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Geopolitics

'No better feeling': 149 Indians fly home from Dubai on Air India

Times of India – World · India

Air India successfully repatriated 149 passengers and 8 crew members from Dubai to Delhi, marking the first international arrival by an Indian carrier. This op…

Geopolitics

Three Indian seafarers killed amid Middle East tensions; Centre issues advisory

Times of India – World · India

Tragic news from the Middle East as three Indian seafarers lost their lives and one was injured in recent incidents involving foreign-flagged vessels. Amidst e…

Geopolitics

Rajya Sabha polls: BJP chief Nitin Nabin to contest from Bihar

Times of India – World · India

- TOI News Desk operates 24/7 with a dedicated team to deliver real-time, comprehensive news globally. - Journalists prioritize excellence by verifying and p…

Geopolitics

From CAA to Kashmir: Why India is silent over Khamenei's demise

Times of India – World · India

India's measured response to Iran's supreme leader's assassination, focusing on regional de-escalation, has sparked domestic criticism. While condemning Irania…

Geopolitics

India draws red line amid US-Iran war; safety of '1cr Indians a priority'

Times of India – World · India

- TOI News Desk operates 24/7 with dedicated journalists to deliver timely, comprehensive news globally. - Committed to excellence, the team verifies and pre…

Geopolitics

US-Iran war: Indian students moved out of Tehran

Times of India – World · India

The Indian Embassy in Tehran has moved most Indian students to safer areas outside the city. This action follows heightened risks due to ongoing US-Iran tensio…

Tech & Startups

How Journalists Are Reporting From Iran With No Internet

Wired · Global

After strikes killed senior Iranian officials, Iran cut off internet access. Journalists are relying on satellite links, encrypted apps, and smuggled footage t…

Geopolitics

J&K's Poonch observes complete shutdown to mourn killing of Khamenei; security on alert

Times of India – World · India

Poonch observed a complete shutdown as the Shia Muslim community mourned Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and protested against the US and Israel…

Geopolitics

Watch: Stranded Indians begin returning as gulf flight operations resume

The Hindu – World · India

Stranded Indian passengers have begun returning home as flight operations from the Middle East gradually resume following days of disruptions

Geopolitics

PM Modi's YouTube account crosses 30 million subscribers

Times of India – World · India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has surpassed 30 million YouTube subscribers, solidifying his status as the world's most followed leader on the platform. This dig…

Geopolitics

US troops opened fire on protesters who stormed Karachi consulate: Report

Times of India – World · India

US Marines reportedly opened fire on demonstrators who stormed Pakistan's Karachi consulate following the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader in American-Israeli …

Geopolitics

Strong earthquake strikes Indonesia's Sumatra island

Times of India – World · India

A powerful 6.1-magnitude earthquake jolted off Indonesia's Sumatra island on Tuesday, a region situated on a major tectonic collision zone. This seismic activi…

Geopolitics

At least 6 killed after van collides with double-decker bus in Hathras

Times of India – World · India

According to Additional Superintendent of Police Ramanand Kushwaha,15 am. The accident involved a van travelling from Delhi to Dholpur in Rajasthan and a doubl…

Geopolitics

'Abdication, not neutrality': Sonia Gandhi slams PM Modi's silence on Khamenei assassination

Times of India – World · India

Sonia Gandhi criticized the Modi government's silence on Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's assassination, calling it an 'abdication' and 'tacit endorsement.…

Geopolitics

Eric Dane's cause of death revealed

Times of India – World · India

Beloved actor Eric Dane, known for 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Euphoria', has passed away at 53 due to respiratory failure, a complication of his battle with ALS. Hi…

Geopolitics

'Information-hungry person': What Bill, Hillary Clinton revealed about Epstein, Trump in depositions

Times of India – World · India

Bill and Hillary Clinton have distanced themselves from Jeffrey Epstein in recent depositions. Bill stated he ended his association with the convicted sex offe…

Geopolitics

Former Union minister KP Unnikrishnan passes away in Kozhikode

Times of India – World · India

Veteran Congress leader and former Union Minister KP Unnikrishnan has passed away at the age of 90 in Kozhikode. Unnikrishnan, a long-serving parliamentarian, …

Geopolitics

New satellite images capture aftermath of Iran's strike on Saudi Aramco oil refinery

Times of India – World · India

Iran launched a barrage of drones and missiles at Gulf states, targeting energy installations in Qatar and Saudi Arabia, including the Ras Tanura Refinery. The…

Geopolitics

Watch: House panel releases video of Bill and Hillary Clinton Epstein depositions

Times of India – World · India

House Republicans have released deposition videos of Bill and Hillary Clinton regarding Jeffrey Epstein. Both former leaders denied knowledge of his crimes, wi…

Geopolitics

US embassy in Riyadh targeted by drones; Saudi Arabia issues shelter-in-place order for 3 cities

Times of India – World · India

Two drones struck the US embassy in Riyadh early Tuesday, causing a small fire and minor damage. Saudi authorities confirmed the attack, with air defense syste…

Geopolitics

Daily Mail royal editor denies using private investigator to ‘blag’ Harry information

The Guardian – World · Europe

Rebecca English shown emails at high court trial suggesting investigator ‘went out on a limb’ to help herThe Daily Mail’s royal editor has denied using a priva…

Geopolitics

Air India Express to resume Muscat flights from March 3; Gulf routes remain suspended

Times of India – World · India

Air India Express will resume flights to and from Muscat on Tuesday, March 3, after a temporary halt due to the Middle East conflict. Services to Bahrain, Kuwa…

Geopolitics

Trump says Op Epic Fury was US' 'last best chance' to eliminate 'intolerable' threats

Times of India – World · India

President Trump stated that operations against Iran are expected to last four to five weeks, with the US prepared to extend the campaign if necessary. The stat…

Geopolitics

‘We’re safe’: Sreeja Konidela reassures her safety from Dubai amid tensions

Times of India – World · India

Chiranjeevi's daughter Sreeja Konidela reassured fans from Dubai that she and her children are safe and well-protected amidst reports of unrest. She expressed …

Tech & Startups

When the Internet Goes Dark, the Truth Goes With It

Wired · Global

Palestinian journalist Plestia Alaqad on bearing witness, the fragile power of social media, and why documenting lived reality matters more than ever.

