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US warns of Middle East escalation amid Saudi-Houthi tensions
The United States has warned of a potential rapid escalation in the Middle East after Yemen’s Houthi group claimed attacks on Saudi Arabia, including targets in Riyadh and Yanbu. In a security…
- Middle East
Saudi pipeline shutdown expected to have limited supply impact
Seoul: The recent shutdown of a major oil pipeline in Saudi Arabia is expected to have only a limited impact on supply in the short term, the South Korean industry ministry said…
- World
Brent crude jumps above USD 107 amid rising Middle East tensions
New Delhi: Crude oil prices jumped sharply on Monday, September 14, with Brent crude rising above USD 107 a barrel, amid escalating tensions in the Middle East raising fears of disruptions to…
- Middle East
Iran, Iraq, Turkey urge action to prevent West Asia escalation
Iran, Iraq and Turkey have stressed the need to prevent an escalation of tensions in the West Asia region. The issue was highlighted in separate phone calls between Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed…
- India
BRICS rejects Gaza displacement, urges Middle East calm
BRICS leaders on Saturday, September 12, called for greater diplomatic efforts to prevent and peacefully resolve conflicts, while opposing the forced displacement of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip and urging restraint amid…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia issues fresh alerts, shuts down major oil pipeline
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia issued emergency warnings in Taif and other parts of the Kingdom on Friday night, September 11, and early Saturday, September 12, amid heightened regional tensions. Alerts were reported in…
- Middle East
Pak minister in Iran, US downs more Iranian drones over Strait
Cairo: Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi is in Tehran to deliver a message to Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei from Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, according to Iranian state-run…
- Hyderabad
Telangana CM reduces convoy on PM Modi’s austerity appeal
Hyderabad: Following the example set by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy reduced the number of vehicles in his convoy on Saturday, May 23. The chief minister’s convoy…
- India
Air India fired over 1,000 employees in 3 years for ethical violations
Mumbai: Air India has terminated more than 1,000 staff in the last three years for ethical breaches, including those for misusing the employee leisure travel system, according to the airline’s chief Campbell…
- Middle East
US warns shipping firms over paying Iran to transit Strait of Hormuz
Beirut: The United States is warning shipping companies they could face sanctions for making payments to Iran to safely pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The US Office of Foreign Assets Control…
- India
Air India Express restarts flights to Qatar, Bahrain
New Delhi: Air India Express, whose operations have been impacted by the West Asia conflict, on Thursday resumed flights to Qatar and Bahrain, as well as additional services to the UAE, Oman…
- Middle East
Kerala cancels SSLC, Class 12 exams for Gulf students: Minister Sivankutty
Thiruvananthapuram: The SSLC and class 12 examinations scheduled to be held in the Gulf region have been cancelled in view of the ongoing conflict in West Asia, Kerala Minister V Sivankutty said…
- India
Attacks on ships completely unacceptable: Jaishankar amid West Asia conflict
New Delhi: In the backdrop of the ongoing West Asia conflict and its global ramifications, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday, April 15, underlined India’s strong commitment to “safe and unimpeded”…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad Old City residents celebrate Middle East ceasefire
Hyderabad: As the Middle East tensions still linger on despite a two-week ceasefire between the United States, Israel and Iran, residents of Hyderabad’s Old City celebrated the announcement by distributing sweets on…
- Middle East
Air India suspends flights to Israel till May 31
Jerusalem: Amid the ongoing war in West Asia, Air India has suspended its flights to Israel till May 31. An Air India executive confirmed to PTI that the airline has suspended flights…
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