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  Russia declares state of emergency in several parts after Ukraine's powerful drone attack

  World | July 07, 2024 16:17 IST

  A state of emergency was introduced in parts of Russia's Voronezh region after a Ukrainian drone attack sparked a warehouse fire, the governor of the western region bordering Ukraine said on Sunday.

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  Russia, Ukraine launch tit-for-tat attacks, five dead in Crimea and one killed in Kharkiv

  World | June 23, 2024 20:57 IST

  Ukrainian drones and missiles killed five people in annexed Crimea and another in Belgorod, while Russian bombings have killed four people in two days so far. Russia blamed the United States for the attack on Crimea and threatened to respond accordingly.

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  Israel launches missile strike at Syria while reported attack on Iran raises fears of full-blown war

  World | April 19, 2024 16:52 IST

  The attack came amid red-hot tensions at Iran fired air defence batteries at suspected Israeli drones in retaliation for a missile and drone attack by Tehran on Saturday. However, Iran has denied any external attack and Israel is yet to officially comment on the matter.

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  Iran attack on Israel risks provoking an uncontrollable regional escalation, say G-7 leaders

  World | April 15, 2024 7:33 IST

  G-7 leaders released a joint statement after a conference call among them initiated by US President Joe Biden. Their emergency meeting commenced hours after Iran's rare airstrike against Israel.

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  Iran-Israel tensions: 'US took down nearly all drones launched by Iranian forces', says Biden

  World | April 14, 2024 10:04 IST

  Iran-Israel tensions: The attack marked the first time Iran has launched a direct military assault on Israel, risking a wider regional conflict. The US and Israel had been bracing for an attack for days after Iran vowed to retaliate for a suspected Israeli strike this month.

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  Indian Navy 'swiftly' responds to drone attack on merchant ship in the Gulf of Aden

  News | March 07, 2024 18:09 IST

  Indian Navy personnel's swift response to a maritime incident saved crew members’ lives in the Gulf of Aden. Barbados Flagged Bulk Carrier MV True Confidence reported on fire after a missile hit. Crew members forced to abandon the commercial ship as they sustained critical injuries.

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  Indian Navy swiftly responds to drone attack on merchant ship in Gulf of Aden | WATCH

  India | March 05, 2024 20:26 IST

  Amid mounting concerns over Houthi militant attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea, the Indian Navy swiftly responded to a drone strike on a Liberian-flagged ship in the Gulf of Aden.

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  US launches massive drone strike on Baghdad, kills top militia leader linked to attacks on US troops

  World | February 08, 2024 7:21 IST

  There were conflicting reports on the number of those killed, with US officials saying the initial assessment was one, and saying there were no civilians hurt or killed.

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  Iran won't start a war but will 'respond strongly' to bullies: President Raisi amid tensions with US

  World | February 02, 2024 18:03 IST

  Raisi's remarks came after the US approved plans for strikes in Iraq and Syria in response to the killing of three American soldiers by a drone in Jordan. There has been rising speculation of an American response as tensions heated up in the Middle East since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war.

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  Biden says he's decided on response to drone attack that killed American troops in Jordan

  World | January 31, 2024 7:14 IST

  According to local reports, the Pentagon is planning "waves of attacks" on Iran-backed forces as Biden faces pressure to respond without escalating a wider war. At least three American troops were killed and around 40 injured after a drone struck US base Tower 22 in Jordan.

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  'Not seeking war against Iran', says US as it plans 'waves of attacks' after Jordan strike

  World | January 30, 2024 10:51 IST

  The situation develops as US President Joe Biden faces increasing pressure, particularly from Republicans, to respond to attacks by Iran-backed forces in the Middle East. Many Republicans believe that Biden's modest policies have resulted in the attack as tensions rise in the region.

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  Three Americans killed, many injured in drone attack by Iran-backed militia in Jordan, says Biden

  World | January 28, 2024 22:50 IST

  They were the first US fatalities in months of strikes against American forces across the Middle East by Iranian-backed militias amid the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, increasing the risk of escalation.

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  Indian Navy warship INS Visakhapatnam assists US-owned ship under drone attack in Gulf of Aden

  World | January 18, 2024 13:32 IST

  The Marshall Islands-flagged US-owned ship MV Genco Picardy had 22 crew members, including nine Indians. It came under attack by Houthis, who have been involved in a series of attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea, in the Gulf of Aden as the Israel-Hamas war threatens to expand regionally.

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  Houthis launch drone boat in Red Sea after US, allies issues 'final warning' against attacks

  World | January 05, 2024 10:56 IST

  Vice Admiral Brad Cooper said that this was the first time that the Houthis had used an unmanned surface vessel (USV) since they launched their campaign against commercial ships in the Red Sea. At least 12 countries on Wednesday demanded Houthis to cease their attacks in the strategic waterway.

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  'Keep close lookout for any suspicious activity': Navy Chief directs amid series of attacks on ships

  India | December 31, 2023 16:21 IST

  Indian Navy chief Admiral R Hari Kumar has asked to keep a close lookout for any suspicious activity in the region, which has seen incidents of attacks on merchant vessels recently.

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  Houthis Attack In Red Sea: How Can It Affect India’s Basmati Export Prices? | Israel- Hamas War

  News | December 28, 2023 15:40 IST

  Israel Hamas war is raging and amid the war, Yemen based Houthis are constantly attacking ships in the red sea. Recently drone attacks affected 2 cargo ships carrying India’s Basmati rice. How will this affect export prices?

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  Will find attackers of merchant navy ships even from depths of seas: Rajnath Singh

  India | December 26, 2023 15:34 IST

  Navy chief Admiral R Hari Kumar said P-8I aircraft, Dorniers, Sea Guardians, helicopters and Coast Guard ships - all have been deployed jointly to counter the threats of piracy and drone attacks.

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  Biden, who is enjoying holidays, holds emergency meeting at beach, orders airstrikes on Syria

  World | December 26, 2023 13:38 IST

  According to US Central Command, the retaliatory strikes on the three sites, "destroyed the targeted facilities and likely killed a number of Kataib Hezbollah militants”.

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  Indian Navy confirms MV Chem Pluto suffered drone attack, deploys major warships in Arabian Sea

  World | December 26, 2023 8:57 IST

  MV Chem Pluto attack: The analysis of the area of attack and debris found on the ship hinted towards a drone attack but further forensic and technical analysis will be required to establish the vector of attack, including the type and amount of explosive used.

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  Drone Strikes Ship With 20 Indians Off Gujarat Coast, Crew Safe | Drone Attack | India Tv News

  News | December 24, 2023 14:31 IST

  A drone strike caused an explosion and fire on a merchant ship in the Arabian Sea, however, no casualties have been reported.