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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
TopicWest Asia war

Topic: West Asia war

West Asia war: Trump ‘prohibits’ Israel from bombing Lebanon; Netanyahu doubles down

Trump says US and Iran are close to making a deal as a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon came into effect.

Iran war shock could be as disruptive as Covid, Indian officials say

The government is now drawing on its pandemic playbook to cushion businesses and consumers hit by gas shortages and soaring oil bills.

Asim Munir likely to head to US after talks in Iran, White House says Pakistan ‘incredible mediators’

According to reports in Iranian media, officials familiar with the discussions said Asim Munir's Tehran visit had helped narrow some differences, though significant obstacles remain.

After US & China, Russia praises Pakistan’s ‘effective’ role as peace broker in West Asia war

Russian Embassy in Pakistan posts article by retd Russian ambassador extraordinary calling Islamabad an 'effective player in resolving external problems not directly related to its interests'.

West Asia war: Hopes for US, Iran peace deal grow, Israel discusses Lebanon ceasefire

US is talking up hopes for a peace deal with Iran and Israel's cabinet discussed a ceasefire in Lebanon.

China rejects claims of arms sale to Iran, warns US of countermeasures if punitive tariff imposed

NYT reported on US intelligence agencies having info that China, in recent weeks, ‘may have sent shipment of shoulder-fired missiles to Iran’.

Saudi Arabia invokes defence pact with Pakistan amid West Asia conflict. What it entails

According to Drop Site, under the current terms of the deal, which is entirely defensive, Saudi Arabia couldn’t request that Pakistan counterattack Iran, even from Saudi territory. 

US-Israel & Iran war LIVE UPDATES: Rubio hosts meeting of Israeli, Lebanese envoys in Washington

With Iran and the US sparring over Pakistan talks, there's no sign of a swift reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Stay tuned for live updates

Pakistan establishment heavyweight’s jibe at UAE puts focus on fraying Abu Dhabi-Islamabad ties amid war

Earlier this week, Pakistan Senator and former I&B minister Mushahid Hussain described the UAE as a 'helpless nation' after the latter asked Islamabad to repay a $3.5 billion loan.

Jaishankar set to visit UAE amid tenuous US-Iran ceasefire, energy security to be front and centre

Indian petroleum companies have signed long term deals with the UAE for energy supplies, all of which have been impacted by the ongoing war, as the UAE faced the brunt of Iran's retaliation. 

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University townships — India’s chance to build its own version of what America got right

India’s university towns initiative is an opportunity to do something we have never managed at scale: build knowledge ecosystems rather than knowledge silos.

FTA partners drive India’s trade surge as reliance on non-FTA countries dips, says NITI Aayog report

Share of trade with FTA partners rose from 4.6% in 2006 to 28.8% in 2024. India is currently negotiating or advancing agreements with US, Israel, GCC, Canada & Mexico.

Japan overhauls post-World War II pacifist military approach, lifts restrictions on defence exports

Since October last year, Japan PM Sanae Takaichi has planned to increase defence spending target to 2 percent of GDP.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.