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India assisting return of its citizens from Iran via land routes

MEA official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, while addressing an Inter-Ministerial Briefing on Recent Developments in West Asia, said that the Indian Embassy in Tehran remains fully operational and is on high alert. The government is assisting Indian nationals, including students and pilgrims, who wish to leave the country. He further added that those choosing to exit Iran via land, the embassy is assisting citizens in crossing into Armenia and Azerbaijan, from where they can board commercial flights to return to India.

2026-03-11T16:29:13.443007+00:00 IST

Trump: Iran war may end soon, “nothing left to target”

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that the ongoing war with Iran would end "soon", claiming that there is "practically nothing left to target" after sustained military strikes.

2026-03-11T16:26:48.412619+00:00 IST

Russian FM holds talks with Saudi counterpart on Middle East esca

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a telephonic conversation with Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia Faisal bin Farhan on the need to make efforts to prevent further escalation of the Middle East crisis.

2026-03-11T16:17:37.610040+00:00 IST

IEA to release 400 million oil barrels

The International Energy Agency (IEA) on Wednesday announced the largest-ever release of emergency oil stocks in its history, making 400 million barrels of oil available to global markets to mitigate disruptions caused in the global energy supply by the ongoing West Asia conflict.

2026-03-11T15:35:16.168418+00:00 IST

EU ambs approve new sanctions on 19 Iranian officials, entities

The European Union on Wednesday moved to intensify pressure on Tehran amid the conflict in West Asia by approving new sanctions targeting 19 Iranian regime officials and entities accused of serious human rights violations.

2026-03-11T14:59:51.941569+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar holds telecon with Russian FM Lavrov

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday held a telephonic conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, during which both leaders exchanged assessments on the ongoing conflict in West Asia and reviewed related diplomatic efforts, the Ministry of External Affairs said.

2026-03-11T14:52:08.182764+00:00 IST

MEA hosts farewell dinner for Indonesia's Ambassador to India

Ministry of External Affairs Secretary (East) P Kumaran on Wednesday bid farewell to Indonesia's Ambassador, Ina Krisnamurthi, at a dinner attended by ASEAN country heads.

2026-03-11T13:57:26.659764+00:00 IST

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Trump's stern warning to Iran against placing mines in Strait of

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) issued a sharply worded statement against Iran, calling on the country to refrain from placing mines in the Strait of Hormuz and warning of military consequences if they are not removed.

2026-03-10T21:04:15.380813+00:00 IST

Leavitt says boots-on-ground in Iran not ruled out

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Tuesday (local time) said that the United States has not ruled out the option of sending troops on ground in Iran and that the military operations in the Persian Gulf nation would end once the objectives of Epic Fury are achieved.

2026-03-10T20:51:56.519270+00:00 IST

White House confirms US Navy did not escort vessels

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Tuesday (local time) said that the United States has not escorted any vessels or tankers via the Strait of Hormuz amid the developing security situation in West Asia and the Gulf.

2026-03-10T20:19:31.807679+00:00 IST

Europe

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Trump and Putin discuss Iran, Ukraine conflicts

Russian President Vladimir Putin received a telephone call from US President Donald Trump, where the two leaders discussed the conflicts in Iran and Ukraine, Russia Today reported, citing Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov.

2026-03-09T21:03:58.207345+00:00 IST

PoGB unrest reflects deeper political grievances

In a blog post analysing the crisis, Choudhry argued that the unrest cannot be explained solely by reactions to international events. He said the intensity of the protests also reflects long-standing political grievances among residents of Gilgit-Baltistan.

2026-03-09T10:47:52.791796+00:00 IST

UK launches gender imbalance campaign

A leading London-based media and marketing agency, Here&Now365, has launched "The Missing", a campaign highlighting concerns around the imbalance in birth ratios among Indian-origin families in the UK.

2026-03-07T14:44:54.725721+00:00 IST

Pacific

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EAN greets Cuba, Slovakia on National Day, Establishment Day

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday extended greetings to Cuba on its National Day and to Slovakia on the Day of the Establishment of the Slovak Republic, reaffirming India's commitment to strengthening bilateral ties with both nations.

