Maulana Khalid Rasheed Farangi Mahli, Chairman of the Islamic Centre of India, on Sunday condemned the US-Israel strikes that resulted in the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke with his counterparts from several Gulf countries amid rising tensions in West Asia, stressing the need for de-escalation through dialogue and diplomacy.
It further underscored that "all essential food and non-food items are available in ample quantities across all markets and retail outlets nationwide," according to Gulf News.
Arab League chief Ahmed Aboul Gheit defended Arab backing of the US-led Gaza peace board, warned a strike on Iran would be disastrous for global peace, criticised past US vetoes on ceasefire calls, said the world is entering a Cold War phase, and highlighted strong India-Arab ties.
Arab League Secretary General Ahmed Aboul Gheit warned that any military action against Iran would be disastrous for regional and global peace, defended Arab support for a US-led Gaza peace board, criticised past US vetoes on ceasefire calls, and said the world is already in a Cold War ph
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri noted that UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed concluded a short but substantive visit to New Delhi, including talks with PM Modi and exchange of documents. Modi received him at the airport. The visit comes amid West Asia tensions and reflects strong Indi
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in New Delhi on an official visit and was received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the airport. The two leaders travelled in the same car while departing. PM Modi welcomed him on X, saying he looked forward to discussions.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday personally received the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, upon the latter's arrival in India for an official visit.
Iran rejected US claims that it was planning attacks on American bases, saying Washington is fuelling tensions in West Asia. Iran said it will strengthen its defence capabilities and warned it would respond "firmly and decisively" to any aggression.
US President Donald Trump expressed optimism about de-escalation in West Asia following Iran's retaliatory missile attack on US bases in Qatar and Iraq, suggesting that the response might have concluded the cycle of hostility in the region and is expected to open the door to peace.
Expressing deep concerns over war in Ukraine and tensions in West Asia, India and Spain on Monday emphasized the importance of dialogue and diplomacy to resolve these crises.
Tensions in the Middle East escalated further on Tuesday as Israel reported that Hezbollah launched more than 100 rockets and missiles targeting civilians in the greater Haifa region.