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US issues travel 'Worldwide Caution' travel advisory amid tensions in We
Updated : 9 months ago IST
The United States of America has issued a "worldwide caution" travel advisory for the US citizens and interests abroad amid the rising tensions in West Asia due to which there have been disruptions in travel and periodic closure of the airspace across the Middle East.
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"US eliminated greatest existential threat to humanity": Israel's envoy to
Updated : 9 months 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 is considering closing the Strait of Hormuz: Reports
Updated : 9 months ago IST
Roughly 20 per cent of global oil and a significant portion of natural gas pass through the Strait. Europe imports oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Gulf states--Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE-- much of which travels through the Strait. If Iran blocks it, global oil prices would spike, a
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"Over 16 mn Indians live in Gulf; war will have grave impact on them:" AIM
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Sunday warned that a full-blown war in the Middle East could seriously affect over 16 million Indians living in the region, as well as India's economic interests, following the US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities.
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"Pray it doesn't escalate into WW3": Former J-K DGP SP Vaid on US strikes
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
"If Iran attacks US facilities or US bases in the region, then the US will respond in a big way, and it can escalate into World War III. I only pray to God that it doesn't happen; otherwise, it will be doomsday for the world," Vaid told ANI here.
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Netanyahu congratulates Trump, says 'bold decision to target Iran's nuclea
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated US President Donald Trump for the 'precision strikes' which were carried out at Iran's three nuclear facilities by the United States on Saturday
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"Hope it will lead to a better future for Middle East": Israeli President
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Sunday, thanked US President Donald Trump for the "brave step" taken by the US by conducting strikes on three nuclear sites of Iran.
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"Now is the time for peace!": Trump announces US strikes on Iran nuclear s
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
According to a post on Truth Social, Trump stated that the US had "successfully" hit three of Iran's key nuclear facilities--Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan--with a "full payload of BOMBS" being dropped on Fordow as the primary target.
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IDF chief Zamir: No more safe havens in the Middle East
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir, conducted a situational assessment in the aftermath of last night's air raids on Iran.
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"Not seeking the surrender of Ukraine, insist on recognition of realities"
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
"We are not seeking the surrender of Ukraine. We insist on recognition of the realities that have developed on the ground," Putin stated, emphasising that the Ukraine conflict is "completely different" from the situation in the Middle East.
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Pakistan to officially nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
The Pakistani government has decided to formally recommend US President Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, citing his "decisive diplomatic intervention and pivotal leadership" during the recent conflict between India and Pakistan.
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"Iran wants to speak to us, not Europe": US President Trump
Updated : 9 months, 1 week 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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