regional tensions

New Delhi, April 11 A group of 312 Indian fishermen, who were stranded in Iran amid escalating regional tensions, returned to India through Armenia, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday.This latest group was brought back home a week after 345 Indian fishermen were evacuated...

Washington, April 10 – A fresh diplomatic row erupted after Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif posted sharply critical remarks about Israel, drawing swift condemnation from Israeli authorities, US lawmakers, and experts at a sensitive moment in ongoing ceasefire efforts.Asif...

April 09, New Delhi – The Informal Group of Ministers, led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, reviewed India's preparedness in light of recent developments in West Asia during its third meeting in New Delhi on Wednesday.The high-level meeting reviewed measures to ensure the uninterrupted...

Washington, April 9 – The United States will maintain full military readiness in the Middle East despite a two-week ceasefire with Iran, the White House said, signaling that Washington is prepared for a rapid escalation if negotiations fail.Officials said no immediate drawdown of US forces is...

April 08, New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired the third meeting of the Informal Empowered Group of Ministers on Wednesday, which was established to closely monitor the evolving situation in West Asia.The high-level meeting reviewed measures to ensure the uninterrupted...

Doha, April 8 – The Indian Embassy in Qatar has issued an advisory urging members of the Indian community to remain vigilant and closely follow instructions from local authorities in light of the prevailing situation in the region.In a statement released on Tuesday, the Embassy said: “The...

Kuwait City, April 8 – The Kuwait Ministry of Interior has issued a strong appeal to all citizens and residents to stay indoors and only go out if absolutely necessary, citing the current conditions in the country.In its official statement, the Ministry announced precautionary measures aimed...

Tehran, April 5 – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi condemned a US-Israeli strike near Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant earlier in the day and warned of its potential lethal consequences for the West Asia region.Earlier, Tehran confirmed that a projectile hit near Iran's only...

Tehran, April 5 – A top Iranian commander warned that any US or Israeli strike on Iran’s infrastructure would be met with “devastating and continuous” attacks on all US military assets in West Asia and Israeli infrastructure, the semi-official Fars news agency reported.Ali Abdollahi, chief...

New Delhi/Islamabad, April 4 – Facing mounting pressure, Pakistan has agreed to fully repay approximately “$3.5 billion” in deposits and loans to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by the end of April, after the Gulf nation sought the immediate return of the money.The development comes amid...

Kabul, April 3 – Local residents in Afghanistan's Khost province have accused Pakistani soldiers of targeting civilian homes in the Tani district on Thursday evening, as fighting continued along the country's border with Pakistan.According to sources, many local residents have started leaving...

Islamabad, April 1 Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Wednesday that his government had taken effective measures to balance the supply and demand of essential items amid the ongoing tensions in West Asia.He made the remarks while chairing a review meeting to formulate a...

April 1, New Delhi: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Wednesday that the country's Foreign Minister will meet with representatives from 35 nations this week to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz.PM Starmer said the talks will focus on protecting ships and seafarers, ensuring...

April 1, New Delhi: Kuwait's civil aviation authority reported that the country's international airport was the target of a drone attack from Iran early in the morning, resulting in "a large fire" at fuel storage tanks.Authorities described the attack as part of a series of "brazen attacks by...

Tehran, March 31 – Iran's parliament has initiated a process to approve a plan for effective management of the Strait of Hormuz.Abbas Goudarzi, spokesperson for the Iranian parliament's presiding board, said that the new plan has been added to the legislature's agenda after gathering over 250...

March 29, New Delhi: Ukraine has agreed to cooperate on defense with the United Arab Emirates and Qatar, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy traveled to both countries amid escalating regional tensions. Qatar's defense ministry said that Doha and Kyiv have signed a defense cooperation agreement...

Ukraine and Qatar signed a defense cooperation agreement during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to Doha, as both countries discussed regional tensions and ways to strengthen bilateral ties.Zelenskyy met with Qatar's Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani at Lusail Palace...

New Delhi/Abu Dhabi, March 26 The Indian Embassy in the UAE expressed its "deepest condolences" on Thursday after an Indian national was killed in Abu Dhabi when debris from an intercepted ballistic missile struck a populated area.According to reports, the debris fell in a residential area...

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 23 The ongoing crisis in West Asia has disrupted commercial LPG supplies, forcing industries, including mining operations, to seek alternative fuel options."When LPG availability is affected due to the West Asia conflict, it will impact industrial processes," sources said...