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As Israel-Iran Conflict Escalates, India Inc Braces For Sea Trade Disruption

October 2, 2024 admin

New Delhi: As the conflict in the Middle East escalates with Israel vowing to retaliate after the missile attacks by Iran, India Inc is bracing for a wider trade disruption across the key Red Sea route. The conflict can lead to higher cargo freight rates as Lebanon’s Iran-backed Hezbollah militia has close ties with the…

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Israel army orders residents of three areas in southern Beirut to evacuate

September 30, 2024 admin

The Israeli military Monday called on residents in three areas in southern Beirut to evacuate ahead of a likely strike on alleged Hezbollah targets in the group’s stronghold. “You are located near interests and facilities belonging to the terrorist Hezbollah group and therefore the IDF will act against them forcefully,” Israeli military spokesman Avichay Adraee…

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Netanyahu Ignores Truce Call, Orders Army To Fight Hezbollah With Full Force

September 26, 2024 admin

Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday his government had not responded to a push by the United States and its allies for a 21-day ceasefire in Israel’s fight with the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah. “It is an American-French proposal, which the prime minister has not even responded to,” said a statement from…

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Airlines Suspend Flights As Middle East Tensions Rise

September 19, 2024 admin

The Algerian airline suspended flights to and from Lebanon until further notice. Jerusalem: Concerns over a wider conflict in the Middle East have prompted international airlines to suspend flights to the region or to avoid affected air space. Below are some of the airlines that have adjusted services to and from the region: AIR ALGERIE…

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Explosion At US-Led Coalition Base In Iraq Ahead Of Iran President’s Visit

September 11, 2024 admin

The United States has deployed around 2,500 troops in Iraq (file). Baghdad, Iraq: Iraqi security forces said an explosion was heard at a US-led coalition’s military base at the Baghdad International Airport late Tuesday, a day before Iran’s president was due to visit. “At 23:00 (2000 GMT) an explosion was heard inside Baghdad International Airport…

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Clashes Between Israel And Hezbollah Since 2006 War

August 26, 2024 admin

More than 40,000 people have been killed in Gaza since war began between Israel and Hamas (File). Paris: After an escalation of hostilities Sunday amid over 10 months of cross-border clashes between Israel and Lebanon’s powerful Hezbollah movement, here are the major eruptions of violence since their 2006 war. The devastating month-long war in the…

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West tells Iran to ‘stand down’ Israel attack threats

August 12, 2024 admin

Israeli military spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari speaks to the media as Israel’s military displays what they say is an Iranian ballistic missile which they retrieved from the Dead Sea after Iran launched drones and missiles towards Israel, at Julis military base, in southern Israel on April 16, 2024. | Photo Credit: Reuters The United…

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US Sending More Warships, Fighter Jets To Middle East Amid Rising Tensions

August 2, 2024 admin

The United States said that it will bolster its military presence in the Middle East. Washington: The United States will bolster its military presence in the Middle East, deploying additional warships and fighter jets to protect US personnel and defend Israel amid soaring tensions in the region, the Pentagon said Friday. The announcement comes after…

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India set to sign trade deal with Oman to expand its Middle East ties

April 27, 2024 admin

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sultan of Oman Haitham Bin Tarik hold bilateral talks at Hyderabad House in New Delhi. | Photo Credit: ANI India and Oman will sign a trade deal in the coming months, two Indian government officials said, as New Delhi seeks to expand its ties in the Middle East, where rising…

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Markets continue to slump on fears of escalating tensions in Middle East

April 16, 2024 admin

Continuing its downtrend for the third day running, the 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 585.63 points to 72,814.15 on April 16, 2024. File | Photo Credit: PTI Equity benchmark indices continued to slump in early trade on April 16 on fears of escalating tensions in the Middle East and weak global trends. Foreign fund outflows and uptick…

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