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World - / Oct 22, 2026 - US, Israel prepare for fresh Iran strikes as Tehran threatens with 'Father of All Bombs' The United States and Israel are preparing for potential military strikes against Iran after the upcoming midterm elections. Iran has announced it will reveal a new weapon called the 'Father of All Bombs' as tensions rise. US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss military options recently. Meanwhile, Iranian officials warn of severe responses if attacked, emphasizing improved missile capabilities.

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World - / Oct 22, 2026 - British Indian stripped of OBE over rogue landlord allegations - Nirpal Singh Riat told TOI on Thursday that he disputes some of these allegations, which he says are "fabricated". Regardless, a Hounslow councillor lobbied the honours forfeiture committee, which sits within the cabinet office, to get his honours withdrawn, he told TOI. Once notified, his lawyer wrote to the committee disputing the claims but never got a response.

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