To ensure safety during the 2025 Amarnath Yatra, J&K declares all pilgrimage routes as ‘No-Fly Zones’ from July 1 to August 10, barring essential operations.
Russia-Ukraine war: Cities across Ukraine have been devastated by continuous attacks for 12 days.
A no-fly zone is an order to ban aircraft in a specified area. Such zones are sometimes imposed over government buildings or public places for security reasons, or over sacred sites for religious and cultural reasons.
Ukraine Russia war: If a ‘no-fly zone’ comes into effect, that means the military of the country or alliance that imposed it will have to shoot down flights of the adversary (in this case Russia) if they invade the other country’s airspace.
The 28-member NATO has announced to take over all the international operations in Libya, including military operations to enforce no-fly-zone, enforcement of arms embargo and the civilian protections.
NATO is set to take over the policing of Libyan skies to enforce a no-fly zone after overcoming objections mainly from Turkey, as French and British fighters pounded the strategic eastern town of Ajdabiya where rebel fighters have mounted an offensive to recapture it.
As the world confronts Muammar Gaddafi, the question being asked is, will Western coalition forces and pro-democracy fighters win the battle against the Libyan leader? Michael Crawford is an independent consultant and writer gives his perspective on the recent developments in the region.
Forces loyal to Muammar Gaddafi attacked two Libyan towns on Tuesday after a third night of air raids on Tripoli, but the Western campaign faced questions over the future of its command structure.
In an interview with CNBC- TV18, Vandana Hari of Platts said that if the problems in the Middle East escalate, it could threaten around 25 million barrels per day of oil production that comes out of all those countries in North Africa and the Middle East.
In a 10 to 0 vote, the United Nations called for an immediate cease-fire in Libya. in broad language, the Security Council has authorized the use of 'necessary measures' to ensure the utmost protection to civilians in Libya. Jim Maceda of NBC spoke to CNBC-TV18’s Menaka Doshi about the continuing tensions in Libya and the battle for Benghazi.
Heavy bombardment by Muammar Gaddafi's warplanes and artillery forced Libyan rebels to abandon a strategic town on Tuesday, and world powers failed to agree to push for a no-fly zone.
Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi's forces pressed closer to the opposition stronghold of Benghazi while diplomatic efforts to impose a no-fly zone to help the rebels made little headway.
France was stepping up efforts on Monday to persuade world powers to impose a no-fly zone over Libya, as Muammar Gaddafi's troops battled rebel fighters for control of the strategic oil town of Brega.
Europe and the United States stepped up diplomatic pressure on Muammar Gaddafi to quit, while on the ground his forces used their superior strength to press their advantage against rebels.
Amid mounting calls by western nations for enforcing a no-fly zone over Libya, India said there was not much clarity on key questions like objective and assets required for the measure.
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has made it clear Washington believes any decision to impose a no-fly zone over Libya is a matter for the United Nations and should not be a US -led initiative.
Britain and France spearheaded a drive at the United Nations for a no-fly zone over Libya after Muammar Gaddafi's warplanes attacked rebels, while aid officials said a million people were in need.