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Gulf Cooperation Council denounces "nefarious" Iranian attacks on Bahrain
Updated : 1 week ago IST
The GCC condemned Iranian attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait as "dangerous acts of aggression." This follows the IRGC's "Operation True Promise 4," involving missile and drone strikes against US and Israeli targets in Haifa and Salman Port, which Tehran claims is retaliation for "unprovoked US-Is
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Tamil Nadu: Rare Little Stint arrive in Thoothukudi, Environmentalists fla
Updated : 1 week ago IST
Flocks of the rare Little Stint, a migratory bird species that travels vast distances from Siberia, have arrived in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, on Sunday.
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'To take a little pressure off': Trump says on US granting "permission" to
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US President Donald Trump on Saturday (US local time) spoke to the media about several developments in the wake of the unfolding security situation in West Asia and the Gulf and responded to the announcement by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on temporarily allowing India to purchase
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'Will continue to act with all might until goals achieved': Israeli PM Net
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday (local time) said that the Israeli actions would continue until all the goals are achieved. He also praised the defence forces and citizens of Israel for their courageous stand.
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'Obligation to protect our people, country': UAE President meets those inj
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UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nayhan on Friday met five civilians who were injured amid tensions in West Asia and the Gulf region. He underlined that the UAE would continue to protect its people and the country, highlighting that they would emerge stronger than before.
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"Over 52,000 Indians travelled safely from Gulf region between March 1-7":
Updated : 1 week ago IST
In an official press statement, the MEA said that the Government of India is continuously monitoring the evolving situation in West Asia and the Gulf region, especially with regard to the welfare of Indian nationals who have been stranded there during transit or on short-duration visits.<
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Gulf carriers resume operations, operate limited flights amid regional vol
Updated : 1 week, 1 day ago IST
Major Gulf carriers, including Emirates and Etihad, have resumed limited flight operations as of Saturday, following regional airspace closures. Services are gradually restoring, with some restricted to "relief corridors" for stranded passengers.
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MRPL denies rumours of refinery shutdown amid West Asia conflict; confirms
Updated : 1 week, 1 day ago IST
Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) has officially denied reports circulating on social media regarding a partial shutdown of its facilities, asserting that its operations remain fully functional despite speculation of feedstock shortages. The state-controlled refiner issued
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"Must take idea of us surrendering to their graves," says Iran President a
Updated : 1 week, 1 day ago IST
Masoud Pezeshkian in a televised address to the Iranian people called on them to join hands to defend the country even as he warned the US that there was no question of surrender.
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Dubai authorities confirm "minor incident" successfully contained after de
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Dubai and Saudi Arabia have intercepted a massive wave of drones and missiles following escalating regional strikes. While Dubai successfully contained debris from an interception, Saudi forces thwarted attacks on the Shaybah oil field and air bases. Riyadh and the GCC condemned the "treache
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"Highest respect to our great warriors": US President Trump to attend dign
Updated : 1 week, 1 day ago IST
US President Donald Trump will attend the dignified transfer of six US soldiers killed by Iranian strikes in Kuwait. The Army identified the fallen heroes following a surprise attack on Shuaiba Port. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth defended the administration's strategy while criticising media
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Tehran's Mehrabad Airport ablaze as Israel and Iran exchange fire: Reports
Updated : 1 week, 1 day ago IST
Middle East tensions have escalated as airstrikes hit Tehran, leaving Mehrabad Airport on fire. In retaliation, Iran targeted Tel Aviv, while Saudi Arabia intercepted 16 drones and missiles aimed at vital oil fields and air bases. Riyadh and the GCC condemned the "treacherous Iranian aggress
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