Asia

‘Obligation to protect our people, country’: UAE President

UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nayhan on Friday met five civilians who were injured amid tensions in West Asia and the Gulf region. He underlined that the UAE would continue to protect its people and the country, highlighting that they would emerge stronger than before.

2026-03-07T20:33:51.579073+00:00 IST

"Over 52,000 Indians travelled safely from Gulf region": MEA

In an official press statement, the MEA said that the Government of India is continuously monitoring the evolving situation in West Asia and the Gulf region, especially with regard to the welfare of Indian nationals who have been stranded there during transit or on short-duration visits.

2026-03-07T19:30:37.604076+00:00 IST

India supports democratic, stable and inclusive Bangladesh, says

"India has and will always support a democratic, stable, peaceful, progressive, and inclusive Bangladesh," Verma said.

2026-03-07T19:21:00.869554+00:00 IST

If rules fail to evolve, they risk becoming irrelevant: FS Misri

Speaking at the Raisina Dialogue, Misri said India supports a rules-based system but questioned whether emerging powers had an equal role in shaping those rules, warning that frameworks that fail to adapt to new geopolitical realities risk losing relevance.

2026-03-07T19:09:24.045203+00:00 IST

Kaush Arha credits PM Modi, Piyush Goyal for India-EU FTA

"... Together, we will transform Indo-Mediterranean and European trade. Prime Minister Modi and your Commerce Minister, Mr Piyush Goyal, deserve a great deal of credit for making this happen...," he said.

2026-03-07T17:34:46.090555+00:00 IST

Gulf carriers resume operations, operate limited flights

Major Gulf carriers, including Emirates and Etihad, have resumed limited flight operations as of Saturday, following regional airspace closures. Services are gradually restoring, with some restricted to "relief corridors" for stranded passengers.

2026-03-07T15:08:12.046322+00:00 IST

Pakistan faces economic "inflation bomb" as fuel prices surge 20%

The announcement has sparked widespread anxiety across the country, where residents are already battling high living costs during the month of Ramadan. Commuters and workers have expressed despair over the rapid cost-of-living increase.

2026-03-07T14:26:40.575432+00:00 IST

PM Modi congratulates new Nepal govt, assures of cooperation

PM Modi reiterated India's commitment to work with Nepal in establishing peace.

2026-03-07T14:15:11.135683+00:00 IST

Nepal: Balen defeats Oli with a wide margin, secures PM's post

As per the Election Commission, Balen secured 68,348 Votes while former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli trailed behind with 18,734 votes.

2026-03-07T13:45:37.923859+00:00 IST

“Indian Ocean has always been a peaceful place": Sri Lanka MP

Harsha de Silva, MP, Chair of the Committee on Public Finance of the Parliament in Sri Lanka, while talking to ANI, said regional neighbours have traditionally viewed the Indian Ocean as a zone of peace and connectivity and torpedoing of a warship is seen as a dangerous escalation that brings the West Asian conflict directly into South Asian waters.

2026-03-07T13:39:52.205316+00:00 IST

"Had not anticipated": Sri Lankan MP after US torpedoes IRIS Dena

Sri Lankan MP Harsha de Silva expressed shock over the US torpedoing an Iranian warship, IRIS Dena, in the Indian Ocean and said that they did what they had to do after getting a distress call.

2026-03-07T12:39:32.719796+00:00 IST

Chinese authorities jail Tibetan monk for 6 years

The Chinese government has sentenced Palden Yeshe, a Tibetan monk, to six years in prison for teaching Tibetan language to over 300 students during their school holidays, drawing renewed criticism over China's tightening restrictions on Tibetan cultural and linguistic practices, as reported by Radio Station Voice of Tibet (VoT) and cited by Phayul.

2026-03-07T10:59:09.212263+00:00 IST

Taiwan detects 2 Chinese sorties, 6 vessels, 1 ship around itself

Both the sorties entered Taiwan's southwestern ADIZ.

2026-03-07T10:46:09.502253+00:00 IST

"Attacked by US and Zionist regime": Khamenei’s Envoy in India

Iran's Supreme Leader's representative, Abdul Majid Hakim Elahi, stated that Iran is defending its independence against US and "Zionist" aggression. He emphasised that regional stability should rely on internal cooperation rather than foreign guarantees, while affirming that 3,000-year-old civilisational ties will ensure the future of India-Iran relations.

2026-03-07T09:09:52.618112+00:00 IST

"Rise of India will be determined by India": EAM Jaishankar

EAM S. Jaishankar asserted India's rise is self-determined, citing the "humane" decision to dock the Iranian vessel IRIS Lavan in Kochi despite regional tensions. He emphasised safeguarding Indian merchant mariners and building an Indian Ocean "ecosystem" through practical projects, resource commitment, and maritime safety in conflict zones.

2026-03-07T08:47:48.691705+00:00 IST

"Oasis of peace": Taiwan's NSC Deputy SG Vincent Chao

Taiwan's National Security Council Deputy Secretary-General Vincent Yi-hsiang Chao hailed India as an "oasis of peace" with 350 Taiwanese firms invested. He praised India's semiconductor potential and "strategic autonomy," while thanking New Delhi for speaking out against PRC military exercises to maintain Indo-Pacific stability.

2026-03-07T08:09:56.242267+00:00 IST

"Strike between truth and falsehood": Iran Envoy slams US-Israel

Iran's Ambassador to India condemned US-Israeli "aggression" as a moral struggle, while the US confirmed 3,000 strikes under "Operation Epic Fury." President Trump demanded Iran's "unconditional surrender," aiming to "Make Iran Great Again" (MIGA) with new leadership. Meanwhile, airstrikes hit Tehran's Mehrabad Airport as regional conflict reaches a fever pitch.

2026-03-07T07:41:51.464376+00:00 IST

"The future is Indian": Finnish President Alexander Stubb

Finnish President Alexander Stubb declared "the future is Indian" during his state visit, praising India's "wonderful" progress and leadership. He called for urgent UN reform to reflect the 2026 world order, advocating for India to receive a permanent Security Council seat as it leads the Global South.

2026-03-07T07:15:35.313296+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar on India allowing Iran's IRIS Lavan to dock

The Minister described the sinking of IRIS Dena as unfortunate and said India took the humane approach when the Iranians send out a request for IRIS Lavan.

2026-03-07T07:14:22.438974+00:00 IST

"The future is Indian": Finnish President Alexander Stubb

Finnish President Alexander Stubb told ANI that "the future is Indian," praising New Delhi's unique ability to engage all sides in global conflicts. He backed India's permanent UN Security Council seat and discussed NATO, Ukraine, and West Asia tensions, highlighting India's pragmatic role in a shifting world order.

2026-03-07T07:01:43.843342+00:00 IST

"Implications for Taiwan": NSC's Vincent Yi-hsiang Chao

Taiwan's National Security Council official Vincent Yi-hsiang Chao warned that Middle East tensions threaten global energy and markets. Speaking to ANI, he urged for regional peace to protect Taiwan Strait stability and highlighted Taiwan's proactive shift toward diversifying supply chains to reduce reliance on volatile regions.

2026-03-07T06:34:28.293809+00:00 IST