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Trump says Putin wished him happy birthday, both agree to end Israel-Iran war

US President Donald Trump on Saturday (local time) revealed that he received a call from Russian President Vladimir Putin on his 79th birthday and and talked about the war between Israel and Iran, which both leaders agreed "should end."... read..

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Shanghai Cooperation Organisation condemns Israeli military strikes on Iran; India skips SCO discussions

Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) has expressed serious concern over the escalating tensions in the Middle East and "strongly condemned" the military strikes carried out by Israel on Iran on June 13.... read..

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Iran fires approx 150 ballistic missiles at Israel in two barrages: Sources

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated on Saturday that so far, Iran has fired some 150 ballistic missiles at Israel in two barrages, The Times of Israel stated.... read..

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Israel conducted precise strikes on terror targets, Iran fired missiles toward civilians: IDF Spox

Israel Defence Forces International Spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani drew parallels between Israel and Iran, stating that while Israel conducted precise operations targeting terror strikes, Iran fired at the civilian population.... read..

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PM Modi conveys need for early restoration of peace in region over call with Israel PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a telephone call from the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, a statement from the Prime Minister's Office stated.... read..

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India issues advisory for nationals in Israel, advises to stay vigilant, follow safety guidelines

The Indian Embassy in Israel on Saturday advised Indian nationals in the country to stay vigilant and follow safety guidelines issued by Israeli authorities due to the prevailing situation in the region.... read..

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Israel's attack on Iran bullish for oil prices but unlikely to last unless exports affected: Report

Israel's surprise airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites have rattled global energy markets, sending oil prices soaring and raising concerns about wider regional instability.... read..

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Iranian Foreign Minister speaks to Jaishankar, appreciates "India's solidarity with Iran" following Israel attacks

Iran's Minister of Foreign Affairs Seyed Abbas Araghchi held a telephonic conversation with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and appreciated India's solidarity with Iran and its condemnation of the "Israeli regime's aggression."... read..

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Iran says nuclear talks with US now "meaningless" after Israeli strike: Report

Iran's Foreign Ministry on Saturday said that any talks with the United States over Tehran's nuclear programme are now "meaningless" following Israel's recent attack on Iranian territory, according to a report by Mehr News Agency (MNA).... read..

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India distances itself from SCO statement on Iran-Israel conflict; urges dialogue, diplomacy for de-escalation

India said on Saturday that it did not participate in the discussions on the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) statement on recent developments between Israel and Iran and that channels of dialogue and diplomacy be utilised to work towards de-escala... read..

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Israel's strikes on Iran reckless act of aggression that risks igniting a wider war: M K Stalin

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has strongly condemned Israel's recent military strikes on Iran, calling them a "reckless act of aggression" that could further destabilise the region and trigger a "wider war."... read..

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Israel-Iran conflict: Kerala CM urges international community to end "unlawful aggression" by Tel Aviv

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday urged the international community to speak out to end "unlawful aggression" of Israel against Iran.... read..

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Iran says nuclear talks with US "meaningless" after Israel's strikes

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baqaei on Saturday called further nuclear talks with the United States "meaningless" after Israeli strikes on the country. He said that Iran's focus in the current situation is countering "enemy aggression" and cal... read..

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"China, closely following Israel's attacks, opposes actions that violate Iran's sovereignty, security," says Foreign Ministry spokesperson

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said Beijing is closely following Israel's attacks on Iran and opposes actions that violate Iran's sovereignty, security and territorial integrity.... read..

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IAEA confirms internal contamination after Israel airstrikes partially destroy Natanz nuclear facility

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi, in his statement to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Friday, confirmed that Israel's airstrikes on Iran's Natanz nuclear site caused internal radiological and chemi... read..

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Airspace over Iran, Iraq remain unavailable, causing travel delays after Israel-Iran tensions

The airspace over Iran, Iraq and the surrounding areas remains unavailable, causing extended travel durations or delays amid tensions between Israel and Iran, said an advisory from IndiGo on Saturday.... read..

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Iran gets new military leadership after Israeli strike kills top generals

Following the assassination of top Iranian military leaders in Israel's strike, Iran's Commander-in-Chief Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, has announced major appointments to restructure the country's military leadership.... read..

