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PM Modi speaks to Iranian President Pezeshkian, voices concern over escala
Updated : 1 day, 22 hours ago IST
"Had a conversation with Iranian President, Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, to discuss the serious situation in the region. Expressed deep concern over the escalation of tensions and the loss of civilian lives as well as damage to civilian infrastructure," PM Modi posted on X.
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Ending Iran's nuclear ambitions over oil profits: Trump clarifies on his a
Updated : 2 days ago IST
In a post by the White House, President Trump, while acknowledging that the United States is currently the world's leading oil producer and stands to benefit financially from higher crude prices, emphasised that his administration's overriding mission remains the permanent dismantling of
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India rushes to safeguard 9,000 nationals in Iran as tensions escalate in
Updated : 2 days, 1 hour ago IST
India on Thursday highlighted a high-level diplomatic push to protect Indian interests, emphasising the twin priorities of citizen safety and the stability of energy supply chains.
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"Leverage of blocking Strait of Hormuz must continue," says Ayatollah Mojt
Updated : 2 days, 1 hour ago IST
In his first address to the Iranian people. Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei called for the continued blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a move that will raise tensions.
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3 Indian seafarers killed, one missing amid Gulf maritime incidents: Speci
Updated : 2 days, 4 hours ago IST
"There have been maritime incidents involving Indian crew on foreign-flagged vessels. Of these vessels, there were 78 Indian seafarers. Of these, 70 are unhurt and escaped. Four sustained injuries over the last few days, but are stable. Unfortunately, there have been three casualties, and on
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"US will never risk sending its navy to open up Strait of Hormuz": Kanwal
Updated : 2 days, 4 hours ago IST
Sibal argued that the US is unlikely to risk a naval operation to forcibly "reopen" the Strait of Hormuz as the deep-water channel necessary for large vessels lies within Iranian territorial waters. Iran does not need sophisticated long-range missiles to defend this corridor; short-range
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Jaishankar talks with Indonesia's FM Sugiono on West Asia conflict; agrees
Updated : 2 days, 4 hours ago IST
In a post on X, Jaishankar wrote, "Pleased to talk to FM Sugiono of Indonesia. Exchanged perspectives on the West Asia conflict. Discussed bilateral ties and agreed to hold the Joint Commission meeting at an early date."
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"Huge vacuum in global leadership": Kanwal Sibal calls to halt West Asia c
Updated : 2 days, 4 hours ago IST
Speaking with ANI, he noted that the international community currently lacks respected voices capable of exerting the moral and critical pressure necessary to move toward peace, stressing that countries like India, with moral authority, should push for a ceasefire and dialogue.
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Brazil's Silveira rules out fuel shortages, slams market speculation
Updated : 2 days, 4 hours ago IST
Speaking to journalists, Silveira said the country's fuel supply remains stable and the government is closely monitoring developments in the international oil market as well as domestic price movements.
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West Asia conflict continues to weigh down India's stock indices; Sensex d
Updated : 2 days, 6 hours ago IST
Indian stock markets settled in the red on Thursday as escalating tensions in West Asia and again a sharp rise in crude oil prices weighed on investor sentiment.
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"Act of terrorism": Russia denounces drone attack on commercial vessel in
Updated : 2 days, 8 hours ago IST
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova condemned a drone strike on the commercial vessel Arctic Metagaz in the Mediterranean. Calling it "a terrorist attack & a war crime," she detailed the crew's rescue after a gas explosion, criticised Malta's refusal to assist the injured,
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"Unjust and unlawful": Iran rejects UNSC resolution, warns of "lasting sta
Updated : 2 days, 9 hours ago IST
Iran's UN envoy rejected a Security Council resolution, calling it an "unjust and unlawful" document that serves political agendas. He defended Iran's military response as a "right to self-defence" following the killing of Ayatollah Khamenei and strikes on civilian infrastructure, urging ful
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