Geopolitics

US-Israel strikes in Iran: Indian national killed in attack on oil tanker off Oman coast

Times of India – World · India

An Indian national has died after an oil tanker, the MKD VYOM, was attacked by an unmanned boat off the coast of Oman. The strike caused a fire and explosion i…

Geopolitics

US-Iran war: Kuwait 'mistakenly' shoots down 3 American F-15s in friendly fire incident

Times of India – World · India

Three US F-15E fighter jets crashed in Kuwait early Monday due to a friendly fire incident, according to US central command. All six crew members ejected safel…

Geopolitics

Nearly 10m Indians in danger: How a wider Gulf conflict will hit close to home

Times of India – World · India

- Dedicated TOI News Desk team operates 24/7 to deliver current, comprehensive news and updates globally. - Committed to excellence, they verify and present …

Geopolitics

'Matter of grave concern': PM Modi calls for dialogue and diplomacy as Middle East tensions soar

Times of India – World · India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi voiced deep concern over the escalating Middle East situation. This follows significant military action by the United States and I…

Geopolitics

MHA alerts states as Middle East tensions soar; internet curbs, security tightened in Kashmir

Times of India – World · India

The Ministry of Home Affairs has alerted states to potential tensions due to the Iran conflict, urging vigilance against inflammatory religious gatherings and …

Geopolitics

Al Jazeera reports from Beirut as residents flee following Israeli strikes

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Tens of thousands of Lebanese civilians are leaving areas in Beirut following Israeli strikes and forced displacement.

Geopolitics

Satellite images show impact of Iran missile and drone attacks on Dubai

Times of India – World · India

Following the killing of its Supreme Leader, Iran launched retaliatory strikes across the Middle East, targeting American military bases and Israel. Dubai, a s…

Geopolitics

‘Surrender or face certain death': Trump's war update as US-Israel strikes rock Iran – top quotes

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team provides global news with accuracy, depth, and timeliness. - Focuses on diverse perspectives and nuanced understanding of internation…

Geopolitics

Watch: Chaos erupts at Tehran’s Gandhi Hospital after airstrike

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk employs seasoned journalists and writers to cover global events. - Committed to accuracy, depth, and timely reporting of international affai…

Geopolitics

War photographer Paul Conroy dies as tributes paid

BBC News – World · Europe

Jamie Doran played the photographer, who has died aged 61, in the 2018 movie A Private War.

Geopolitics

'India stands in solidarity': PM Modi speaks to UAE prez, condemns attacks by Iran

Times of India – World · India

- TOI News Desk employs a dedicated team working 24/7 to deliver timely, comprehensive news globally. - Committed to excellence, journalists verify and prese…

Geopolitics

'Conveyed India's concerns over recent developments': PM Modi speaks to Israel's Netanyahu

Times of India – World · India

- TOI News Desk operates 24/7 with dedicated journalists to deliver real-time, comprehensive news globally. - Committed to excellence, the team verifies and …

Geopolitics

Watch: Fire erupts in Tehran after Israeli strike on Iran state broadcaster

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team provides global news round-the-clock, emphasizing accuracy, depth, and timeliness. - Committed to delivering nuanced international af…

Geopolitics

‘Cut off the head of the snake’: US says IRGC HQ destroyed in massive strike – Watch video

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team of journalists and writers provides global news with dedication to accuracy, depth, and timeliness. - Focuses on delivering nuanced u…

Geopolitics

Iran media outlets report Israeli strikes hit hospital in Tehran

The Hindu – World · India

Iranian media reported that a police station in a city on the outskirts of Tehran was also hit by strikes on March 1, killing an unspecified number of people, …

Geopolitics

Pakistan, Venezuela & now Iran: Why Chinese-made weapons keep failing

Times of India – World · India

Recent conflicts have exposed troubling vulnerabilities in Chinese weaponry. Pakistan's air defenses buckled against Indian missiles, Venezuela's radars went d…

Geopolitics

Turkish journalists jailed for filming near Nato base hosting US troops

South China Morning Post – World · China

The Turkish Journalists’ Union (TGS) on Sunday demanded the release of three journalists arrested in connection with footage filmed near a sensitive airbase th…

Geopolitics

‘It’s Surreal’: Iranians in Disbelief After Supreme Leader Assassinated

The New York Times – World · US

Large crowds of people celebrated the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in American and Israeli strikes, while many others gathered to mourn.

Geopolitics

‘Disturbing’: Thousands of Indians stuck in Iran & Gulf as Middle East conflict escalates

Times of India – World · India

- TOI News Desk provides 24/7 news coverage with dedicated journalists. - Focuses on verified breaking news, analysis, and global insights. - Committed to …

Geopolitics

'US crossed dangerous red line': Iran says has no option but to respond after Khamenei killing

Times of India – World · India

Iran has issued a stark warning to the United States, declaring the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei a "dangerous red line" that necessitates r…

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