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Seoul, March 21 – South Korea is in close talks with countries, including Iran, to ensure a swift normalization of the Strait of Hormuz after Tehran said it is ready to allow vessels bound for Japan to pass through the sea route, which has been virtually closed following the Middle East crisis...

Dhaka, March 21 – Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina extended Eid greetings to the citizens, stating that the true joy of the festival would only be realized with the victory of the Awami League.In a statement shared by the Awami League on X, Hasina asserted that despite not being...

Jammu, March 21 Amid tight security arrangements, Eid al-Fitr was celebrated with religious fervor and traditional gaiety across the Jammu region on Monday, with a large number of Muslims gathering at various eidgahs and mosques to offer prayers for peace and an end to the conflicts in the...

South Korea has stated that it is ready to participate in efforts to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, which is responsible for 20% of global oil and gas supply. The South Korean foreign ministry announced that it will join 7 countries, including European nations and Japan, in...

March 21, New Delhi – According to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, Iran is prepared to allow Japanese-related vessels to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.Araqchi told a Japanese news agency that Tehran has initiated discussions with Tokyo on the possible reopening of the strait. Japan...

Washington, March 21 – US President Donald Trump has said that his administration is considering "winding down" its military operation against Iran, while calling on South Korea, China, Japan, and other countries to get involved in efforts to secure the vital Strait of Hormuz.Trump made the...

Tehran, March 21 – Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has stated that the country possesses intelligence regarding Israel's plans to attack its infrastructure.He made these remarks in a post on the social media platform X on Friday (local time), emphasizing that Iran would show "zero...

Dubai, March 21 – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) said its air defense systems intercepted four ballistic missiles and 26 drones launched from Iran, while its security department dismantled a network related to Hezbollah and Iran.The Ministry of Defence said its air defense systems had dealt...

Tehran, March 21 – Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has stressed that the recent attacks on parts of Turkey and Oman were not carried out by the Iranian armed forces or its allies.He made the remarks in a message to extend congratulations on the arrival of Eid-ul-Fitr on Friday (local...

Washington, March 21 The United States has announced the temporary lifting of sanctions on the sale of Iranian oil stranded at sea in an effort to cool down soaring global crude prices.US Treasury Secretary Scott Besant said the temporary measure will make available 140 million barrels of...

New Delhi, March 21 The damage being inflicted on the combatants, the neighborhood, and the wider region, including to India, due to the West Asia conflict has "crossed all acceptable limits" and it must be stopped, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has said.Interacting with reporters on the...

Tehran, March 21 – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that his country does not seek war with Muslim states, according to the official news agency IRNA.He made the remarks in a message to extend congratulations on the arrival of Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy month of...

Baghdad, March 21 – The NATO mission in Iraq has begun temporarily withdrawing its personnel from the country due to security concerns, a high-ranking security source told the Iraqi News Agency (INA).The source described the move as a temporary measure prompted by the ongoing conflict and...

Washington, March 21 – President Donald Trump urged US allies and major global economies to take responsibility for securing the Strait of Hormuz, while firmly rejecting calls for a ceasefire in the ongoing Iran conflict.“The United States doesn’t use the Strait; we don’t need it…Europe needs...

Washington, March 21 The United States has imposed sanctions on a global financial network linked to Hezbollah, which is designated by Washington as a foreign terrorist organization.“Today, the United States is imposing sanctions to disrupt a global financial network that supports Hizballah...

New Delhi, March 20 The damage being inflicted on the combatants, the neighborhood, and subsequently, the wider region, including India, due to the West Asia conflict has "crossed all acceptable limits" and must be stopped, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor said on Friday.Speaking to reporters on...

Washington, March 20 – The ongoing conflict in Iran is beginning to unsettle US strategic commitments in the Indo-Pacific, as Washington is diverting military assets and leadership attention back to the Middle East, a former senior official from the Biden administration said on Friday."One of...

March 20, New Delhi – U.S. President Donald Trump combined humor with a somewhat awkward historical reference during a press briefing with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the White House on Thursday.The lighthearted tone became a little uncomfortable when Trump referenced Japan's...

New Delhi, March 20 External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke to his Australian counterpart Penny Wong on Friday and discussed the West Asia crisis as well as the situation in the Indo-Pacific.The Jaishankar-Wong phone conversation came against the backdrop of increasing global concerns...

New Delhi, March 20 The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced a detailed assessment scheme for Class 10 exams in the Middle East region, which were cancelled amid escalating West Asia conflict, according to officials.The exams were cancelled following a critical review of...