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Pentagon moving carrier strike group to Middle East amid rising Iran tensi
Updated : 1 month, 4 weeks ago IST
The US Defence Headquarters, The Pentagon has stated that it is redeploying a US carrier strike group from the South China Sea to the US Central Command (CENTCOM) area of responsibility, which includes the Middle East, as tensions escalate between the Trump administration and Iran as the Isl
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Turkish President Erdogan slams Israel's recognition of Somaliland as "ill
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Turkish President Erdogan condemned Israel's recognition of Somaliland as "illegitimate and unacceptable", warning it could destabilise the Horn of Africa. Somalia also criticised the move as illegal, while analysts said it threatens regional stability and could spread Middle East tensions i
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Putin, Macron hold talks post 3 years on Ukraine conflict and Middle East
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Russian President Putin and French President Macron spoke by phone for the first time since 2022, discussing Ukraine and the Middle East. Putin blamed Western policies for the Ukraine conflict, while both leaders agreed diplomacy is key to resolving global tensions, RT reported.
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Israel says Iran violated ceasefire, warns to 'respond with force'
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Earlier, Trump announced that Israel and Iran had agreed to a "complete and total ceasefire," in what would bring about an end to the conflict just hours after Tehran targeted American Air bases in the Middle East. In a post shared on Truth Social, Trump said Israel and Iran would likely exc
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"US eliminated greatest existential threat to humanity": Israel's envoy to
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Addressing the session, convened under the agenda item "threats to international peace and security," Danon staunchly defended the US-led Operation Midnight Hammer, stating, "The United States has eliminated the greatest existential threat to humanity--and yet, some nations still dare to
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"Iran wants to speak to us, not Europe": US President Trump
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"Iran didn't want to speak to Europe, they want to speak to us," Trump told reporters, expressing scepticism over Europe's ability to mediate in the conflict.
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IDF strikes Iranian missile crews preparing launches
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
During the operation, Israeli Air Force (IAF) jets located and struck three surface-to-surface missile launchers that were being readied for attacks on Israeli territory. The IDF stated these launchers were expected to be used in the multiple missile barrages fired across Israel throughout F
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Iraqi militia warns of strikes on US bases if Trump joins Iran-Israel war
Updated : 8 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Iran-backed militia Kataib Hezbollah warned it will target US bases across the Middle East if the US joins the Iran-Israel war. The group also threatened key shipping routes, while President Trump said he will decide in two weeks whether to launch a strike on Iran, CNN reported.
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Israel turning 'ring of fire' against Iran, says IDF Chief
Updated : 8 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Israel is striking Iran with its own weapons, IDF Chief Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir said, calling the campaign historic. The Intelligence Directorate has targeted top Iranian commanders and facilities, with officials saying the strikes are reshaping the region.
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Markets end flat amid Middle East tensions, Fed caution weighs on investor
Updated : 8 months, 4 weeks ago IST
India's equity benchmarks remained muted on Thursday and ended with a marginal loss, possibly due to the ongoing geopolitical conflict in the Middle East and cautious signals from the US Federal Reserve, dampening investors' sentiment.
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Surge in oil prices amid middle east tensions poses fresh challenges for I
Updated : 8 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Indian airlines are facing renewed pressure on profitability as escalating tensions in the Middle East threaten to push global crude oil prices to USD 100 per barrel, according to a report by Nuvama.
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US Fed keeps benchmark interest rate unchanged
Updated : 8 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday decided to keep benchmark interest rate unchanged at a range of 4.25 to 4.5 percent, amid ongoing trade policy shifts and growing pressure from President Donald Trump, The Hill reported.
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