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The Latest Breaking News from West Asia

Terror in Iran: On the blasts in Iran’s Kerman and the impact

For Iran, the attack has come at a precarious moment when tensions are rising in West Asia

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The outlook for 2024, for the world and India

Existing geostrategic contradictions are likely to intensify while for India, 2024 holds out many possibilities

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A time-honoured connect that will help bridge the Gulf

Oman is a crucial pillar of India’s West Asia policy, with their multi-faceted engagement taking on a more strategic shape in recent decades

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Airfares on Kerala-West Asia route shoot up ahead of festival season

The coming festival season will burn a big hole in the pockets of expats who plan to fly down to Kerala ahead of Christmas and New Year with the airfares going north on the popular routes even a month ahead.

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At G-20 meet, PM Modi says killing of innocents unacceptable

In his opening remarks at the virtual G20 Leaders’ Summit, Mr. Modi said terrorism is “unacceptable” to everyone and asserted that the death of civilians wherever it may be is condemnable.

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Quad, CECA on the agenda at India-Australia 2+2 dialogue

Quad Summit to feature in India-Australia 2+2 dialogue; CECA, West Asia crisis, CSP to be discussed. India-Australia 2+2 dialogue to review regional developments, incl. West Asia crisis, and discuss CECA, CSP. Ministers to advance cooperation on defence, security, renewable energy, tech.

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The geopolitical fallout of the Israel-Hamas war

Russia and China may not replace America in West Asia in the near future, but the growing footprint of other great powers is offering space for better manoeuvrability for regional players

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As Gaza war rages, waiting for the other shoe to drop

Though it is still too early to predict the eventual outcome of the Gaza conflict, Israel’s single-minded pursuit of a military solution has a huge accompanying cost

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Qatar’s death row to 8 ex-navy men: Modi govt’s most difficult diplomacy test

Eight naval veterans are on death row in Qatar. The charges against them have not been made public, but media speculation attributed to unnamed sources in the government is that they have been convicted of espionage for a “third country”. Their families, the large community of Indian military veterans, and…

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Modi, Sunak speak on West Asia, trade deal during call

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak discussed the Israel-Hamas war and the situation in Palestine during a phone call on Friday. The two prime ministers also talked about the on-going India-U.K. trade deal negotiations.

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Days after India’s abstention on UAE-supported resolution at the UNGA, PM Modi speaks with President of UAE on Israel-Palestinian conflict

PM Modi & UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed discussed West Asia situation & shared deep concerns over terrorism, deteriorating security & loss of civilian lives. They agreed on need for early resolution & durable regional peace, security & stability. India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership to be strengthened.

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The revenge of old West Asia

Palestine may no longer be an Arab-Israel problem, but it continues to remain an Israel-Palestine problem

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Kerala blasts | A mild-mannered person for his neighbours, suspect offered Spoken English classes near his rented house in Kochi for three years

Kochi house tenant Martin Dominic surrenders after kalamassery blasts kill 3, injure 50. His landlord remembers him as mild-mannered, soft-spoken, with few visitors. He had recently returned from West Asia and was offering English classes. He was carrying a barbecue grill a few days ago, raising suspicions of IED assembly.

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PM Modi discusses security situation in West Asia with Egyptian President

In a separate statement issued on Sunday morning, Ministry of External Affairs said PM Modi & Egyptian President El-Sisi discussed the ongoing conflict “and its implications for the region and the world.”

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Civilian casualties in ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict matter of serious, continuing concern: India tells UN Security Council

The remarks by India’s Deputy Permanent Representative at the UN, Ambassador R. Ravindra, came on Tuesday at the Security Council meeting on the situation in West Asia.

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Why India’s MEA still hasn’t issued an official statement on Israel-Palestine

Operation Al Aqsa Flood by Hamas has not just shaken up Israel but the entire world. It’s swept the pieces from the chessboard on which the world’s strategic thinkers and foreign police shapers dream up global moves. All bets are off. Hamas has started a new game altogether. Perhaps that…

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IUML reiterates support for Palestine

The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) reiterated here on Tuesday that Israel’s occupation of Palestine was the root cause of the tensions in West Asia.

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India and the great power contest in West Asia

The ‘Middle East Corridor’ opens another economic channel and India’s overall policy towards the West Asia region should stay anchored in this idea of multi-engagement

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The implications of the expansion of BRICS

With its proposed expansion, BRICS could mark a turning point in modern history

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Dubai KMCC alleges exploitation of Keralites by airlines

Dubai KMCC calls on Kerala govt. to start 'Air Kerala' airways to end airline companies' exploitation of expatriate Indians travelling to Kerala. KMCC highlights unreasonable ticket hikes, difference in airfares from Kochi/Kozhikode to West Asia compared to other cities, and lack of hospitality in Air India Express flights. KMCC offers…

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Kerala-West Asia remains an expensive air route for expats post Onam

Kerala passengers pay more for West Asia flights than those from other cities. Airlines follow demand-based pricing system, with fares twice/thrice higher a week before/after. Average fare from Kerala: ₹40,000-75,000; from Mumbai: ₹13,000-25,000. Airfares to Kerala from West Asia: ₹9,000-15,000. MoCA says no proposal to alter existing regulatory framework on…

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Kerala tour group members vanish in Israel, illegal immigration racket suspected

A recent Holy Land tour conducted by a travel agency from here last week has brought to light a racket involved in illegal migration to Israel. As many as seven persons of a 38-member group from Kerala that went into Israel under the supervision of Green Oasis Tours and Travels…

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Sobriety after the euphoria of the U.S. state visit

India’s potential should be marshalled to act as a bridge between conflicting parties in the Indo-Pacific, in West Asia and in Europe

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In new ‘Quad’ meet with U.S, Saudi and UAE, Doval discusses infrastructure initiatives in Gulf

In what is being billed as another important “Quad” in West Asia, Saudi Prince and Prime Minister Mohammad Bin Salman (MbS) hosted a special meeting of the National Security Advisers (NSAs) of India, the U.S. and the UAE, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind moves Supreme Court to stop release of The Kerala Story

The Jamiat petition said the organisation had directly approached the Supreme Court as the movie was scheduled for release in four languages — Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu — and would have an adverse impact across the country

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