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'Will continue to act with all might until goals achieved': Israeli PM Net
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday (local time) said that the Israeli actions would continue until all the goals are achieved. He also praised the defence forces and citizens of Israel for their courageous stand.
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'Obligation to protect our people, country': UAE President meets those inj
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nayhan on Friday met five civilians who were injured amid tensions in West Asia and the Gulf region. He underlined that the UAE would continue to protect its people and the country, highlighting that they would emerge stronger than before.
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Rahul Gandhi warns "unstable and dangerous phase on planet" over West Asia
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
Addressing a gathering at the concluding session of the 'Puthuyuga Yatra' led by Kerala LoP VD Satheeshan here, Rahul Gandhi expressed concerns over the safety of the Indian diaspora living in the Middle East in these times of distress, and asked people to protect their "strength and asse
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"We should be calling for de-escalation and diplomacy...": Congress MP Sha
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday urged for de-escalation in the US-Israel vs Iran conflict, saying that stability and calm should be restored as soon as possible.
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"Blatant and desperate crime": Iran's FM condemns US attack on Qeshm's fre
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In a post on X, Araghchi emphasised that the US has set a dangerous precedent by targeting Iran's infrastructure.
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Quentin Tarantino set to make directorial comeback with "old-fashioned Bri
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Tarantino has written an "old-fashioned British farce", which aims to open in the West End, bringing together a troupe of actors in the physical comedy vein of 'Noises Off'.
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MRPL denies rumours of refinery shutdown amid West Asia conflict; confirms
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) has officially denied reports circulating on social media regarding a partial shutdown of its facilities, asserting that its operations remain fully functional despite speculation of feedstock shortages. The state-controlled refiner issued
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"Attacked by US and Zionist regime": Khamenei's representative in India sl
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Iran's Supreme Leader's representative, Abdul Majid Hakim Elahi, stated that Iran is defending its independence against US and "Zionist" aggression. He emphasised that regional stability should rely on internal cooperation rather than foreign guarantees, while affirming that 3,000-year-old c
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"Rise of India will be determined by India": EAM Jaishankar asserts nation
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EAM S. Jaishankar asserted India's rise is self-determined, citing the "humane" decision to dock the Iranian vessel IRIS Lavan in Kochi despite regional tensions. He emphasised safeguarding Indian merchant mariners and building an Indian Ocean "ecosystem" through practical projects, resou
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"Must take idea of us surrendering to their graves," says Iran President a
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
Masoud Pezeshkian in a televised address to the Iranian people called on them to join hands to defend the country even as he warned the US that there was no question of surrender.
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Prolonged West Asia conflict could slow down India's growth: SBI Research
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The ongoing conflict in West Asia could have multiple economic implications for India, particularly through higher oil prices, disruptions in energy supply routes, and potential impacts on remittances and trade, according to a new report by SBI Research. The report highlighted that while the
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India is an "oasis of peace and stability" in a "turbulent region": Taiwan
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
Taiwan's National Security Council Deputy Secretary-General Vincent Yi-hsiang Chao hailed India as an "oasis of peace" with 350 Taiwanese firms invested. He praised India's semiconductor potential and "strategic autonomy," while thanking New Delhi for speaking out against PRC military exerci
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