Iran launched dozens of drones and ballistic missiles toward Israel late Saturday in an unprecedented revenge mission that pushed the Middle East ever closer to a regionwide war.
The European Union, Britain, France, Mexico, Czechia, Denmark, Norway and the Netherlands all condemned Iran's attack. Condemnation from the United Nations chief and others was swift, with France saying Iran 'is risking a potential military escalation' and Britain calling the attack 'reckless'.
President Joe Biden convened the Group of Seven advanced democracies on Sunday to coordinate a rebuke to Iran for its unprecedented and largely unsuccessful aerial attack on Israel and to prevent a wider regional escalation.
Sources said that the authorities are in touch with the Iranian authorities through diplomatic channels, both in Tehran and in Delhi.
The UK Maritime Trade Operations said the vessel was seized by "regional authorities" in the Gulf of Oman. Tehran's seizure of the vessel comes at a time of high tensions as the Middle East is bracing for a possible Iranian attack on Israel in response to a strike on Iran's embassy in Syria.
Thotakura will join five other crew members, and each will carry a postcard to space on behalf of Blue Origin’s foundation, Club for the Future. He will become the second Indian to venture into space after Indian Army's Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma in 1984.
Several disturbing videos of Pakistani police officials being tortured by Army personnel went viral on social media, raising speculation. Reports suggested that the "face-off" began with the "illegal detention" of an Army official's relative for possession of an unlicensed firearm.
Riddhi Patel, 28, cited Mahatma Gandhi and Chaitra Navratri in her threat-laden speech, saying these festivals believe in "violent revolution" that she implied would be used against the "oppressors". She threatened to "murder" councillors for increased security presence for anti-Israel protesters.
Israel has not claimed responsibility for the Syria attack on April 1, but Iran blames its arch-nemesis for killing seven Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps officers. A recent report said Iran is likely to unleash an attack on Israel within this week as the US is on high alert.
Hundreds of people were evacuated after multiple stabbings and a shooting was reported inside the Westfield Mall at Bondi junction. So far, the police have confirmed that one man was shot, while an infant was among those stabbed.
Foreign Secretary Kwatra met US State Department Deputy Secretary Richard Verma and Deputy Secretary Kurt Campbell as well as other senior officials. These discussions were largely on the growing defence and commercial ties between India and the US.
Armed militants stopped a bus at a highway in Balochistan's Noshki district and kidnapped nine labourers at gunpoint, all of whom were shot dead later. In a separate incident, two people were killed after militants opened fire on a vehicle.
Arshdeep Singh, Jagdeep Singh, Shivdeep Singh and Manjot Singh were sentenced to 28 years each for murdering Aurman Singh with weapons including an axe, hockey stick and shovel. A fifth Indian-origin man, Sukhmandeep Singh, was sentenced to 10 years for manslaughter.
The 'Khyber Temple', believed to be located in Landi Kotal Bazaar, Pakistan, has been demolished to make way for a commercial complex. While local journalist Ibrahim Shinwari confirms its existence,
Myanmar’s once-mighty armed forces have suffered a series of unprecedented defeats since last October, losing swathes of territory including border posts to both ethnic fighters and guerrilla units.
India also issued a travel advisory for Iran and Israel and advised all Indians to not travel to Iran or Israel till further notice. The MEA also requested all those who are currently residing in Iran or Israel to get in touch with Indian Embassies there and register themselves.
The possible fresh confrontation comes even as Israel is in the middle of a war with Hamas in Gaza. Iran had vowed to avenge the strike on its consulate in Syrian capital Damascus on April 1 that claimed several lives.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov called Taiwan an "integral part of China" and an "internal affair of the People's Republic of China". Taiwan responded angrily, saying the Russia-China collusion does not contribute to stability across the Taiwan Strait.
The MEA urged all those who are currently residing in Iran or Israel are requested to get in touch with Indian Embassies there and register themselves.
Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said both sides are maintaining close communication through diplomatic and military channels. This was in response to PM Modi's recent remarks to Newsweek, stressing urgency to deal with the "prolonged situation" at the border.
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