Middle East

India reaches out to Syria amid winds of changeIndia reaches out to Syria amid winds of change

India reaches out to Syria amid winds of change

India is carefully ramping up Syria ties, reaching out the government led by President Bashar al-Assad. Minister of State for…

2 years ago
Indians playing big role in turning Middle East AI-compliantIndians playing big role in turning Middle East AI-compliant

Indians playing big role in turning Middle East AI-compliant

The pitch of artificial intelligence (AI) that Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised at B20 India Summit on Sunday is already…

2 years ago
Why Iran is feeling ‘victorious’ on its entry in the BRICSWhy Iran is feeling ‘victorious’ on its entry in the BRICS

Why Iran is feeling ‘victorious’ on its entry in the BRICS

Iranian media was triumphant on Friday. “Victorious” was written in many Persian synonyms in various government-aligned newspapers. “Knock the Dollar”…

2 years ago
Will an expanded BRICS overshadow the US in the Middle East?Will an expanded BRICS overshadow the US in the Middle East?

Will an expanded BRICS overshadow the US in the Middle East?

The BRICS (Brazil-Russia-India-China-South Africa) after expected expansion is curiously broadening its horizons where the clout of the US is waning…

2 years ago
Is Bangladesh slowly embracing an Indo-Pacific strategy?Is Bangladesh slowly embracing an Indo-Pacific strategy?

Is Bangladesh slowly embracing an Indo-Pacific strategy?

DHAKA: Bangladesh is visibly and invisibly leaning towards the superpowers including the United States, China and Russia. But it also…

2 years ago
India and GCC set to cement bonds riding on growing people-to-people connectIndia and GCC set to cement bonds riding on growing people-to-people connect

India and GCC set to cement bonds riding on growing people-to-people connect

India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) block are set to expand people network as the two aim to recast…

2 years ago
From food parks to renewable energy project, India steals limelight at I2U2 summitFrom food parks to renewable energy project, India steals limelight at I2U2 summit

From food parks to renewable energy project, India steals limelight at I2U2 summit

<p> <strong>Focusing on the food security crisis and clean energy, the leaders of India, Israel, United Arab Emirates, and the…

3 years ago
What does the Ukraine conflict mean for West Asia?What does the Ukraine conflict mean for West Asia?

What does the Ukraine conflict mean for West Asia?

<p> <strong>Western commentators are struggling to describe the significance of the ongoing war in Ukraine. Fareed Zakaria has described it…

3 years ago
Gulf heavyweights kept busy as world worries about oil supply over Ukraine conflictGulf heavyweights kept busy as world worries about oil supply over Ukraine conflict

Gulf heavyweights kept busy as world worries about oil supply over Ukraine conflict

<p> <strong>Realising the global economic fallout from the Ukraine conflict, top leaders of the world are keeping the Middle East…

3 years ago
In a first, Israeli Defence Minister visits US Fifth Fleet base at Bahrain – boards US guided missile destroyerIn a first, Israeli Defence Minister visits US Fifth Fleet base at Bahrain – boards US guided missile destroyer

In a first, Israeli Defence Minister visits US Fifth Fleet base at Bahrain – boards US guided missile destroyer

<p> <strong>Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz visited the US Navy's Fifth Fleet base in Bahrain on Thursday, vowing increased cooperation…

3 years ago
The Changing Middle East Offers New Diplomatic Templates with Asia – UAE, India and Israel leading the wayThe Changing Middle East Offers New Diplomatic Templates with Asia – UAE, India and Israel leading the way

The Changing Middle East Offers New Diplomatic Templates with Asia – UAE, India and Israel leading the way

<p> <strong>Gedaliah Afterman and N. Janardhan</strong></p> <p> <strong>Amid the debate surrounding the changing global landscape and future of diplomacy in…

3 years ago
2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar can trigger rise of Iran’s tourism industry2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar can trigger rise of Iran’s tourism industry

2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar can trigger rise of Iran’s tourism industry

<p> <strong>Iran is planning to use the 2022 Qatar World Cup - the first FIFA World Cup to be organised…

3 years ago
Oman declares two-day national holiday as cyclone Shaheen makes landfallOman declares two-day national holiday as cyclone Shaheen makes landfall

Oman declares two-day national holiday as cyclone Shaheen makes landfall

<p> As tropical storm Shaheen makes landfall, Oman has declared Sunday and Monday as national holidays to "safeguard the interest"…

3 years ago
Photograph of Saudi Crown Prince at ‘brotherly gathering’ in Red Sea goes viralPhotograph of Saudi Crown Prince at ‘brotherly gathering’ in Red Sea goes viral

Photograph of Saudi Crown Prince at ‘brotherly gathering’ in Red Sea goes viral

<p> <strong>In a rare informal photograph that has now gone viral on social media, Saudi Crown Prince, Qatar's Emir and…

4 years ago