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Iran’s wartime command structure has issued a fresh warning against any possible foreign ground invasion, with a senior military spokesperson saying the country’s armed forces would respond with force to any aggressor entering its territory. The statement comes as speculation continues over whether the United States could expand the conflict beyond air and missile
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Melbourne’s city council is moving ahead with a plan to establish a “Little India” precinct in Docklands, setting aside A$1.2 million as part of a broader cultural and events budget. The proposal has triggered sharp reactions online, with critics questioning the use of public money for a new ethnic precinct when the city already has […]
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The global energy shock triggered by the Middle East conflict and disruption around the Strait of Hormuz has pushed several countries into emergency mode. Governments across regions are scrambling to manage fuel shortages and soaring prices, with curfews, rationing, and restrictions becoming the new normal. Yet in India, daily life continues without visible disruption.
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The United Kingdom has voiced deep concern over Israel’s plan to expand its ground operations in southern Lebanon, warning that any further escalation could worsen an already severe humanitarian crisis. The statement came after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the military to broaden its invasion, prompting fresh diplomatic alarm in London. UK Raises
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An Iranian aircraft scheduled to fly to India for a humanitarian mission was reportedly damaged in a US airstrike at Mashhad airport, according to Iranian officials. The claim has added a new diplomatic dimension to the conflict, as the aircraft was allegedly meant to collect medical supplies and aid from New Delhi. India-Bound Iranian Plane […]
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Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar is set to visit China as the Iran war enters its fifth week, with uncertainty still surrounding possible talks between Washington and Tehran. The visit comes at a time when both Pakistan and China are publicly backing dialogue, even as signals from the United States and Iran remain mixed. Pakistan […]
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Iran’s parliament has moved a step closer to formalising a new toll regime for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, as the Gulf waterway remains severely disrupted by the ongoing regional war. The proposal, approved by a parliamentary commission on Monday, would allow Iran to impose charges on transit traffic and tighten restrictions on […]