Mumbai, March 2 (IANS) Amid the growing tensions between Israel and Iran, Bollywood actress Nargis Fakhri shared a vulnerable post about battling anxiety and sleeplessness while in Dubai, saying the uncertainty of “what’s going to happen next” left her feeling on edge. Nargis posted a picture on her Instagram Stories from the balcony of her hotel and added the geotag Downtown Dubai. The actress wrote about the lingering sense of uncertainty that often accompanies anxiety.“No matter what,…
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Canberra, March 2 (IANS) Australia’s Minister for Foreign Affairs said on Monday that an estimated 115,000 Australians are currently in the Middle East after flights in and out of the region were canceled amid US-Israeli strikes against Iran.Penny Wong told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation television that the federal government is awaiting updates on the resumption of commercial flights through the Middle East before committing to repatriation flights for stranded citizens, Xinhua news ag…
Washington, March 2 (IANS) The United States and six Gulf nations strongly condemned what they described as “indiscriminate and reckless” missile and drone attacks launched by the Islamic Republic of Iran across the region, calling the strikes a “dangerous escalation” that threatens regional stability.In a joint statement released by the US State Department, the governments of the United States, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates deno…
New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday spoke with the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, strongly condemning the recent attacks on the Gulf nation and expressing India’s solidarity during what he described as a difficult time.In a post on X, the Prime Minister said he conveyed his condolences over the loss of lives in the attacks and reiterated India’s firm support for the UAE.“Spoke with President of the UAE, my brother Sheik…
Mumbai, March 1 (IANS) Actress Nora Fatehi advised all to “stay united, stay prayed up” amidst the ongoing unrest in the Middle East. She uploaded a video on her Insta handle, assuring that she is safe in India at the moment.Nora expressed her distress about the ongoing situation, saying that all people really want is peace and stability, not fear.”I know that people are internally having some sort of fear of what’s gonna come tomorrow, and after seeing these visuals of what’s happening in the r…
Abu Dhabi, March 1 (IANS) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Sunday advised Iran to “return to its senses” and deal with its neighbouring nations with reason and responsibility before the “circle of isolation and escalation widens”. Anwar Gargash, senior diplomatic advisor to UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, stated that Iran’s attack against the Gulf states missed its target and has isolated Tehran at this critical moment. Gargash stressed that Iran’s actions confirm the narrative of th…
Beirut, March 1 (IANS) Amid ongoing tensions in the Middle Eastern region, the Indian Embassy in Lebanon has advised all Indian nationals to avoid unnecessary travel, remain vigilant and observe locally advised safety and emergency procedures. The embassy asked Indian nationals in Lebanon to contact it on its mobile number or through email in case of any emergency.In the advisory issued on Sunday, the Indian Embassy said: “In view of the current situation in the region, all Indian nationals in L…
Mumbai, March 1 (IANS) Actress Esha Gupta, who is known for ‘Rustom’, ‘Jannat 2’, ‘Baadshaho’ and others, has assured her followers of her safety. On Sunday, the actress took to the Stories section of her Instagram, and penned a note, and expressed her gratitude towards the Ministry of Defence, UAE.She wrote, “To everyone checking in and messaging, I’m sorry for not replying. We are ok, we are safe! Times are scary, very tough. God is there to protect us. We trust the @modgovae is …
Mumbai, March 1 (IANS) Missiles fired between Iran and Israel-US joint forces across the Gulf pose one of the most serious disruptions to oil flows in decades and may not be offset by production increases outside the Gulf, analysts said on Sunday.Traders warned that prices could jump sharply when markets reopen on Monday if the violence continues. Though no confirmed disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, the risk of tankers being stranded or targeted has prompted major oil trader…
Abu Dhabi, March 1 (IANS) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) said on Sunday that the country’s air force and air defence forces have successfully intercepted and destroyed 137 ballistic missiles and 209 drones launched by Iran.In a statement, the Ministry of Defence said 132 of the 137 missiles were destroyed, while five fell into the sea. Of the 209 drones detected, 195 were intercepted, and 14 landed within the country’s territory and waters, causing limited collateral damage.Some debris fell in s…