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TopicWest Asia

Topic: West Asia

EAM Jaishankar meets Blinken, follows up on QUAD, discusses events in Indo-Pacific & West Asia

Statement by US State Dept says the Indian external affairs minister & US Secretary of State Antony Blinken also discussed collaboration opportunities in tech & clean energy initiatives.

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.

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

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RSS is warming up to Yogi Adityanath. CM has many more boxes to tick

It’s not just the Opposition parties Yogi Adityanath has to contend with. His detractors within the BJP are no less formidable.

Modi govt’s PM internship scheme saw high attrition in Year 1. Just 30% joined, 41% quit midway

According to government reply in Lok Sabha, the pilot phase of PMIS is being used to test concepts, strategies and systems before a full-scale implementation of the scheme.

After Op Sindoor, India goes in for more Heron Mk IIs; Israel frontrunner for mega MALE drones deal

Order for 87 MALE drones will be split between 2 Indian firms in 64:36 ratio to ensure there are 2 independent manufacturing lines with at least 60% indigenous components.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.