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US will "escort tankers through Strait of Hormuz" if necessary

"If necessary, the United States Navy will begin escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz as soon as possible. No matter what, the United States will ensure the FREE FLOW of ENERGY to the WORLD. The United States' ECONOMIC and MILITARY MIGHT is the GREATEST ON EARTH - More actions to come. Thank you for your attention to this matter!" the US President said.

2026-03-03T23:45:49.936220+00:00 IST

Iran conflict: US-Bangla Airlines to operate two special flights

According to an official statement, the airline will operate special flights on the Dhaka-Dubai-Dhaka route to facilitate the safe return of affected passengers.

2026-03-03T23:37:47.348597+00:00 IST

UAE says over 1,000 Iranian attacks intercepted

The United Arab Emirates has reaffirmed that it has not taken any decision to alter its defensive posture in response to the repeated Iranian attacks.

2026-03-03T23:02:17.093644+00:00 IST

Fire caused by drone strike near US Consulate in Dubai extinguish

According to a source in the region cited by CNN, the consulate grounds were hit by what is believed to be an Iranian drone.

2026-03-03T22:24:05.944481+00:00 IST

Three rounds of negotiations failed before US strikes on Iran

For weeks, American diplomats sat across the table with officials from Iran and tried to reach a deal. They travelled to Oman and went to Switzerland. They offered incentives, laid out red lines, and kept coming back. In the end, they concluded it was all a waste of time and reported their findings to President Donald Trump.

2026-03-03T21:46:49.739655+00:00 IST

“Not Winston Churchill we’re dealing with ...”: Trump slams UK PM

"This is not Winston Churchill we're dealing with," Trump said, drawing a comparison with Britain's wartime leader. "They ruin relationships. It's a shame," he added.

2026-03-03T20:56:44.360754+00:00 IST

“If we didn’t do it, they would’ve attacked first”: Trump on Iran

US President Donald Trump has defended the recent American strikes against Iran, asserting that the action was necessary to prevent a potential nuclear catastrophe and claimed that "Tehran was preparing to launch an attack first."

2026-03-03T19:41:50.613039+00:00 IST

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US President Trump on Operation Epic Fury against Iran

"Combat operations continue at this time in full force, and they will continue until all of our objectives are achieved. We have very strong objectives," he said.

2026-03-02T00:57:56.790301+00:00 IST

Three killed, 14 injured in Texas bar shooting; FBI probes

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Joint Terrorism Task Force has joined the investigation into a mass shooting at a popular bar in Austin, Texas, that left at least three people dead and 14 others injured, authorities confirmed on Sunday.

2026-03-01T22:56:47.067016+00:00 IST

US President Trump agrees to talks with new Tehran leadership

Speaking to The Atlantic magazine, Trump remarked, "They (Iran) want to talk and I have agreed to talk, so I will be balancing to them."

2026-03-01T21:21:07.318431+00:00 IST

Europe

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EU forging strong security, defence ties with India: Kaja Kallas

Expanding on the EU's strategic priorities, she added, "And on top of trade, we are creating partnerships on security and defence, 10 so far, including India and Australia this year alone."

2026-02-15T12:18:18.833700+00:00 IST

Migration "went too far,": Hillary Clinton at MSC 2026

The former US Secretary of State who was participating in a panel titled "The West-West Divide: What Remains of Common Values" said "migration has been a huge flashpoint." A Fox News analysis of Hillary Clinton's remarks stated that during her 2016 presidential campaign, she supported the then US President Barack Obama's executive actions that deferred immigration enforcement against millions of children and parents in the country illegally and wanted to end the practice of family detention.

2026-02-15T08:25:27.446679+00:00 IST

Zelenskyy highlights Europe-backed PURL program at MSC 2026

In a post on X, Zelenskyy said the PURL program enables Ukraine to purchase Patriot air defence missiles and other weapons from the United States and partners to shield civilians from Russian strikes.

2026-02-15T01:25:55.781358+00:00 IST

Pacific

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Australia: Indian envoy plays tennis with PM Albanese

The Indian High Commissioner to Australia, Manpreet Vohra, made the last day of his tenure extra special by playing tennis with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Saturday.

