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Operation Sindhu: 517 Indians Evacuated From Iran So Far Amid Escalating Iran-Israel Conflict
Free Press Journal
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Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that so far, 517 Indian nationals have returned to India from Iran under Operation Sindhu. | X @MEAIndia New Delhi: Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) official...
Early report says US strikes only set Iran’s nuclear program back months: Live updates
The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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pinned How Trump’s Israel-Iran cease-fire agreement came together By The Associated Press In a 48-hour whirlwind, President Trump veered from elated to indignant to triumphant as his fragile Israel-Iran ceasefire agreement came together, teetered...
Middle East updates: Impact on touring; Region’s “safest” country; Qatar’s 24-hour turnaround
KARRYON
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June 26, 2025
Impact on touring 27 June 2025 With most of the attention on air travel in the Middle East, we checked in with some of the biggest names in touring to see how this sector was faring during the regional tensions. Bunnik Tours Joint-CEO Dennis...
Qatar Cabinet condemns Al Udeid attack, considers draft law on water security
The Peninsula
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June 25, 2025
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani chaired the Cabinet's regular meeting held on Wednesday morning at the Amiri Diwan. Following the meeting, Minister of Justice and...
Peace and Unity in the Cold: 600 Gather for 11th International Day of Yoga at Union Buildings
IOL
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Hundreds of people, ranging in age from 3 to 70 and representing diverse communities—including foreigners and diplomats — gathered in the Union Buildings gardens on a chilly morning to practice yoga together. The event united individuals from all...
Tajikistan and Central Asia Face Escalating Water Crisis
Times of Central Asia
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June 26, 2025
Central Asia is emerging as one of the regions most vulnerable to drought, according to the latest Global Drought Outlook published by the United Nations. A Region Under Climate Pressure The report highlights a persistent rise in average annual...
AFC Women's Asian Cup: Bangladesh team reaches Myanmar
United News of Bangladesh
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Two-time SAFF Women’s champions Bangladesh team reached Myanmar on Wednesday morning to play the Group C matches of the AFC Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers to be held in the capital Yangon. Bangladesh team which left Dhaka Wednesday early hours at...
Under Operation Sindhu, 827 Indian nationals brought back from Iran so far: MEA
Hindustan Times
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June 21, 2025
Amid the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran in the Middle East region, the external affairs ministry on Saturday said that a total of 827 Indian nationals have returned home from Tehran under 'Operation Sindhu' so far. Delhi's Indira...
Middle East updates: What travel advisors are seeing, Qatar CEO’s open letter, travel insurance
KARRYON
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June 25, 2025
What agents are seeing 26 June 2025 We asked travel advisors what impact, if any, the current situation in the Middle East was having on business. Unsurprisingly, there have been a lot of questions – mostly around air travel – but fortunately, few...
In the danger zone: UN warns of growing drought risk in Tajikistan and Central Asia
Asia Plus
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13:46, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus A new UN-backed report has placed Central Asia among the world’s most climate-vulnerable regions, warning of intensified droughts, glacier loss, and mounting environmental and economic risks — with Tajikistan at the...
Collective gratitude to Oman’s authorities for the safe return of citizens
Oman Observer
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June 25, 2025
There are moments in life when gratitude transcends words, especially during times of uncertainty and crisis. It is only natural for people to express deep appreciation for the kindness and support they receive—whether from individuals or...
How Iran’s Collapse Could Trigger a Central Asian Refugee Crisis
The Diplomat
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June 23, 2025
As military conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran intensifies, much of the world’s attention has focused on nuclear sites, retaliatory strikes, and the risk of a broader regional war. But one of the most far-reaching consequences of...
LHS Underclass Awards Night celebrates students’ academic achievements
Wakefield Daily Item - Massachusetts
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June 25, 2025
LYNNFIELD HIGH SCHOOL juniors, from left, Madeline Migliero (Smith College Book Award), Addison Munion (Saint Michael’s College Book Award), Gianna Micieli (LHS Book Award) and David Glynn (Saint Anselm College Book Award) proudly display the Book...
Through war and worries: Tajik journalists in Iran and Israel on life, fears, and solidarity
Asia Plus
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14:59, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus The onset of Israel’s attack on Iran has drastically changed the situation in both countries. In Iranian cities, for the first time since the Iran-Iraq War in the 1980s, continuous bomb explosions echoed through the...
Women booters reach Yangon
Bangladesh Post
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The Bangladesh national women's football team wasted no time getting down to business after arriving in Yangon, Myanmar, on Wednesday, for their Asian Cup qualifiers. Fresh off a long journey, the squad, led by Rituporna Chakma, headed straight to...
India is cobbling Cyprus-Greece-Armenia axis to counter Turkey
Awaz The Voice
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June 25, 2025
Shankar Kumar Amid the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel, Armenia extended crucial support to India in evacuating its 110 nationals stranded in Iran. These Indian nationals were first allowed to cross into Armenia through the Nurduz-Agarak...
Bahrain Repatriates Over 1,200 Citizens Amid Regional Unrest
The Daily Tribune - News Of Bahrain
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TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com Under the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the order of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Bahrain’s Ministry of Foreign...
Operation Sindhu: 827 Indians evacuated from Iran so far, says MEA
The Statesman (India)
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June 21, 2025
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday announced that over 800 Indian nationals have been brought back from Iran under Operation Sindhu, India’s evacuation initiative launched amid the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel. In view...
International Yoga Day celebrated on the Caspian coast
Turkmenistan Golden Age
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June 23, 2025
On the occasion of International Yoga Day, which is celebrated annually on June 21, yoga enthusiasts held a practical session right on the coast of the Caspian Sea in the Avaza National Tourist Zone. The fresh sea air and the peaceful atmosphere...
U.S. rejects nearly 65% of visa applications from citizens of Uzbekistan.
Kun.uz
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June 25, 2025
Last year, 64.41% of Uzbek citizens who applied for B-1/B-2 visitor visas to the United States were denied – marking the highest rejection rate among Central Asian countries. According to a report released by the U.S. Department of State, 64.41%...