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Diversion Over Threat Forces Air India Flight to Riyadh
Air India Flight AI‑114, en route from Birmingham to New Delhi on 21 June, was diverted to Riyadh after a bomb threat was received, the airline confirmed. The Boeing 787 landed without incident at King Khalid International Airport, where thorough security checks were completed and no explosive material was...
India Rebukes OIC Over ‘Factually Incorrect’ Claims
India’s Ministry of External Affairs has forcefully rejected statements made by the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation during its council of foreign ministers meeting in Istanbul, describing them as “unwarranted and factually incorrect.” The remarks, influenced by Pakistan’s narrative, accused New Delhi of social marginalisation of Muslims and criticised its...
Islamabad Scales Back Response After US Strikes
Pakistan has shifted from strong condemnation to tempered concern after the United States bombed Iran’s nuclear sites, prompting a high-level security review in Islamabad. The strikes on Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan early on Sunday triggered alarm in Pakistan, with officials initially labelling the actions as breaches of international law....
Missile Strike on Israel Despite Ceasefire Accord
Three residents of Be’er Sheva were killed when an Iranian missile struck a residential building early Tuesday, even as a US-brokered ceasefire was announced by President Donald Trump. The attack shattered fragile hopes of ending the 12-day cross-border fire exchange that has exacted a heavy toll on both Iran...
Modi Urges Diplomacy After US Strikes Iran Nuclear Sites
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 22 June engaged in a 45‑minute telephone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, expressing deep concern over the escalation following US airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities. Modi emphasised the need for immediate de‑escalation, dialogue and diplomacy to restore regional peace and stability. According...
Rubio turns to China to avert Hormuz crisis
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has urged Beijing to leverage its clout with Tehran to stop Iran from closing the Strait of Hormuz following recent airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. Rubio, also serving as national security adviser, warned that a closure would amount to “economic suicide” for Iran...
Global Backing Looms for Iran’s Nuclear Push, Warns Medvedev
A powerful warning has emerged from Moscow, as Dmitry Medvedev, deputy head of Russia’s Security Council, asserted that multiple nations are prepared to deliver nuclear warheads to Iran. He characterised the US air raids on Iran’s nuclear facilities in Isfahan, Natanz and Fordow as counterproductive, reinforcing Tehran’s resolve and...
Pakistani Nomination of Trump Sparks Outcry
Pakistan has formally recommended U.S. President Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, igniting sharp criticism domestically and abroad. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar submitted letters to the Nobel Committee in Norway, asserting that Trump’s “decisive diplomatic intervention” helped defuse the contested military escalation between...
Trilateral Clash Transforms West Asia’s Strategic Landscape
A direct military confrontation involving Iran, Israel and the United States has unequivocally escalated, signalling a pivotal shift in West Asia’s long-enduring shadow war. Precision airstrikes by Israel, followed by coordinated U.S. raids on key nuclear and military targets in Iran—including facilities at Fordow, Natanz and Esfahan—have reshaped the...
Hormuz chokepoint move escalates Middle East crisis
Iran’s parliament has approved a motion to close the Strait of Hormuz, pending final approval by the Supreme National Security Council, following US bombing of key nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan. The strategic channel handles about 20 percent of global oil and gas supplies; its closure would disrupt...
US Forces Strike Iran’s Underground Nuclear Sites
U.S. military aircraft and naval assets struck three of Iran’s principal nuclear facilities—Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan—just after midnight local time on 22 June 2025, deploying bunker-busting munitions and cruise missiles. President Donald Trump described the operation as a “spectacular military success,” claiming that the sites had been “completely and...
Israel Hits Isfahan and Targets Iranian Drone Chief
Israeli forces struck Iran’s Isfahan nuclear facility and neutralised a senior Revolutionary Guards drone commander, as exchanges intensified in a widening conflict across both nations. The Iranian-federal Fars news agency confirmed that the attack on the Isfahan nuclear complex did not cause any release of hazardous materials. In parallel,...
Pilot’s Striking Response Prevents Hyderabad Flight Disaster
An Air India aircraft slated to fly from Hyderabad to Mumbai was halted moments before take‑off at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport when the pilot identified a technical fault during final pre‑departure checks. The swift decision to abort take‑off ensured the safety of all 92 passengers and crew aboard. The...
EVM Trust Under Scrutiny as Omar Abdullah Criticises Congress Claims
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has firmly rebuked the Congress party for questioning the integrity of Electronic Voting Machines following its loss in Maharashtra’s assembly polls. He asserted that political parties must stand by the voting technology when it delivers a favourable outcome and only question it...
Iran Clears Skies for India’s Operation Sindhu Evacuation
Aiding New Delhi’s efforts, Tehran has granted an unprecedented waiver to its customary airspace restrictions, enabling India to deploy multiple chartered flights to repatriate approximately 1,000 of its nationals, primarily students, from the conflict-stricken region of Iran. The first charter, operated by Iran’s state-affiliated Mahan Air, has already landed...
Tharoor Embarks on New Diplomatic Push for India Abroad
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has departed on a fortnight‑long diplomatic mission to Moscow, marking a second phase of parliamentary outreach that includes visits to the UK and potentially Greece. The initiative follows his leadership of a multi‑nation delegation intended to articulate India’s position following the April 22 Pahalgam terror...
Courts Reinforce Shelter Rights, Curb Bulldozer Justice
Chief Justice of India B R Gavai, addressing an assembly of top Italian jurists in Milan, highlighted the Supreme Court’s pivotal role in championing social justice over the past 75 years. He underscored a landmark ruling that restricted the executive from undertaking demotions of homes without judicial oversight, reinforcing the fundamental...
Cluster Missile Launch Signposts Deadlier Phase in Israel–Iran War
Israeli military confirms Iran has deployed a missile carrying cluster submunitions over central Israel in a deliberate attempt to inflict civilian harm. The launch, which occurred mid‑air at about 7 km altitude, released around 20 smaller bomblets across a radius of approximately 8 km over populated areas, officials said. The incident...
