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UAE air defences intercept "incoming missiles and drones from Iran": Defen
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UAE air defences are currently intercepting Iranian missiles and drones. Amidst the strikes, President Mohamed bin Zayed visited injured civilians, including an Indian national, vowing to protect all residents. The escalation follows retaliatory Iranian attacks on US allies after the death o
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US-Israel consider Special Forces deployment to seize Iran nuke stock: Axi
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The US and Israel discussed deploying special forces to secure Iran's enriched uranium as military operations decimated Iranian leadership and infrastructure. While President Trump and Secretary Hegseth issued stern warnings of total victory, officials indicated a diplomatic deal remains
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"Together, we can bring new hope to Global South": Foreign Minister Wang Y
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged India and China to support each other's BRICS presidencies to empower the Global South. Meanwhile, US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth warned of lethal retaliation against threats to Americans, as President Trump claimed the decimation of Iran's leadership
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"If you kill Americans, we will hunt you down": Secretary of War Pete Hegs
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US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth warned that the US will "hunt you down" if Americans are threatened, as President Trump claimed the decimation of Iran's leadership. While military infrastructure is reportedly crippled, US officials suggest a diplomatic deal remains possible if the Irania
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US-Israeli offensive against Iran should "never have happened", says Chine
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi condemned the US-Israeli offensive against Iran, stating it should "never have happened." Calling for an "immediate" end to hostilities, Wang argued force "will never resolve" the crisis and noted a lack of popular support for regime change, urging a retur
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"You cannot effect regime change by aerial bombardment": J-K CM Omar Abdul
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Speaking to reporters, Abdullah said that only the citizens of a country have the right to choose their respective regimes.
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Energy imports into the country are in full flow from all Non-Hormuz route
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Puri had an interaction with the mediapersons on Saturday, where he discussed the measures taken by India over ongoing energy availability, affordability and sustainability in the changing global order and challenges.
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India must act to stop West Asia conflict, says Salman Khurshid
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The former Union Minister pointed out that the sinking of an Iranian warship by the US in the Indian Ocean was a "failure"
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'To take a little pressure off': Trump says on US granting "permission" to
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US President Donald Trump on Saturday (US local time) spoke to the media about several developments in the wake of the unfolding security situation in West Asia and the Gulf and responded to the announcement by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on temporarily allowing India to purchase
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"Sounds like favour, there should've been mutual agreement": Sachin Pilot
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Congress leader Sachin Pilot raised concerns over the recent waiver granted by the United States allowing India to purchase Russian oil for a limited period, saying that India's energy and economic security should remain independent of external influence.
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Air India, AI Express to operate extra UAE flights on March 8 for stranded
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Air India and Air India Express are continuing scheduled flight operations to select West Asian destinations, while operating additional non-scheduled flights to assist stranded travellers amid ongoing airspace restrictions in parts of the region.
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'Don't need people to join wars after we've already won': Trump slams UK P
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United States President Donald Trump on Saturday (US local time) sharply criticised United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer over the lack of UK support for the US-Israeli strikes on Iran, claiming that the European Country is now mulling over sending aircraft carriers to West Asia.
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