Middle East

President Donald Trump has brokered a tentative Gaza ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, calling it a step toward “everlasting peace.” The deal faces approval hurdles and scepticism over its durability.

Trump to visit Middle East on Sunday after Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage exchange deal

Trump said the deal was “part of his broader push for peace in the Middle East,” explaining that his planned trip would take place right after the ceasefire and prisoner exchange arrangement was signed.

Trump says he may go to Middle East for Gaza deal as Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks continue

Trump described the potential agreement as being “very close,” emphasizing his involvement in reviewing the latest updates from his negotiators before deciding whether to depart for the region.

Karan Aujla brings ‘P-Pop Culture’ to the Middle East with a massive Abu Dhabi show this November

Punjabi music sensation Karan Aujla is set to headline the P-Pop Culture concert on November 29, 2025, at Etihad Park, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, presented by Emirates NBD, a major South Asian music event in the region.

A durable peace in the Middle-East remains a mirage

The key problem in the Middle East is the dichotomy between the economic and national security needs of its nation-states and the underlying ideological attitudes of its populace

Cosying up to Israel could be costly strategic gamble for India, a Middle East expert says

Trita Parsi said that India is playing a gamble by being close to Israel, which is close to becoming an international pariah

The Arab Summit's restraint masks a seismic shift in Middle East power dynamics

An emergency Arab-Islamic summit has condemned Israel's actions against Hamas leadership while Gulf states activate joint defence mechanisms, putting US diplomatic influence and Middle East stability at a critical crossroads

Strategic Autonomy Needs Influence: Neutrality without engagement is isolation; India’s moment to lead in the Middle East is now

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

'There Is No Ceasefire': Iran Says War With Israel Could Break Out ‘At Any Moment’

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."

UN Chief Urges Immediate Gaza Ceasefire | Guterres Speaks at Amnesty Conference | N18G

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.

Titan to buy 67% stake in Dubai-based jewellery firm Damas for $283 million

The move will boost the Tata group firm’s expansion plans in six Middle East nations

‘I’m afraid of losing the baby’ - Pregnant Gaza mother battles war and hunger | N18G

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.

Israel-Gaza Ceasefire: President Trump to Host Israel's Netanyahu at White House on July 7 | N18G

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.

How oil traders called the Middle East conflict

Open source intelligence and social media posts gave market participants confidence to sell despite turmoil

A resilient, well-supplied oil market is less reactive to geopolitical tensions: Experts

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.

Martin Wolf: Why global imbalances do matter

If the US wants to accelerate a worldwide discussion with a policy intervention, the obvious one would be a tax on capital inflows

U.S. Drops Bunker Buster Bombs on Iran | Russia, Israel, Europe Respond | N18G

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!

India’s dependence on Middle East has declined over the past decade

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%

Geopolitical tensions shake Indian workplaces; 63 pc firms freeze hiring: Report

The report is based on an online survey among 2,006 employees from across sectors in the country during May 12 to June 6.

Iran-Israel War: India ramps up oil imports from Russia, US in June

The conflict in the Middle East has so far not impacted oil supplies.

Iran-Israel war compels Indian refiners to increase June oil purchase from Russia, US to offset supply risks

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.

Europe travel takes a hit as Indian flyers rethink plans after Iran airspace closure, Air India crash

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.

Iran-Israel conflict may add a couple of hours to Indian flights to Europe

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,

India's low-inflation story at risk if crude prices see sustained rise: Kranthi Bathini of WealthMills Securities

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

Around 30 flights likely to be cancelled today as Israel hits Iran; airlines face fuel price surge, longer routes

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