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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
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Topic: Middle East

India part of BRICS statement calling military strikes in Iran a ‘violation of international law’

BRICS, which includes Iran, expressed concern over the strikes since 13 June & the situation in Middle East. India had earlier distanced itself from SCO statement condemning Israel.

Qatar, Kuwait & Bahrain shut airspace temporarily as Iran retaliates to US strikes

Iran attacked the Al Udeid US military base in Doha furthering the escalating regional crisis.

Iran allies China, Russia, Pakistan draft UN resolution seeking immediate ceasefire in Middle East

New Delhi: Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, Iran’s global allies Russia, China, and Pakistan Sunday circulated a joint draft resolution calling for...

From Qatar to Bahrain, mapping US military presence in Middle East as US enters Israel-Iran conflict

US currently maintains 19 facilities across the region, with at least 8 reported to be permanent, across Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria & UAE.

Basmati rice, fertilisers & diamond likely to suffer due to Middle East unrest, says Crisil report

Israel & Iran made up around 14% of Indian basmati rice exports in FY25. Israel also accounts for 4% of India’s diamond exports. Both are likely to be significantly impacted.

US restricts access to its largest military base in Middle East, moves assets after Iranian threat

A US official said that it is common practice to move aircrafts, ships as force protection is their first priority.

21 Islamic nations call for nuclear-free Middle East amid Israel-Iran conflict, urge States to join NPT

Joint statement says diplomacy only viable path to resolving crises in region. Israel is only Middle East country that hasn't signed the treaty. Iran is a signatory but threatens to withdraw.

Iran says parliament is preparing bill to leave nuclear non-proliferation treaty

Dubai (Reuters) -Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday that the Iranian parliament is preparing a bill to leave the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), adding that

Middle East is replacing Europe as neutral ground. Prisoner exchange to ceasefire deals

The choice of Oman for US-Iran talks highlights the growing trust in Middle Eastern nations to provide a neutral ground for contentious international negotiations.

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Don’t mistake India’s economic recovery for a new era of rapid growth

The underlying issue is that there hasn’t been enough of a structural change in the economy since the launch of reforms in 1990-91, despite per capita incomes multiplying nearly five-fold.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.