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June 12, 2025 8:56 AM

Amid Iran tensions, U.S. withdraws diplomats, military families from West Asia over security concerns

The US State and Defence Departments have begun moving non-essential personnel out of several locations across West Asia amid growing regional tensions, CNN reported citing US officials and sources familiar with the matter. While the exact cause of the shift in posture remains unclear, a defence official told CNN that US Central Command (CENTCOM) is monitoring "developing tension in the Middle East." President Donald Trump, commenting on the situation, said, "They are being moved out because i...

January 8, 2025 6:38 PM

West Asia’s Largest Plastics Exhibition Spotlights India’s Green Manufacturing Push

The 17th edition of ArabPlast, West Asia’s premier trade exhibition for plastics and petrochemicals, opened in Dubai with India emerging as a key player in sustainable manufacturing solutions. The three-day event has attracted over 750 exhibitors across 12 international pavilions, showcasing innovations in plastics, recycling, petrochemicals, packaging, and rubber industries. India’s delegation, comprising 125 companies led by the Plastic Export Promotion Council of India (PLEXCONCIL), ma...

December 2, 2024 9:31 AM

UNCCD COP16 opens today with India set to showcase landmark Green Project

The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification's sixteenth Conference of Parties (COP16) is beginning today in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, marking the first time West Asia hosts this crucial environmental conference. India will join representatives from 197 nations at this milestone event, which coincides with UNCCD's 30th anniversary. India's delegation, led by Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav and Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, will participate in a significant side event at ...

November 11, 2024 4:07 PM

Will Trump’s return make Iran go nuclear?

Tensions persist in West Asia and the Gulf. Hostilities between Israel and Iran threaten to spill over. The return of Donald Trump as U.S. President has added an element of uncertainty to the prevailing situation in the region. Why? Because it was Trump who pulled the U.S. out of the 2015 Iran Nuclear deal. But Trump did not stop at that. He imposed sanctions on Iran. And, in January 2020, an Iranian General, Qassem Soleimani, was killed in a U.S. drone strike inside Iraq. The assassination took...

October 25, 2024 9:13 PM

“India is on the side of peace”: MEA on Russia-Ukraine conflict, situation in West Asia

India reiterated its stance on peace during discussions on the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the crisis in West Asia, reaffirming its efforts to pursue dialogue among all parties. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, addressing a special briefing on German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's official visit to India, confirmed that these global issues were discussed in depth. Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared his insights from meetings with Russian and Ukrainian leaders, highlighting India’s diplomatic effort...

October 25, 2024 3:36 PM

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz calls for ‘political solutions’ to Russia-Ukraine, West Asia conflicts during India visit

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, currently visiting India, emphasized the need for collective global efforts to resolve major international conflicts, including the Russia-Ukraine war and the ongoing crisis in West Asia, in accordance with international law and the principles of the UN Charter. Speaking at the 18th Asia-Pacific Conference of German Business 2024 in New Delhi, Scholz stressed the importance of diplomacy and legal frameworks in addressing geopolitical tensions. “Let us do whateve...

September 30, 2024 8:52 PM

PM Modi holds talks with Israel’s Netanyahu on West Asia developments

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a conversation today with Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding the ongoing situation in West Asia. During the discussion, PM Modi expressed India's stance on the matter and reiterated the importance of combating terrorism, stating, “Terrorism has no place in our world. It is crucial to prevent regional escalation and ensure the safe release of all hostages.” https://x.com/narendramodi/status/1840760867518079464...