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Updated: Mar 09, 2026 12:24 IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar told Parliament that the Indian consumer's interest is the "overriding priority" amid the West Asia crisis. He warned of supply chain disruptions, confirmed 67,000 Indians have returned home, and defended the humanitarian decision to allow an Iranian warship to dock in Kochi for repairs.
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar informed Parliament that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is personally monitoring the Iran conflict. With two Indian mariners dead and thousands of citizens in the region, India is coordinating evacuations and relocation efforts, whil
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar briefed the Rajya Sabha on the escalating West Asia crisis following US-Israeli strikes on Iran that triggered wider regional conflict. India urged restraint, emphasised dialogue and diplomacy for de-escalation, and confirmed th
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Experts and newly surfaced video evidence point to a US-made Tomahawk missile striking an IRGC complex adjacent to a girls' school in Iran, where 168 died. While President Trump denied US responsibility, blaming Iranian "inaccuracy," analysts suggest the footage indicat
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India's total arms imports declined slightly over the past decade, partly due to its increasing ability to design and produce weapons domestically.
Read MoreUpdated: Mar 09, 2026 11:01 IST
Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, who is more hardline than his father, has been announced as the third Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution following a decision by the country's Assembly of Experts after days of deliberation.
Read MoreUpdated: Mar 09, 2026 10:48 IST
US President Donald Trump stated that the end of the war with Iran will be a "mutual" decision with Benjamin Netanyahu. He claimed the conflict saved Israel from destruction, reiterated that Iran's new leadership needs US approval to "last long," and urged a pardon for
Read MoreUpdated: Mar 09, 2026 10:37 IST
The UAE Ministry of Defence reported intercepting a major Iranian aerial attack involving ballistic missiles and drones. Since the February 28 killing of Ayatollah Khamenei, over 1,600 projectiles have targeted the UAE, resulting in four deaths and 112 injuries. Authori
Read MoreUpdated: Mar 09, 2026 10:18 IST
Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has held discussions with Gulf leaders regarding the escalating tensions in the Middle East, highlighting Singapore's concern over the evolving regional conflict and the safety of its citizens abroad.
Read MoreUpdated: Mar 09, 2026 10:15 IST
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney discussed Middle East tensions and trade with US President Donald Trump. While earlier criticising US-Israeli strikes as inconsistent with international law, Carney stated he "could not rule out" Canadian military participation. Me
Read MoreUpdated: Mar 09, 2026 09:50 IST
Iran's Foreign Ministry and its diplomats have declared allegiance to Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei as the new Leader of the Islamic Revolution. Describing the transition as a "critical juncture," the ministry emphasised that the move ensures national unity and sovereig
Read MoreUpdated: Mar 09, 2026 09:34 IST
The government of Qatar has strongly condemned an attack attributed to Iran that targeted a residential facility in Al-Kharj, a city in Saudi Arabia, resulting in the deaths of two civilians and leaving several others injured.
Read MoreUpdated: Mar 09, 2026 09:23 IST
The Balen-led Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is set for a historic two-thirds majority in Nepal's parliament. With 124 FPTP seats and nearly 50% of the PR vote, the RSP is projected to secure 185 seats in the 275-member House, comfortably crossing the 184-seat thresh
Read MoreUpdated: Mar 09, 2026 09:11 IST
Bahrain reports an Iranian drone strike on a desalination plant and the Sitra area, leaving children in critical condition. Despite President Pezeshkian's claims of seeking "good relations" with neighbours, Tehran remains defiant against US President Trump's demands for
Read MoreUpdated: Mar 09, 2026 09:05 IST
United States War Secretary Pete Hegseth has outlined Washington's stance on the ongoing tensions in West Asia, emphasising the scale of American military strength and its objectives in the region.
Read MoreUpdated: Mar 09, 2026 08:54 IST
Top Iranian officials, including the Foreign Minister and Parliament Speaker, have pledged absolute allegiance to the new Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei. Following a "decisive vote" by the Assembly of Experts, leaders hailed the transition as a "legal proces
Read MoreUpdated: Mar 09, 2026 08:28 IST
US President Donald Trump adopted a "we'll see what happens" stance following Mojtaba Khamenei's appointment as Iran's Supreme Leader. Despite prior warnings that any successor requires US approval to "last long," Tehran finalised the transition, while Israel issued thr
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In a post on X, the Indian embassy in Saudi Arabia wrote, "It is a matter of relief that there has been no Indian fatality in the unfortunate incident at Al Kharj yesterday evening. The Embassy has been in touch with the concerned Saudi authorities regarding this iss
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Iran and regional allies launched "Operation True Promise 4," conducting 27 waves of missile and drone strikes against US and Israeli military targets. The retaliatory offensive, reported by Press TV, struck bases in Kuwait, Iraq, and the occupied territories following
Read MoreUpdated: Mar 09, 2026 07:38 IST
Following the death of his father, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has been appointed Iran's new Supreme Leader. President Masoud Pezeshkian hailed the transition as a "new era of honour," urging national unity to overcome economic challenges and external aggression from the
Read MoreUpdated: Mar 09, 2026 06:39 IST
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) said on Monday that it recorded the presence of 8 PLAN vessels around its territory.
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