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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
TopicMiddle East

Topic: Middle East

Where peace lies in Middle East is anyone’s guess. Iran no longer lonely, Israel more pumped

Iran's missile attack on Israel following the latter's year-long assault on Gaza and elimination of Hezbollah leadership have led US war hawks to call for escalation.

Unilateral self-restraint has ended in Middle East. Iran, Israel not hiding behind proxies

The world sits on the sidelines and adopts realpolitik as foreign policy when international law is broken with impunity and the world order is unravelling.

Don’t believe there will be an ‘all-out war’ in Middle East, can avoid it, says US President Joe Biden

Biden said Thursday that a lot needs to be done to avoid such a war. 'We have already helped Israel. We are going to protect Israel,' he asserted.

Diversions, disruptions: aviation grapples with Middle East escalation

With little sign of broader normalisation, several flights also changed their routes to avoid certain airspace.

Iran fires ballistic missiles at Israel in retaliation for strikes on Hezbollah

Missile salvo from Iran follows Israel’s ground raids in Lebanon, marking the biggest escalation in Middle East warfare in over a year as US vows to support Israeli defense.

UK calls for immediate ceasefire amidst escalating violence in West Asia

UK Deputy Permanent Representative James Kariuki called for implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701 to restore peace in the region.

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.

Beirut flight schedules disrupted as tensions escalate between Israel and Hezbollah

Lebanon's Middle East Airlines and Lufthansa have suspended flights on certain air routes delaying others due to insurance risks amid fears of a fullscale war.

Chinese whispers in Modi’s Russia visit & the Armaan Malik factor that’s shaken Indian society

Global media also discusses why India must seek broader regional engagement beyond bilateral immediacies in Middle East & Araku Valley transformation into thriving coffee-growing region.

Spain denies port call to vessel carrying shipment of ‘arms to Israel from India’

The Spanish foreign minister says 'the Middle East does not need more weapons, it needs more peace'. Spain has been very critical of Israel’s offensive in Gaza.

On Camera

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.