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SEOUL: South Korea on Friday issued special travel advisories for Israel and parts of Iran amid escalating military tension between the two Middle East adversaries.

JERUSALEM: Israel's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gideon Sa'ar continues to hold a "marathon of calls" with his counterparts around the world after the launch of 'Operation Rising Lion' by Israel Defence Forces (IDF) against Iran to remove the "Iranian threat of annihilation", the country's Foreign Ministry said on Friday.

JERUSALEM: Iran had launched more than 100 drones towards Israel following the Israel Air Force's attacks on the country early Friday morning, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesman Effie Defrin said in a video statement.

RIYADH: Several Arab countries on Friday issued strong condemnation of Israel's attack on Iran early on Friday, which has significantly escalated tensions in the region and raised the spectre of a broader conflict between the long-standing rivals.

TEL AVIV: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday announced that Israel launched Operation Rising Lion against Iran, a targeted military operation to roll back the Iranian threat of nuclear weapons to Israel’s very survival.

NEW DELHI: India and China have agreed to expedite steps to resume direct air services between the two countries and also hold talks to resolve trade issues.

NEW DELHI: Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Friday expressed deep sorrow over the tragic Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, which claimed 241 lives.

WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday called Israel's attack on Iran a ‘unilateral action’, asserting that the US had no involvement.

UNITED NATIONS: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has sent his “heartfelt condolences” to the families of the victims of the Air India crash in Ahmedabad, according to his Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq.

NEW YORK: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that the United State was monitoring the developments in the Air India crash, while he and several members of Congress expressed their sorrow over the devastation.

PARIS: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Thursday called on French President Emmanuel Macron during his official visit to France, conveying greetings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and expressing gratitude for France's support in India's fight against terrorism.

LONDON: In a major diplomatic snub, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has reportedly refused to meet Bangladesh interim government's Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus, who is currently visiting the United Kingdom.

SEOUL: The South Korean Air Force said on Thursday that it has temporarily grounded KF-16 fighter jets following an accident involving the aircraft during the US-led multinational Red Flag air exercise in Alaska earlier this week.

SEOUL: South Korea's ruling Democratic Party (DP) on Thursday recommended three candidates to serve as special prosecutors to investigate former President Yoon Suk Yeol's botched martial law bid, corruption allegations involving his wife, Kim Keon Hee, and the death of a Marine.

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has officially launched a new immigration pathway for wealthy foreigners, dubbed the "gold card", offering a route to permanent residency in exchange for a $5 million payment to the government.

WASHINGTON: The White House has decided to pull some American personnel from several Middle Eastern countries, citing growing regional tensions amid the halt in the nuclear talks between the US and Iran.

WASHINGTON: The White House said that US President Donald Trump has acknowledged Tesla CEO Elon Musk's apology for his recent comments, signalling a possible cooling of tensions between the two high-profile figures.

UNITED NATIONS: UN humanitarians have voiced concern over the alarming rise in internal displacement as a result of violence in Haiti.

SEOUL: As the BJP-led NDA government marks 11 years at the Centre, members of the Indian diaspora in South Korea have voiced their appreciation for what they describe as a "golden age" under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

SEOUL: South Korean President Lee Jae-myung ordered the suspension of loudspeaker broadcasts toward North Korea along the border areas, a move aimed at easing tensions and rebuilding trust, the presidential office said Wednesday.

STOCKHOLM: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said India-Sweden cooperation will continue to drive innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable growth for a brighter future.

BRUSSELS: The world needs to understand that the tensions between India and Pakistan are not merely a bilateral issue but a global concern about terrorism, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar has highlighted during his ongoing trip to Europe.

SEOUL: South Korea's military on Wednesday suspended its loudspeaker broadcasts along the border against North Korea amid prospects the new government will seek to mend strained ties with Pyongyang.

VIENNA: A three-day national mourning began in Austria after the country was "stricken at the heart" by a mass school shooting.

NEW DELHI: Taiwan on Wednesday thanked India for rescuing 18 crew members of the Singapore-flagged cargo vessel, WAN HAI 503, which recently caught fire about 70 nautical miles off the Kerala coast.

PHNOM PENH: Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has announced the establishment of a high-level documenting committee to build a strong case as the country has decided to take the ongoing border dispute with Thailand to the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

NEW YORK: A Pakistani citizen residing in Canada has been extradited to the US to face terrorism-related charges, including attempting to provide material support to ISIS and plotting a mass shooting at a Jewish center in Brooklyn, federal authorities announced.

NEW YORK: US President Donald Trump warned protesters to stay away from the military parade he has planned for Saturday in Washington, to mark the Army's 250th birthday, asserting that any demonstrators who "hate our country" would be met with "very heavy force."

SACRAMENTO: A federal judge rejected California Governor Gavin Newsom's emergency request to stop the Trump administration from deploying military forces in Los Angeles immediately, dealing a blow to the state's efforts to challenge federal authority over domestic military operations.

SEOUL: South Korean President Lee Jae-myung on Tuesday promulgated bills mandating special counsel probes into a botched martial law bid by former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and corruption allegations against his wife, former first lady Kim Keon Hee.

BRUSSELS: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar apprised the Indian community in Belgium and Luxembourg about the efforts being made by the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in countering cross-border terrorism and ensuring the progress and prosperity of the country.

LOS ANGELES: A protest against immigration raids Monday night in Santa Ana, 50 km east of downtown Los Angeles, resulted in several injuries and arrests after demonstrators clashed with federal authorities and local police.

CANBERRA: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said that his government has spoken with the US administration about the shooting of an Australian reporter with rubber bullets in Los Angeles.

DHAKA: The Awami League on Tuesday severely condemned the targeted killings of the party activists in several prisons across Bangladesh under the Muhammad Yunus-led interim regime.

TEHRAN: Iran's top security body warned that its armed forces would immediately target Israel's "secret nuclear facilities" if the Islamic Republic comes under military attack, following claims it has obtained "sensitive Israeli intelligence."