2023-12-30T14:58:45.846159+00:00 IST

Japan strengthens security partnerships with ASEAN nations

Japan has been enhancing its security ties with various Southeast Asian nations ahead of a Japan-ASEAN summit that is scheduled to be held in Tokyo from December 16-18. According to analysts, this forum is being held to offset China's aggressive behaviour in the region, VOA News reported.

2023-12-15T12:04:39.526541+00:00 IST

"Our relationship at highest point in...": Australian envoy

Lauding the bilateral partnership between New Delhi and Canberra, the High Commissioner of Australia to India, Philip Green OAM highlighted a remarkable two-way trade that has grown by more than 50 per cent over the past five years, adding that India is the most consequential relationship.

2023-12-13T13:44:56.256259+00:00 IST

Others

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"Unacceptable violation of sovereignty," says Russia

The Russian side said if the reports were true it was an unacceptable violation of Venezuela's sovereignty.

2026-01-03T13:28:17.327302+00:00 IST

"Maduro charged with Narco-Terrorism conspiracy,"

Nicolas Maduro has been charged with Narco-Terrorism Conspiracy, Cocaine Importation Conspiracy, Possession of Machineguns and Destructive Devices.

2026-01-03T12:47:08.153166+00:00 IST

Venezuela Strikes: Chilean Prez calls for peaceful resolution

Chilean President Gabriel Boric on Saturday gave a call for peaceful resolution after American strikes in Venezuela where the US "captured" President Maduro and his wife. The Chilean President condemned the military action and said that the crisis must be resolved through dialogue and multilateralism.

2026-01-03T12:26:31.891598+00:00 IST

Asia

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Pak’s monthly oil import bill could skyrocket to USD 600 Million

Amid the developing security situation in West Asia, Pakistan could see its monthly oil import bill soar to a whopping USD 600 million, the country's Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Sunday, as reported by Dawn. Already reeling under economic stress, the country's Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik said that they would request the International Monetary Fund for relief in the petroleum levy.

2026-03-09T00:00:17.431135+00:00 IST

Air India shares flight sched for services to Jeddah, Muscat, UAE

Amid the developing security situation in West Asia and the Gulf, Air India issued a travel advisory on Sunday, noting that Air India and Air India Express would continue with their scheduled services to and from Jeddah and Muscat. It further noted that in addition to the scheduled services, Air India and Air India Express would operate a total of 32 ad-hoc non-scheduled flights to the United Arab Emirates on Monday to assist in bringing stranded travellers home to India.

2026-03-08T19:21:39.126470+00:00 IST

EAM to address Lok Sabha on West Asia situation tomorrow

According to the list of business of the Lok Sabha issued on Sunday, Jaishankar will address the Lok Sabha to brief members on the current developments in the region.

2026-03-08T17:37:16.052554+00:00 IST

Middle East

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Iran's IRGC launches 21st wave of counter strikes

Iran further said that its retaliatory campaign will intensify in the coming days, with military officials vowing expanded strikes while air defenses continue to intercept Israeli and US aircraft and drones across the country.

2026-03-06T07:44:32.075709+00:00 IST

Etihad Airways resumes limited flights from Abu Dhabi

Etihad Airways on Friday resumed a limited commercial flight schedule from Abu Dhabi amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia.

2026-03-06T04:56:55.659187+00:00 IST

Kurdistan says it is not part of campaign to expand war in region

The Kurdistan Regional Government has denied reports suggesting that it was going to become a part of the campaign against Iran.

2026-03-06T04:18:24.366060+00:00 IST

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Asia

Iran battling two wars, military conflict and “fake news” campaig

Ilahi, in a conversation with ANI, said that several Iranians came out to protest the death of Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran.

2026-03-03T17:34:04.035431+00:00 IST

Asia

Condolence book to be laid at Iranian Embassy in New Delhi

The Iranian Embassy in New Delhi on Tuesday announced that a condolence book will be opened this week to commemorate the "martyrdom" of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Imam Khamenei.

