Indian among two dead from UAE missile debris
DUBAI, March 26: At least two people, including an Indian, were killed and three others injured in Abu Dhabi on Thursday when debris from missiles intercepted by the UAE’s air defence system fell on a street, local media reported. The second person killed was a Pakistani national, while the injured included an Indian, an Emirati, and a Jordanian. The incident occurred on Sweihan Street following the interception of a ballistic missile launched from Iran, part of ongoing missile and drone attacks. This brings the total death toll in Abu Dhabi from Iranian attacks to 11, with 169 injured, including nationals from multiple countries. Since the start of the attacks, UAE air defences have engaged 372 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and 1,826 UAVs. The Ministry of Defence affirmed that the UAE remains fully prepared to confront any threats, ensuring the protection of the country’s sovereignty, security, and stability, while safeguarding national interests and capabilities. The attacks highlight the ongoing escalation and risk to civilians amid Iranian missile and drone strikes. (PTI)
China says India ties on path to improvement: FM Wang
BEIJING, March 26: India-China relations are on a “correct path” of improvement, with shared interests outweighing differences, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday. Speaking during a farewell call with outgoing Indian Ambassador Pradeep Rawat, Wang highlighted that under the strategic guidance of leaders from both countries, ties have stabilized following the 2020 Galwan standoff. Relations improved after meetings between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping at the 2024 BRICS summit in Kazan and the SCO summit in Tianjin. Wang emphasized treating each other as partners rather than competitors, expanding mutually beneficial cooperation, and strengthening multilateral collaboration within mechanisms like BRICS. He stressed that the modernization of India and China is crucial for global development. India will host the BRICS summit later this year, with Xi expected to attend, and Rawat will be succeeded by Vikram Doraiswami as ambassador. (PTI)
Indian-origin man charged in Singapore for roof stunt
SINGAPORE, March 26: Prem Anan Sugunakumar, an Indian-origin man, was charged in a Singapore court for driving a luxury sports car with his two children, aged seven and eight, sitting on the car boot on October 20, 2025. He faces a single count of rash act endangering the safety of children below 14. Prem’s lawyer requested time to take instructions regarding an early plea of guilt. The case is scheduled to return to court on April 22. Videos of the dangerous incident circulated on social media last year. Singapore police emphasized that children must always be properly secured in vehicles. Conviction could result in up to six months in jail, a SGD2,500 fine, or double the penalty if the victims are under 14. (PTI)
