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Domestic production of oil, gas ramped up amid West Asia crisis: RBI Guv
Mumbai: The current crisis in West Asia significantly impacts India, as the region accounts for approximately one-sixth of the country’s exports, half of its crude oil imports, and nearly two-fifths of the…
- Middle East
Israeli soldier’s photo smashing Jesus statue in Lebanon goes viral
Beirut: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has confirmed the authenticity of a viral image showing an Israeli soldier smashing a statue of Jesus Christ with a sledgehammer in southern Lebanon, triggering widespread…
- Middle East
Trump ‘screamed at aides’, kept out of the room after jet downed in Iran: WSJ
A US F-15 fighter jet shot down over Iran triggered turmoil inside the White House, with Donald Trump having “screamed at aides for hours” before being kept out of the room during…
- Middle East
Iran says no plans for US talks as tensions rise after Hormuz incident
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said there are currently no plans for a second round of negotiations with the United States. Baghaei said on Monday, April 20, that Washington had demonstrated…
- Middle East
Iran says it hit US ships after American forces seize ship near Hormuz
Tensions between the United States and Iran escalated on Monday, April 20, as Tehran said it launched drone attacks on US military vessels after American forces seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship near…
- World
As oil prices soar, Iran VP says restrictions on oil come with a price
Iran’s first vice president, Mohammad Reza Aref, said global fuel prices could stabilise only if economic and military pressures on Iranian oil exports end. “One cannot restrict Iran’s oil exports while expecting…
- Middle East
US officials to visit Pak on Mon, Trump says Iran could be ‘blown up’ if no deal
The United States (US) will send a delegation to Pakistan on Monday, April 20, for a second round of negotiations with Iran, as President Donald Trump warned of severe consequences if Tehran…
- Middle East
US–Iran ceasefire deadline looms amid rising tensions
The ceasefire between the United States (US) and Iran, which began on Wednesday, April 8, is set to expire on Wesnesday, April 22, with no indication of an extension. Donald Trump has…
- Middle East
Iran war: Trump calls Israel ‘great ally’, ‘knows how to win’
As the Middle East entered the 12th day of a US–Iran ceasefire and the third day of a truce between Israel and Lebanon on Sunday, April 19, President Donald Trump described Israel…
- Middle East
India summons Iran envoy after firing on Indian-flagged ships in Strait of Hormuz
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday, April 18, summoned Iran’s ambassador to India, Dr Mohammad Fathali, to lodge a formal protest after two Indian-flagged tankers were fired upon near the…
- World
US extends waiver allowing Russian oil purchases
Washington: The United States has extended by a month a waiver from sanctions to allow countries to buy petroleum products from Russia, days after it ruled out renewal of the special measure.…
- Middle East
Trump says he may not extend Iran ceasefire if no deal is reached
The ceasefire between the United States (US) and Iran entered its eleventh day on Saturday, April 18, with President Donald Trump warning that the truce may not be extended if negotiations fail…
- Middle East
Iran opens Strait of Hormuz, Trump says blockade remains
Iran on Friday, April 17, said the Strait of Hormuz is “completely open” to all vessels following the Lebanon ceasefire, signalling a shift towards easing regional tensions. In a post on X,…
- Middle East
Iran war: Hezbollah warns ‘finger is on the trigger’ if Israel violates truce
Iran-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah on Friday, April 17, said it remains on high alert despite the ceasefire, warning that its “finger is on the trigger” in case of any Israeli violations,…
- World
US President Trump hails productive discussion with Modi
Washington: US President Donald Trump on Friday, April 17, said he had a “very good conversation” with his “friend” Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He was referring to the talks the two leaders…
