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TopicWest Asia

Topic: West Asia

West Asia crisis giving way to Israel vs Ukraine competition over US aid. Biden can’t do both

Washington needs to devise separate strategies for Eastern Europe and the Middle East — and prepare for a possible war in the straits.

Muslim countries on Hamas attack: Condemnation & calls for ‘restraint’, but some blame Israel

While most have called for ‘solution to the Palestinian question’, some hold Israel responsible for current escalation 'due to ongoing violations of rights of Palestinian people'.

Why ‘India wants affair, not serious relationship with Israel’ stands true

In 'West Asia at War', former IFS officer Talmiz Ahmad talks about how PM Modi's 'de-hyphenation' of relations with Israel was a 'balancing' act.

‘Grow indigo in 3 kathas of each bigha’ – How the British forced Indians into debt, starvation

Indigo has made its mark in history as a colonial crop, but what makes this dye such an important agricultural and social symbol?

How Hashemite Kingdom emerged from Ottoman, British rule to modern-day Jordan

The Hashemite Kingdom has long been considered a stable power in West Asia but the alleged attempted coup by the country’s former crown prince has rocked the region.

India calls for complete stop of support to terrorist forces in Middle East

In a statement on Security Council's open debate, India called West Asia its 'extended neighbourhood' and said it has always supported peace and stability in the region.

Imran Khan wants to forge Iran-Saudi peace — goal Pakistan has failed to achieve in 48 yrs

Pakistan PM Imran Khan said Sunday he was in Iran 'not as a mediator but as a facilitator' to establish a dialogue between Tehran and Riyadh.

OIC meetings just prove that the concept of a ‘Muslim World’ is a myth

The OIC may want to paper over it, but the reality is that there is tremendous discord among states with Muslim majorities.

For new Study in India campaign, govt’s mantra is ‘Focus West Asia’

In keeping with India’s diplomatic focus under Modi, 13 of the 35 target countries are from West Asia, with Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and UAE in the list.

On Camera

Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.