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US soldiers stand atop a military tank displayed at the World Defense Show in Riyadh. (AP photo) With the war entering its 25th day of tensions in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have reportedly taken tentative steps that could draw them closer to the Iran conflict, pointing to a potential…
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat (File photo) NEW DELHI: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Friday said that “India can bring an end to the ongoing war” amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East.Speaking at a gathering in Nagpur, Bhagwat said that voices from different countries are recognising India’s role in promoting peace.“Several countries saying only…
After witnessing sharp swings last week, gold prices are expected to remain volatile in the coming days as investors track escalating tensions in the Middle East and key global economic data releases, analysts said on Sunday.Market participants are likely to track developments in the conflict involving Israel and Iran, as any escalation could support safe-haven…
While in India, actress Nora Fatehi posted a heartfelt Instagram message about the Middle East conflict. She expressed deep concern for the innocent lives lost and the pervasive fear gripping the region, noting the world’s exhaustion with ongoing turmoil. Fatehi urged peace and stability, warning that the situation could worsen before it improves and that…
England cricketer Jonathan Bairstow (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Cricket has been caught up in rising tensions in the Middle East, leaving players from both England and Pakistan stuck in Dubai.England Lions were in the UAE to play Pakistan Shaheens, but everything changed after Iran carried out missile and drone strikes in the…
Loud blasts followed by gunfire were heard in the Afghan capital Kabul on Sunday morning amid ongoing clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistani forces, Reuters reported citing sources.The violence comes days after Afghanistan’s Taliban administration said it remained open to negotiations even as tensions with Pakistan spiralled into an “open war” following Pakistani airstrikes targeting multiple…
Indian embassies on Saturday issued urgent advisories urging nationals to exercise caution and follow safety guidelines amid escalating tensions in the Middle East following coordinated strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran. The Embassy and Consulate of India in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) reported that Indian passengers are stranded at airports due…
Britain, the United States and China have taken precautionary steps in the Middle East as fears of a possible conflict with Iran intensify.The UK government confirmed on Friday that staff at its embassy in Tehran have been temporarily withdrawn because of the current “security situation”. Earlier in the day, Washington authorised the departure of non-emergency…
Tensions flared at Jawaharlal Nehru University on Thursday after a student protest escalated into clashes with police, leading to the detention of 51 students and injuries on both sides, as reported by news agency PTI.The unrest began when the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students’ Union (JNUSU) organised a “Long March” from the campus to the Ministry…
Government forces on Sunday seized Tabqa, a strategic town in eastern Syria, advancing into territory held by the Kurdish-led SDF. The move comes after months of tension. According to Syrian state media, Kurdish fighters blew up a bridge to slow the advance.Damascus accused the SDF of executing prisoners before withdrawing, a charge the SDF denied,…
