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Shah Rukh Khan Denies Secret Mission: Was He Involved in Navy Veterans’ Release From Qatar?
Mumbai, India: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has denied claims that he played any role in securing the release of eight Indian Navy veterans who were detained in Qatar on espionage charges. Rumors circulated online suggesting Khan used his influence to intervene in the diplomatic situation. However, on Tuesday, his team issued a strong statement refuting these claims. “Any such…
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18-Month Nightmare Ends: Indian Navy Vets Return Home After Qatar Spy Allegations
New Delhi: Eight Indian Navy veterans, initially sentenced to death in Qatar on alleged spying charges, have been released and seven have returned to India after an 18-month ordeal. The veterans, employed by Dahra Global, were assisting with the introduction of Italian U212 stealth submarines in Qatar. Following a Qatari court’s death sentence in October 2023, India, expressing deep shock,…
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Qatar Pauses LNG Tanker Movements Amidst Yemen Airstrikes
Qatar has reportedly halted the transit of liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait following US-led airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen, reported Bloomberg. Ship-tracking data reveals that at least five Qatari LNG vessels heading towards the Red Sea’s southern end have been paused since Friday. The Combined Military Forces, including the US and UK navies, advised…
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Qatar Alters Death Sentences for Former Indian Navy Personnel
A Qatar court has commuted the death sentences of eight former Indian naval officers, convicted for undisclosed charges, previously speculated to be spying for Israel. India’s foreign ministry revealed the sentences were reduced but didn’t specify the new penalty. Israel’s embassy declined comment, deeming it “not an Israeli matter.” The men, initially sentenced to death in October, were reported to…
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