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US revokes visa of Brazilian Supreme Court judge over Bolsonaro crackdown
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The U.S. revoked the visa of Brazilian judge Alexandre de Moraes over his actions against ex-President Bolsonaro, escalating tensions with Brazil. Moraes had ordered Bolsonaro to wear an ankle monitor and face restrictions, prompting U.S. criticism. The Washington Post reported ongoing dispu
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Taiwan: Air raid alerts, disater relief drills continue as Taipei simulate
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The civil defence drills are part of Taiwan's broader annual 10-day Han Kuang military drills, which began on July 9--the island country's largest war games--aimed at increasing defence preparedness in the face of a hypothetical Chinese invasion amidst escalating tensions.
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"The appearance of NATO bases in Ukraine represents an immediate threat to
Updated : 11 months ago IST
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said NATO's efforts to turn Ukraine into a military base left Moscow with no choice but to launch its 2022 operation. In an interview, he blamed NATO expansion and Ukraine's alleged persecution of Russians for escalating tensions.
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4415 Indians evacuated from conflict zones in Iran, Israel via 19 special
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Indian government has initiated Operation Sindhu to evacuate Indian nationals from conflict zones in Iran and Israel amid escalating tensions in West Asia. The operation, which began on June 18, has successfully evacuated over 4415 Indian nationals so far.
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Iran rules out US talks after nuclear strikes, vows retaliation as lawmake
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Iran has ruled out talks with the US, contradicting President Trump's claims. Foreign Minister Araghchi said Iran is assessing damage from recent US-Israel strikes on its nuclear sites and may seek compensation. Iran also suspended cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog, escalating tension
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Kerala LoP Satheesan urges PM Modi for Indian expatriates' safety in Gulf
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Satheesan expressed concern over the rapidly escalating tensions and the imminent threat of war in the region.
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IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air suspend Gulf flights as Qatar closes airspace
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, airspace closures have severely impacted flight operations, prompting Indian airlines Indigo, SpiceJet, Akasa Air, and Air India to cancel, divert, or delay services.
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"Power of new India": Bihar BJP President Dilip Jaiswal on Iranian Preside
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Bihar BJP president Dilip Jaiswal on Monday highlighted India's growing global influence amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. He praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the country's increasing stature on the world stage.
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"Opened a Pandora's box": Russia slams US for Iran strike at UN Security C
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Speaking under the agenda item "threats to international peace and security", Nebenzia condemned the US-led strikes targeting Iran's nuclear sites as "irresponsible, dangerous, and provocative," amid escalating tensions between the Islamic Republic and Israel.
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Air India flights avoid Persian Gulf airspace amidst Israel-Iran conflict
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Air India on Sunday said that all its flights are currently avoiding certain airspaces over the Persian Gulf, amidst escalating tensions between Israel and Iran.
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"Not just a loss of voice but also a surrender of values," CPP Chairperson
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Reaffirming the Congress party's consistent stance on the Gaza crisis, Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, in an article published in The Hindu, expressed deep concern over India's continued silence on the war in Gaza and the escalating tensions with Iran.
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Union Minister Piyush Goyal welcoms safe return of Indian nationals evacua
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday welcomed the safe return of Indian nationals evacuated from Iran under Operation Sindhu, a rescue mission launched by the Indian government amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel.
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