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Sunday, September 14, 2025
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Topic: Middle East

Saudi-Iran deal could rewrite the Middle East political map. But a lot depends on Israel

The implications of two developments for Middle East politics are substantial – not least because of recent social and political developments in Israel and Iran.

India’s oil imports from Middle East fall to a 14-month low, Russian imports increase

Russia's share of India's oil imports surged to an all-time high of 23% from 19% the previous month while that of the Middle East declined to 56.4% from 59%, the data showed.

US is no longer the hub of best universities. Balance is shifting—to China, Saudi Arabia, UAE

China and the Middle East are leading what some call a new renaissance, driven by innovation and knowledge creation, backed by investment.

Influential cleric Sheikh Qaradawi, supporter of Arab Spring revolts, dies at 96

Born in Egypt in 1926, Qaradawi spent much of his life in Qatar, where he became one of the most recognisable and influential Sunni Muslim clerics in the Arab world.

Calls to boycott Indian goods grow as derogatory remarks on Prophet riles Middle East

#BoycottIndiaProducts and #Stopinsulting_ProphetMuhammad were trending on Twitter and Facebook in several Gulf countries for derogatory remarks on Prophet made by members of ruling BJP.

With much to lose on trade & expats, India works to cool ‘anti-Islam’ anger in Gulf nations

While New Delhi believes it has made its stance on two BJP spokespersons’ anti-Prophet remarks clear, its envoys will ‘deepen engagement’ with govts of Gulf nations in coming days.

If there’s a poster child for a govt’s poor Covid response anywhere in the world, it’s Iran

Iran's Covid infection rates were among the highest in the world. It has had five death waves, but vaccine hesitancy is still high.

Russia and China have more in common than communism. They have same enemies and ambitions

In 'Blinkers Off: How will the World Counter China’, senior journalist Gaurie Dwivedi explores the rise of China, its threats and ways to counter it.

UNHRC special session won’t benefit anyone — Israel, Palestinians or the Middle East

The only parties that will gain from the UNHRC session are haters of Israel and supporters of terrorism, as well as the totalitarian regimes around the world.

On Camera

Jihad against Hindus was declared in newspaper columns: SP Mookerjee on Great Calcutta Killings

On 20 September 1946, Hindu Mahasabha leader Syama Prasad Mookerjee delivered a speech in the Bengal Legislative Assembly condemning the violence during the Great Calcutta Killings. Here's an excerpt from the speech.

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.

Gen Zs have taken down the Nepal regime. Here’s why this will never happen in India

To be truly functional and durable, even eternal, a state doesn’t just need a leader, a party or an ideology. It needs functional and robust institutions.