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March 3, 2026 8:35 AM
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The United States has activated a 24/7 inter-agency task force, bringing together experts in consular affairs, citizen safety, and diplomatic security over the ongoing crisis in West Asia. The task force is operating from a dedicated operations centre in Washington, where a crisis communications tea...
March 3, 2026 8:27 AM
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Flight operations from Dubai and Abu Dhabi to India resumed last night. In a major relief to thousands of Indians stranded in the UAE due to conflict in the West Asian region, flights to Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru took off after days of suspension. Dubai Media Office said in a social media post th...
March 3, 2026 8:25 AM
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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has carried out a round of diplomacy with leaders in the Gulf region as the world organisation expressed concern over the global economic fallout of the Iran war. Guterres’ Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said that the UN is worried about the negative impacts tha...
March 3, 2026 8:18 AM
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Saudi Arabia has said that the US Embassy in capital Riyadh came under attack from two drones which caused a limited fire and minor damage. According to local officials, loud explosions were heard and clouds of smoke seen in the city’s diplomatic quarter, home to foreign embassies and residences of ...
March 3, 2026 10:14 AM
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has discussed the evolving situation in West Asia with Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman during a telephonic conversation. Mr Modi condemned the recent attacks on Saudi Arabia, describing them as a violation of its sovereignty and terri...
March 3, 2026 7:59 AM
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At least 169 people were killed after insurgents raided a village in a remote area of South Sudan. It’s the latest bout of sporadic violence that has left the country teetering on the verge of full-blown civil war. James Monyluak, information minister for the administrative said the victims, includi...
March 3, 2026 8:21 AM
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Conflict in West Asia has intensified as Iran and joint Israeli-US forces launched new waves of missile and drone attacks. Iranian-backed militias targeted US assets across Gulf countries, including the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Bahrain, following the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali ...
March 3, 2026 7:56 AM
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters at Capitol Hill that the hardest hits are yet to come from the American military. Speaking ahead of a classified briefing for congressional leaders, Rubio argued that U.S.-Israeli strikes against Iran were intended to address an imminent threat and we...
March 3, 2026 8:02 AM
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President Donald Trump has refused to rule out deploying US ground troops to Iran. In an interview to a private news channel, Trump said he would consider it if necessary, as his administration offered conflicting timelines on how long the military operation would continue. Mr Trump said unlike prev...
March 3, 2026 7:42 AM
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The Ministry of Civil Aviation has said that IndiGo has planned 10 special relief operations from Jeddah to India today to facilitate the return of stranded passengers, subject to required approvals and prevailing airspace conditions. In a statement the ministry said IndiGo is coordinating with the ...
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