middle east conflict

Islamabad, March 25 Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif briefed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman on Wednesday about Islamabad's diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the tense situation in West Asia.In a statement on X, Sharif reiterated Pakistan's strong condemnation of the recent...

Colombo, March 25 Sri Lanka is hoping to receive two installments of its bailout package from the IMF when the IMF team arrives here to complete its mission, Central Bank Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe said on Wednesday.An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team will arrive here on Thursday and...

Canberra, March 25 – Only 26 per cent of Australians approve of the US and Israel's strikes on Iran, and half the population would oppose the deployment of Australian troops, a poll found.The latest edition of The Essential Report, a monthly poll on social and political issues conducted by...

Canberra, March 25 – Australia's annual inflation rate fell to 3.7 per cent in February, defying economists' expectations that it would remain at 3.8 per cent.According to official data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on Wednesday, the consumer price index (CPI) rose by...

Islamabad, March 25 Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif briefed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman on Wednesday about Islamabad's diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the precarious situation in West Asia.The prime minister said in a statement on X that he spoke with the crown prince and...

Mumbai, March 25 – The benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rose by over 2% on Wednesday, driven by a decline in crude oil prices and a rally in Asian markets amid hopes of de-escalation in the West Asia conflict.Building on its previous day's gains, the 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 1,667.14...

New Delhi, March 25 S&P Global Ratings on Wednesday raised India's GDP growth forecast for the next fiscal to 7.1 per cent, with private consumption, investment, and exports being key drivers, but said that the conflict in the Middle East could strain the fiscal position due to higher energy...

Mumbai, March 25 The benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, continued their rally from the previous session in the early trading on Wednesday, driven by a sharp decline in crude oil prices and a positive trend in Asian markets, amid hopes of de-escalation in the West Asia conflict.The 30-share...

Canberra, March 25 – Australia's annual inflation rate fell to 3.7 per cent in February, defying economists' expectations that it would remain at 3.8 per cent.According to official data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on Wednesday, the consumer price index (CPI) rose by...

Washington, March 25 The US has sent Iran a 15-point plan and a ceasefire proposal to end the war in the Middle East, multiple news outlets reported here.The peace plan was shared with Iranian officials on Tuesday via Pakistan, according to the New York Times.ABC News quoted sources saying...

Washington, March 25 – The Pentagon is preparing to deploy thousands of troops from the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East, signaling a potential escalation in the Iran conflict even as Washington explores diplomatic options.According to multiple media reports, it is preparing to...

Washington, March 25 – Oil markets experienced sharp swings as investors weighed the fears of a prolonged conflict in the Middle East against signs of possible diplomatic progress, with prices briefly topping $100 before retreating.Wall Street struggled for direction. Crude oil prices rose...

Washington, March 25 – The United States has sent Iran a comprehensive 15-point plan to end the war and dismantle its nuclear program, according to media reports, as President Donald Trump claimed that Tehran "would like to make a deal."The proposal, delivered through intermediaries, outlines...

New Delhi, March 24 Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Tuesday and discussed the evolving situation in West Asia, with particular focus on disruptions affecting global energy security.After his telephone conversation with the Sri Lankan...

Islamabad/Lahore, March 24 Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday that Islamabad was "ready and honored" to facilitate "meaningful and conclusive talks" between the US and Iran to end the ongoing conflict.The announcement came following media reports about Pakistan, along with...

Islamabad/Lahore, March 24 Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday that Islamabad was "ready and honored" to facilitate "meaningful and conclusive talks" between the US and Iran to end the ongoing conflict.The announcement came following media reports about behind-the-scenes...

New Delhi, March 24 The Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Tuesday demanded that the Narendra Modi government condemn the US-Israel attack on Iran and Palestine, and take steps to safeguard Indians living in the Gulf and West Asia.Passing a resolution at a 'Jan Aakrosh Rally' held at the...

Islamabad, March 24 Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday that Islamabad was "ready and willing" to facilitate "meaningful and conclusive talks" between the US and Iran to end the ongoing conflict.The announcement came after media reports about Pakistan, along with Egypt and...

Seoul, March 24 – South Korean President Lee Jae Myung spoke by phone with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Tuesday, and they discussed the current situation in the Middle East, Cheong Wa Dae said.The two leaders discussed the impact of the ongoing US-Israeli war against Iran on...

New Delhi, March 24 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump spoke on the phone on Tuesday, discussing the ongoing situation in West Asia and the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open."President Donald Trump just spoke with Prime Minister Modi. They discussed the...