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West Asia crisis: MEA assures visa relief to stranded foreign travellers

In view of flight cancellations following the escalating security situation in the Middle East, India on Sunday asked foreign nationals in the country to approach relevant authorities for visa extensions. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued an advisory for foreign nationals impacted by the travel disruptions. The MEA urged foreign nationals to contact their nearest Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) if they require assistance with visa extensions or need to regularise their stay. "All foreign nationals in India, who have had to change their travel plans due to the ongoing developments in the West Asia region and need assistance with extension of their visa or to regularise their stay, are requested to contact the nearest Foreigners Regional Registration Office," it said. The MEA said the FRROs concerned will extend assistance. It is not immediately clear how many foreign tourists are stranded in India due to the flight cancellations. Hundreds of flights have

Tense and scary: PV Sindhu stuck at Dubai airport amid Iran-Israel conflict

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu on Sunday described a "tense and scary" situation at the Dubai Airport after an explosion occurred close to where she and her coach were staying amid an unfolding crisis. In a post on social media, Sindhu said the ordeal was becoming "more frightening by the hour" and revealed that an explosion had taken place near the area where they were holed up. Sindhu is scheduled to compete at the All England Open Badminton Championships, starting March 3 and is stranded at Dubai airport since Saturday with her Indonesian coach Irwansyah Adi Pratama. "A few hours ago, there was an explosion close to where we were holed up at the airport. My coach had to quickly run out of the area as he was closest to the smoke and debris. It was an extremely tense and scary moment for all of us," Sindhu wrote on X. The former world champion, however, confirmed that she and her support staff are safe and have been moved to a secure location. "We are all safe now and have

Trump warns Iran not to escalate attacks, says US will hit back harder

US President Donald Trump warned Iran on Sunday not to escalate its attacks, writing online that America will strike back 'WITH A FORCE THAT HAS NEVER BEEN SEEN BEFORE!" Trump's comments on Truth Social follow Iranian threats on Sunday morning after acknowledging the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. "Iran just stated that they are going to hit very hard today, harder than they have ever hit before," Trump wrote.

Iran's parliament speaker calls US, Israeli leaders 'filthy criminals'

Iran's parliament speaker on Sunday called the leaders of the United States and Israel "filthy criminals" who will face "devastating blows" for their ongoing attacks on the Islamic Republic. Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf made the comment in a televised address. Qalibaf is the highest-ranking official to appear on camera since the attacks began Saturday. "You have crossed our red line and must pay the price," he said. "We will deliver such devastating blows that you yourselves will be driven to beg.

18 flights from Chennai to West Asia cancelled amid escalating tensions

Passengers were left high and dry as several international flights were affected on Sunday following the conflict in West Asia, airport authorities said on Sunday. As many as 18 international flights operating between Chennai and Gulf countries have been cancelled, sources in the Chennai Airport said. The Chennai Airport issued an advisory instructing passengers bound for overseas destinations, particularly via the West Asian countries, to check with their respective airlines ahead of their journey. Some of the airlines that have cancelled the flight movement include Emirates, Etihad, IndiGo, Gulf Air, among others. Meanwhile, Tiruchirappalli airport in an advisory said Air India Express operating on the Dubai-Tiruchirappalli sector on Sunday has been cancelled. Passengers are advised to check with their respective airlines before proceeding to the airport, it said in an update. The US and Israel launched a major attack on Iran on Saturday. Iran responded, targeting Israel with .

Air India cancels multiple international flights amid tensions in West Asia

Indian airlines are expected to cancel 444 international flights on March 1 due to airspace restrictions in the West Asia

Ali Khamenei killed: How Iran's most powerful leader ruled and fell

As one of Iran's longest-serving leaders, Khamenei was almost as ubiquitous in Iranian society as his predecessor, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, who founded the Islamic Republic of Iran in 1979

One killed, 7 injured in UAE as Iranian drones target airport, key sites

At least one person was killed and seven were injured after after the United Arab Emirates intercepted several Iranian missiles on Saturday. Several waves of Iranian attacks targeting the airport and several other sites across the UAE kept people awake on Saturday night. One person was killed and 7 were injured in Drone interception incident targeting Zayed International Airport. Dubai's airport and the iconic Burj Al Arab were among the places hit by what the UAE officials described as drone attacks. A government of Dubai media office statement said a "drone caused its shrapnel to spark a fire at the Burj Al Arab hotel," and that it was brought under control. Authorities in Dubai also revealed that debris resulting from air interception operations caused a fire at one of the berths of Jebel Ali Port without causing any injuries. "Dubai Civil Defence teams immediately responded to handle the fire, while their efforts continue to control it," it said. The authorities also urged t

US, Israel clash with Iran at UNSC meeting as UN chief warns of escalation

Guterres said the US and Israeli airstrikes violated international law, including the UN Charter

