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March 29, 2026 9:35 AM

PM Modi discusses West Asia situation with Saudi Crown Prince, stresses secure shipping routes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held a telephonic conversation with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman to discuss the escalating situation in West Asia and its wider implications. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Spoke with Crown Prince and PM of Saudi Arabia, HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman and discussed the ongoing conflict in West Asia. I reiterated India’s condemnation of attacks on regional energy infrastructure." "We agreed on the need to ensur...

March 27, 2026 2:45 PM

Drone attack damages Kuwait’s main commercial port amid rising West Asia tensions

Kuwait said on Friday that its main commercial hub, Shuwaikh Port, was targeted in a drone attack, causing material damage but no injuries. The Kuwait Ports Authority said unmanned aerial vehicles struck the port early in the morning, damaging facilities and prompting the immediate activation of emergency procedures in coordination with relevant agencies. Officials did not specify the extent of the damage but confirmed that operations were being assessed following the incident. Shuwaikh Port, lo...

March 27, 2026 2:43 PM

GCC calls for inclusion in US-Iran talks as gulf concerns grow over strike pause

GCC countries are calling for direct involvement in upcoming U.S.-Iran talks as concern grows over President Donald Trump’s decision to extend the pause on strikes against Iranian energy infrastructure until April 6. GCC Secretary-General Jasem Al-Budaiwi said Gulf states should be included in negotiations to help safeguard regional stability, amid fears that the diplomatic window could allow Tehran to strengthen its position in the Strait of Hormuz while missile and drone threats remain unre...

March 27, 2026 12:47 PM

EAM Jaishankar meets Canadian, German counterparts at G7; focus on trade, IMEC, West Asia conflict and global reforms

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a series of high-level bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in France, engaging with counterparts from Canada and Germany while also addressing key global challenges. EAM Jaishankar met Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand, with discussions centred on strengthening India-Canada ties across multiple sectors, including trade, critical minerals, agriculture, and education. The two leaders also exchanged views on th...

March 27, 2026 10:22 AM

Marco Rubio holds call with Iraqi Kurdish leader: US State Department

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani on Thursday. "The secretary also expressed his gratitude to the Kurdistan Regional Government for enabling oil from Iraq, including from the Iraq Kurdistan Region, to reach global markets," the State Department said in a statement. The Iran war has raised oil prices and shaken global markets. The State Department said Rubio "offered his condolences to the families of the Peshmerga kille...

March 27, 2026 10:08 AM

Iran bans sports teams from travelling to countries it deems ‘hostile’

Iran has banned national and club sports teams from travelling to countries it considers hostile until further notice, Iranian media reported on Thursday, citing the Sports Ministry, which said the move was due to concerns over the safety of its athletes. "The presence of national and club teams in countries considered hostile and unable to ensure the security of Iranian athletes and team members is prohibited until further notice," the ministry said. The ministry added that the Iranian footba...

March 27, 2026 10:08 AM

Trump officials tout US energy dominance as global oil execs warn of supply crisis

U.S. officials this week said the historic spike in fuel prices during the war in Iran will be short-term and trumpeted record U.S. production at an industry conference where oil executives and government officials from Asia, the Middle East and Europe bemoaned the worst oil and gas supply disruption in decades. The contrasting messages relayed to industry leaders at the annual CERAWeek conference in Houston reflected the different political realities in the U.S. and the rest of the world. U.S...

March 27, 2026 10:09 AM

Drones and mines: Taking Kharg Island would pose risks for US troops

President Donald Trump has been weighing whether to use ground forces to seize Iran's strategic oil hub of Kharg Island, an operation analysts say could be achieved quickly, but leave U.S. troops in great peril and prolong rather than shorten the war. WHERE IS KHARG ISLAND AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT? Kharg Island sits 16 miles (26 km) from Iran's coast in the northern end of the Gulf, about 300 miles (483 km) northwest of the Strait of Hormuz. It lies in waters deep enough to enable the docking o...

March 25, 2026 2:41 PM

Missile Strikes Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Plant Again as IAEA Urges Restraint

A Missile struck the premises of Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant on Tuesday evening, the second such incident in just over a week, amid escalating regional hostilities. Iran's Atomic Energy Organization reported the hit occurred around 9:08 p.m. local time. According to officials, there was no damage to the nuclear reactor itself, no injuries to staff, and the plant continues to operate normally with radiation levels stable. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed it was info...

March 25, 2026 11:17 AM

West Asia conflict enters day 26 as strikes continue and diplomacy intensifies

The West Asia conflict has entered its 26th day, with continued exchanges of strikes and fresh diplomatic activity across the region. Israeli forces have intensified operations in southern Lebanon while signalling longer-term security plans along the border. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said the military intends to take control of areas up to the Litani River for security reasons, adding that several bridges used by Hezbollah had been destroyed. He also said displaced residents would not...