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June 13, 2025 1:51 PM June 13, 2025 1:51 PM

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Indian Embassies in Israel and Iran advise nationals to stay vigilant

Indian Embassies in Israel and Iran have issued advisories to Indian nationals to stay vigilant and adhere to the safety protocols. The step has been taken in the wake of Israel's strike on Iran. In a social media post, the Indian Embassy urged Indian nationals in both countries to exercise caution,...

June 13, 2025 10:25 AM June 13, 2025 10:25 AM

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Ukraine, Russia conduct second phase of prisoner swap

Ukraine and Russia completed the second phase of a prisoner exchange yesterday, involving seriously ill and wounded soldiers. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that troops from the Ukrainian Armed Forces, National Guard, and Border Guard were among those released. At the same time, Ru...

June 12, 2025 10:29 PM June 12, 2025 10:29 PM

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Tensions Escalate: Israel Prepared for Action, Iran Warns of Missile Response

I​srael is fully prepared to launch an operation against Iran in case of any attack on its soil, and ​it has already briefed US officials about its policy. ​Iran has also said that it will launch missiles at Israel ​if there ​i​s any provocation.   Meanwhile, in anticipation of Tehran’s potenti...

June 12, 2025 10:16 PM June 12, 2025 10:16 PM

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Global Condolences Pour in After Tragic Ahmedabad Air Crash

  Condolences from leaders across the world are pouring in for the people affected in the Ahmedabad plane crash incident. Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a condolence message to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi over this tragic incident. President of Maldives, Mohamed ...

June 12, 2025 7:21 PM June 12, 2025 7:21 PM

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World Bank Projects Sri Lanka’s Growth to Slow to 3.5% in 2025

The World Bank has projected a slowing of Sri Lanka’s economic recovery in 2025, with growth projected to ease to 3.5%. According to the World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects report, the deceleration follows a modest rebound in 2024, driven by gains in industrial output and construction.   T...

June 12, 2025 5:38 PM June 12, 2025 5:38 PM

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UK PM Keir Starmer Expresses Grief Over Air India Crash in Ahmedabad

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has expressed grief over the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad. In a social media post, he said that the crash of a plane carrying many British nationals is devastating. He added that his thoughts are with the passengers and their families at this deeply distressing t...

June 12, 2025 2:06 PM June 12, 2025 2:06 PM

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US Begins Evacuating Staff from Middle East Amid Escalating Tensions with Iran

The United States has begun evacuating non-essential personnel from its diplomatic missions and military bases in West Asia amid rising tensions with Iran and stalled nuclear negotiations, the State Department and the Department of Defence confirmed on Wednesday.   The US Embassy in Baghdad is ...