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"Unite for freedom from evil and oppressive regime": Israel PM Netanyahu tells Iranians

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called on the people of Iran to unite and stand up for their freedom from what he described as an "evil and oppressive regime."... read..

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Israeli airstrike hits army base in Iran's Zanjan: Reports

Reports indicate that Israeli fighter jets have targeted an army base in Zanjan, a city located approximately 200 miles from Tehran in northern Iran, Al Jazeera reported, citing UK-based outlet Iran International.... read..

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Indian stock market closes in red but recovers from early trade amid Israel-Iran conflict

The Indian stock market recovered during the day trade from its opening. Both Sensex and Nifty opened over 1.5 per cent down but closed a little over 0.6 per cent down.... read..

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PM Modi emphasises need for early restoration of peace in West Asia in conversation with Israel PM

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday and briefed him on the evolving situation in the wake of Operation Rising Lion launched by Tel Aviv against Iran.... read..

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"Flight schedules impacted due to airspace conditions over Iran, Iraq," says Delhi Airport amid Israel-Iran tensions

The airspace conditions over Iran, Iraq and the neighbouring region have impacted flight schedules in the country after Israel launched a preemptive strike against Iran... read..

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Black Friday in Indian stocks market, Sensex, Nifty down over 1.5%, as Israel attacks Iran

Indian stock markets witnessed a steep fall on Friday morning, marking what many are calling a "Black Friday" for investors. Both benchmark indices opened deep in the red, reacting sharply to rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.... read..

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Indian embassy issues advisory urging nationals to stay alert, avoid unnecessary movement amid Israel-Iran tensions

The Embassy of India in Iran on Friday issued an advisory for Indian nationals and persons of Indian origin residing in the country amid the current situation.... read..

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Indian Embassy in Israel issues safety advisory amid regional tensions, urges vigilance and caution

The Embassy of India in Israel on Friday issued an advisory for Indian nationals amid heightened regional tensions.... read..

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Israel: We have 'significantly damaged' the Natanz nuclear site

Tel Aviv [Israel], June 13 (ANI/TPS): IDF spokesman Brig. Gen. Efi Defferin announced that Israeli forces continue to strike targets in Iran, having "significantly damaged" the Natanz nuclear site.... read..

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"We support right of self-defence of each other": Israeli envoy on India's Operation Sindoor

Israel's Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, has expressed support for Operation Sindoor, which was launched by Indian Armed Forces on May 9, targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), saying that Israel and ... read..

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Omar Abdullah urges Centre to ensure safety of Kashmiri students in Iran after Israeli strikes

Jammu and Kashmir (J-K) Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday urged External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar to ensure the safety and well-being of the Kashmiri students currently in Iran, following Israeli airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.... read..

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Omar Abdullah condemns Israel's 'unjustified' strike on Iran, regrets 'silence' of Western powers

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has termed Israel's strike on Iran 'unjustified' and expressed regret over Western powers remaining silent, unlike their stance against Russia's attack on Ukraine. He added that the escalation would impact In... read..

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"Nuclear arsenal was ready; clandestine network was assembling them," Israeli envoy Reuven Azar underlines reason for Iran attack

Israel on Friday launched pre-emptive strikes on Iran under Operation Rising Lion. The action was taken to negate Iran's attempts at assembling a nuclear weapon. Israeli Ambassador to India Reuven Azar highlighted Iran's "illicit military nuclear program,... read..

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"Israel acting alone to defend itself under Operation Rising Lion", says Ambassador Reuven Azar

Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, Israel is carrying out Operation Rising Lion independently to defend itself against existential threats, even as coordination with Arab nations has deepened in the wake of the Abraham Accords.... read..

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"Israel took unilateral action against Iran," US not involved, Secy of State Rubio says

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday said that the strikes undertaken by Iran were "unilateral" and that US' priority is now to protect the American forces in the region.... read..

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"Iran is closer than ever to obtaining a nuclear weapon," Israel on its airstrikes targeting nuclear program

Israel has launched a "precise, preemptive strike" in Iran the spokesperson for the Israeli Defence Force has said.... read..

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Israel begins preemptive airstrikes against Iran

Israel began a preemptive strike against Iran on Friday, Israel Defence Minister Israel Katz said, as per The Times of Israel.... read..

