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UAE envoy condemns attacks on civilian infrastructure, warns of strain in West Asia security situation
Apr 17, 2026New Delhi , April 17 (ANI): Assessing the evolving security situation in West Asia, UAE Ambassador to India Abdulnasser Jamal Alshaali said that his country has faced an unprecedented wave of missile and drone attacks since... -
“Request being examined”: India navigates Sheikh Hasina’s extradition as tensions, ties pivot in Dhaka
Apr 17, 2026New Delhi , April 17 (ANI): In a delicate balancing act between legal obligations and regional diplomacy, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed on Friday that it is officially reviewing a formal request for... -
Over 1 million Indians evacuated from West Asia as government intensifies rescue operations
Apr 17, 2026New Delhi , April 17 (ANI): In a massive diplomatic and logistical undertaking, the Government of India has successfully rescued and assisted over 1.03 million Indian nationals from conflict-hit West Asia since February. During an Inter-Minister......Read More -
“India welcomes every step towards peace”: MEA on Israel-Lebanon ceasefire
Apr 17, 2026New Delhi , April 17 (ANI): India has officially expressed its support for the recently implemented ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stating that it supports all efforts aimed at... -
Pakistan: Daylight murder in Murree sparks protest, exposes policing failures
Apr 17, 2026Murree , April 17 (ANI): A young man was gunned down in broad daylight, while another suffered critical injuries within the limits of Patriata police station in Murree, triggering widespread anger among residents, as reported by... -
“We are not accepting any temporary ceasefire”: Iran’s Deputy FM demands total end to regional war
Apr 17, 2026Antalya , April 17 (ANI): Tehran has dismissed the possibility of any short-term pauses in hostilities, asserting that it is pushing for a total conclusion to warfare throughout the West Asian region, according to Al Jazeera.Speaking... -
Civilians return home in southern Lebanon after ceasefire, remain hesitant to stay permanently
Apr 17, 2026Beirut , April 17 (ANI): A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon officially went into effect at midnight local time on Friday. This truce, brokered by the United States, has triggered a massive movement of displaced... -
Sustainable stability in Hormuz Strait depends on respect for Iran’s rights: Iranian envoy to UN
Apr 17, 2026Tehran , April 17 (ANI): Sustainable stability in the Strait of Hormuz can only be achieved through full respect for Iran's sovereignty and rights, Tehran's envoy to the United Nations said, according to Iranian State Media... -
French Senate delegation concludes India visit, highlights sustainability, strategic partnership
Apr 17, 2026New Delhi , April 17 (ANI): A delegation from the French Senate's Interparliamentary Friendship Group concluded its visit to India from April 10 to April 15, with a focus on sustainability initiatives and strengthening the India-France... -
European allies have capacity to clear mines in Hormuz, says France
Apr 17, 2026Paris , April 17 (ANI): European countries, including Belgium, the Netherlands and France, have the capacity to conduct mine-clearing operations to help secure vital shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, French Defence Minister Catherin......Read More
