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- Middle East
Trump says Iran operations likely to last 4-5 weeks but could go longer
Washington: US President Donald Trump says Iran operations are likely to last 4 to 5 weeks but that he’s prepared “to go far longer than that.” Trump spoke Monday at a White…
- Sports
Iran’s FIFA World Cup place in US put in doubt, Iraq could next in line
Geneva: Iran’s place at the men’s World Cup in three months’ time was put in doubt Monday amid an escalating Middle East conflict sparked by the soccer tournament’s co-host, the United States.…
- Middle East
Air India suspends Middle East flights for March 3
New Delhi: Air India on Monday said it has extended the suspension of all its flights to and from the Middle East for March 3 while its scheduled operations to US, Canada,…
- Andhra Pradesh
Naidu directs safe return of Telugu people stranded in Gulf
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday directed officials to ensure the safe return of Telugu people stranded in Gulf countries. A joint attack by the US and Israel…
- India
IndiGo to operate 10 relief flights from Jeddah on March 3, Hyderabad included
New Delhi: IndiGo plans to operate 10 special relief flights from Jeddah to various Indian cities on March 3 to bring back passengers stranded due to the Middle East conflict. The civil…
- Middle East
Middle East tensions: Modi speaks to Saudi Crown Prince, Bahrain and Jordan
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke to the King of Bahrain and the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia and condemned the recent attacks on the two countries in violation…
- World
France to allow temporary deployment of nuclear-armed jets to allied nations
France: French President Emmanuel Macron announced Monday that France would allow the temporary deployment of its nuclear-armed aircraft to allied countries as part of its new nuclear strategy. Macron said the new…
- Middle East
This is not Iraq: US Defence Secy insists Iran conflict ‘not endless’
Washington: Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday spoke to widening concerns that the US-Israeli strikes in Iran could spiral into a protracted regional conflict by declaring, “This is not Iraq. This is…
- India
No ship movement in Strait of Hormuz skyrockets oil prices
Frankfurt: Oil prices rose sharply on Monday, March 2, as disruptions to tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz chokepoint raised uncertainty about how US and Israeli attacks on Iran would affect…
- Middle East
US-Israel attack Iran: Charter flights from Oman for Indians in Gulf
As the ongoing geopolitical tension between the United States, Israel, and Iran enters Day 3, the Indian Government has issued an important travel update for Indians stuck in Gulf countries. Indian nationals…
- Middle East
Iranian strikes in UAE leave 3 dead, 58 injured, including Indian national
Dubai: Iranian strikes across the UAE in the past two days have resulted in three fatalities and 58 injuries, including an Indian national, officials confirmed on Sunday, March 1. The Indian Embassy…
- Middle East
‘Free yourself from the shackles of tyranny’ Israel urges Iranians
Jerusalem: Israel urged Iranians to take to the streets and topple the government as Iran vowed revenge for the killing of the country’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei calling it “an open…
- India
Congress condemns Khamenei’s killing, calls targeted use of force ‘disturbing’
The Indian National Congress on Sunday, March 1, condemned the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, stating that the use of force to destabilise a leadership was disturbing. Congress President…
- Middle East
Qatar soccer federation postpones all matches amid regional tensions
Doha: The Qatar soccer federation postponed all tournaments and matches until further notice on Sunday, March 1, amid global tensions following the U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran. The QFA did not specifically mention…
- India
Umrah pilgrims from Gujarat stranded at Saudi airport amid Iran tensions
Ahmedabad: More than 20 arrival and departure flights from Ahmedabad to West Asian destinations were cancelled on Sunday, March 1, amid the US-Israel military offensive against Iran, officials said. Several passengers, some…
