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Demonstrating strategic autonomy without influence results in strategic isolation. India’s economic stake in a transforming Middle East is huge. As the West loses its attraction there, India, which doesn’t carry historical baggage, needs to capitalize on emerging opportunities
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Senior Iranian military, judicial and government figures have warned in recent days that the fragile ceasefire with Israel could collapse, with one top commander saying war may break out “at any moment."
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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged swift action to end the Gaza war, calling the humanitarian crisis "unacceptable" during a speech to Amnesty International’s Global Assembly.
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The move will boost the Tata group firm’s expansion plans in six Middle East nations
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Amid the ongoing war in Gaza, 34-year-old Fatima Arfa, who is six months pregnant and anaemic due to severe malnutrition, fears for her unborn child’s life. Forced to flee her home in northern Gaza, she now lives in a makeshift tent with her husband and five children, facing harsh heat and limited access to healthcare. Doctors say she urgently needs a blood transfusion to survive the pregnancy.
According to the UN, 55,000 pregnant women in Gaza are now at risk of miscarriage, stillbirth, and undernourished newborns due to extreme food shortages. Malnutrition is widespread, with nearly 17,000 pregnant and breastfeeding women expected to require urgent care.
Israel lifted an 11-week aid blockade in May 2025, but supplies remain scarce, further straining humanitarian efforts. The Gaza conflict, now nearing its second year, has displaced nearly the entire population and left millions facing hunger and fear.
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President Donald Trump is set to host Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu at the White House on July 7 as the war in Gaza intensifies. With over 60 killed in fresh Israeli strikes and the hostage crisis unresolved, Trump has called for an urgent ceasefire and hostage deal. The upcoming meeting may focus on Gaza, Iran, and regional security. While diplomacy ramps up, the humanitarian toll in Gaza continues to worsen.
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Open source intelligence and social media posts gave market participants confidence to sell despite turmoil
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Given ample supplies and low demand, the market looks for real impact on supplies for cues rather than offer knee-jerk responses to perceived threats, experts say.
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If the US wants to accelerate a worldwide discussion with a policy intervention, the obvious one would be a tax on capital inflows
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The United States has launched a historic airstrike on Iran, deploying its most powerful non-nuclear weapon — the GBU-57 bunker buster bomb — against Iran’s deeply buried nuclear sites at Natanz and Fordow. This unprecedented move has triggered swift and sharp reactions from around the world. Iran has vowed to retaliate, with top IRGC commanders declaring their readiness for any scenario. U.S. President Donald Trump weighed in, suggesting that regime change in Iran might be necessary. Russia condemned the attack, warning that the U.S. has “opened a Pandora’s box,” while the EU urged restraint and a return to negotiations.
Meanwhile, Israel claimed it is close to achieving its objectives in Iran, and Pakistan voiced support for Tehran’s right to a peaceful nuclear program. The strikes have also rattled global oil markets, pushing crude prices higher amid fears of wider regional instability. Watch the full report to Know more!
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Trade between India and the Middle East and North Africa region hasn't seen much progress. It was worth $217 billion in 2013 and grew to $224 billion in 2024. MENA's share in India’s trade has declined from 27% to 19.8%
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The report is based on an online survey among 2,006 employees from across sectors in the country during May 12 to June 6.
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The conflict in the Middle East has so far not impacted oil supplies.
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New Delhi is set to import a total of 2.16 million barrels per day (bpd) of Russian oil in June - highest in last two years - preliminary data by global trade analytics firm Kpler showed, sharply higher than at 1.85 million bpd purchase in May.
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Currently, around 5–7 percent of bookings to Europe are being impacted due to the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel, said Govind Gaur, CEO of WanderOn, noting that flight cancellations are prompting Indian travellers to look for options.
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Apart from Israel and Iran, Iraq and Jordan have also shut their airspaces. This compounds problems for Indian carriers already grappling with am ban on using Pakistani airspace,
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From the risk of surging crude prices to rising Middle East worries, Bathini lays out how global tensions could shape inflation, policy moves, and investor strategy in the weeks ahead
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Data from flight tracker Flightradar24 showed a mass exodus of commercial aircraft from the airspace over Israel, Iran, and Iraq after the Israeli operation began in the early hours of June 13 morning
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During a press conference in Paris, French President Emmanuel Macron announced his support for a gradual lifting of European Union sanctions on Syria, contingent on Syria maintaining its current political path. He also stated his intention to lobby the United States to adopt a similar stance and to delay its planned military withdrawal from Syria. The event marked the first European visit by Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa since the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad in December. Sharaa revealed that Syria has been engaged in indirect negotiations with Israel to reduce tensions amid ongoing Israeli strikes. These talks are being mediated through unnamed third parties. Reuters also reported that the United Arab Emirates has created a backchannel to facilitate dialogue between Syria and Israel. The developments suggest a potential diplomatic shift as Syria's new leadership seeks to stabilize the country both internally and in relation to regional actors. Macron's comments underscore Europe's growing role in this transition.
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Israeli airstrikes targeted Yemen’s Hodeidah port late on May 5, 2025, in retaliation for a Houthi missile attack near Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport the previous day2345. The strikes hit the port area and a nearby cement factory, causing massive fires-video footage released by Houthi sources showed large blazes at the scene6910. At least one person was killed and over 20 injured, with significant damage reported to port infrastructure34. Hodeidah port is critical for Yemen, handling about 80% of its food imports24. The escalation marks a new phase in Israeli military operations in Yemen, with both Israel and the Houthis vowing further action.
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A powerful sandstorm swept across southern Iraq on April 14, reducing visibility to near zero in provinces like Najaf, Diwaniyah, and Basra. In Basra alone, over 1,000 people were hospitalized due to suffocation, according to health officials. The sandstorm, captured by satellite imagery, highlights Iraq’s growing vulnerability to climate change, desertification, and extreme weather events. Emergency rooms were packed with patients struggling to breathe, as Iraq reels under another climate crisis.
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Commanders of Iran’s Armed Forces met with Commander-in-Chief Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on Sunday as per Tehran Times.
Khamenei described the armed forces as a "shield and refuge" for the nation against external aggressors.
He stressed the need for continuous enhancement of both material and moral readiness.
Meanwhile, Iranian FM Abbas Araqchi will visit Russia ahead of a planned second round of talks between Iran and U.S.
Watch out to know more.
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The Middle East is once again at the centre of a high-stakes geopolitical chess game, with global powers vying for influence over a crisis that could reshape alliances and redefine the balance of power. As new strategies and alliances emerge, the unfolding scenario hints at a world where the traditional players might not hold all the cards
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It’s a world in flux, with the foremost power entering into a revisionist phase. Middle Powers, in this fluid state, need to adapt. Three Gulf monarchies are showing the others how to leverage their core strength, hydrocarbon reserves, into soft power
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The EU hosts a donor conference to support Syria’s post-Assad transition, economic recovery, and humanitarian needs. Amid security concerns and Islamist rule, the interim government seeks legitimacy, aid and sanctions relief.
