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France shifts stance, backs EU move to designate Iran's IRGC as terrorist
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) that France would join its European partners in backing the IRGC's inclusion on the EU's list of terrorist entities. "France will support the designation of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on th
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Trump renews Iran nuclear threats, signals possible military action as ten
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
US President Donald Trump escalated tensions with Iran on January 28, issuing a renewed and stark warning to Tehran over its nuclear program and threatening military action if negotiations fail to produce an agreement, reported CNN.
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Top Iranian official Ali Larijani holds talks with Deputy National Securit
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani met Deputy National Security Adviser Pavan Kapoor in Mumbai as US-Iran tensions escalated over stalled nuclear talks. President Donald Trump issued fresh warnings to Tehran, while Iran responded defiantly and the US steppe
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Rubio hints at preemptive strike option against Iran as US bolsters milita
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio noted that Iran's leadership is at its weakest as Washington boosts military presence. He defended preparedness against potential threats. President Trump renewed warnings of action, urging Iran to negotiate. Tehran vowed to respond "like never before" while
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Over 4.8 million Afghan migrants return since 2023, population rises 12%:
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Over 4.8 million Afghans have returned since late 2023, raising Afghanistan's population by 12%. UNHCR warns many returnees are women and children, raising humanitarian concerns, and urges regional dialogue to ensure safe, dignified returns and support reintegration.
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"Far worse" strike threat: Trump presses Iran for nuclear deal; Tehran war
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US President Donald Trump warned Iran of a "far worse" strike as tensions rose over nuclear talks. Iran vowed to respond "like never before." The US confirmed naval deployments and military drills, while Central Command coordinated with Israel amid escalating regional tensions.
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"Don't see deep support for Reza Pahlavi in Iran": Middle East expert says
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
"I haven't seen any reports or credible reports or polls that would be able to put the number at any place. I can tell you anecdotally that on the one hand, in the diaspora, there has been a massive social media manipulation conducted by the Israelis. This is reported by Haaretz in order
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War is not off the table, Trump delayed strikes on Iran because US didn't
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Middle East expert Trita Parsi has warned that a potential US military confrontation with Iran remains a real possibility amid escalated tensions between the two countries, noting that while war is not "off the table", any such conflict would come at a high political and domestic cost for
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Saudi will not allow its airspace, territory for any military actions agai
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Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, on Tuesday affirmed that the Kingdom will not permit its airspace or territory to be used for any military actions against Iran, amid reports of a US naval buildup in the region.
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Iran unrest has no impact over India due to limited trade exposure: Crisil
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According to a recent credit alert from Crisil Ratings, the immediate impact remains muted due to India's limited direct trade exposure to the nation. However, the rating agency warned that a prolonged or escalating conflict could eventually pressure specific sectors, particularly those sens
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Trump renews hard-line Iran stance, says war must end as 'armada' heads to
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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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"Not predicting trouble, but want to be ready": Israel's Tourism Ministry
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
According to the Jerusalem Post, Itzhakov said that as a lesson to be learnt from the previous scenarios, alluding to the 12-day conflict with Iran in June of 2025, Israel has been preparing for an evacuation scenario for about a month now. In this regard, he met with Tourism Minister Haim
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