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Friday, September 5, 2025
TopicWest Asia

Topic: West Asia

Amid fears of military escalation, UK & Egypt ask airlines to avoid Lebanese, Iranian airspace

Airlines globally, including United Airlines & Singapore Airlines, have either suspended, delayed, or are revisiting flight schedules to West Asia after killing of Hamas, Hezbollah leaders.

US to send more warships, fighter jets to West Asia following threats from Hamas, Hezbollah

Bracing for Iran to make good on its vow to respond to killing of Hamas leader Haniyeh 2 days ago in Tehran, US increasing readiness to deploy more land-based ballistic missile defenses.

West Asia on edge as Israel vows retaliation against Hezbollah after strike kills 12 in Golan Heights 

World leaders are scrambling to prevent escalation between Tel Aviv and Iran-backed militia in southern Lebanon. Hezbollah’s military arm is said to be the most powerful non-state actor. 

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.

‘Optics, ideology, economics’ — why China’s playing mediator, from Palestine to Ukraine

Through its efforts towards negotiating peace from Ukraine to West Asia, Beijing is projecting itself as a real alternative to the US and its Western-led global order.

Iranian Army a ‘stabilising force’ in Persian Gulf, says India’s Military Intelligence chief

At a reception for the Army Day of Iran in New Delhi Monday, Iranian ambassador Iraj Elahi also emphasised Tehran’s role as the guardian of the world’s energy security in the Persian Gulf.

Iran launches ballistic missile strike on Israel, says ops concluded but tensions rise

Tehran retaliates to 1 April airstrike in Syria that killed two of its commanders, for which it blames Tel Aviv. Attacks condemned by UK, France, Germany, the European Union etc.

Iran launches drone attack at Israel, expected to unfold ‘over hours’

By Dan Williams and Parisa Hafezi JERUSALEM/DUBAI (Reuters) - Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps said it launched dozens of drones and missiles at Israel on Saturday, an attack that may trigger

Lufthansa suspends flights to Tehran amid fear of Iranian retaliation for embassy attack

The region is on high alert anticipating an attack by Iran following the bombing of the Iranian embassy in Syria allegedly by Israeli warplanes on 1 April.

‘Outward changes’ but tensions remain: Where Iran & Saudi Arabia stand year after restoration of ties

Following years of hostility, the two countries agreed to a China-brokered deal in 2023, and have since found common ground in Gaza.

On Camera

Kolkata’s silencing of Javed Akhtar exposes India’s secular vacuum

Even those parties that wear the label of secular and progressive often bow to the pressures of fundamentalist groups within the Muslim community.

GST 2.0: India streamlines indirect tax regime amid Trump tariffs & what it means for consumers

Goods and Services Tax Council paves way for a broad two-slab structure of 5% and 18% with a demerit rate of 40% for super luxury and 'sin' goods.

Dassault Aviation takes majority control of joint venture with Anil Ambani’s Reliance

Following the transaction which is expected to be completed by November, Dassault Reliance Aerospace Ltd will become an associate company, with Reliance retaining a 49% stake.

For Indian Mercedes, Asim Munir’s dumper truck in mirror is closer than it appears

From Munir’s point of view, a few bumps here and there is par for the course. He isn’t going to drive his dumper truck to its doom. He wants to use it as a weapon.