Washington, March 10 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemned recent attacks by Iran and Iran-aligned militia groups in Iraq during calls with Iraqi and German leaders, the State Department said.Rubio spoke with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa al-Sudani and discussed the recent security situation in Iraq.“The Secretary strongly condemned terrorist attacks by Iran and Iran-aligned terrorist militia groups in Iraq, including in the Iraq Kurdistan Region,” the State Department sai…
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Washington, March 9 (IANS) The United States has said it will ensure the security of the Strait of Hormuz and maintain the free flow of global energy supplies as the conflict with Iran escalates, while warning that Tehran is miscalculating American military resolve.In an interview with CBS’s 60 Minutes, US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said American forces were already degrading Iran’s naval capabilities and were prepared to take further action to safeguard critical shipping routes.“What w…
Seoul, March 7 (IANS) A chartered plane to evacuate South Koreans from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will take off this weekend amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, the foreign ministry said Saturday.The ministry said it is arranging a 290-seat Etihad Airways chartered flight, set to depart from Abu Dhabi at noon on Sunday (local time).Starting early Saturday, the South Korean Embassy in the UAE will receive applications from South Korean nationals wishing to board the plane, with prior…
Seoul, March 7 (IANS) South Korean nationals stranded across the Middle East in the wake of a regional crisis are continuing to evacuate to safer areas with assistance from local diplomatic missions, the foreign ministry said Saturday.According to the ministry, 65 South Koreans who had been staying in Qatar safely moved to neighboring Saudi Arabia from Tuesday to Friday.In Jordan, where commercial flights remain in operation, 41 South Korean short-term visitors departed the country from Thursday…
New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) After a surge of over 15 per cent since last week when the US-Israel and Iran war began, oil prices dropped early on Friday after the US said it would allow a 30-day waiver for Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil stranded at sea.The April contract of the benchmark Brent crude on the Intercontinental Exchange was trading at $84.21 per barrel, down by 1.52 per cent from its previous close. The West Texas Intermediate on the Intercontinental Exchange fell 2.10 per cent…
Washington, March 4 (IANS) The United States has ordered the departure of non-emergency government personnel from several countries in the Middle East and Pakistan and has raised or reaffirmed travel advisories across the region amid rising tensions following hostilities with Iran.The US State Department has updated travel advisories for Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates and Oman, raising them to Level 3 — Reconsider Travel, while Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar and Pakistan remain at the s…
Mumbai, March 4 (IANS) NCP (SP) MLA, Rohit Pawar, on Wednesday alleged that Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s life was at risk during his 2023 visit to Davos. At a press conference, he suggested a potential conspiracy involving the aviation company VSR, drawing parallels to a recent technical glitch involving late Ajit Pawar’s plane that led to the Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister’s untimely demise.According to Rohit Pawar, the incident occurred between January 16 and 20, 2023, while Ekna…
New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) India established a special control room in New Delhi on Wednesday to assist citizens amid escalating US-Israel strikes on Iran, which killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and prompted retaliation from Tehran targeting Gulf states.According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), where the facility is set up, the control room operates from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Indian time) via toll-free number 1800118797 or landlines +91-11-23012113, +91-11-23014104, +91-11-2301…
Washington, March 4 (IANS) America’s leading newspapers are portraying the war with Iran as a conflict entering a volatile new phase, marked by widening strikes, regional retaliation, and growing uncertainty about its ultimate objective.Analysis and reporting in The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal examine the strategic intent behind the campaign against Iran’s regime and security institutions, while The Washington Post and USA Today document the war’s immediate fallout — missi…
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Tuesday led Holi celebrations on the Assembly premises, saying that it is not just a festival of colours but a celebration of India’s civilisational strength. “Holi is not just a festival of colours, it is a celebration of India’s civilisational strength, our democratic spirit, and the enduring victory of truth and righteousness,” he said.The grand celebration at the historic Assembly complex brought together member…