Gulf-bound flights cancelled from 4 Kerala airports amid West Asia tensions

A majority of flights scheduled to the Gulf regions remain cancelled from four international airports in Kerala following the conflict in West Asia on Sunday. Though authorities had issued an advisory asking passengers to check flight status before arriving at the airport, several travellers waited at airports across the state expecting services to resume. As many as 37 international flights scheduled to depart from Thiruvananthapuram International Airport Limited (TIAL) to various Gulf countries have been cancelled since Saturday afternoon. Of these, 26 flights scheduled on Sunday were cancelled. Similarly, six flights to various Gulf destinations from Kannur International Airport on Sunday were also cancelled, authorities said. At Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL), 35 flights to the Gulf region were cancelled as per the schedule posted on the official website. However, an Oman Air flight from Kochi to Muscat operated at 8.10 am. Similarly, a Saudia Airlines flight to

World leaders call for swift end to Iranian crisis after Khamenei's death

Malaysia's PM Anwar Ibrahim urged an immediate, unconditional end to hostilities and called on the US and Iran to pursue a diplomatic off-ramp instead of escalation in the Middle East tensions

Iran's Revolutionary Guard head killed in airstrikes, state media reports

The head of Iran's Revolutionary Guard and a top security adviser to the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei were killed in American-Israel airstrikes on the country, state media reported Sunday. The state-run IRNA news agency announced the death of Maj. Gen. Mohammad Pakpour, who took over as the Guard's top commander after Israel killed its past commander in the 12-day war last June. Also killed was Ali Shamkhani, who has long been a figurehead within Iran's security establishment, IRNA said.

Passengers stranded at Delhi airport amid Israel-Iran conflict flare-ups

The disruptions follow due to widespread airspace closures across parts of the Middle East, affecting all international flight routes

Bitcoin recovers above $68,000 after death of Iranian Supreme leader

Cryptocurrencies had recovered roughly $32 billion in market value by Sunday morning, after shedding about $128 billion the previous day, according to data from CoinGecko

Diplomacy shifts to war: How Donald Trump's team decided to attack Iran

Trump's goal was to pressure Iran's rulers to do what they have resisted for decades: give up their nuclear and long-range missile programs and stop supporting its armed proxies

Iran's Revolutionary Guard threatens 'most ferocious' op against US, Israel

Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard threatened Sunday to launch its "most-intense offensive operation" ever after the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. "The most-intense offensive operation in the history of the armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran will begin in moments, targeting (Israel) and American terrorist bases," it said. Mourners raised a black flag over the Imam Reza shrine in Mashhad, Iran's second-largest city and a major pilgrimage site for Shiite Muslims.

What to know about Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei killed in US-Israeli strikes

When targeted by nationwide protests early this year, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei unleashed the bloodiest crackdown of his nearly four decades in power. But now a US or Israeli military strike may have ended his rule. There was no immediate Iranian comment about him Saturday after President Donald Trump said Khamenei was dead. Israeli officials also told The Associated Press earlier that he was killed in a major new attack by US and Israeli forces. The 86-year-old Khamenei tried to avert such strikes as the US built up its military presence in the region to pressure Tehran over its nuclear programme. He warned that if the US struck, a regional war would ensue. At the same time, he allowed Iran to enter negotiations with the US over its nuclear programme. Long before the supreme leader's compound was among the first targets on Saturday, Khamenei was under growing pressure. The suppression of the protests, with thousands of people killed amid chants of "Death to ...

Why is the US attacking Iran: All you need to know about West Asia crisis

The biggest foreign-policy gamble of Trump's presidency comes after he campaigned for reelection as a "peace president" and after saying he preferred a diplomatic solution to the standoff with Iran

PV Sindhu stranded in Dubai as flights suspended amid West Asia tensions

Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu was on Saturday left stranded at Dubal airport en route to the prestigious All England Open badminton tournament, after flight operations were suspended owing to escalating of tensions in the Middle East. The tournament is scheduled to start from next Tuesday. Sindhu took to Instagram and posted a video showing a crowded airport with a caption: "All flights suspended until further notice." The US and Israel launched a major offensive on Iran on Saturday, with American President Donald Trump calling on the Iranian public to overthrow the Islamic leadership that has ruled the nation since 1979. The military strikes have led to a closure of air space in the Gulf region and caused disruption to several flights, including Emirates and Air India. Air India cancelled all its flight to and from the Gulf region, mainly to Abu Dhabi, Dammam, Doha, Dubai, Jeddah, Muscat, Riyadh, and Tel Aviv, Israel, the airline said in a statement posted on 'X'. The Dubai

Ayatollah Khamenei killed in US-Israeli strikes: Who could lead Iran next?

Khamenei had named three preferred successors: judiciary chief Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Eje'i, chief of staff Ali Asghar Hejazi and reformist cleric Hassan Khomeini, grandson of Ayatollah Khomeini