gulf region

Islamabad, March 20 Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held telephonic conversations with leaders of Malaysia, Azerbaijan, and Uzbekistan, among others, on Friday, discussing the situation in West Asia.Sharif's calls to these leaders came a day after he had similar conversations with...

New Delhi, March 20 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed the current situation in West Asia with Bahrain’s King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa on Friday and condemned the attacks on the energy and civilian infrastructure in the region.In a telephone conversation, PM Modi extended Eid greetings...

Kathmandu, March 20 Over 82,000 Nepalis have registered from the Gulf region, of whom around 6,000 nationals have enlisted as being 'unsafe', a foreign ministry official said on Friday.Nepali nationals living in the Gulf have registered themselves through an online registration system...

New Delhi, March 20 Amid the escalating West Asia conflict, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday said six Indian nationals have lost their lives while one remains missing in "various incidents".At an inter-ministerial briefing here, Additional Secretary (Gulf), MEA, Aseem R...

Jaipur, March 20 Amid volatility in global crude oil markets and rising geopolitical tensions in the Gulf region, Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have increased the prices of premium petrol (branded fuel). In Rajasthan, the increase, ranging between Rs 2 and Rs 2.3 per litre, has been announced...

March 20, New Delhi — India's aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, has issued a crucial safety directive for airlines amid escalating tensions in the Gulf region.Citing heightened risks due to the ongoing conflict, the DGCA has asked carriers to avoid multiple...

March 20, New Delhi — Air defense systems in the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait responded to missile attacks early Friday.In a statement, Kuwait's military said its air defenses were "confronting hostile missile and drone attacks."The UAE's National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management...

Brussels, March 20 – Leaders of the European Union (EU) pledged to remain vigilant against any spillover from the Middle East conflicts that could trigger migratory pressure on the bloc, as the conflicts pose growing risks to Europe.Although the conflict "has not translated into immediate...

New Delhi, March 19 – In a strong display of diplomatic support, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation with the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, on Thursday to convey warm Eid greetings and firmly reiterate India’s condemnation of the recent attacks on energy...

Dubai, March 19 Authorities and businesses in the UAE and across the Gulf region are working around the clock to ensure the supply of essential goods amid an unprecedented period of conflict and uncertainty following the joint US-Israeli attack on Iran on February 28.While calm has prevailed...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 19 Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday appealed to the central government to arrange more flight services and travel facilities for expatriates in the Gulf region who wish to return home for Eid.The CM said that the Eid festival season was turning into...

Mumbai, March 19 Global shipping giant Hapag-Lloyd is in discussions with its partners to cover some of the additional costs, which have increased by USD 40-50 million per week amid the ongoing situation in the Middle East and disruptions in cargo movement, its CEO Rolf Habben Jensen has said...

India has expressed concern at the recent attacks on energy installations across the Gulf region, calling them deeply disturbing. In response to media queries regarding attacks against energy infrastructure in the Gulf region, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that the...

New Delhi, March 19 As the conflict in West Asia widened with global ramifications, India on Thursday said the situation has been a "testing time", not just for the country, but the entire global community.At an inter-ministerial briefing here on the West Asia situation, MEA Spokesperson...

March 19, New Delhi – Iran targeted energy facilities across the Gulf and threatened further attacks after a key gas field was hit.This warning came after Israel’s killing of Iran’s intelligence chief, Esmail Khatib. Tehran stated that it would respond forcefully to any further strikes on its...

New Delhi, March 18 Nearly 1,000 Indians are still in Iran amidst the ongoing conflict in West Asia, while 23,000 school students in the Gulf region were unable to appear in the CBSE final examinations due to the turmoil.This was conveyed by the Ministry of External Affairs to the...

New Delhi, March 18 Amid the escalating West Asia conflict, the government on Wednesday said that around 2.6 lakh people have returned from the region to India since February 28.At an inter-ministerial briefing here on the West Asia situation, Additional Secretary (Gulf), Ministry of External...

Canberra, March 18 – Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed on Wednesday that an Iranian projectile struck near an air base in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where Australian soldiers are stationed, but that no personnel were injured.Albanese told reporters on Wednesday that the...

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board has announced a temporary suspension of imbalance charges for entities, shippers, and consumers, citing the ongoing geopolitical crisis in the Gulf region. In a statement, the Board said that this decision has been taken in light of the...

Karachi, March 17 Iran has allowed a Pakistani commercial oil tanker to pass through its side of the Strait of Hormuz and enter Pakistan's territorial waters in the Arabian Sea, an official said on Tuesday.The ship, 'MT Karachi', carrying around 109,990 tonnes of crude oil, will dock at the...