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Continued Iranian attacks represent further escalation: Saudi Arabia

IANS | March 9, 2026 3:21 PM

Riyadh, March 9 (IANS) Riyadh on Monday condemned the Iranian attacks against Saudi Arabia and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) members - including a number of Arab, Islamic, and friendly countries - affirming its right to take all measures to protect its security, sovereignty and safety of people. Saudi Foreign Ministry stated that continued Iranian attacks showcase further escalation, with significant impact for bilateral ties.

Singapore to repatriate stuck nationals in Middle East on Tuesday

IANS | March 9, 2026 2:58 PM

Singapore, March 9 (IANS) The Singapore government announced on Monday that it will deploy a RSAF A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft in response to the urgent need of Singaporeans in the Middle East, assisting their departure from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Tuesday.

Pakistan: Section 144 imposed in Dera Ismail Khan amid worsening law and order situation

IANS | March 9, 2026 2:39 PM

Islamabad, March 9 (IANS) Local authorities have imposed Section 144 in Dera Ismail Khan city of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province considering the current law and order situation. They have also issued orders to restrict movement on several roads and in sensitive areas, local media reported on Monday citing an official notification.

Seven Baloch civilians extrajudicially killed by Pakistani forces: Human rights body

IANS | March 9, 2026 2:23 PM

Quetta, March 9 (IANS) At least seven Baloch civilians were extrajudicially killed by Pakistani forces in Balochistan, according to leading human rights organisations.

Pakistan: Counter Terrorism Department personnel shot dead in Quetta

IANS | March 9, 2026 1:29 PM

Quetta, March 9 (IANS) A senior officer of the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) was killed after unidentified assailants opened fire at him in the Killi Ismail area of Pakistan's Quetta, local media reported on Monday.

India dispatches 1,000 metric tonnes of rice to drought-hit Malawi

IANS | March 9, 2026 1:09 PM

New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) India has dispatched a humanitarian consignment of 1,000 metric tons of rice to Malawi following the drought caused by the El Nino effect, reiterating New Delhi's continued commitment to supporting partners in the Global South and advancing the spirit of South-South cooperation.

Tehran thanked India for ‘humane gesture’: EAM Jaishankar tells RS, on docking of Iranian warship at Kochi port

IANS | March 9, 2026 12:53 PM

New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Monday said that Iran had expressed its gratitude to India for what he described as a “humane gesture” after New Delhi allowed the Iranian warship IRIS Lavan to dock at Kochi port amid the ongoing tensions in West Asia.

Indian contingent arrives in Seychelles for joint military exercise ‘LAMITIYE-2026’

IANS | March 9, 2026 12:48 PM

Victoria, March 9 (IANS) An Indian Armed Forces contingent has reached Seychelles to participate in the 11th edition of the joint military exercise “Exercise LAMITIYE-2026” with the Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF).

EAM Jaishankar says 67,000 nationals returned home, notes Gulf nations' safety assurance for Indians

IANS | March 9, 2026 12:36 PM

New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM), S. Jaishankar, on Monday informed the Rajya Sabha that 67,000 Indian nationals have returned to India from conflict-affected countries in West Asia as of March 8, as the government continues efforts to assist citizens amid the ongoing crisis in the region.

PM Modi closely monitoring West Asia conflict, safety of Indians key concern: EAM Jaishankar in RS

IANS | March 9, 2026 11:55 AM

New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Monday informed the Rajya Sabha that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is closely monitoring the evolving situation in West Asia, stressing that the conflict is of particular concern to India because of the large number of Indian citizens living and working in the Gulf region.

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Continued Iranian attacks represent further escalation: Saudi Arabia

Singapore to repatriate stuck nationals in Middle East on Tuesday

Pakistan: Section 144 imposed in Dera Ismail Khan amid worsening law and order situation

Seven Baloch civilians extrajudicially killed by Pakistani forces: Human rights body

Pakistan: Counter Terrorism Department personnel shot dead in Quetta

India dispatches 1,000 metric tonnes of rice to drought-hit Malawi

Tehran thanked India for ‘humane gesture’: EAM Jaishankar tells RS, on docking of Iranian warship at Kochi port

Indian contingent arrives in Seychelles for joint military exercise ‘LAMITIYE-2026’

EAM Jaishankar says 67,000 nationals returned home, notes Gulf nations' safety assurance for Indians

PM Modi closely monitoring West Asia conflict, safety of Indians key concern: EAM Jaishankar in RS

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