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June 16, 2026 12:55 PM

Centre dismisses reports on proposed Middle East-India Deepwater Pipeline

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) has categorically denied media reports suggesting that the government is pursuing a proposed deep-sea energy pipeline connecting India with Gulf nations, stating that no such project is currently under consideration. In an official clarification issued on Tuesday, the Ministry said it "has noticed a series of media reports suggesting that the Government of India is actively pursuing a deep-sea energy pipeline, sometimes referred to as the Middle...

March 5, 2026 5:52 PM

Italy to send aid to Gulf states and Cyprus after Iranian strikes

Italy is planning to send air defence aid to Gulf countries and naval assets to Cyprus after Iranian air strikes, the government said on Thursday, amid concern for the safety of citizens and troops in the region, as well as for energy security. As the U.S.–Iran war entered its sixth day, the conflict has widened beyond Gulf states and into Asia, convulsing global markets and prompting thousands of stranded tourists and residents to try to flee the Middle East. Right-wing Prime Minister Giorg...

March 2, 2026 9:28 PM

Italy says Gulf countries have requested air defence systems

Italy has received requests for air defence and anti-drone systems from Gulf countries caught up in the conflict between Iran, Israel and the United States, Rome's defence minister told lawmakers on Monday. The war against Iran is expanding as Israel has attacked Lebanon in response to strikes by militant group Hezbollah, Tehran has fired missiles and drones at Gulf states, and an Iranian-made drone has hit a British air base in Cyprus. "The Gulf countries are expressing strong concern about t...

February 18, 2026 10:54 AM

Gulf countries begin Ramadan as Saudi Arabia confirms moon sighting

Gulf countries commenced the holy month of Ramadan on Wednesday after crescent moon sighting committees in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates confirmed the start of Ramadan 1447 AH on Tuesday evening. Authorities in Qatar and Kuwait also announced February 18 as the first day of fasting, aligning with astronomical calculations. In a statement, the UAE Presidential Court said the decision followed confirmation by the Moon Sighting Committee, convened in Abu Dhabi under the UAE Council for...