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"The appearance of NATO bases in Ukraine represents an immediate threat to
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said NATO's efforts to turn Ukraine into a military base left Moscow with no choice but to launch its 2022 operation. In an interview, he blamed NATO expansion and Ukraine's alleged persecution of Russians for escalating tensions.
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"Bihar needs peace right now": Ravi Shankar Prasad on RJD-Congress 'chakka
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Slamming the RJD-Congress alliance for politicising the electoral roll revision process in Bihar, senior BJP leader and MP Ravi Shankar Prasad on Monday said that the Opposition's call for a statewide 'chakka jam' on July 9 will only heighten tensions at a time when the state needs peace.
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Netanyahu grounded as Orthodox Draft dispute boils over
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's departure for Washington was delayed Sunday as tensions escalated with his Haredi Orthodox coalition partners over the contentious military draft law.
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China escalates cross-strait tensions with illegal air route, Taiwan warns
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) has strongly urged China to engage in immediate talks over its unilateral launch of the W121 flight corridor, an extension of the contested M503 route, according to Focus Taiwan.
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Trump says Iran may restart nuclear programme "at a different location", c
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
US President Donald Trump said Iran hasn't agreed to nuclear inspections or halting uranium enrichment. He believes Iran's program is permanently set back but could restart elsewhere. Iran has cut ties with the IAEA after US-Israeli strikes, deepening tensions and uncertainty over nuclear mo
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UN official raises alarm over Iran's arrests of Afghan migrants
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A UN official has raised alarm over Iran's arrest of hundreds of Afghan migrants accused of spying, with reports of abuse and lack of due process. UN experts, cited by Khaama Press, warn the situation may worsen amid Iran-Israel tensions and ongoing crackdowns on minorities and refugees.
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China's illegitimate military provocations threaten peace in Taiwan Strait
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
China's increased military activity near Taiwan ahead of the Han Kuang drills drew U.S. criticism, calling it destabilising. Taiwan detected 41 Chinese aircraft and tracked a carrier rocket. The U.S. urged China to avoid provocation and reiterated support for Taiwan's security.
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Sindhi nationalist leader calls for united resistance against Pakistan's `
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Amid rising global tensions and shifting geopolitical alliances, exiled Sindhi nationalist leader Shafi Burfat, Chairman of the Jeay Sindh Muttahida Mahaz (JSMM), has issued a strong warning about the potential fallout for smaller nations caught in the strategic crossfire of global superpow
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US unveils first Iran oil sanctions after 12-day war truce
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The US has imposed new sanctions on Iranian oil exports after a recent ceasefire with Israel. Despite brief hopes for relief, tensions remain high with military strikes and diplomatic talks ongoing. Iran denies cooperation with the UN watchdog, while indirect US-Iran talks continue, Al Jazee
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Taiwan slams China's vice minister Hua Chunying over 'distorted' UN 2758 c
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Taiwan's DPP condemned China's remarks on UN Resolution 2758, saying it misrepresents Taiwan's status to isolate it globally. The DPP stressed Taiwan's right to international participation. Germany also backed Taiwan, rejecting China's interpretation and opposing the use of force in the Taiw
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Iran sets terms for dialogue, demands 'credible guarantee' from US on futu
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Keeping the door open for diplomacy, Iran has stated that any negotiation process with the United States is meaningless unless Washington provides a credible guarantee to prevent future acts of aggression by Israel and the US.
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Putin, Macron hold talks post 3 years on Ukraine conflict and Middle East
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Russian President Putin and French President Macron spoke by phone for the first time since 2022, discussing Ukraine and the Middle East. Putin blamed Western policies for the Ukraine conflict, while both leaders agreed diplomacy is key to resolving global tensions, RT reported.
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