In the backdrop of escalating conflict between the US-Israel alliance and Iran, multiple American military bases across the Middle East have become key flashpoints.

According to a Congressional Research Service report, the US Department of Defense manages at least 8 persistent bases and 11 other access sites in the region, operating under US Central Command (CENTCOM) to project power and deter Tehran.

Qatar’s Al Udeid Air Base serves as CENTCOM’s forward headquarters, hosting thousands of troops and vital air assets; Bahrain is home to the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet, crucial for maritime security. In Kuwait, Camp Arifjan and Ali al-Salem Air Base support logistics, airlift and surveillance missions.

The UAE’s Al Dhafra Air Base is another major hub, while Saudi Arabia’s Prince Sultan Air Base hosts rotational US forces. The US also maintains forces in Iraq, Jordan, Egypt and Syria, reflecting decades-long strategic commitments in the region.

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The ruling Trinamool Congress on Friday (February 27, 2026) announced four candidates, including senior advocate of Supreme Court, Menaka Guruswamy, who was among the lawyers representing petitioners that challenged Section 377 and led to decriminalisation of homosexuality in India.

The other nominees are former Director General of Police Rajeev Kumar, State Minister Babul Supriyo, and actor Koel Mallick.

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Keralam- A name carried through inscriptions, kingdoms, and centuries, now finding its way back!

Swipe to uncover the story of a name rooted in 2000-year-old history

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Celebrating the women who became the “first” and opened doors for millions after them.
This Women’s Day, we honour courage, leadership, and limitless dreams. ✨

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