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Oman: Palau-flagged oil tanker targeted off Musandam amid raging regional
Updated : 2 weeks ago IST
Following the reported deaths of Iran's Supreme Leader and top military chiefs in US-Israeli strikes, regional tensions have erupted. While an oil tanker was targeted off Oman, Iran has launched retaliatory strikes against US-linked targets in several Gulf states, sparking fears of an esc
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"Bombing cities, killing civilians": Mamdani condemns strikes on Iran; Mal
Updated : 2 weeks ago IST
In a post on X, he said, "Today's military strikes on Iran -- carried out by the United States and Israel -- mark a catastrophic escalation in an illegal war of aggression. Bombing cities. Killing civilians. Opening a new theater of war. Americans do not want this. They do not want anothe
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UN Chief Guterres urges immediate halt to hostilities in Middle East
Updated : 2 weeks ago IST
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for an immediate halt to hostilities and urgent de-escalation in the Middle East, urging world leaders to "act responsibly".
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US, Israel not committed to their words, says Deputy Representative of Aya
Updated : 2 weeks ago IST
Deputy Representative of the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in India, Mohammad Hossein Zyiaee, on Saturday condemned the United States, stating that attacking Iran after saying that negotiations were underway shows that the US and Israel are not committed to their words. Read More
EAM Jaishankar holds talks with Gulf leaders, stresses safety of Indian Co
Updated : 2 weeks ago IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke with his counterparts from several Gulf countries amid rising tensions in West Asia, stressing the need for de-escalation through dialogue and diplomacy.
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"Developments in Middle East are deeply concerning due to their economic &
Updated : 2 weeks ago IST
Former Karnataka CM and BJP MP Basavaraj Bommai on Saturday expressed deep concern over the Israel-Iran conflict, stating that the situation should be addressed with talks and negotiations.
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"Please be assured that safety of every Kannadiga is our foremost priority
Updated : 2 weeks ago IST
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday assured that all the necessary measures are being undertaken to ensure the safety of Indian citizens residing in the Middle Eastern countries amid the escalating situation between Iran and Israel.
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DGCA issues urgent safety advisory on Middle East, Gulf airspace risks
Updated : 2 weeks ago IST
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Saturday issued an urgent safety advisory to all Indian air operators, warning of heightened risks to civil aviation in the Middle East and Persian Gulf airspace following a sharp escalation in regional tensions.
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United Nations Security Council to hold emergency meeting on Israel-Iran c
Updated : 2 weeks ago IST
United Nations Security Council has called an emergency meeting at 10 pm CET to address the situation in Iran and the Middle East, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said on Saturday.
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Israel strikes Iranian strategic defence systems, including SA-65 in Kerma
Updated : 2 weeks ago IST
"The IDF completed a broad strike on strategic defense systems of the Iranian regime. The IDF struck multiple strategic aerial defense systems, including an advanced SA-65 system in the Kermanshah area of western Iran," the IDF posted on X.
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"Will use all necessary options to protect ourselves": Iranian Ambassador
Updated : 2 weeks ago IST
Iran's Ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, on Saturday warned the US and Israel, stating that Tehran is "fully prepared" and will take all "necessary options" to protect itself.
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UN Secy General condemns military escalation in Middle East, calls on memb
Updated : 2 weeks ago IST
"All Member States must respect their obligations under international law, including the Charter of the UN. The Charter clearly prohibits "the threat of the use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state, or in any other manner inconsistent with the
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