Odisha Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan on Sunday said the Prime Minister and the Ministry of External Affairs are making an all-around effort to evacuate Indian citizens from the West Asia conflict zone, assuring that not a single person will be left behind.
The Israeli Air Force (IAF) said in a series of posts on X that it carried out targeted strikes against senior members of Hezbollah in the Beirut area in response to the projectile fire launched toward Israel, particularly towards the north of the country.
According to a release, the Committee was briefed on the air strikes in Iran on 28 February and the subsequent escalation, including attacks in several Gulf countries. It
West Asia is on high alert following joint US-Israel strikes, titled Operation Roaring Lion/ Operation Epic Fury. While reports claim Supreme Leader Khamenei was killed, Iran has launched retaliatory drone and missile attacks across the region. The UAE intercepted hundreds of threats, tho
The ongoing conflict in West Asia will inevitably raise freight costs and stretch supply chains, SC Ralhan, President of the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) said.
"The ongoing conflict has already begun to disrupt established global logistics channels. Air routes are being altered, and maritime trade through the Red Sea and key Gulf straits faces heightened uncertainty. If diversions become prolonged, shipments may increasingly have to reroute via
Air India Express has announced the extension of its westbound international flight suspensions to the Gulf region until March 1, 2026, due to the ongoing situation in the area. The airline is coordinating with authorities and will resume services when conditions permit. Guests with booki
"The Ministry affirmed that the threat was addressed immediately upon detection and in accordance with the pre-approved security plan, with all missiles being intercepted before reaching Qatari territory," the statement read.
"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of Nepal, is closely monitoring the evolving situation in the Middle East. In this context, Nepali nationals currently residing in Israel and Iran are advised to take the following precautionary measures," Nepal's government read in a statement.
"We meet at a time when there is considerable churn in world affairs. At such a juncture, an open and constructive exchange of views is of particular benefit. I am confident that all of us will find great value in the discussions that we will be holding over the next two days."
After fighting for over a year on seven fronts, Israel spread the war to Lebanon and Iran. The war began as a result of Israel's retaliation to Hamas's attack on October 7. As the year 2024 draws its curtains, the war sees no end.
Katz's comments to the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defence Committee were reportedly made in a closed-door meeting, but leaks of his remarks were reported widely in the Hebrew press.