Middle East

India–Oman joint statement on trade, energy and security

India and Oman signed a CEPA and adopted a Joint Vision on Maritime Cooperation during PM Modi's visit. The talks focused on trade diversification, investment, energy, defence, maritime security, people-to-people ties and regional issues, marking a significant step in strengthening their strategic partnership.

2025-12-18T15:05:25.192171+00:00 IST

PM Modi concludes Oman visit with CEPA, key MoUs

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day state visit to Oman concluded with several key agreements and initiatives signed between the two countries aimed at strengthening bilateral ties with a focus on economic, agricultural and maritime cooperation.

2025-12-18T13:56:30.341224+00:00 IST

PM Modi departs Oman after final leg of three-nation tour

Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his Oman visit and departed for New Delhi after receiving the Order of Oman. During the visit, India and Oman signed the CEPA free trade agreement, held wide-ranging bilateral talks, and strengthened economic, strategic and people-to-people ties.

2025-12-18T12:53:44.140260+00:00 IST

Israeli authorities arrest suspects planning ISIS training abroad

Two residents of northern Israel were arrested for suspected involvement in the Islamic State terror group, the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) and Israel Police announced on Wednesday.

2025-12-18T12:45:47.903984+00:00 IST

German parliament approves $3.1 billion expansion of missiles

The German Bundestag has approved an expansion of the deal to purchase Israel's Arrow 3 missile defence system, adding an estimated USD 3.1 billion to what is already the largest defence export agreement in Israel's history, Israel's Ministry of Defence announced n Wednesday.

2025-12-18T12:09:48.352119+00:00 IST

Israeli scientists discover tiny viral switch

A tiny viral switch discovered by Israeli and American scientists could open a new front in the fight against antibiotic-resistant infections, a global health threat projected to kill up to 10 million people annually by 2050.

2025-12-18T12:01:09.945670+00:00 IST

Israel kills terrorist who crossed yellow line

In Gaza, Israeli aircraft killed a terrorist who crossed the Yellow Line and approached them in a way that posed an immediate threat to soldiers, the Israel Defence Forces said on Thursday.

2025-12-18T11:54:15.109771+00:00 IST

PM Modi conferred with Order of Oman

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Thursday conferred with the Order of Oman, the Sultanate's highest civilian honour, by Sultan Haitham bin Tarik.

2025-12-18T11:30:58.775677+00:00 IST

PM Modi received by Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was received by the Oman Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said at Al Baraka Palace on Thursday, where the two leaders held discussions.

2025-12-18T09:22:29.004699+00:00 IST

Indian education in Oman completes 50 years: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday highlighted the growing role of education and space cooperation in deepening India-Oman relations, marking the 50th anniversary of Indian education in Oman as a "major milestone" in both countries' relations.

2025-12-18T08:52:20.235029+00:00 IST

Indian diaspora has become living example of co-existence: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday praised the Indian community in Oman, calling the Indian diaspora a "living example of co-existence and co-operation," as he addressed members of the community and students in Muscat.

2025-12-18T07:55:43.180521+00:00 IST

‘In the last 11 years, India has changed its economic DNA’: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the India-Oman Business Forum on Thursday and highlighted the several reforms which India has initiated in the last 11 years that have made it one of the most competitive markets in the world. Highlighting the importance of CEPA, he underlined that it would give new confidence to the partnership.

2025-12-18T07:05:36.995918+00:00 IST

India, Saudi Arabia sign agreement to boost official travels

In a post on X, the Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia stated, "Enhancing the Strategic Partnership! Ambassador Dr. Suhel Ajaz Khan and H.E. Abdulmajeed bin Rashed Alsmari, Deputy Minister for Protocol Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia signed the bilateral Visa Waiver Agreement for holders of diplomatic, special and official passports, today in Riyadh. The agreement will facilitate official travels and boost bilateral exchanges under the India-Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council."

2025-12-17T22:42:45.082614+00:00 IST

PM Modi appreciates enthusiasm of Indians in Oman

PM Modi lauded the enthusiasm of Indians in Oman, saying it reflected the people-to-people ties between both nations.

2025-12-17T21:26:06.966137+00:00 IST

Indian Army contingent departs for India-UAE joint military exercise DESERT CYCLONE-II in Abu Dhabi

An Indian Army contingent has left for the UAE to take part in the India-UAE joint exercise DESERT CYCLONE-II in Abu Dhabi, aimed at enhancing interoperability and defence cooperation through urban warfare training, peacekeeping, and counter-terrorism operations.

2025-12-17T17:08:01.458134+00:00 IST

“Land of enduring friendship”: PM Modi in Muscat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Muscat, Oman on Wednesday, on a two-day visit in the last leg of his three-nation tour. He arrived in Oman after completing his successful visits to Jordan and Ethiopia.

2025-12-17T16:43:58.531237+00:00 IST

PM Modi’s arrival in Muscat draws jubilant diaspora welcome

Indian diaspora members in Muscat welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, expressing excitement as he arrived for the final leg of his three-nation tour. Several attendees shared their happiness at the opportunity to see and meet the Prime Minister during his visit.

2025-12-17T15:11:16.413968+00:00 IST

PM Modi meets Oman Deputy PM for Defence Affairs in Muscat

The visit to Oman marks the final leg of Prime Minister Modi's four-day, three-nation tour, coming immediately after the completion of his engagements in Ethiopia.

2025-12-17T14:56:08.015077+00:00 IST

PM Modi arrives in Oman on final leg of three-nation tour

PM Modi is visiting Oman at the invitation of Sultan Haitham bin Tarik. During the visit, the two leaders are expected to hold discussions on strengthening the Strategic Partnership and expanding cooperation in commercial and economic sectors.

2025-12-17T13:35:42.973094+00:00 IST

EAM holds talks with Israeli PM on deepening cooperation

Jaishankar expressed confidence that the Strategic Partnership will grow from strength to strength.

2025-12-17T01:27:11.755707+00:00 IST

Machine learning offers new way to predict plant water use

A new Israeli study suggests that machine-learning models may soon give growers a far more precise way to predict how much water their crops use each day, while also laying the groundwork for earlier detection of plant stress.

2025-12-16T13:38:04.268604+00:00 IST