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'Never again is now': Netanyahu as Israel launches strikes on Iran's nuclear, missile sites

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday announced the launch of a large-scale military campaign, Operation Rising Lion, aimed at dismantling what he described as an existential threat posed by Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile programmes.... read..

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"India has adequate energy supplies": Union Minister Puri amid Iran-Israel conflict

Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Puri held a review meeting on Friday with the petroleum secretary and heads of Indian energy PSUs.... read..

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Amid tensions with Iran, Israeli PM speaks to PM Modi, German Chancellor Merz, French President Macron

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has held talks with world leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron. During the talks, the leaders showed understanding for Israel's defe... read..

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Nepal calls for de-escalation and adopt conciliatory approach following Israeli attack on Iran

Nepal has called for de-escalation of the ongoing tension between Israel and Iran since Friday morning, urging both parties to adopt a conciliatory approach for peace and stability in the region.... read..

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"If they continue their aggression, they will bear results": Israeli envoy warns Iran

Israel's Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, has warned Iran that they will bear results if they continue their aggression. He stated that Israel has taken precise action to defend itself and Iran will have to deal with the consequences if they decide to es... read..

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"We are at a critical juncture to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons that threaten our existence": Israel's Defence Minister Katz

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz on Friday addressed senior military officials ahead of Israel's strikes on Iran, highlighting the Israel Defence Forces' (IDF) advanced operational and intelligence capabilities and reiterating Iran's nuclear ambitions... read..

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UK PM Starmer urges Israel, Iran "to step back, reduce tensions urgently"

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has urged "all parties to step back" and reduce tensions urgently after Israel carried out strikes on Iran, what it called a "pre-emptive operation" targeting the latter's nuclear program.... read..

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Israeli PM Netanyahu says 'there are no free wars,' warns of prolonged conflict after successful strikes

Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday announced a "very successful opening strike" carried out by Israeli forces, expressing confidence in further achievements with divine support.... read..

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Gold breaches Rs 1 lakh mark on MCX to hit all-time high, on Israel attack on Iran and weaker rupee

Gold prices in India breached the Rs 1 lakh per 10-gram mark to reach at an all-time high level on Friday, boosted by the weakness in the domestic currency, and rising safe-haven demand as Israel launched an airstrike on Iran. Gold on Multi Commodity exch... read..

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Amid tensions with Iran, Israel's Foreign Minister calls EAM Jaishankar

Amid tensions with Iran, Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar called External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar regarding ongoing developments. The talks between the two leaders come in the wake of Operation Rising Lion, launched by Israel against Iran.... read..

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Israel PM Netanyahu launches 'Rising Lion' strike against Iran, his note at Western Wall reads "... A lion lifts himself up"

A day before Israel launched strikes on Iran on Friday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu placed a note at the Western Wall with the verse, "A people that rises up as a lioness, and as a lion lifts himself up."... read..

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India urges Iran and Israel to avoid escalation, emphasises dialogue and diplomacy

India on Friday expressed deep concern over the recent developments between Iran and Israel and called for restraint from both sides, according to a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).... read..

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Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, UK announce sanctions against Israel ministers

The Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway and the United Kingdom collectively announced sanctions and other measures targeting Israel ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich for inciting violence against Palestinians in the We... read..

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Israel fully ready to launch operation in Iran: Sources

Israel is fully ready to launch an operation into Iran, US officials have been told, multiple sources told CBS News.... read..

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Gujarat plane crash: Condolences pour in from Canada, Israel and Maldives

Condolences are pouring in from across the world after a London-bound Air India aircraft carrying 242 people, including 12 crew members, crashed near Ahmedabad airport in Gujarat on Thursday.... read..

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Himachal Pradesh: ATOA joins rescue efforts for missing Israeli-American trekker at Indrahar Pass

The Adventure Tour Operators Association (ATOA) has joined the ongoing search and rescue operation for a missing Israeli-American national, Samuel (Shmuel) Vengrinovich, who has been missing in the Indrahar Pass region near Dharamshala since June 6.... read..

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Israel's Defence Minister warns of Jihadists infiltrating Gaza from Egypt

Tel Aviv [Israel], June 11 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz has instructed the IDF (Israel Defence Forces) to prevent jihadist protesters from entering Gaza from Egypt.... read..

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