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UK deploys several jets, air refuelling tankers in response to Iranian att
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
"In response to increased Iranian threats and the growing risk of escalation in the Middle East, the UK Government has been working with partners across the region to encourage de-escalation and prevent further attacks," the statement read.
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Sirens go off in Jerusalem and other areas of Israel
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Sirens and loud booms were heard in the sky over Jerusalem after Iran launched attack drones, Israeli news agency, TPS reported.
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Former diplomat to US, Devyani Khobrogade, surfaces on social media; dress
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Devyani Khobrogade, the current Indian ambassador to Combodia, who was at the centre of a controversy that fueled tensions between India and the US earlier, surfaced on social media on Saturday in an image from a photoshoot in traditional Cambodian attire.
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"We are ready for any scenario, both defensively, offensively": Israeli PM
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
"In recent years, and especially in recent weeks, Israel has been preparing for a direct attack by Iran. Our defensive systems are deployed; we are ready for any scenario, both defensively and offensively. The State of Israel is strong. The IDF is strong. The public is strong," Netanyahu
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Jordan, Iraq close airspace amid fears of Iranian counter-strike on Israel
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Shortly before Iran launched drones towards Israel in response to its air strike on the latter's embassy in Syria, Jordan temporarily closed its airspace for all incoming, departing and transit aircraft, The Times of Israel reported, citing state-owned Al Mamlaka news on Saturday.
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Iran launches drones towards Israel in response to attack on its consulate
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
In a major escalation amid the ongoing military offensive on Hamas in Gaza, Iran launched several drones and missiles towards Israel in retaliation to the air strike on its consulate in Syria that resulted in the killing of three top generals, The Times of Israel reported.
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President Marcos Jr treads fine line with China as Philippines deepens tie
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Amid growing tensions in the South China Sea between Beijing and Manila, the presidents of the United States, Japan, and the Philippines have formed an unprecedented level of collaboration to counter China, reported Al Jazeera.
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Indian airlines avoiding Iranian airspace amid rising tensions between Ira
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Indian airlines are altering flight paths for Europe and the Middle East due to escalating tensions between Iran and Israel.
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Israel-linked cargo ship 'MSC Aries' seized by Iran have 17 Indian nationa
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Israel-linked cargo ship 'MSC Aries' seized by Iran on Saturday near the Strait of Hormuz had 17 Indian nationals onboard, according to the sources.
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US President Biden says he expects Iran to attack Israel 'sooner than late
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Amid fears of the ongoing hostilities in Gaza devolving into a larger Middle-Eastern conflict, US President Joe Biden on Friday said he expects Iran to attack Israel 'sooner than later', CNN reported.
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"The answer to terrorists cannot have any rules": EAM Jaishankar reaffirms
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Drawing a parallel with the previous Congress-led UPA government at the Centre, with regard to its response to the 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai, the External Affairs Minister said a country "cannot have any rules" when dealing with the perpetrators of terror as the latter don't play by
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MEA advises Indians not to travel to Iran, Israel amid escalating tensions
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Amid ongoing tensions between Iran and Israel, the Ministry of External Affairs issued a travel advisory to Indian citizens on Friday and asked them to refrain from travelling to both countries until further notice.
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