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President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) said the situation involving Iran was progressing “very rapidly” and praised the strength of the United States military. Speaking at the Women’s History…
The world is watching in horror as the war, now raging for over a week, continues to escalate. It began on the night of 28 February, when Israel and the…
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Tuesday said that the United States has not escorted any vessels or tankers via the Strait of Hormuz amid the developing security situation…
The warship Indian Naval Ship (INS) Trikand will participate in the 58th Mauritius National Day celebrations on Thursday, including a marching contingent, a naval band performance and a fly-past by…
India on Wednesday expressed concern over attacks targeting commercial shipping in the ongoing West Asia conflict, following missile strikes on a Thai-flagged cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz earlier…
Former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed on Wednesday warned that the ongoing conflict in West Asia could have serious economic consequences for small island states like the Maldives, particularly due to…
India has stepped up assistance to its citizens in West Asia as escalating regional tensions continue to disrupt travel and safety conditions, with dozens of Indians repatriated from Lebanon and…
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) office on Wednesday (local time) launched a sweeping investigation into manufacturing and industrial practices in 16 economies, including India, citing concerns over what it…
President Donald Trump on Wednesday asserted that oil companies should use the Strait of Hormuz, which has been closed due to the ongoing conflict backed by the US between Iran…
A delegation from the International Crisis Group lead by its CEO Comfort Ero, met the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Secretary (South) Neena Malhotra on Tuesday. The delegation briefed the…
Amid the evolving security situation in West Asia and the Gulf, Israeli Defence Forces on Tuesday (local time) conducted a combined strike in Tehran and Tabriz, as per the details…
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Wednesday denied the claims that the country was planning a “pre-emptive” attack on the US and its forces, a claim that the United…
Amid the developing security situation in West Asia, the Indian Embassy in Qatar said that about 1000 Indian passengers have travelled back to New Delhi, Mumbai and Kochi. It further…
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) announced the opening of a new oil refinery in 50 years with the investment help from India’s Reliance Industries Ltd. In a…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated leaders of Nepal’s Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) on their electoral victory in the country’s national polls and expressed confidence that the bilateral ties…
The Iranian Embassy in India extended its greetings upon the election of Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei as the Supreme Leader of Iran. The Embassy said that the election took place…
Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Monday accused the United States of plotting against Iran’s oil and nuclear facilities, asserting that Tehran is fully prepared to respond and has…
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday held talks with Antonio Tajani, Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, on the situation in West Asia.…
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian criticised the United States and Israel over their ongoing military operations, asserting that Iran would not “bow easily” in the face of threats or aggression against…
With Pakistan facing the impact of the crisis in West Asia, the Chief Minister of the country’s Punjab province, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, has announced a series of measures “to protect…
In his first reaction following the appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran’s Supreme Leader, US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) said that he is not happy with the…
The US Embassy in Pakistan issued a security alert ahead of the planned large-scale religious processions across the country, noting that the movement of all US personnel will be restricted…
Russian President Vladimir Putin received a telephone call from US President Donald Trump, where the two leaders discussed the conflicts in Iran and Ukraine, Russia Today reported, citing Kremlin aide…
Nepal’s Interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Sunday said that the detailed report of the high-level investigation commission on Gen-Z protest will not be released anytime soon, as the interim…
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Defence on Sunday reported the successful interception of a significant number of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), ballistic missiles, and cruise missiles launched from…