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India urges Iran and Israel to avoid escalation, emphasises dialogue and d
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
India expressed concern over rising tensions between Iran and Israel, urging both sides to avoid escalation and use diplomacy. The MEA said Indian missions are in touch with the community and advised citizens in the region to stay safe and follow local advisories.
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Air India diverts multiple flights amid Iran airspace closure, advises pas
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Air India has diverted or cancelled several international flights due to Iran's airspace closure amid rising tensions. The airline is offering refunds, rescheduling, and accommodations to affected passengers and advises travellers to check flight status before departure.
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US National Guard detains anti-ICE protesters in Los Angeles amid rising t
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
National Guard troops in Los Angeles have detained some protesters opposing ICE operations but handed them over to local police, Fox News reported. Over 4,000 troops and 700 Marines were deployed amid tensions. Governor Newsom has challenged the deployment, while the Trump administration
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US pulls out diplomats, military families from West Asia over escalating I
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The US is withdrawing diplomats and military families from parts of the Middle East due to rising tensions with Iran, CNN reported. The move follows growing regional instability and concerns over a possible conflict involving Iran and Israel.
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Taiwanese NGOs hold 2030 wargame exercise simulating Chinese naval incursi
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Three Taiwanese NGOs held a tabletop drill simulating a Chinese military incursion near Taiwan in 2030. Former officials from the US and Japan joined. Taiwan responded without firing, while the US pledged support. The exercise highlighted rising tensions and China's grey-zone tactics.
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"Pak PM has no authority and power to take decision," says former Indian A
Updated : 12 months ago IST
Amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan following Operation Sindoor, former Indian Ambassador Veena Sikri on Tuesday said that Pakistan's Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has no real decision-making power, asserting that the reins of authority now lie firmly with Pakistan's military
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"Tensions with Pak "on repeat" since 1989; India's response to terrorism s
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Amid tensions between India and Pakistan, Aparna Pande, Research Fellow and Director of the India Initiative at the Hudson Institute, said that tensions between India and Pakistan follow a familiar pattern that has repeated since 1989 and emphasised that every few years, there is a terror at
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US lawmakers introduce bill to formalise 'six assurances' amid rising tens
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Amid rising tensions with China, US lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan bill to codify the "six assurances" to Taiwan into law, reinforcing America's longstanding policy of support and strategic clarity toward Taipei.
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Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple prohibits offering of coconut, prasad for se
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan, Shree Siddhivinayak Temple Trust President Sada Sarvankar said that offering coconut, flowers, and laddu prasad has been prohibited for some time for security reasons.
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"He started crying like a child...": Bangladesh all-rounder reveals hardsh
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The 10th edition of the PSL was postponed on May 9, amid rising tensions between the two countries and overseas players were evacuated to the UAE before arranging flights to their home countries.
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BCB involved in "active discussions" with PCB on upcoming Pakistan tour
Updated : 1 year ago IST
This comes amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan. Bangladesh is scheduled to compete in a five T20 series against Pakistan in Lahore from May 21 onwards at Lahore and Faisalabad, but the Indo-Pak tensions have raised doubts over the series, as per ESPNCricinfo.
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German envoy welcomes India-Pakistan cessation of hostilities
Updated : 1 year ago IST
German Ambassador to India Philipp Ackermann welcomed the cessation of hostilities between India and Pakistan, expressing relief and emphasising the importance of de-escalation amid rising tensions.
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