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India calls for end to wars in W Asia and Ukraine

India calls for end to wars in W Asia and Ukraine
Published on Mar 06, 2026 06:34 am IST

Increased war-risk premiums may drive up airfares for flights to West Asia

Passengers stranded due to flight disruptions and cancellations following the situation in West Asia at Terminal 3 of Indira Gandhi International Airport, in New Delhi earlier this week.
Updated on Mar 06, 2026 08:19 am IST

India, Finland back efforts to end Ukraine and West Asia conflicts

PM Narendra Modi and Finnish President Alexander Stubb (RAJ K RAJ / Hindustan Times)
Published on Mar 05, 2026 08:40 pm IST

PM Modi speaks to Macron, calls for ‘early restoration of peace’ in West Asia

Modi France visit Live: PM Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron pose during the closing session of the Franco-Indian Economic Forum
Updated on Mar 05, 2026 06:52 pm IST

India denies claim of its ports being used by US amid Iran war: ‘Fake and false’

A US submarine, on Wednesday, torpedoed and sank an Iranian frigate in the waters near Sri Lanka, killing at least 80 people.
Published on Mar 05, 2026 12:01 pm IST

From UAE to Saudi Arabia, how US-Iran war is affecting the Middle East

A tall smoke plume billows following an explosion in the Fujairah industrial zone on March 3, 2026.
Published on Mar 04, 2026 01:26 am IST

After Khamenei: Region on edge, a world on watch

Aftermath of an Israeli and the U.S. strike on a police station, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 2, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS
Published on Mar 03, 2026 07:54 pm IST

Gautam Budh Nagar: Admin seeks details of residents in Iran, Iraq

Citizens can share information through the district emergency control room at 0120-2978231 and 0120-2978232, or directly contact officials overseeing the exercise. (HT Archive)
Published on Mar 03, 2026 03:44 am IST

Tension in West Asia: Protest against US, Israel continues in Lucknow

The protest against the US, Israel, UAE and Saudi Arabia in Old Lucknow area on Monday. (HT photo)
Published on Mar 03, 2026 03:14 am IST

Patnaik urges Centre to ensure safe evacuation of Odias from conflict zone

Patnaik urges Centre to ensure safe evacuation of Odias from conflict zone
Published on Mar 02, 2026 06:23 pm IST

The unravelling of the world order

On Saturday, as many as 165 ballistic missiles were launched from Iran toward the UAE and detected by the country's air defence systems.
Published on Mar 02, 2026 02:11 pm IST

How US-Israel-Iran war escalation could choke UAE, Kuwait with toxic air

Iran is known to suffer from heavy air pollution.
Published on Mar 02, 2026 09:35 am IST

J-K: Schools to remain closed on March 2-3 amid drone intrusions along LoC

J-K: Schools to remain closed on March 2-3 amid drone intrusions along LoC
Updated on Mar 02, 2026 08:58 am IST

PM Modi directs officials to help Indians stuck in Middle East warzone

Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) in New Delhi.
Updated on Mar 02, 2026 12:02 pm IST

50% of India’s basmati rice exports at risk amid rising Middle East tensions

50% of India’s basmati exports at risk as West Asia tensions escalate
Updated on Mar 02, 2026 08:07 am IST

Oil prices surge as Middle East conflict shows no sign of easing

Brent jumped 7.5% to $78.34 a barrel.
Published on Mar 02, 2026 06:19 am IST

Modi dials Netanyahu, seeks ‘cessation of hostilities’ amid Middle East tensions

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Updated on Mar 02, 2026 04:22 am IST

‘Blatant killing of sovereign leader’: China condemns US-Israel attack on Iran

China's foreign minister Wang Yi said China wanted an immediate cessation of military action and a return to dialogue as soon as possible.
Updated on Mar 01, 2026 06:53 pm IST

CBSE postpones March 2 exam in many West Asian countries amid US-Iran conflict

CBSE will review the situation on Tuesday (FILE/Representative Image)
Published on Mar 01, 2026 03:56 pm IST

India urges restraint, avoiding escalation as the US and Israel attack Iran

Smoke rises on the skyline after an explosion in Tehran. (AP)
Updated on Mar 01, 2026 12:31 pm IST

Iran at the crossroads of history and theology

Iran protest
Published on Jan 17, 2026 08:55 pm IST

In phone call with Netanyahu, PM Modi backs efforts for just, durable peace

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, (R) and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of a meeting at Hyderabad House in New Delhi. (Ajay Aggarwal/HT File Photo)
Published on Dec 10, 2025 11:22 pm IST

Beijing’s West Asia playbook in a changing global order

FILE PHOTO: China's national flag flutters at a business district in Beijing, REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon/File Photo
Published on Oct 03, 2025 09:25 am IST

Towards a durable peace in West Asia

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The prospects of reconstructing Gaza as an international city may be alluring, but its distinct character as a Palestinian homeland will need to be preserved. (AFP)
Published on Oct 01, 2025 09:18 pm IST

Old allies, and a new agreement

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A key takeaway from the signing of the pact is that Saudi Arabia is looking beyond the US for security guarantees amid shifts in global power relations, triggered by the Trump administration’s whimsical trade and security policies. (REUTERS)
Updated on Sept 19, 2025 11:59 pm IST

After Israeli military attacks, Modi condemns violation of Qatar’s sovereignty

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (via REUTERS)
Updated on Sept 10, 2025 11:35 pm IST

In West Asia, India could be the impartial arbitrator

The current ceasefire presents a narrow but critical window for diplomatic action, which India should seize. (ANI)
Published on Jul 09, 2025 09:25 pm IST

West Asia conflict hits rice exports from U.P; farmers, millers suffer

Exporters say that demand for rice from West Asia has fallen sharply as importers have halted purchases amid the conflict. (For representation.)
Published on Jul 09, 2025 05:06 am IST

India, West Asia, and the fires of fate

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International Relations
Published on Jul 07, 2025 04:13 pm IST

Interpreting the right of nations to self-defence

American strikes against Iran’s nuclear facilities are legally suspect. (AFP)
Published on Jun 25, 2025 08:59 pm IST