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The Latest Breaking News from West Asia

Flights with voters from West Asia pep up electoral spirit in Kerala

KMCC sends expats to Kerala for elections on chartered flights, influencing results in key constituencies.

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A world in disarray, a concern about the future

There are many problems today that confront a peaceful global order

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Step back: On Iran-Israel tensions

Israel should consider the remarkable performance of its defence systems following Iran’s drone and missile attack as a victory and stand down to avoid a regional war

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Rahul Gandhi seeks Jaishankar’s urgent intervention to ensure safe release of Indian sailors

Rahul Gandhi urges External Affairs Minister to repatriate stranded Indian sailors seized by Iran, amid escalating West Asia conflict.

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Expect India to play role in bringing stability in West Asia, says Israeli Envoy Naor Gilon

Israeli Envoy in New Delhi asserts Israel's strength, calls for India's role in stabilizing West Asia.

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Biden said "US won't participate in any offensive action against Iran", told Bibi further Israeli response "unnecessary"

Amid rising tensions in West Asia, US President Joe Biden made it clear to his counterparts that America will not get drawn into any offensive action. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Jaishankar speaks to U.K. Foreign Secretary Cameron, discusses West Asia situation

Jaishankar discusses West Asia tensions with UK counterpart amid escalating Iran-Israel conflict, warns against travel to region.

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Chamber urges Air India Express to reduce air fare from West Asia

Malabar Chamber of Commerce condemns Air India Express for high airfare during peak season, demands reduction.

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PM Modi discusses West Asia, Russia Ukraine peace with Belgian counterpart during telephonic call

PM Modi and Belgian PM De Croo discuss enhancing cooperation, regional conflicts, and strengthening bilateral ties.

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Consultation meeting for cruise ship operations on March 27

The Kerala Maritime Board (KMB) is planning to conduct a consultation meeting for prospective investors and operators in the field of passenger and cruise ship operations as part of exploring the possibilities to operate passenger ships, cruises, vessels, or inland vessels between the West Asia countries and Kerala.

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Change and continuity in India’s Palestine policy

An immediate end to the Gaza war, restoration of order and stability in West Asia and a permanent fix to the Palestine question are in everyone’s interests, including India’s

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India wants Israel to be mindful of Gaza civilian deaths

Speaking at the Munich Security Conference in Germany, External Affairs Minister has reiterated India’s call for a two-state solution to permanently resolve the Israel-Palestine conflict

The Hindu

EAM Jaishankar discusses Indo-Pacific, West Asia situation with Australian counterpart Wong

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar meets Australian counterpart Penny Wong to discuss bilateral partnership, Indo-Pacific, and global topics.

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West Asia crisis: India’s response seems to be a recalibration of ties with Iran

The first three weeks of the new year has seen one conflict spiralling into a slew of other conflicts in West Asia. This has meant that almost all major stakeholders in the region are now involved in one conflict or the other. It is no longer restricted to the ongoing…

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Regional turmoil: On the West Asia situation

The old order in West Asia, anchored by America’s domineering regional presence, is in tatters

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Interactive session with officials of Hamriyah Free Zone of UAE in Mysuru

The agenda is to familiarise Indian businesses with the business and investment opportunities in the UAE and other West Asian countries, and the multiple benefits and incentives offered by Hamriyah Free Zone to foreign companies.

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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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