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Iran's attack on Israel exposes shadow war in West Asia; what's next

Iran's unprecedented attack on Israel early Sunday marked a change in approach for Tehran, which had relied on proxies across the Middle East since the start of the Israel-Hamas war in October.

Indian Embassy in Trehan issues helpline numbers amid tensions in region

The Indian embassy in Israel issued a fresh important advisory' for its nationals after the overnight attacks by Iran

24-year-old Indian student shot dead inside his car in Canada's Vancouver

The Vancouver Police Department in a press release said officers were called to the scene around 11 pm on April 12 after residents heard the sound of gunshots

China providing Russia with drone, missile components, says US official

While there is no evidence China is providing lethal assistance, people familiar with the US intelligence assessment characterized the aid as just as significant

Iran attacks Israel: How IDF downed 300 drones, missiles and who all helped

Israel Defense Forces says that together with a coalition of international partners, it achieved successful interception of 99 per cent of aerial threats launched by Iran

Oil seen opening up after Iran's attack, rally to depend on response

Iran launched explosive drones and missiles at Israel late on Saturday in retaliation for a suspected Israeli attack on its consulate in Syria on April 1

British military jets shot down drones launched by Iran, says PM Sunak

"I can confirm that our planes did shoot down a number of Iranian attack drones," Sunak told broadcasters

Russia calls on all parties for restraint after Iranian strikes on Israel

Russia noted that Tehran had said the attack was made within the right to self defence after Israel's strike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus that Moscow condemned

UAE calls for restraint and to halt escalation in West Asian region

The UAE called for exercising the utmost restraint in order to avoid serious repercussions, and the region being pulled into new levels of instability

Indian mission in Israel issues advisory, asks to stick to safety protocols

"The Embassy is closely monitoring the situation and it is in touch with the Israeli authorities and Indian community members to ensure the safety of all our nationals," it added

Israel 'successfully' blocks Iran's attack, Biden seeks diplomatic response

US President Joe Biden said he would convene a meeting of the Group of Seven advanced democracies on Sunday to coordinate a united diplomatic response to Iran's brazen attack

UK PM Rishi Sunak condemns Iran's reckless' attack against Israel

I condemn in the strongest terms the Iranian regime's reckless attack against Israel, said Sunak in a statement issued by 10 Downing Street

India may suspend flight ops to Israel amid escalating Iran-Israel conflict

Indian airlines are altering flight paths for Europe and the Middle East due to escalating tensions between Iran and Israel

Airlines confront new Iran-Israel risks as Mideast nations shut airspace

Earlier in Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza, airlines faced scores of disruptions primarily centered on Tel Aviv, cancelling flights into or out of the country

Vicious cycle of attack and counter-attack to lead nowhere: UNGA president

The Iranians have explained their action in the context of Article 51 of the UN Charter, following the recent Israeli attack on the Iranian Embassy in Damascus, the release added

We don't seek conflict with Iran, but will protect forces: Lloyd Austin

US Defence Secretary further highlighted that the US forces, at the direction of President Joe Biden, intercepted dozens of missiles and UAVs en route to Israel

US Prez Biden, PM Netanyahu speak after Iranian drone attack on Israel

Meanwhile, in a stern warning for Israel's closest ally, Iran asked the US to stay away from the ongoing conflict with Israel

Iran launched more than 300 drones and missiles, 99% intercepted: Israel

Hagari said the vast majority of the intercepts came outside Israel's borders, including 10 cruise missiles that were intercepted by warplanes

Israel finds body of teen whose disappearance sparked deadly settler attack

The disappearance of 14-year-old Binyamin Achimair sparked a large attack by settlers on a Palestinian village on Friday and Saturday

Iran fires over 300 missiles, drones at Israel in unprecedented attack

The Israeli military's spokesman, Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, said Iran fired scores of drones, cruise missiles and ballistic missiles with the vast majority intercepted outside Israel's borders