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Iran embassy in Paris cordoned off after explosive threat
The Iranian embassy in Paris was surrounded by French police on Friday, and they were preparing to enter at the mission’s request, following a claim that someone had entered carrying an explosive, AFP…
- India
Air India suspends Tel Aviv flights till Apr 30 amid tension in Middle East
New Delhi: Air India on Friday said its flights to and from Tel Aviv will remain suspended till April 30 amid tensions in the Middle East. The airline operates four weekly flights…
- World
UK urges ‘de-escalation’ after reported Israeli strike on Iran
London: The British government is stressing the need for “de-escalation and moderation” amid reports of a retaliatory attack by Israel against Iran. Cabinet minister Mel Stride said the UK recognizes Israel’s right…
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Iran’s nuclear sites unharmed after overnight explosions: IAEA
Vienna: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says no nuclear facilities were harmed after explosions were reported in the central Iranian province of Isfahan. “IAEA can confirm that there is no damage…
- Technology
Elon Musk calls for peace in cryptic post amid Iran-Israel war
New Delhi: April Rockets should be used to reach the stars not to harm fellow humans, said billionaire Elon Musk on Friday, in light of the ongoing wars between Iran and Israel,…
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Israeli drones ‘downed’ by Iran, with blasts heard in central province of Isfahan
Iranian state media reported that air defences in the central city of Isfahan had intercepted three drones, resulting in explosions and the suspension of flights in several areas, including Tehran and Isfahan.…
- India
Remaining 16 Indian crew members free to return home, says Iran
New Delhi: The 16 remaining Indian crew members on board a cargo ship seized by Iran have not been detained and are allowed to leave the country easily, Iran’s Ambassador to India,…
- India
Sole woman crew member of ship seized by Iran thanks Govt of India for facilitating her release
Kottayam: The sole woman crew member of an Israel-linked container vessel seized by Iran’s military, Ann Tessa Joseph, who was released by Iranian authorities and arrived in Kochi, has expressed gratitude to…
- Middle East
Israel will make its own decision to defend itself, says Netanyahu
Tel Aviv: Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed at a cabinet meeting that Israel will make its own decisions and do whatever is necessary to protect itself, even if it contradicts the…
- World
German Foreign Minister urges ‘maximum restraint’ in Middle East
Capri: German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has called on Iran and Israel to show “maximum restraint” amid fears that the conflict in the Middle East could expand into a major regional war.…
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UK PM Rishi Sunak tells Netanyahu to exercise restraint after Iran’s offensive
London: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called on his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu to exercise restraint and let “calm heads” prevail in the wake of Iran’s missile attacks as his Foreign…
- World
Sunak urges Israel to keep ‘calm heads’ in response to Iran attack
London: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu it is “a moment for calm heads to prevail” in Israel’s response to Iran’s missile and drone attack. Sunak…
- Middle East
Iran’s President again warns Israel against counterattack
Berlin: Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi has once again warned Israel against mounting a military counterattack following Iran’s recent air assault on Israel. During a telephone call with Qatar’s Emir Tamim bin Hamad…
- India
Middle East crisis: Airlines told to carry out risk assessment on flight ops
New Delhi: Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, the civil aviation ministry has asked airlines to carry out their own risk assessment on international flight operations. Air India, Vistara, IndiGo and…
- Middle East
Israel seeks terror tag for Iran‘s Revolutionary Guard Corps
Tel Aviv: After thwarting a major Iranian attack on its soil, the Israeli government wants the world to recognise Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terror outfit. The IRGC is directly…