2026-03-03T17:25:07.402487+00:00 IST

Middle East

Consulate officials in Jeddah meet Indian nationals departing...

The Consulate General of India, Jeddah, on Tuesday said it is extending full support to Indian nationals travelling on special flights from Jeddah amid regional travel disruptions due to the ongoing conflict in the West Asia region.

2026-03-03T17:09:04.691814+00:00 IST

Asia

Iran says it is open for negotiations "with dignity" to end war

Speaking to ANI, Abdul Majeed Hakeem Ilahi, Special representative of the supreme leader of Iran, said, "We are ready to stop the war. We are ready for negotiations. But the negotiating should be with dignity, not dictating something against Iran. We are defending ourselves. We are looking for our right and nothing else."

2026-03-03T16:52:31.014137+00:00 IST

Asia

India provides large number of vehicles as Nepal heads to...

For Nepal's general elections, India has provided a large number of vehicles to the Election Commission. Nepal Election Commission's Information Officer, Suman Ghimire, while talking to ANI, said that, "India is our important neighbour, and we continue to receive assistance from India."

2026-03-03T16:42:22.588071+00:00 IST

Europe

Scindia inaugurates Bharat Pavilion at Mobile World Congress 2026

Addressing the media, the Union Minister stated that as the world deliberates the future of connectivity in the "IQ Era," India stands at the intersection of intelligence and infrastructure where connectivity meets capability and innovation meets inclusion.

2026-03-03T16:41:26.632904+00:00 IST

Asia

US embassies instruct Americans to leave Middle East immediately

The conflict in the Middle East has entered its fourth day following the US and Israeli strikes on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, along with other key figures in the Persian Gulf country. In retaliation, Tehran has responded with counter-strikes targeting American military bases and other Israeli assets across the region.

2026-03-03T16:23:01.713183+00:00 IST

Asia

Heavy security deployed outside US Consulate in Lahore

Heavy security has been deployed outside the US Consulate in Lahore on Tuesday, following violent nationwide protests, triggered by the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in a joint US-Israel airstrike on February 28.

2026-03-03T15:17:08.298766+00:00 IST

Asia

War in Middle East declared on exact day....: Palestine Ambassado

"When you talk about our view as Palestinians, because we had been suffering from the wars and battles a long time ago, we are totally against any war which erupts anywhere around the world. So, when it came to the current battle between the US and Israel on one side and Iran on the other side, we are completely against this war. It is reprehensible for us, as Palestinians, and it should be reprehensible for any human being," the Palestinian Ambassador to India told ANI.

2026-03-03T14:38:19.128136+00:00 IST

Asia

PM Modi speaks to Amir of Qatar, other West Asia leaders

PM Modi, in his call with the Amir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, condemned the attacks on Qatar and thanked the Amir of Qatar for support and care of the Indian community in Qatar.

2026-03-03T14:19:06.294529+00:00 IST

Asia

Nearly 8,000 passengers stranded in Qatar

Amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East following military strikes involving the US, Israel, and Iran, thousands of citizens have found themselves caught in a massive aviation standstill. The situation remains fluid as major hubs like Hamad International (Doha) and Dubai International (DXB) operate under severe restrictions.

2026-03-03T13:41:19.591998+00:00 IST

Trump says "Too Late" for Iran to talk as tensions escalate

"Their air defense, Air Force, Navy, and Leadership is gone. They want to talk. I said 'Too Late'," the US President posted on Truth Social.

2026-03-03T13:16:02.343843+00:00 IST

Asia

PM Modi speaks to leaders of 8 West Asian nations in 48 hours

In the last 48 hours, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken to leaders of: UAE, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, and Qatar.

2026-03-03T13:14:00.935435+00:00 IST

Asia

Indian envoy meets Bangladesh Minister Mirza Fakhrul

The discussions included enhanced cooperation to strengthen local governance structures and rural development, which are shared priorities of both countries. They also agreed to strengthen bilateral engagement in areas such as the rural economy, agricultural cooperatives, financial empowerment at the grassroots, etc.

2026-03-03T12:47:39.124574+00:00 IST