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Thursday, October 23, 2025
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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.

On Camera

Pakistan can’t bend Taliban with bombs. It must stop the Yemen-isation of Durand Line

This confrontation looks subcontracted—escalation to re-establish Pakistan's indispensability to outside capitals while squeezing Afghanistan back under an old paradigm.

Boom to bust: Haunted by Ketan Parekh saga, 117-yr-old Calcutta Stock Exchange’s future lies in limbo

CSE, one of India’s oldest bourses, is edging towards a voluntary exit. It could never recover from market manipulation scam that caused a payment crisis at exchange back in 2001. 

From battle of wits and daring air strikes to artillery fury, new details emerge of Operation Sindoor

Fresh details of operation conducted by IAF, Army have come out in gazette notification giving citations of those who were awarded Vir Chakra for their bravery.

CJI, IPS, IAS & Homebound: A wake-up call 75 years in the making

Education, reservations, govt jobs are meant to bring equality and dignity. That we are a long way from that is evident in the shoe thrown at the CJI and the suicide of Haryana IPS officer. The film Homebound has a lesson too.