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Amid fears of military escalation, UK & Egypt ask airlines to avoid Lebanese, Iranian airspace

Airlines globally, including United Airlines & Singapore Airlines, have either suspended, delayed, or are revisiting flight schedules to West Asia after killing of Hamas, Hezbollah leaders.

Iran says it does not want regional escalation but must ‘punish’ Israel

Tehran and Iran-aligned groups such as Hamas and Hezbollah have accused Israel of killing Hamas' political chief Haniyeh on 31 July.

Short-range projectile behind assassination of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh, says Iran

Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has announced Haniyeh was killed by a 7 kg short-range projectile, refuting the story of a smuggled bomb having been used, as reported by Western media.

Air India suspends Delhi-Tel Aviv flights till 8 August amid rising tensions in Middle East

The decision of the airlines comes amid tensions in the Middle East after Hamas political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh was killed in an attack in Iran’s capital Tehran.

Hamas leader Haniyeh was killed by bomb smuggled into Tehran guest house 2 months ago, reports NYT

Upon confirmation that Ismail Haniyeh was in his room, explosive was detonated remotely at 2 am local time. The guest house in Tehran is run and protected by Islamic revolutionary guards.

Haniyeh killing ‘disaster’ for Tehran, could impair Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks

Hamas’ political chief was assassinated during early hours of Wednesday in his Tehran residence after meeting with Iranian leadership.

Hamas’ political chief Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Tehran

Haniyeh, who was in Iran for the inauguration of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, was killed along with a bodyguard. Hamas has reportedly accused Israel of killing its political chief.

Fatah, Hamas agree to unity government in post-war Gaza, deal brokered by Beijing

14 Palestinian factions met in China from 21 to 23 July in attempt at reconciliation. The 2 major rivals, Hamas & Fatah, have agreed to Beijing Declaration after 17 years of feuds.

Hamas, Fatah & other Palestinian factions agree to form unity govt after talks in China

The Beijing declaration is a diplomatic victory for China & its growing influence in West Asia. 14 rival factions bury the hatchet to form govt to manage Palestinian affairs.

Thousands of Israelis take to streets against Netanyahu, demand new elections and return of hostages

Hamas has repeatedly said that it will only release hostages within a framework that permanently ends the war. The demand has been rejected by Israel.

On Camera

There’s a method in Trump’s Pakistan romance. It’s all about Gulf security

Like Turkey and Egypt, Pakistan is one of a handful of powers with the human resources and infrastructure to help secure the Persian Gulf as Trump’s America draws down its military presence.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

Legacy of Air Chief Marshal LM Katre, the man who flew Spitfires & ushered IAF into a modern era

ACM Katre was 2nd IAF chief to die in harness. It was at a memorial lecture in his honour where IAF chief AP Singh revealed that India shot down 6 Pakistani aircraft in Op Sindoor.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.