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Topic: Iran war

Trump’s Iran war fits an old US pattern. As always, it will shift the global order

As US President Donald Trump, who campaigned on ending America’s costly wars, takes the United States back to the battlefields of West Asia, the...

Defence, high-level tech in focus as India-Austria sign letter of intent to cooperate on military matters

LoI focuses on enhancing defence industrial cooperation and technology cooperation. It builds on the India-EU security and defence partnership signed this year.

After US & China, Russia praises Pakistan’s ‘effective’ role as peace broker in West Asia war

Russian Embassy in Pakistan posts article by retd Russian ambassador extraordinary calling Islamabad an 'effective player in resolving external problems not directly related to its interests'.

Longer, messier, costlier: War in Iran cripples Indian airlines & fliers, fares spike as high as 14x

Disruptions in flights to and from India are estimated to cost Indian, global flights nearly Rs 8.06 lakh crore each week, according to aviation industry estimates.

West Asia war: Hopes for US, Iran peace deal grow, Israel discusses Lebanon ceasefire

US is talking up hopes for a peace deal with Iran and Israel's cabinet discussed a ceasefire in Lebanon.

Iranian, Emirati FMs & Saudis likely to come face-to-face at BRICS foreign ministers’ meet in Delhi

India is the current chair of BRICS, the eleven-member organisation which includes Brazil, Russia, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, the UAE, Iran and Saudi Arabia.

US blockade to choke Iran’s economic lifelines—its ports. From Kharg to Chabahar

Iran has at least 13 big ports, 11 of which are in the Persian Gulf or the Gulf of Oman, which are potentially impacted by the blockade. ThePrint lists the major vulnerable ones.

China praises Pakistan for ‘brokering’ US-Iran ceasefire, ‘fair & balanced mediating role’

China foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun’s comments come a day after Xi Jinping met UAE Crown Prince in Beijing and outlined a 4-point framework for stability in West Asia.

Pakistan to suspend power supply for two hours every day to manage costs amid war in Iran

The government has instructed distribution companies to keep consumers informed about any scheduled outages, and avoid any unplanned power cuts.

West Asia war: Munir-led delegation lands in Tehran to discuss 2nd round of US-Iran talks

US President Donald Trump has indicated that talks to end the Iran war could resume in Pakistan this week.

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The math behind India’s elections—Why proximity matters

It is one of the most consistent findings in electoral politics: voters are more likely to support candidates who come from their local area.

Indian LNG importers accelerate spot market purchases as prices dip

The purchases mark a turnaround after Indian buyers had earlier limited spot buying and canceled tenders because offers were too expensive.

Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter

This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.