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Trump calls for 'peace' after Iran strikes US bases in Qatar and Iraq; urg
Updated : 8 months, 4 weeks ago IST
US President Donald Trump expressed optimism about de-escalation in West Asia following Iran's retaliatory missile attack on US bases in Qatar and Iraq, suggesting that the response might have concluded the cycle of hostility in the region and is expected to open the door to peace.
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604 Indians evacuated from Israel under Operation Sindhu
Updated : 8 months, 4 weeks ago IST
India has evacuated 604 nationals from Israel under Operation Sindhu via Jordan and Egypt. The first batch of 161 evacuees is set to arrive in New Delhi on June 24 at 1:19 AM IST, according to the Indian Embassy in Israel.
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Qatar suspends air traffic after Iran fires missiles at US base; Washingto
Updated : 8 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Iran reportedly launched multiple missiles targeting US military installations in Qatar and Iraq, including Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar--the largest US military installation in the region.
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Any decision to close Strait of Hormuz will impact global oil supply, say
Updated : 8 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Amid rising tensions in the Middle East due to continued military action by Israel and Iran, experts have said that any closure of the Strait of Hormuz will hit global oil trade.
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Russia making efforts to assist Iranian people: Putin
Updated : 8 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Russia is extending support to Iran amid rising tensions in the Middle East, President Vladimir Putin said during a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, as reported by TASS.
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Israeli airstrikes hit key IRGC and security command centers in Tehran, de
Updated : 8 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Israeli Air Force jets struck key IRGC and Internal Security Force command centers in Tehran, targeting the Basij headquarters and Alborz Corps. The IDF said the strikes aimed to weaken Iran's military and regime control capabilities amid rising regional tensions.
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Chinese vessels patrol disputed Senkaku waters for record 216 days
Updated : 8 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Chinese ships have been near disputed East China Sea islands for 216 days, Japan says. The islands are claimed by Japan, China, and Taiwan. Tensions are rising, with joint Japan-US-Philippines drills and China's growing military presence, including an aircraft carrier near Japan's exclusi
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Supply not an issue for India, price is; If crude price crosses USD100, In
Updated : 8 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and rising crude oil prices, energy experts have said that oil supply through the Strait of Hormuz is unlikely to be immediately affected, though risks remain if tensions escalate further.
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India's export sector resilient even as geopolitical tensions test global
Updated : 8 months, 4 weeks ago IST
"Our trade with both Iran and Israel, while important, constitutes a small share of our overall export-import basket. The government and industry are jointly monitoring developments to ensure minimal disruption," the exporters' body chief said.
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Israel-Iran tensions could widen India's CAD by 0.3% of GDP, says ICRA
Updated : 8 months, 4 weeks ago IST
If the heightened tension in West Asia pushes average crude prices by USD 10 per barrel, it will typically push up India's net oil imports by nearly USD 13-14 billion during the year, enlarging India's CAD by 0.3 per cent of GDP, noted a recent report by ICRA.
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India's silence makes India weak: Pawan Khera slams Centre over silence on
Updated : 8 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Raising questions on India's silence over Iran-Israel tensions and US' attack on Iran's nuclear facilities, Congress leader Pawan Khera said that India's "silence" will make it "weak".
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Why is he not condemning this?: CPI general secretary D Raja questions PM
Updated : 8 months, 4 weeks ago IST
CPI general secretary D Raja questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's silence over the issue. He said that he must call his "friend", US President Donald Trump, to stop bombing Iran, citing that it is a violation of the UN charter.
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