The global economy is in a much better position than it was in the 1970s to cope with a major oil-price shock but an escalation of the latest conflict in the Middle East--which comes on top of disruptions caused by the Ukraine conflict--could push global commodity markets into uncharted w
Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said that Moscow remains ready for discussions on the "post-conflict resolution" of the Ukrainian crisis and further "coexistence" with the West, the Russian News Agency TASS reported.
Biden reiterated that Israel has every right to defend its citizens from terrorism. The two leaders discussed ongoing efforts to locate and secure the release of hostages.
The two leaders held talks on the Israel-Hamas conflict, humanitarian access for Palestinian civilians in Gaza, and the need for all hostages to be released immediately.
The Israeli Defence Forces have increased airstrikes against terrorists from Hezbollah who are preparing missile and rocket attacks on northern Israel in recent days.
The conflict in Gaza escalated after the October 7 attack by Hamas, where about 2,500 terrorists breached the border into I
Stressing the importance of taking care of a country's diaspora, Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar said that at any point in time, India has to take care of around 3.5 crore people outside the country and New Delhi has carried out one big operation every year since 2015.
Calling the situation in West Asia 'volatile' and worrisome' due to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, Lebanese Ambassador to India Rabie Narsh said that the country calls for a 'peaceful solution' to the conflict, adding that 'two-state solution' is the only solution to the crisis.
United Nations World Food Programme Executive Director Cindy McCain on Saturday said that they lost contact with its teams in Gaza amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.