2026-01-01T14:25:12.001601+00:00 IST

American Samoa, Niue last inhabited regions to welcome 2026

With every country in the world already ushering in the new calendar year, American Samoa and Niue Island became the last inhabited regions in the world to welcome the new year as they officially entered 2026.

2026-01-01T11:51:41.210823+00:00 IST

Strong 6.0 magnitude earthquake strikes South Pacific Ocean

A strong earthquake of magnitude 6.2 struck the South Pacific Ocean on Saturday, as reported by USGS.

2025-12-28T05:30:48.706103+00:00 IST

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Putin to convey Gulf concerns to Iran over oil facility attacks

Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to convey the "growing concerns" of Gulf Arab leaders to Iran regarding its recent strikes on regional energy and civilian infrastructure, Reuters reported the Kremlin as saying on Tuesday.

2026-03-03T11:41:35.415114+00:00 IST

From ‘Make in India’ to ‘Make in Brazil’

According to Brasil 247, the discussion followed Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's recent visit to India, highlighting contrasting national strategies. Gala underscored India's long-term commitment to industrialisation under initiatives such as Make in India, supported by state-backed industrial corridors designed to channel infrastructure, incentives, and investment into priority sectors and regions. He noted that India has tripled its per capita income over two decades, sustaining annual growth rates of 6 to 7 per cent, a trajectory he described as comparable, though smaller in scale, to China's ascent.

2026-03-02T10:13:15.148415+00:00 IST

India-Canada diplomatic outreach more in last year: Carney

Thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the "generous hospitality" extended to him and his delegation, Carney said the spirit of partnership had defined bilateral exchanges since their first conversation last June.

2026-03-02T08:08:35.430190+00:00 IST

Asia

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India’s Consul General meets Ant Group to boost tech ties

India's Consul General in Shanghai, Pratik Mathur, met Ant Group leadership to discuss fintech and digital economy opportunities. This follows high-level engagements with Shanghai's Mayor, aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Reform, Perform and Transform" mantra to strengthen bilateral and multilateral cooperation through the SCO and BRICS.

2026-03-12T06:52:00.649579+00:00 IST

Liberian flagged vessel from Saudi port docks at Mumbai

Liberia-flagged ship 'Shenlong Suezmax' has reached Mumbai port, it was captained by an Indian and was loaded with crude oil from the Saudi port Ras Tanura

2026-03-12T06:14:21.237378+00:00 IST

Jatiya Sangsad set to convene for maiden session

Speaking to ANI, Jamaat-e-Islami legislator Mir Ahmad Bin Quasem Arman said he hoped the new parliamentary session would usher in a different style of governance and political cooperation.

2026-03-12T01:30:21.975593+00:00 IST

Middle East

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UAE activates air defences to counter missile threat

The UAE has activated air defences to intercept an Iranian missile and drone attack, advising residents to "remain in a safe location." Authorities have intercepted over 1,700 threats since the conflict began. While most were neutralised, hostilities have tragically caused six deaths and 131 injuries among various nationalities.

2026-03-12T03:55:04.972916+00:00 IST

Vessels seeking to sail through Strait of Hormuz needs approval

According to Iranian state media, Iran has intensified its restrictions on the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing US-Israeli strikes.

2026-03-12T03:34:55.262839+00:00 IST

Iran's President says US must "recognise Iran's right"

According to Iranian State Media the US and Israel have targeted over 16,000 residential units

2026-03-12T03:20:39.982067+00:00 IST

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Online anti‑Indian hate surge: NCRI report highlights

A recent analysis by the Network Contagion Research Institute (NCRI) has revealed a significant rise in anti-Indian commentary and hostility on social media platforms, with targeted posts and coordinated campaigns driving much of the online rhetoric, as stated in a column by Tanner Nau, Editorial Fellow at The Free Press.

