Aamir Khan, Emily Blunt to Be Honored at Red Sea Film Festival

03 Dec 2024

The 2024 Red Sea Film Festival will take place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, from December 5 to 14. It will honor Bollywood legend Aamir Khan and Oscar-nominated actress Emily Blunt. Egyptian cinema icon Mona Zaki, previously announced, will also receive the prestigious award, as per Deadline. Celebration of Talent on...

UK PM Starmer Supports Ceasefire, Calls for Sustainable Peace

27 Nov 2024

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah. He shared the announcement on X, noting its importance in easing the suffering of civilians. Relief for Civilians Starmer called the ceasefire "long overdue." He said it would offer "some measure of relief" to the civilian...

US Boosts Presence With Ballistic Missile Defenses In Middle East For De-escalation

02 Nov 2024

The United States is strengthening its military presence in the Middle East to protect American citizens, support Israel, and promote de-escalation through diplomacy and deterrence. To reinforce these objectives, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has ordered the deployment of additional ballistic missile defense destroyers, fighter squadrons, tanker aircraft, and...

“China Can Use Its Influence To Help End The War In Ukraine And Conflicts In The Middle East”: Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-Te

11 Oct 2024

In his National Day address on Thursday, President Lai Ching-te reaffirmed Taiwan's commitment to maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait while expressing the nation's willingness to collaborate with China on global issues, as reported by Taiwan News. Emphasizing the importance of dialogue based on equality and dignity, President...

Kamala Harris ‘A Dangerous Force’ For Middle East Slams Iran | Watch Here

02 Oct 2024

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has firmly condemned Iran as a "dangerous" and "destabilizing" force in the Middle East, emphasizing Washington's unwavering commitment to Israel's security. Her remarks come in the wake of Iran's recent ballistic missile attacks on Israel, which were retaliatory strikes amid heightened military tensions in the...

Oil Prices Rise Amid Tensions in the Middle East

30 Sep 2024

Oil prices experienced a slight increase following the assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, which has heightened tensions in the Middle East. Traders are closely monitoring potential reactions from Iran. Market Response Brent crude oil prices climbed above $72 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) prices remained relatively stable....

Clouds of War Loom Over Middle East: Omar Abdullah Reacts to Hassan Nasrallah’s Death

29 Sep 2024

Omar Abdullah, Vice President of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC), expressed grave concerns over escalating tensions in the Middle East following the death of Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah. Speaking to reporters, Abdullah stated, “After what happened yesterday, it seems as if the clouds of war are now visible...

White House Warns Of Potential ‘Significant’ Attacks On Israel

13 Aug 2024

On Monday, White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby warned that the United States must brace for potential ‘significant’ attacks on Israel, which could occur this week amid the escalating tensions in the Middle East. This announcement follows President Joe Biden's discussions with leaders from the United Kingdom, France,...

Middle East on Edge: Iran Promises Retaliation, US Reinforces with USS Georgia

13 Aug 2024

Iran has affirmed its right to take a significant retaliatory action against Israel, following heightened tensions and allegations of preparations for a large-scale attack. This response comes after Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant informed US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin that Iran was gearing up for such an offensive. In response...

Israel-Hamas Conflict: Airlines To Stop Flights To Key Cities In Middle East

09 Aug 2024

Concerns over escalating tensions in the Middle East have prompted several international airlines to suspend their flights to the region. Among them, Air India has announced an indefinite halt to its services to and from Tel Aviv. The suspension, effective immediately, was implemented due to heightened conflict between Iran and...