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Iran's Embassy in India extends greetings on election of new Supreme leade
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
The Embassy said that the election took place in accordance with the legal mechanisms provided for in the Constitution of Iran.
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"This is a terrorist government, regime": US State Secy defends Washington
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday defended Washington's actions against Iran, describing the Iranian leadership as a "terroristic regime" and asserting that the United States aims to dismantle its ability to carry out strikes across the region as the conflict in West Asia escala
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"Kashmiri people stand with Iran," says Mehbooba Mufti after paying tribut
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
In a post on X, Mufti said, "Visited the Iranian Cultural Centre & Embassy in Delhi to offer my deepest condolences to the people of Iran in these difficult times & paid my tributes to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on his martyrdom. Also took up the issue of Kashmiri students stranded in
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"Citizens and residents urged to head to safe place": Sirens activated acr
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
Bahrain activated sirens and urged citizens to seek shelter following an Iranian drone attack on civilian targets, including a desalination plant. The strike in Sitra caused casualties, including children. Meanwhile, President Pezeshkian denied seeking conflict with neighbours, while rejecti
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"A World Adrift": Congress MP Manish Tewari warns small conflicts could tr
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MP Manish Tewari, in a post on X, wrote, "Small Wars put together have the potential of becoming World Wars. That is how World War -1 and World War -2 became World Wars.
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UBS flags margin risks for Indian OMCs as crude volatility intensifies ami
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
A research note from UBS has flagged rising risks for India's state-owned oil marketing companies as crude oil market volatility intensifies due to geopolitical tensions in West Asia.
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Rupee hits all-time low of 92.52 against US dollar amid surge in crude oil
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The Indian rupee opened at an all-time low against the US dollar on Monday amid a sharp surge in crude oil prices and rising demand for the greenback.
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Singapore PM speaks with Gulf leaders over the safety of Singaporeans in t
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has held discussions with Gulf leaders regarding the escalating tensions in the Middle East, highlighting Singapore's concern over the evolving regional conflict and the safety of its citizens abroad.
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Carney, Trump hold high-level talks on Middle East and trade; agree to "st
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney discussed Middle East tensions and trade with US President Donald Trump. While earlier criticising US-Israeli strikes as inconsistent with international law, Carney stated he "could not rule out" Canadian military participation. Meanwhile, Ottawa is coo
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Budget Session: Congress MP KC Venugopal seeks discussion on "energy secur
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The Congress MP emphasised that the escalating tensions in West Asia pose immediate challenges to India's energy supply chains, autonomy and citizen safety.
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Bahrain: Children among critically injured in Iranian drone attack on Sitr
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Bahrain reports an Iranian drone strike on a desalination plant and the Sitra area, leaving children in critical condition. Despite President Pezeshkian's claims of seeking "good relations" with neighbours, Tehran remains defiant against US President Trump's demands for "unconditional surren
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"US capabilities 'overwhelming' compared to Iran's": US Secy of War Pete H
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United States War Secretary Pete Hegseth has outlined Washington's stance on the ongoing tensions in West Asia, emphasising the scale of American military strength and its objectives in the region.
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