2026-03-11T13:30:42.402745+00:00 IST

Europe

Despite dissolution of Alba Party, Dhruva Kumar pushes for Scottish independence, democratic control of resources

In an interview with ANI, Alba Party spokesperson and parliamentary candidate for Glasgow South, Dhruva Kumar, said that the debate around Scottish independence has shifted from a theoretical aspiration to a practical necessity in a post-Brexit world.

2026-03-11T13:04:27.895439+00:00 IST

Middle East

Iran: Large crowds attend funeral procession in Tehran

The procession, which took place on Wednesday at Revolution Square and moved toward the Shrine of the Martyrs in southern Tehran, was attended by many residents joining the ceremony to pay tribute to those killed in the strikes.

2026-03-11T12:55:38.897675+00:00 IST

Asia

MEA says welfare of Indian diaspora “utmost priority”

The Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Randhir Jasiwal, on Wednesday confirmed that the two Indian nationals have lost their lives and one still remains missing amid the ongoing West Asian conflict.

2026-03-11T12:40:32.143763+00:00 IST

Middle East

Israel urges UNSC to designate IRGC as terrorist organisation

Saar said that due to Iran's strikes, which were in blatant flagration of international law, 13 civilians had died in Israel.

2026-03-11T12:26:06.074741+00:00 IST

Asia

WUC condemns racist attacks on Japanese minister by Chinese media

The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has strongly condemned what it described as racist and defamatory remarks made by Chinese media outlets against Japanese Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Arfiya Eri, calling the incident an example of discrimination and transnational intimidation targeting Uyghurs.

2026-03-11T12:18:57.758006+00:00 IST

Middle East

Thai-flagged cargo ship hit by missiles near Strait of Hormuz

A Thai-flagged cargo vessel was struck by missiles near the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, leaving three crew members unaccounted for, while 20 others were rescued by the Royal Navy of Oman, the Bangkok Post reported, citing the Royal Thai Navy.

2026-03-11T11:58:33.581288+00:00 IST

Asia

US envoy congratulates Sandhu on being sworn Lt Governor of Delhi

Gor recalled Sandhu's stint as the former Ambassador of India to the United States, saying he has worked hard to promote US-India ties. A seasoned diplomat with over three decades of experience, Sandhu has played a key role in strengthening India-US ties, serving as India's Ambassador to the United States from 2020 to 2024.

2026-03-11T11:27:15.156831+00:00 IST

Asia

S Korea says deterrence against North Korea unaffected

South Korea on Wednesday said its deterrence posture against North Korea would remain unaffected even if some military assets of the United States Forces Korea (USFK) are relocated from the Korean Peninsula amid the conflict in West Asia, Yonhap News Agency reported.

2026-03-11T11:05:28.593910+00:00 IST

Asia

'Important that Maldives starts talking with friends like India'

Speaking with ANI, she called for South Asian nations to "talk as one" and collaborate with partners like India to maintain regional stability, moving away from insular foreign policy slogans.

2026-03-11T10:56:58.174004+00:00 IST

Asia

Taiwan detects 6 Chinese naval vessels around itself

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected the presence of six Chinese naval vessels operating around their territorial waters as of 6am (local time) on Wednesday. Taiwanese forces said they monitored the situation and responded.

2026-03-11T10:46:52.316164+00:00 IST

Asia

PoJK activist slams Pakistan’s aggression against Afghanistan

In a video statement, Mirza argued that the current situation between Pakistan and Afghanistan should be examined through the framework of international law, particularly the principles upheld by the United Nations.

2026-03-11T10:40:51.947012+00:00 IST

Asia

Pakistan: Passengers stranded in Karachi

Pakistan Railways cancelled 11 trains scheduled to depart from Karachi to several major cities across the country, citing technical faults, a move that left thousands of passengers stranded and drew fresh criticism over the worsening condition of Pakistan's rail system.

2026-03-11T10:40:07.300994+00:00 IST

Asia

“Will continue to strengthen communication with all parties"

China's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun has made a comment on the West Asia conflict, wherein he has expressed China's willingness to remain in touch with all the parties involved in the conflict to de-escalate the issue, reported China Daily.

2026-03-11T09:10:49.483310+00:00 IST