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New York, March 16 – US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he was willing to talk to Iran’s leadership, and that some in Iran wanted to talk to the US. However, he added, “We have no idea who they are,” due to the chaos following the killing of several high-ranking officials.He said he...

New Delhi, March 16 Air India and Air India Express will operate 44 scheduled and unscheduled flights to and from the West Asia region on Tuesday.Amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, Dubai airport has imposed restrictions on operations by foreign carriers. As a result, IndiGo, the Air India...

Shillong, March 16 The chief executive member of the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council, Albinush R Marak, resigned from his post on Monday after a motion of no-confidence was moved against him by 21 out of the 30 members of the district council (MDCs).The development came days after...

March 16, New Delhi – The International Energy Agency (IEA) has announced the largest coordinated release of strategic oil reserves to stabilize global markets.Approximately 400 million barrels will be released, with supplies in Asia and Oceania starting immediately, and in Europe and the...

Beijing, March 16 China called on Pakistan and Afghanistan to hold direct talks to end their armed conflict, as fighting between the two neighbors continued.China hopes that both sides will remain calm and exercise restraint, hold face-to-face talks as soon as possible, achieve a ceasefire at...

New Delhi, March 15 Israeli Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, on Monday dismissed rumors about Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's death amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, stating that "Prime Minister Netanyahu is alive."Speaking to reporters in Delhi, he also said a video of Netanyahu's...

Dubai, March 16 India on Monday asked its citizens currently in Iran not to approach or attempt to cross any land border for onward travel without prior and explicit coordination with the Indian Embassy in Tehran.In an advisory, the Indian Embassy further said that Indian nationals who attempt...

Brussels, March 16 External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar thanked the Armenian government and people on Monday for facilitating the safe evacuation of over 550 Indian nationals from Iran."I would like to thank the Government and the people of Armenia for facilitating the safe evacuation...

New Delhi, March 16 Crude oil prices rose by ₹119 to ₹9,171 per barrel in futures trading on Monday as escalating tensions in West Asia kept supply risks in focus, even as the US explored ways to restore shipping around the Strait of Hormuz.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), crude oil for...

New Delhi, March 16: The Iranian Embassy in New Delhi has expressed gratitude to Indian citizens who have shown interest in providing humanitarian aid to Iranians affected by the ongoing conflict, but noted that technical difficulties have made it challenging to accept contributions via online...

Amid rising tensions in West Asia following the war between Israel, the United States, and Iran, Air India and Air India Express will operate 48 flights to and from the region today. This includes 10 flights between Indian cities and Jeddah, and 12 flights to and from Muscat.In a press...

Tensions in the Gulf region have intensified after Iran accused the United Arab Emirates of allowing its territory to be used for missile strikes against Iranian positions. Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi alleged that overnight attacks on Kharg Island and Abu Musa were launched...

India has condemned the air strikes carried out by Pakistan in Afghanistan, which resulted in the deaths of several civilians and the destruction of civilian infrastructure. In a social media post, Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, stated that this is yet...

Beirut, March 15 – Lebanon's Ministry of Public Health has rejected claims made by the Israeli army that ambulances were being used for military purposes, calling the accusations an attempt to justify "crimes against humanity."In a statement, the ministry said that Israeli forces have...

India has condemned the air strikes carried out by Pakistan in Afghanistan, which resulted in the deaths of several civilians and the destruction of civilian infrastructure. In a social media post, spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal, stated that this is yet...

New Delhi, March 14 India on Saturday condemned Pakistan's air strikes inside Afghan territory, asserting that Afghanistan's sovereignty and territorial integrity should be fully respected."India condemns the air strikes by Pakistan in Afghanistan's territory, resulting in the death of several...

Oslo, March 14 – The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has warned that the escalating conflict along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border has severely impacted civilians in eastern Afghanistan, displacing 115,000 people since February 26. It has also called for stronger protection of civilians and safe...

March 14, New Delhi: The United States instructed its non-emergency government employees in Oman and their family members to leave the Gulf nation on Friday, amid escalating conflict in West Asia.The US Department of State updated its advisory, warning Americans of "safety risks," citing an...

Mumbai, March 14 Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav said on Saturday that India should have taken a stand against the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict, which has resulted in the deaths of several women and children and is beginning to affect India's economy.In a pointed remark, he said...

Srinagar, March 14 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Saturday that the "unjust" war imposed on the people of Iran should end and peace should prevail, asserting that the US and Israel do not get to decide the leadership of the country.He said it is for the people of Iran...