, raising eyebrows about his govt's view of the once world's most-wanted terrorist. During an interview to the Afghanistan media, Qureshi was probed about PM Khan's recent remark where he referred to Laden as a "martyr".

Odd, unfounded fandom for the once dreaded terrorist osama bin laden, founder of the Pan-Islamic terror organisation al-Qaeda, has landed a sub-divisional officer (SDO) of the electricity department in Farrukhabad district in deep trouble.

Union home minister P. Chidambaram has issued a statement on the killing of terrorist osama bin laden as confirmed by the US President.

The state police department issued a general alert following news of the alleged death of osama bin laden in Pakistan.

Pakistan will grant US access to the three widows of bin Laden, who were detained after the killing of the al-Qaida chief, media reports said.

Referring to Al Qaida chief osama bin laden's killing in an US operation "deep inside Pakistan", India on Monday said: "This fact underlines our concern that terrorists belonging to different organisations find sanctuary in Pakistan.

Ali had the once in a lifetime opportunity of interviewing osama bin laden and gained more than just an insight on the world’s most wanted man.

Al-Qaida terrorist osama bin laden had supported and extended financial assistance to former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, the country's former envoy to the US, Abida Hussain, has claimed. "Yes, he (osama bin laden) supported Mian Nawaz Sharif at one time. However, that is a complicated story. He (Osama) used to extend financial assistance," Express Tribune quoted.

Al-Qaida chief osama bin laden claimed the botched Christmas Day bombing of a US airliner and threatened further strikes on US targets, in an audio statement broadcast on Sunday on Al-Jazeera television.

When one of osama bin laden's most trusted aides picked up the phone last year, he unknowingly led US pursuers to the doorstep of his boss.

The top US commander in Afghanistan said Wednesday that it remains the goal of US troops to capture osama bin laden alive and "bring him to justice."

Pakistan reacted strongly to British Prime Minister Gordon Brown's call for it to take tougher action against al-Qaida and find osama bin laden, saying no one should doubt its efforts in the war against terrorism.

MYSORE: Come October 1, the bi-monthly rentals of telephone service offered by Mysore Telecom Circle will go up from Rs 360 to Rs 500. The department has informed all its subscribers in the bills issued for July and August.

Robert O'Neill is renowned for his memoir, titled 'The Operator,' in which he asserted responsibility for eliminating one of the most sought-after terrorists in the world at that period. On May 2, 2011, osama bin laden was killed in Pakistan's Abbottabad compound during a nighttime raid by the US navy's SEAL team.