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Friday, September 12, 2025
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Topic: Middle East

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.

SubscriberWrites: Why India’s Palestine policy is misplaced

The contemporary dynamics between India, Palestine, and Israel are shaped by a delicate balance of political, economic, and strategic interests.

On Camera

The key difference between India and China’s response to Gen-Z protests in Nepal

China is desperate to keep Communist Nepal ally intact. India must worry.

What’s behind bond yields’ logic-defying spike? The market’s concern over the future

While bond yields tend to fall amid low inflation & interest rate cuts, market experts say they’ve been rising due to concerns over tax collections, fiscal deficit & potential impact of US tariffs.

Navy gets first Tata-made Spanish 3D surveillance radar for its warships, 19 more to come

It is one of the most advanced long-range air defence and anti-missile radars. It has been acquired under an about USD 145-million deal signed in 2020.

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?