Israeli drone attack kills two in southeastern Lebanon
Israeli drone attack kills two in southeastern Lebanon Two people have been killed in an Israeli strike on the outskirts of Shebaa in southeastern Lebanon, according to the National News agency.
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Polish man arrested in Greece on charges of spying on base used by US forces in Crete
Polish man arrested in Greece on charges of spying on base used by US forces in Crete Greek police have arrested a Polish citizen on charges of spying on the military base used by US forces in Crete, the ANA news agency is reporting. The 58-year-old is alleged to have taken pictures of ships entering the base on the island, police told the agency. The man, who was arrested on Thursday, has denied the charges.
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Saudi Arabia intercepts 50 drones; Israel launches fresh barrage of missiles on Tehran
Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], March 13 (ANI): Saudi Arabia said its air defence systems intercepted nearly 50 drones that entered its airspace within a span of a few hours early Friday, Euro News reported. According to the Ministry of Defence of Saudi Arabia, drones were detected during the early hours of Friday and were neutralised before reaching their intended targets.
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"Glad India taking initiative for peace": Shashi Tharoor lauds PM Modi's conversation with Iranian President
New Delhi [India], March 13 (ANI): Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Friday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar holding conversations with their Iranian counterparts and called for a 'collective push' to end the West Asia conflict.
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Fifty Israeli soldiers injured following Hezbollah rocket strike on northern occupied territories
Pars Today – Zionist media outlets have reported a major security incident in which dozens of people were injured after missile attacks on northern occupied Palestine.
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Sri Lanka: Bodies of 84 sailors from the Iranian frigate torpedoed by the United States repatriated Friday
Sri Lanka: Bodies of 84 sailors from the Iranian frigate torpedoed by the United States repatriated Friday The bodies of 84 Iranian sailors recovered off the coast of Sri Lanka after their frigate was torpedoed by an American submarine on 4 March will be repatriated to Iran on Friday, according to the Sri Lankan foreign ministry. “All the required local procedures have been completed and the (bodies of the) Iranians are being transported to a special plane for repatriation,” a spokesman for the ministry, Tushara Rodrigo, told AFP, adding that the 32 other rescued sailors “remain in Sri Lanka. ” The ship, IRIS Dena, was hit by a torpedo from a US submarine while it was returning from a naval exercise organised by India, amid the US-Israeli war on Iran.
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IRGC threatens harsher crackdown if protests return
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps warned on Thursday that opponents could face a blow “even stronger than January 8,” signaling the possibility of a renewed and harsher crackdown if street protests resume.
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US refuelling plane crashes in Iraq, military says
The US Central Command says rescue efforts are under way after a refuelling aircraft went down over western Iraq.
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Two killed by drone debris in Oman; Sirens heard at Turkiye's Incirlik Air Base
Muscat [Oman], March 13 (ANI): Two expatriate workers were killed after debris from a downed drone fell in an industrial area in the Sohar province of Oman, Al Jazeera reported, citing the state news agency. Citing a security source, Al Jazeera reported that the drone crashed in the al-Awahi industrial area, resulting in the deaths of two foreign workers and injuries to several others.
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Australia tells non-essential diplomats to leave Lebanon
Australia tells non-essential diplomats to leave Lebanon Australia has told non-essential officials posted to Lebanon to leave due to the "deteriorating security situation" in the region, foreign minister Penny Wong said on Friday. Wong said a small number of officials would remain in the country to provide consular support to Australians.
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More than 24,000 civilian units damaged in Iran, Red Crescent says
More than 24,000 civilian units damaged in Iran, Red Crescent says More than 24,000 civilian units have been damaged across various sectors in Iran, including 19,775 residential units, the head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society said, according to IRNA. The report said 4,511 business units were also damaged, which could have significant economic and livelihood consequences for residents. It added that 69 schools were damaged and 195 teachers and students were injured.
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Iran Red Crescent says nearly 20,000 homes damaged in attacks
Iran Red Crescent says nearly 20,000 homes damaged in attacks Nearly 20,000 residential units in Iran have been damaged in attacks, according to the head of Iran’s Red Crescent Society, state news agency IRNA reported. The report said, “24,531 civilian units have been damaged in various sectors, of which 19,775 units are residential. ” It added that 4,511 business units were also damaged, while 69 schools were hit and 195 teachers and students were injured.
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Red Cross Society of China to provide $200,000 to Iran for humanitarian assistance
Red Cross Society of China to provide $200,000 to Iran for humanitarian assistance China’s foreign ministry said it will continue to provide assistance needed “in the spirit of humanity” to support the Iranian people in overcoming difficulties. The ministry added that the Red Cross Society of China will provide $200,000 to the Iranian Red Crescent.
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Russia, China emerging as economic beneficiaries from ongoing West Asia conflict: Jefferies
New Delhi [India], March 13 (ANI): Russia and China are emerging as key economic beneficiaries from the ongoing conflict in West Asia, according to a report by Jefferies, which highlighted how rising geopolitical tensions are reshaping global energy and financial dynamics.
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"India vital partner to ensure stable oil prices": US Ambassador Sergio Gor on tensions at Strait of Hormuz
New Delhi [India], March 13 (ANI): US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor has expressed concern over the situation at the Strait of Hormuz that can disrupt the energy supplies as the conflict in West Asia escalates and acknowledged that India plays a 'vital role' in keeping oil prices stable around the world.
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Middle East crisis puts India in a very difficult position - former envoy
Neither Iran nor the Israel-US coalition is listening to New Delhi, Deepak Bhojwani has told RT India The Middle East conflict has put New Delhi in a very difficult position diplomatically, a former Indian envoy has told RT India.
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Middle East crisis puts India in a tough position former envoy
Neither Iran nor the Israel-US coalition is listening to New Delhi, Deepak Bhojwani has told RT India The Middle East conflict has put New Delhi in a very difficult position diplomatically, a former Indian envoy has told RT India.
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Middle East crisis puts India in a tough position - former envoy
Neither Iran nor the Israel-US coalition is listening to New Delhi, Deepak Bhojwani has told RT India The Middle East conflict has put New Delhi in a very difficult position diplomatically, a former Indian envoy has told RT India.
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IRGC threatens stronger response to 'instillation of fear and street riots'
IRGC threatens stronger response to 'instillation of fear and street riots' The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) warned that any renewed protests in the country would face a harsher response than the previous crackdown in January, in which thousands were killed. In a statement, IRGC said “the evil enemy, failing to achieve its field battle goals, is once again pursuing the instillation of fear and street riots,” and vowed to deliver “a stronger blow than on January 8” if fresh unrest breaks out.
