Middle East Crisis

Air India has also ceased operations from the East Coast of North America and Europe as its long-haul flights overfly the Middle East, and the airspace curbs have disrupted its services.

India's interests at risk as Israel-Iran conflict threatens key trade routes

India has several economic interests in West Asia, including the Chabahar and Haifa ports. It will also suffer from increased oil prices. India’s plans to enhance trade and connectivity to Europe has also come under a threat

UN official urges lifting of Gaza blockade amid escalating humanitarian crisis | N18G

In this video, we examine the escalating crisis in Gaza, where the blockade has led to an unbearable humanitarian situation. The United Nations has called for the immediate lifting of the blockade, citing overwhelming suffering as hospitals run out of supplies and civilians are caught in the middle of ongoing airstrikes. We dive into the situation on the ground, the continuing Israeli air and ground assaults, and the urgent need for international intervention.#GazaCrisis

Netanyahu Warns: Ceasefire in Gaza to End if Hostages Not Returned | N18G

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a stern warning, stating that the Gaza ceasefire will end if Hamas does not return hostages by Saturday noon. In a video statement, he declared that the military would resume intense operations until Hamas is defeated. Netanyahu also revealed that his cabinet supports U.S. President Trump’s 'Revolutionary vision for the future of Gaza.'

‘All hell will break out in the Middle East if...’ Donald Trump's dire warning to Hamas

Meanwhile, ongoing negotiations between Hamas and Israel in Qatar have seen Hamas propose the release of 34 hostages, including two dual US citizens, in exchange for a ceasefire deal.

Russia-Ukraine war: Possibility of ceasefire remote, report says

There are too many issues-- political, legal, security and economic-- to be resolved.

Trump promises to bring lasting peace to a tumultuous Middle East. But fixing it won't be easy

Trump's history of strong support for Israel coupled with his insistence during the campaign that the war in Gaza should end quickly, the isolationist forces in the Republican party and his penchant for unpredictability raise a mountain of questions over how his second presidency will affect the region at this pivotal moment

Satellite photos show Israeli strike likely hit important Iran Revolutionary Guard missile base

Iran only has identified Israeli attacks as taking place in Ilam, Khuzestan and Tehran provinces — not in rural Semnan province where the base is located.

India, Germany concerned about Ukraine, West Asia conflicts; on side of peace: PM Modi

At the 7th India-Germany Inter-Governmental Consultations (IGC), German Chancellor Olaf Scholz described India as an anchor of stability and requested Modi to work jointly to bring about political solutions to the twin conflicts that have been raging for long.

Middle East Crisis: 'We would like to see Israel scale back Beirut strikes,' says Austin

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin urged Israel to scale back airstrikes in and around Beirut, citing high civilian casualties. He advocated for transitioning towards negotiations to allow civilians on both sides to return home. Tens of thousands of people have fled Beirut’s southern suburbs, a Hezbollah stronghold, since Israeli strikes began three weeks ago. Austin also addressed concerns about North Korea possibly sending troops to Russia to support the war in Ukraine but couldn't confirm the reports. South Korea claims 1,500 North Korean troops have been sent, though NATO says there's no evidence yet of their involvement. Both Russia and North Korea deny the allegations.

Global merchandise trade is under fire from geopolitics, conflicts

A growing number of geopolitical events is affecting trade while disputes between major economies are leading to a realignment of trade relationships. Who wins, who loses is the main question

SIAM chief sees threat to auto sector from crude price uncertainties over Middle East crisis

According to the SIAM president, the rising fuel prices has more sensitivity in the commercial vehicle segment than on other segments such as cars, scooters and motorcycles

For China, economics comes before politics in the Middle East

China’s geopolitical calculus for the wider Middle East, including Iran, is about mutually advantageous economic interests that deeply intertwine with Beijing’s political power calculations across the Global South

How should investors deal with the war's impact on oil, equity markets?

Savvy traders do not expect the impact of the Israel-Hamas-Iran war to extend too long, or if it does, to not impact global markets for too long

As central bank easing begins globally, RBI would tread carefully

Middle East tensions are a significant risk to India and the RBI would be careful before considering a pivot

Significance of peace has grown amid atmosphere of unrest: President Murmu

Jaipur, Oct 4 President Droupadi Murmu said on Friday the significance of peace and unity has increased amid unrest in certain parts of the world. Addr..

Iran says any Lebanon ceasefire should be simultaneous with Gaza

Tehran backs efforts for a ceasefire in Lebanon on the condition it would be backed by Hezbollah and simultaneous with a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | A Middle Eastern nightmare or a Chinese wake-up call?

In today's edition of Pro Panorama: China weighs on Indian markets, RBI already in monetary easing mode, a hotel stock with wide view, the Bangladesh conundrum and much more

Qatar's Emir: What is happening in region is 'collective genocide'

The Qatari Emir condemned Israeli air strikes and military operations "against the brotherly Lebanese Republic".

Iran’s economic woes and its Russia relationship are factors in the search of peace

Iran’s leaders cannot be seen as shying away from a war. But the readiness of Iran’s economy to fight a war is seriously questionable. Any Russian or Chinese support to its economy might simply not be enough to stave off economic collapse, if war does occur

The shifting sands of the Middle East

The huge surpluses of the Gulf states are being invested not only in the region but across the world, from buying up football teams in the UK to the world’s largest technology fund. These huge investments underpin the links of these countries with global capital and with Israel and the US

Israel and Iran have just delivered the US election’s ‘October surprise’

With American policy in the Middle East in tatters, Donald Trump could be the principal beneficiary of escalation in the region

Iran-Israel conflict is at a crossroads as old assumptions may not hold

Iran says that its attack on Israel is over after Tuesday’s missile barrage. But the battle of rhetoric between them carries on. Strategic restraint has characterised Iran’s approach so far, and its domestic vulnerabilities will be a critical factor in choosing its future course of action. However, the geographical spread of the conflict and Israel’s domestic politics indicate all bets are off

Israel-Hamas conflict: Indian workers cope as war completes a year

Amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, the main challenge for people like 40-year-old caregiver Puspur Sarangadhar is insufficient work opportunities unlike pre-war times, reducing his income by 30 percent. That cut goes deep since inflation and food prices are running rampant.

Hamas rejects 'new conditions' in proposed Gaza deal, say officials

International mediators are pushing to finalise a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas to end the Gaza war and secure the release of hostages. Despite recent talks in Doha, Hamas has rejected Israel's "new conditions," which include maintaining a military presence in Gaza and controlling the return of displaced Palestinians.