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Iranian military officers leave juniors to fend for themselves in barracks
Updated : 1 week ago IST
Some officers in the Iranian armed forces have abandoned their barracks, leaving behind the soldiers under their command to remain on guard duty, several conscripts told Iranian opposition outlet Iran International, as quoted by the Jerusalem Post.
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Union Budget 2026: Tharoor flags 'zero allocation' for Chabahar Port; says
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Senior Congress leader and MP Shashi Tharoor on Sunday raised concerns over the Union Budget 2026, pointing to a sharp drop in funding for the Chabahar port as a sign of India's shifting strategic priorities under international pressure.
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Iran's top Army Commander warns of potential preemptive military action in
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Hatami said the "intensification of such rhetoric against the Iranian nation ... will not be left without a response," and emphasised that Iran's armed forces now possess greater readiness than before recent conflicts. "If the enemy commits an error, it will face a more decisive response, an
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"A lot can be decided before the New Year", says Zelenskyy ahead of talks
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated the coming days could be crucial for ending the war as Russia intensified attacks on Ukraine. He urged stronger international pressure on Russia while preparing for talks with US President Donald Trump amid ongoing missile and drone strikes.
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PM Modi slams Congress for 26/11 response, says UPA "gave message of weakn
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Without naming him, PM Modi referred to a recent interview of senior Congress leader P Chidambaram, in which he discussed the UPA government's response to Pakistan following the 26/11 attacks.
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Afghanistan: Supreme Court carries out 340 discretionary punishments in fo
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Afghanistan's Supreme Court has carried out 340 discretionary punishments across 27 provinces, following Islamic Sharia law. The court dismissed international criticism, while some legal experts raised concerns about offenders' rights and rehabilitation under the current enforcement system.
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Israel launches heavy airstrikes across Lebanon amid ceasefire strain
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Israel launched major air strikes across Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah missile sites, in violation of a ceasefire. Lebanon's president urged Hezbollah to disarm and proposed a peace plan, while Hezbollah rejected surrender. Tensions remain high as both sides trade blame and continue military
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Centre refutes claims of "international pressure" behind Op Sindoor, says
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
SP MP Suman had asked "whether it is a fact that Operation Sindoor was announced under international pressure."
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China behind South Africa's latest move on Taiwan office: Taiwan Minister
Updated : 10 months ago IST
Taiwanese Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung has accused China of pressuring South Africa into downgrading Taiwan's representative office in Pretoria. Recent changes by the South African government include altering the office's designation, location, and domain name -- moves Taipei says it does
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Palestine President Mahmoud Abbas appoints Hussein al-Sheikh as PLO deputy
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The decision to appoint a vice president comes after years of international pressure to reform the PLO and comes as Arab and Western powers envision an enhanced role for the Palestinian Authority (PA) in the Gaza Strip.
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BNM Calls for Global Action on Balochistan human rights at Geneva Conferen
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The Baloch National Movement (BNM) organized the Fifth Balochistan International Conference in Geneva during the 57th session of the UN Human Rights Council. Speakers, including human rights activists and political figures, focused on enforced disappearances, political violence, and environm
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Hamas "plays" with Gaza's death toll to spread misinformation, mount inter
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
"There are two main targets of this operation...The first one is to make sure that Hamas does not control Gaza anymore, it does not have the ability to build its force in Gaza in order to attack Israel. The second is to bring back the hostages," Gilon said in the exclusive interview with
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