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Dhaka, March 2 Bangladesh expressed sorrow on Monday over the assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a "targeted attack," describing the joint attack by the US and Israel as a violation of international law and norms.The US and Israel launched strikes against Iran on...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 2 In view of the prevailing tensions across the West Asian region, NORKA Roots has constituted special coordination groups in various Gulf countries to ensure assistance to expatriate Keralites and Malayali travelers abroad.An assessment meeting chaired by NORKA Roots...

Chandigarh, March 2 Punjabi singer-actor Ammy Virk expressed emotional distress on Monday as his wife and six-year-old daughter are stranded in the United Arab Emirates amid escalating tensions there following the Israel-US attack on Iran.Following this, the Aam Aadmi Party's Punjab general...

Mumbai, March 2 Around 260 people from Maharashtra are stranded in the Middle East due to airspace closure caused by the Iran war, though all are safe, officials said on Monday.Figures are being collected from more places across the state, the officials added.Among those stranded in Dubai is...

New Delhi, March 2 – England cricketer Jonny Bairstow has expressed his concerns for the safety of his family after being stranded in Dubai amid escalating military tensions in the Middle East.Commercial flights departing from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have been suspended following Iran's...

New Delhi, March 2 The current situation in West Asia is a matter of deep concern, and India supports the resolution of all disputes through dialogue and diplomacy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday.As the situation deteriorates following new Iranian strikes in Saudi Arabia and...

New Delhi, March 2 Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to the King of Bahrain, Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa, and the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed Bin Salman, on Monday, and condemned the recent attacks on the two countries, which violated their sovereignty and territorial...

Mumbai, March 2 – Hollywood actress Lindsay Lohan has stated that she and her family are "safe" in Dubai and that she is "praying for peace".This follows the city being rocked by Iranian missile launches, as reported by ‘Female First UK’.The actress, who lives in the United Arab Emirates...

Mumbai, March 2 Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi, who moved to Dubai a few years ago, expressed his faith in the strong bond between India and the UAE, calling it "a bridge of steel," as he prayed for those affected by the conflict in the Middle East.The 'Saathiya' actor also praised the UAE...

New Delhi, March 2 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterpart, Mark Carney, participated in the India-Canada CEOs' Forum on Monday, where the former drew parallels between cricket and the two countries' relations, stating that he was delighted to see the Canadian cricket team...

Amaravati, March 2 The Andhra Pradesh government is taking steps to safely bring back Telugu people stranded in Gulf countries due to the war between Israel and Iran, said state NRI Relations and Empowerment Minister, Kondapalli Srinivas.He said on Monday that in the wake of passengers facing...

Raigad (Maharashtra), March 2 – A couple in Raigad district, Maharashtra, are deeply concerned about the safety of their son, Utkarsh Mapara, who is currently in Dubai amidst the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, and have appealed for assistance to ensure his continued safety.Utkarsh...

Kathmandu, March 2 – The Embassy of Nepal in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) confirmed on Monday that a young man from Nepal’s western Gorkha district was killed during a drone interception operation at Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi amid the ongoing US-Iran conflict.The security...

Tehran, March 2 – Explosions were heard in Gulf cities, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Doha, on Monday as Iran continued its attacks on several neighboring countries, targeting both military installations and civilian infrastructure in an unprecedented regional escalation.Israel and Hezbollah...

Tensions in West Asia escalated as Iran and a joint force of Israel and the United States launched a new wave of missile and drone attacks. Iran and Iranian-backed militias fired missiles at Israel and Gulf countries, while Israel and the United States targeted locations in Iran. Britain...

March 02, New Delhi – The conflict involving Iran is escalating as Israel and Hezbollah exchange fire.Israel announced strikes targeting the "heart of Tehran" and launched attacks on Lebanon after Hezbollah fired rockets and drones at Israeli territory.The Israeli military warned residents...

New Delhi, March 2 The escalating hostilities in the Middle East are increasing the risks for India and other Asian commodity importers, as military strikes and retaliatory attacks disrupt key energy and trade routes, Moody's Analytics said on Monday.The United States and Israel launched...

New Delhi, March 2 Qatar Airways has temporarily suspended flight operations following the closure of Qatari airspace amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.In a statement posted on X, the airline said: "Qatar Airways flight operations remain temporarily suspended due to the closure of...

Air India has issued a travel advisory due to the current situation in the Middle East. The airline has extended the suspension of all flights to and from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, Israel, and Qatar until the end of the day. Additionally, select flights to Europe scheduled...

March 02, New Delhi – The United Arab Emirates has announced the closure of its embassy in Tehran and the withdrawal of its ambassador and all members of its diplomatic mission from Iran, in response to the Iranian missile attack targeting UAE territory.The UAE condemned Iran's missile strikes...