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China increases defence spending amidst world chaos
Updated : 10 hours, 28 min ago IST
China has announced a 7 per cent increase in its 2026 defence budget to roughly USD 277 billion. Amidst regional conflicts and military purges, Beijing is prioritising modernisation and "sovereign rights." While feeling vulnerable due to energy dependencies, China is choosing diplomatic enga
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Saudi Arabia condemns "repeated targeting" of diplomatic premises as "clea
Updated : 10 hours, 28 min ago IST
Saudi Arabia and the UAE have condemned a drone strike on the UAE's Iraqi consulate as a "clear violation" of international law. Australia is deploying military assets to bolster UAE defences, while US President Trump described the regional conflict as a "short-term excursion" that could end
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UAE consulate in Iraq targeted by drone strike hours after nation slams be
Updated : 10 hours, 28 min ago IST
A drone strike hit the UAE's Iraqi Kurdistan consulate after the nation decried being targeted "unfairly". Australia is now deploying missiles and aircraft for defense. Meanwhile, US President Trump described the conflict as a "short-term excursion" that could end soon.
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US missile strike targets school and residential homes in Iran's Khomeyn:
Updated : 6 hours, 43 min ago IST
Reports indicate a US missile strike hit a school in Khomeyn, central Iran. This comes as the IRGC vowed to "determine" the war's end, rejecting US claims of a "short-term excursion." Amid threats to global oil supplies, Russia and France are pursuing diplomatic and defensive measures to
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"PM Modi's foreign policy (mis)adventurism...": Congress criticises Jaisha
Updated : 6 hours, 43 min ago IST
Congress slammed the Centre's response to the escalating West Asia crisis, with former External Affairs Minister and President of Congress' Foreign Affairs Department, Salman Khurshid, raising concerns over India's strategic, economic and diplomatic interests in the region following EAM S
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Discussion in Parliament on West Asia conflict unlikely say sources
Updated : 10 hours, 27 min ago IST
There will be no discussions in Parliament on the West Asia Conflict. According to parliamentary rules, there are no provisions for discussion if a suo motto statement is made by a minister on an urgent matter, according to sources.
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Interest of Indian consumer always overriding priority: Jaishankar warns o
Updated : 10 hours, 27 min ago 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 wa
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"Safety of Indians our main priority": Jaishankar says PM Modi closely mon
Updated : 10 hours, 27 min ago IST
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, while warning that the cri
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"Dialogue and diplomacy should be pursued": Jaishankar briefs Parliament o
Updated : 6 hours, 43 min ago IST
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 that the Cabinet Committ
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Carney, Trump hold high-level talks on Middle East and trade; agree to "st
Updated : 10 hours, 27 min ago 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. Meanwhile, Ottawa is coo
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"At critical juncture": Iran's Foreign Ministry pledges absolute allegianc
Updated : 10 hours, 27 min ago 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 sovereignty amid ongoing "mili
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Finnish President Alexander Stubb concludes India visit as ties elevated t
Updated : 10 hours, 26 min ago IST
Finnish President Alexander Stubb concluded his official visit to India, marking a "defining moment" as bilateral ties were elevated to a Strategic Partnership in Digitalisation and Sustainability. He was seen off at the airport by Union Minister Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, signalling a new
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