Death toll from Brazil’s heavy rains climbs to 68
Brasilia, Feb 28 (IANS) The death toll from heavy rains in Brazil’s southeastern state of Minas Gerais has risen to 68, local authorities have said. Among all the victims, 62 were recorded in the city of Juiz de Fora, while six others were in the city of Uba, officials said on Friday (Local time). According […]
Japanese rally against PM Takaichi’s attempt to revise constitution
Tokyo, Feb 28 (IANS) Large numbers of Japanese citizens gathered in Tokyo to protest Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s attempt to revise the country’s pacifist Constitution. Nearly 1,000 people attended the demonstration in front of the prime minister’s official residence on Friday evening, holding placards reading “Oppose war, defend the Constitution,” and “No war, no Takaichi.” […]
India urges nationals in Israel to stay alert after Israel-US strikes on Iran
Tel Aviv, Feb 28 (IANS) India on Saturday advised its citizens residing in Israel to exercise utmost caution and remain vigilant amid the deteriorating security situation in the region, following joint airstrikes launched by Israel and the United States against Iran. In an official statement, the Indian Embassy in Israel issued an advisory to all […]
Israel launches ‘preventive’ strikes on Iran
Tehran, Feb 28 (IANS) Tehran was rocked by massive explosions on Saturday after Israel launched what it described as “preventive” missile strikes against Iran, dramatically escalating tensions in the region, local media reported. The strikes come amid heightened strain between the United States and Iran over a potential nuclear agreement and growing fears of a […]
Middle East airspace closures disrupt flights as Israel strikes Iran
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Air travel across parts of the Middle East faced major disruption on Saturday after Israel, Iran, Dubai and Iraq shut their airspace following Israeli airstrikes on Tehran. Airports in most of the gulf countries were impacted, forcing airlines to cancel, divert or reroute flights due to safety concerns. Israel closed […]
Kuwait condemns ‘heinous Iranian attack’, vows to respond with same scale and nature
Kuwait City, Feb 28 (IANS) Kuwait on Saturday strongly condemned the “heinous Iranian attack” that targetted the Kuwaiti territory, calling it a “flagrant violation” of the country’s sovereignty and airspace. In a statement, Kuwait’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the country will take all necessary measures to protect its territory. “The Ministry of Foreign […]
Russia condemns ‘unprovoked’ US-Israel attack on Iran
Moscow, Feb 28 (IANS) Russia on Saturday condemned the “unprovoked’ armed attack by the United States and Israel on Iran, asserting the urgent need to return the situation to a political and diplomatic resolution. Russia’s Foreign Ministry confirmed that Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his Iranian counterpart Seyed Abbas Araghchi held a telephonic conversation on […]
EU calls for restraint amid escalating tensions in Middle East
Brussels, Feb 28 (IANS) The European Union on Saturday expressed serious concerns over the latest developments in Iran, while reaffirming its steadfast commitment to safeguarding regional security and stability. The EU stated that it remains in close contact with the partners in the region. “Ensuring nuclear safety and preventing any actions that could further escalate […]
Israel-Iran war: Dubai Airports suspend all flight operations until further notice
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) The Dubai Airports on Saturday announced that all flight operations at the Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central–Al Maktoum International (DWC) are suspended until further notice, as the Israel-Iran war escalated. Air travel across parts of the Middle East faced major disruption on Saturday after Israel, Iran, Dubai and […]
Ongoing escalation dangerous for all, says French President Macron
Paris, Feb 28 (IANS) French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday warned that the outbreak of fresh conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran would have severe consequences for international peace and security. He emphasised that all measures are being taken to ensure the security of French citizens and safeguard the nation’s interests in the […]
