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March 5, 2026 11:08 AM

Trump says oil is beginning to flow from Venezuela

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Venezuelan acting President Delcy Rodriguez was "doing a great job" and that oil was beginning to flow from Venezuela. "Delcy Rodríguez, who is the President of Venezuela, is doing a great job, and working with U.S. Representatives very well. The Oil is beginning to flow, and the professionalism and dedication between both Countries is a very nice thing to see!," Trump said on Truth Social. Trump posted the statement after U.S. Interior Secre...

March 3, 2026 10:05 AM

Trump seeks to justify Iran war, but stated objectives shift

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday sought to justify a broad, open-ended war on Iran, offering his most extensive public comments yet on an operation whose stated aims and timeline have shifted since it began over the weekend. Trump, who was back at the White House after a weekend in Florida, said the U.S. and Israeli air attacks that began on Saturday had been projected to last four to five weeks but could go on longer. The military campaign has killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei,...

March 2, 2026 4:29 PM

‘India supports resolution of all disputes through dialogue and diplomacy’: PM Modi on conflict in West Asia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed deep concern over the escalating situation in West Asia. Speaking at a joint press conference with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, PM Modi said, “India’s stance on the several ongoing tensions around the world is firm. We have always called for maintaining peace and stability, and when two democracies stand together, the voice for peace becomes even stronger.” Referring specifically to the situation in West Asia, the Prime Minister de...

March 2, 2026 10:40 AM

PM Modi speaks with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, stresses civilian safety

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday held a telephone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the evolving regional situation amid escalating tensions in West Asia. During the call, PM Modi conveyed India’s concerns over recent developments and underscored that the safety of civilians must remain the utmost priority. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “Had a telephone call with PM Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the current regional situation. Conveyed ...

March 2, 2026 10:29 AM

PM Modi speaks with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday held a telephone conversation with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, strongly condemning the recent attacks on the United Arab Emirates and expressing condolences over the loss of lives. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “Spoke with President of the UAE, my brother Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Strongly condemned the attacks on the UAE and condoled the loss of lives in these attacks. India stands in solidarity with the UAE in...

March 2, 2026 11:46 AM

PM Modi chairs Cabinet Committee on Security meet to review West Asia crisis, safety of Indians

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) to review the rapidly evolving situation in West Asia following coordinated US-Israel airstrikes on Iran and the subsequent escalation across the region. The meeting was held at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, the Prime Minister’s official residence, shortly after his return from a two-day visit to Puducherry and Madurai. According to an official statement, the CCS was briefed on the air strikes in Iran o...

March 1, 2026 6:02 PM

Israel says its air force strikes Tehran again after killing Khamenei but many targets remain

Israel said it launched a broad wave of strikes in central Tehran on Sunday and was seeking to dominate the skies over the capital, after its air force killed Iran's supreme leader in a large-scale assault that has raised fears of widening instability in the Middle East. Over the past day Israel's air force conducted strikes to open the "path to Tehran", and the Israeli military said the majority of aerial defence systems in western and central Iran had been dismantled. Israeli military spokes...

March 1, 2026 5:11 PM

MEA advises foreign nationals to contact FRRO for visa assistance amid West Asia crisis

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Sunday issued an advisory asking foreign nationals in India who have been affected by the ongoing security situation in West Asia to approach the nearest Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) for assistance with visa extensions or regularisation of stay. The MEA said, “All foreign nationals in India, who have had to change their travel plans due to the ongoing developments in the West Asia region and need assistance with extension of their vi...

March 1, 2026 4:24 PM

In polarised Iran, Khamenei’s death triggers celebrations and grief

Some Iranians grieved while others celebrated the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, exposing a deep fault line in a country stunned by the sudden demise of the man who ruled for 36 years. Iranian state TV announced his death in the early hours of Sunday, the voice of the broadcaster breaking with emotion as he confirmed Khamenei had been killed in the U.S.-Israeli attack on Saturday. Footage from Tehran showed mourners packed into a square, dressed in black and many of them weepin...

March 1, 2026 4:15 PM

In Khamenei’s absence, pragmatist Larijani emerges as power broker in Iran

Veteran Iranian politician Ali Larijani, who said on Sunday a temporary leadership council would be set up after an air strike killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, reemerged last year as one of the most powerful figures in the security hierarchy. He has been managing a broad portfolio from nuclear negotiations to Tehran’s regional ties to its violent suppression of internal unrest. An establishment insider who hails from one of the country's leading clerical families, Larijani had b...