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"Theaters are bleeding together": Experts at Raisina Dialogue warn of West
Updated : 1 week, 1 day ago IST
Experts at the Raisina Dialogue 2026 warned that global conflicts in West Asia and Ukraine are "bleeding together" with Indo-Pacific security. While the US maintains its ability to respond to Taiwan tensions despite Middle East involvement, speakers noted that expanding regional wars are
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"Never expected Iran to launch such an aggressive war": Diplomatic adviser
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Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE President, stated the nation faced an "unprecedented" 1,000+ attacks from Iran within days. While exercising restraint and seeking diplomacy, he reaffirmed the UAE's readiness to defend its sovereignty, noting that Iran is becoming increasingly is
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"Going to see some very unexpected kinds of arrangements": ORF's Dhruva Ja
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Dhruva Jaishankar, Executive Director of ORF America, stated at the Raisina Dialogue 2026 that global conflicts necessitate "unexpected arrangements" and "carve outs" to balance geostrategic competition with economic stability. He noted that even during crises, the US remains conscious of gl
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"Goal of eliminating Khamenei set in November": Israel Katz on decision to
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Israel decided in November to eliminate Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, with the plan later accelerated amid unrest in Iran, Defence Minister Israel Katz said. The killing occurred during the launch of Operations Roaring Lion and Epic Fury, followed by continued Israeli airstrikes tar
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"Conflict has become regional, consequences are far-reaching": Mauritius F
Updated : 1 week, 1 day ago IST
Mauritius Foreign Minister Dhananjay Ramful warned that the Middle East crisis has become a regional conflict impacting food and energy security. Speaking to ANI, he lauded India's maritime leadership in the Indian Ocean and reaffirmed Mauritius' legal sovereignty over the Chagos Islands
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"US forces aren't holding back": CENTCOM strikes Iranian "drone carrier" a
Updated : 1 week, 1 day ago IST
As the joint US-Israeli offensive enters its seventh day, US Central Command confirmed striking an Iranian "drone carrier," reporting the vessel "is now on fire." CENTCOM asserted that forces "aren't holding back" in their mission to dismantle the Iranian Navy, releasing footage of the ma
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"No Australian personnel participated in offensive action": Albanese on Na
Updated : 1 week, 1 day ago IST
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed three Australian navy personnel were aboard a US submarine that sank an Iranian warship off Sri Lanka. Reporting via ABC News, he stressed they did not "participate in any offensive action," as AUKUS training protocols ensure personnel follow Aust
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"Strategic weaponry" on the way: IRGC warns of "prolonged war" as US vows
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Tensions have spiked as Iran warns of a "prolonged war" using new strategic weaponry. While Tehran claims its "True Promise 4" strikes are just the beginning, US Secretary Pete Hegseth has vowed a decisive military response. Meanwhile, Israel has expanded operations, confirming the eliminati
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Iran calling US to "make a deal", but told them "being a little bit late":
Updated : 1 week, 1 day ago IST
The US President on Thursday (local time) said that the American military, working closely with "wonderful" Israeli forces, is destroying Iran's missiles and drone capability "every single hour."
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281 flights cancelled as India monitors West Asia situation: MoCA
Updated : 1 week, 2 days ago IST
A total of 281 flights scheduled to operate on Thursday by Indian domestic carriers have been cancelled, confirmed the Civil Aviation Ministry, adding that it continues to closely monitor the evolving situation in West Asia.
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CBSE cancels Class X exams in Middle East, postpones Class XII exams amid
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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Thursday issued Circular-3 regarding the Class X and XII Board Exams in the Middle East regions.
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Every $10 per barrel rise in crude oil prices can shave about 0.5% off Ind
Updated : 1 week, 2 days ago IST
Every USD 10 per barrel increase in global crude oil prices could reduce India's GDP growth by about 0.5 per cent and add pressure on economic activity, inflation and currency stability, given the country's heavy reliance on imported crude, Vandana Bharti, Research Head - Commodity, SMC Glob
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