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Problems in Yemen continue

Yemen's warring parties refuse to meet together

Yemen's government and Houthi rebels were in different rooms

15 Jan 2019 12:28 PM IST

A day earlier, Iran had reiterated its demands that the British Navy release of the tanker, accusing London of playing a dangerous game and threatening retribution. (Photo: File)

Seized Iranian tanker will be released if oil isn't going to Syria:...

The comments by Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt late Saturday could help de-escalate tensions that have spiked in recent...

15 July 2019 2:19 PM IST

Three Iranian ships attempted to impede the passage of a British oil tanker in Gulf waters, forcing a UK frigate to intervene, the British government said Thursday. (Photo: AFP)

'Dangerous game': Iran calls on Britain to release seized oil tanker...

Iran has warned of reciprocal measures if the tanker is not released.

12 July 2019 3:41 PM IST

When the researchers tested the sera of 20 participants who received the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine they found that it could act against the engineered coronavirus variants. (Photo:AFP)

Pfizer or Sinopharm? 'Vaccine diplomacy' in Middle East

The Israeli government made documents public that showed the extent of its collaboration with Pfizer in its vaccination...

26 Jan 2021 12:38 PM IST

Britains Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, left, and Indias Prime Minister Narendra Modi hold a bilateral meeting in Nusa Dua, Indonesia, Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022. (Photo: AP)

Farrukh Dhondy | Hedgie, Modi and FTA: Why desperate UK needs a deal

Hedgie will, undoubtedly tell the nation that visas will be given to skilled Indian doctors and scientists who can fill...

19 Nov 2022 12:00 AM IST

Israeli ruthlessness was most evident in recent times by its retaliation on the Gaza Strip, horrific its ferocity and far exceeding any limits of justifiable and even acceptable retribution (Representational Image/AFP)

Mohan Guruswamy | Why State of Israel has lost its heroic sheen

Israel's heroic burnish is now dulled after the emergence of Israel as the pre-eminent and most ruthless power in the...

2 Aug 2022 11:50 PM IST

The regional signatories to this agreement, namely India, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, have not just adequate resources among themselves, but long-standing historical trading links for them to have implemented this sea-land connectivity project, along with the European Union, on their own. (File Image: Twitter)

Sanjaya Baru | After Look West, Modi govt now Acts West too

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh announced in July 2005 a Look West policy

18 Sept 2023 12:00 AM IST

People gather at the site of an explosion in the city of Kerman, about 510 miles (820 kilometres) southeast of the capital Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024. Two bombs exploded Wednesday at a commemoration for a prominent Iranian general slain by the U.S. in a 2020 drone strike, Iranian officials said, as the Middle East remains on edge over Israels war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip. AP/PT

AA Edit | Iran blasts raise global tension

The twin blasts seemed to carry the signature of domestic terrorism of the Sunni kind, suspected to be the IS taking a...

4 Jan 2024 11:44 PM IST

Countries across the Middle East locked out of purchasing US-made drones are being wooed by Chinese arms dealers. (Photo: AP)

China is driving use of armed drones in Middle East

The report by the Royal United Services Institute, or RUSI, found that more and more Mideast countries have acquired...

18 Dec 2018 12:37 PM IST

A selfie from Greece.

Solo sojourns across the world

Alex Chacon recalls his motorcycles adventures across the world.

6 March 2018 12:09 AM IST

Hassan Rouhani (AFP photo)

Iran hits back at US: Washington should not plot against Tehran every...

Tehran and Washington have traded barbs over a spate of incidents in the past year.

29 April 2020 4:45 PM IST

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Saudi Arabias King Salman inspect a Chinese guard of honor during a welcome ceremony in Beijing, China. (Photo: AP)

Hosting Saudi king, China pursues Mideast charm offensive

China is pivoting towards the Middle East, and Saudi Arabia is strengthening its alliances in east Asia.

16 March 2017 1:20 PM IST