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Dubai authorities confirm "minor incident" successfully contained after de
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Dubai and Saudi Arabia have intercepted a massive wave of drones and missiles following escalating regional strikes. While Dubai successfully contained debris from an interception, Saudi forces thwarted attacks on the Shaybah oil field and air bases. Riyadh and the GCC condemned the "treache
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Tehran's Mehrabad Airport ablaze as Israel and Iran exchange fire: Reports
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Middle East tensions have escalated as airstrikes hit Tehran, leaving Mehrabad Airport on fire. In retaliation, Iran targeted Tel Aviv, while Saudi Arabia intercepted 16 drones and missiles aimed at vital oil fields and air bases. Riyadh and the GCC condemned the "treacherous Iranian aggress
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Saudi air defences neutralise 16 drones targeting Shaybah oil field in fre
Updated : 1 week, 1 day ago IST
Saudi air defences intercepted 16 drones targeting the Shaybah oil field and missiles aimed at Prince Sultan Air Base. Amid rising regional tensions, the Kingdom and GCC condemned the "treacherous Iranian aggression," with Riyadh asserting its "full right" to take all necessary measures t
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IndiGo to operate flights to five destinations in West Asia today
Updated : 1 week, 1 day ago IST
IndiGo, in a travel advisory, said that the airline will operate flights to five destinations in West Asia on Saturday amid the tense situation in the region.
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"Any further support is always welcome": UAE Ambassador to UK calls for Br
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UAE Ambassador Mansoor Abulhoul has urged the UK for increased support following "completely unjustified" Iranian attacks. With strikes hitting Dubai's airport and hotels, Abulhoul emphasised the nations' strong ties, stating the UAE is evaluating all options to protect its territory and end
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"We mitigate it as we need to": US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth downplays
Updated : 1 week, 1 day ago IST
United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has stated that Washington is "not concerned" about reports suggesting that Russia is supplying Iran with intelligence regarding troop positions and movements in the region.
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Iran FM Araghchi, EAM Jaishankar discuss regional developments amid tensio
Updated : 1 week, 2 days ago IST
Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Friday held a telephone conversation with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to discuss regional developments following recent tensions involving the United States and Israel, as tensions in West Asia escalate.
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Iranian Navy's IRIS Lavan that took part in Milan, IFR 2026 safely docked
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Sources said India had been approached by Iran days before the IRIS Dena incident south of Sri Lanka. The ship was in the region as part of the Iranian naval presence for the International Fleet Review and MILAN 2026, which took place from February 15 to February 25
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Iran's exiled crown prince condemns Tehran's strikes on Arab nations; comm
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Exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi on Friday strongly condemned Iranian projectile strikes on multiple Arab nations, calling them "unacceptable violations of sovereignty" and urging an end to Tehran's hostile actions in the region as the conflict in the region escalates.
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MoPSW strengthens monitoring, preparedness amid evolving West Asia Maritim
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The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has strengthened monitoring and preparedness measures in view of the evolving maritime situation in the West Asia region, with a focus on safeguarding Indian seafarers, ensuring the safety of Indian vessels and maintaining continuity o
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EAM holds bilateral meetings with leaders from Malta, Mauritius, Bhutan, S
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday held a series of bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the Raisina Dialogue 2026 in the national capital, engaging with top leaders from Malta, Mauritius, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Seychelles, and Kenya to strengthen strategic and regional partnersh
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Emirates operating reduced flight schedule amid partial airspace reopening
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Emirates on Friday said it is currently operating a reduced flight schedule following the partial reopening of regional airspace, while working to gradually restore its full network operations.
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