India-Mediterranean Connectivity: A Game Changer

26 Nov 2024

Speaking at the MED Mediterranean Dialogues Conference in Rome, EAM S Jaishankar identified connectivity as the cornerstone of future India-Mediterranean relations. He highlighted the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) as a transformative project. “Connectivity is the new element shaping global ties,” Jaishankar stated, citing progress in collaboration with the UAE...

Flight Surge Over Afghanistan, Boosting Taliban Cashes In Amid Regional Tensions

07 Oct 2024

Revenue Stream for Taliban Soars The number of international flights traversing Taliban-controlled Afghan airspace has reached a record high, coinciding with escalating tensions in the Middle East following Iran's missile attacks against Israel. On Thursday, a remarkable 191 flights passed over Afghanistan, with airlines paying the country's civil aviation ministry...

UK Warns Israel Of Restraint As Middle East Conflict Threatens Escalation

06 Oct 2024

The UK government is calling on Israel to show “restraint” as tensions rise in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Labour leader Keir Starmer has warned that the “sparks” from the Middle Eastern crisis could ignite tensions within UK communities. The conflict, which approaches its one-year mark on October...

Emirates Tightens Security: Bans Pagers Amid Heightened Middle East Tensions

06 Oct 2024

Dubai-based Emirates Airlines has announced an extension of flight cancellations to various Middle Eastern destinations and has implemented a ban on pagers and walkie-talkies on its aircraft. This decision follows recent attacks in Lebanon attributed to devices linked to the Iran-backed Hezbollah group, which has accused Israel of provoking these...

Middle East Conflict: 18 Killed in Suspected Israeli Strike on Gaza Mosque

06 Oct 2024

An alleged Israeli airstrike struck a mosque in central Gaza on Sunday, killing 18 people, according to Palestinian medical officials. The mosque, located near al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah, was reportedly sheltering displaced individuals. Hospital records indicated all the victims were men, with two others critically injured. The Israeli...

Watch: S Jaishankar Warns, Middle East War Is Not “Opportunity But A Globalized Problem”

05 Oct 2024

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has voiced significant concerns regarding the escalating conflicts in the Middle East, emphasizing that the region is not an opportunity but rather a source of deep worry. As the conflict is escalating between Iran and Israel with Beirut becoming another new war zone. He highlighted...

Middle East Conflict: Prominent Actors Playing A Strong Role In Israel Iran Conflict

02 Oct 2024

Israeli Offensive Sparks Retaliation The massive Israeli offensive against Hezbollah in Lebanon, coupled with Iran’s retaliatory missile strikes, has marked a turning point in the simmering Middle East conflict. Over 180 missiles rained down on Tel Aviv, escalating tensions that have been building since Israel’s invasion of Gaza a year...

Iran Claims Missile Assault On Israel Is Over Amid Rising Tensions

02 Oct 2024

Iran Claims Missile Attack Concluded Iran announced on Wednesday that its missile assault on Israel, its most significant military action against the nation to date, has concluded unless further provoked. The missile strike, which involved over 180 ballistic missiles, prompted swift condemnation and promises of retaliation from both Israel and...

Why Kashmiris United with Nasrallah?

30 Sep 2024

The assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah by Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon has triggered a wave of protests across Kashmir, particularly in its Shia-majority areas. Thousands of people took to the streets in districts like Budgam and Srinagar, holding placards and shouting slogans condemning both Israel and the United States....

Israeli, Romanian Foreign Ministers Strengthen Ties Amid Middle East Tensions

06 Sep 2024

Israel's Foreign Minister met with Romanian Foreign Minister Luminita Odobescu during her visit to Israel on Thursday. Katz expressed his gratitude to Odobescu for Romania's consistent support following the October 7 Hamas terror attack and Israel's efforts to secure the release of hostages. He emphasized that Israel's conflict is a...