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Iran boosts missile deterrence, warns of rapid response amid US talks
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Iran's top military commander stated the country has strengthened its deterrence by upgrading ballistic missiles and shifting to an offensive doctrine after last year's conflict. He warned of a rapid response to any aggression, even as Iran and the US prepare for new nuclear talks.
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Global volatility hits Nifty, Sensex in opening, IT stocks slide as Middle
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Domestic stock markets witnessed a return of selling pressure on Wednesday morning as global cues turned weak following a fresh escalation in tensions in the Middle East and sharp selling in big technology stocks in the United States.
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US sanction policy 'criminal': Envoy Juan Carlos Marsan Aguilera
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Terming the United States' latest escalation of sanctions as "criminal," the Cuban Ambassador to India, Juan Carlos Marsan Aguilera, has asserted that Havana remains committed to cooperation rather than confrontation, despite what he described as Washington's attempts to "suffocate" the i
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Iran missiles pose "serious threat" to US bases, Gulf allies warn Washingt
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
US allies warn Iran's missiles still threaten American bases despite past strikes. Gulf states refuse support for any attack on Iran. Tehran says its capabilities remain intact, as tensions rise with US deployments, while leaders on both sides warn of regional war even amid tentative talks.
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Enforced disappearance of Baloch women signals escalation of state violenc
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Mahrang Baloch wrote that for decades the Baloch have been treated as a "suspect population," governed through coercion and exclusion rather than citizenship, consent or inclusion.
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"They do want to make a deal": Trump says Iran open to talks as US weighs
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Trump stated that Iran wants a deal but warned of military action if talks fail. Iran agreed to negotiations only on equal terms, rejecting limits on its defence. The US is weighing tougher military options as warships move closer, amid rising tensions over Tehran's nuclear programme.
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Texas launches broad probe into alleged H-1B visa abuse by North Texas fir
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
The investigation, revealed in a statement issued January 28, signals an escalation in the state's scrutiny of companies suspected of exploiting the federal visa system.
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Trump renews hard-line Iran stance, says war must end as 'armada' heads to
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
Trump warned Iran with fresh military deployments while signalling openness to talks, claiming Tehran wants a deal. He said US strikes "obliterated" Iran's nuclear facilities and confirmed consultations on possible further action as tensions remain high.
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UAE reiterates it will not allow airspace or territory to be used for atta
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
In an official statement posted on X, the UAE Foreign Ministry said the country remains committed to "not allowing its airspace, territory, or waters to be used in any hostile military actions against Iran, and to not providing any logistical support in this regard."
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Iranian nationals protest outside World Economic Forum venue in Davos
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
People of Iranian nationality protested outside the World Economic Forum venue in Davos. The protest came amid rising Iran-US tensions, with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warning the US of strong retaliation if attacked, following fresh threats by US President Donald Trump.
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Trump reiterates claims of mediating India-Pakistan conflict, says working
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday reiterated his claim of having mediated multiple international conflicts, including between India and Pakistan, referring to the escalation in May 2025, following India's Operation Sindoor, a series of precision strikes on nine terrorist camps in Pakis
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Geopolitical risks could hit markets if tensions escalate, says Report
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
The report titled "Geopolitics heats up from Venezuela, to Greenland to Iran, but investors shrug. For how long?" discusses how geopolitical tensions worldwide can impact markets.
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