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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

Pepsico executive Sanjeev Chadha.

Forbes Middle East declares top 100 Indian business leaders

2017 list of top Indian business leaders comprised 100 business owners and 50 executive management.

12 May 2017 6:29 PM IST

Pakistans Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Army Chief General Raheel Sharif pray after inaugurating a new international trade route during a ceremony at Gwadar port. (Photo: AP)

Pakistan's Gwadar Port, part of CPEC, opens

Sharif said that CPEC is aimed at integrating development and commerce of various regions across Asia and Europe.

14 Nov 2016 4:20 AM IST

A woman checks her laptop at the Beirut international airport. The US and the UKâ€‰have banned laptops and other devices on flights from some countries. (Photo: AFP)

Laptop ban on flights to UK to be implemented by March 25

The move came hours after the US government warned that extremists plan to target passenger jets with bombs hidden in...

23 March 2017 10:48 AM IST

The shooter alleged that she was raped after she fell unconscious after having the drink. (Representational image/ PTI)

Till attitudes change, it will remain a man's world

In Egypt, 58.5 per cent of women believe that men should have the final word in decision-making related to matters at...

19 May 2017 12:18 AM IST

May said before leaving Britain that it was clearly in the UKs security and prosperity interests to support Jordan and Saudi Arabia. (Photo: AP)

British PM Theresa May visits Middle East for talks on trade, security

Britain is looking to strike new trade deals after May last week formally activated Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty.

3 April 2017 9:03 PM IST

Ruchira Kamboj, Indias former Permanent Representative to the United Nations. (PTI Photo)

Sunanda K. Datta-Ray | Only US, not Israel, can ensure a Gaza solution

Ambassador Kamboj Advocates Two-State Solution, Highlights Challenges Amid Israeli Resistance

3 Jun 2024 1:08 AM IST