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  Indian Embassy confirms no killing in Iranian strike on Saudi Arabia's Al Kharj amid Gulf escalation

  World | March 09, 2026 8:38 IST

  An Iranian-linked projectile slammed into a residential area in Al Kharj, south of Riyadh, killing two and injuring 12 in what Saudi Civil Defence first described vaguely—sparking false reports of an Indian and Bangladeshi death.

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  Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports shut amid Iranian strikes; Etihad suspends all flights

  World | March 01, 2026 13:52 IST

  In response to the escalating crisis, Etihad Airways announced that all flights to and from Abu Dhabi are suspended until 2 am local time on March 2.

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  India, GCC ink terms of reference for FTA, here's where export with these 6 countries stood

  Business | February 06, 2026 15:14 IST

  India and the six-member Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have signed terms of reference to formally begin negotiations for a free trade agreement, marking a revival of talks stalled since 2008.

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  Iranian FM Zarif holds talks with Russian counterpart Lavrov, discusses evolving situation in Gulf

  World | January 15, 2020 13:18 IST

  Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif met his Russian counterpart on Wednesday and discussed the evolving situation in the Gulf. The two leaders are here to attend India's flagship global conference on geopolitics, the Raisina Dialogue.

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  After Gulf escalation, Trump serves 'notice' to Congress, "US will respond, quickly and fully"

  World | January 06, 2020 8:08 IST

  Donald Trump has issued a 'notice' to the United States Congress regarding the escalating tension in the Gulf region with Iraq and Iran. Trump categorically told the Congress that should any US asset comes under attack by Iran, America will respond instantly. 

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  Oil shippers boost security after mysterious attacks in Gulf

  World | June 20, 2019 16:54 IST

  A series of attacks on oil tankers near the Persian Gulf has ratcheted up tensions between the U.S. and Iran -- and raised fears over the safety of one of Asia’s most vital energy trade routes, where about a fifth of the world’s oil passes through its narrowest at the Strait of Hormuz.

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  Jet Airways to operate new services to Gulf

  June 13, 2016 21:56 IST

  Mumbai: Airline major Jet Airways on Monday said that it will operate new daily flight services from India to the Gulf region from August. According to the airline, it will operate daily services from Hyderabad

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  Indian women being sold to Gulf states like products in retail shop, says Andhra minister

  Politics | May 24, 2016 19:20 IST

  Chennai: A minister from Andhra Pradesh has sought urgent intervention from India’s Ministry of External Affairs to bring back women domestic workers languishing in Gulf jails for attempting to flee abusive employers or overstaying their

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  7,432 complaints of exploitation of Indian workers in Gulf, Sushma Swaraj tells Lok Sabha

  Politics | December 02, 2015 14:30 IST

  New Delhi: As many as 7,432 complaints were received from Indians employed in Gulf countries this year, with many of them relating to exploitation and torture by their employers.External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said in

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  Gulf, Afghanistan students in UP under lens for suspected ISIS links

  India | August 17, 2015 10:39 IST

  New Delhi: Students from Gulf countries and Afghanistan who are staying and studying in Uttar Pradesh have come the scanner of authorities for suspected ISIS links.Meerut divisional commissioner Alok Sinha has asked district magistrates and

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  US deploys aircraft carrier to Gulf

  World | June 15, 2014 7:11 IST

  Washington: US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel on Saturday ordered the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush to move from the North Arabian Sea into the Gulf, amid escalating violence in Iraq.The order will provide President

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  Know more about Dubai, the gateway to Gulf

  World | August 09, 2013 6:12 IST

  New Delhi: From the Arabian desert to beautiful sea beaches, from the largest mall of the world to the tallest man-made buildings, you name it and this Emirate city has it. Dubai being one the

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  Gas well in the Gulf continues to burn

  World | July 24, 2013 18:25 IST

  New Orleans, Jul 24: An out-of-control natural gas well off the Louisiana coast continued to burn on Wednesday after it caught fire following a blowout that prompted the evacuation of 44 workers, authorities said.Meanwhile, officials

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  US deploys aircraft carrier USS Truman to Gulf

  World | July 23, 2013 12:25 IST

  Washington, July 23: The US Navy has deployed the USS Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group to the Gulf region."The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is ready to deploy," Xinhua quoted Rear Adm. Kevin

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  Bahraini Adnan quits A-League to return to Gulf

  Football | July 09, 2012 13:29 IST

  Australia, Jul 9: Bahraini defender Sayed Mohamed Adnan is leaving the A-League champion Brisbane Roar and is planning a return to the Gulf.The 29-year-old Adnan did not return to Australia after an off-season break and

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  Tropical Storm Debby forms in the Gulf

  World | June 24, 2012 10:52 IST

  Miami, Jun 24: Tropical Storm Debby formed in the Gulf of Mexico on Saturday, interfering with oil and gas production and putting officials on alert for flooding and strong winds from Texas to Florida.At least

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  Boat Sinks, Texas Man Survives 30 Hours In Gulf

  World | March 28, 2012 11:25 IST

  Houston, Mar 28: For hours after their boat sank, Ken Henderson and Ed Coen treaded water in the Gulf of Mexico, talking about life and death while struggling to survive. For more than 30 hours,

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  Britain Says It Could Bolster Military Presence In The Gulf

  World | January 24, 2012 19:13 IST

  London, Jan 24: Britain today said it could send more military forces including warships to the strait of Hormuz to deter any moves by Iran to block the Persian Gulf oil traffic.“An escalation of a

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  GCC To Pull Out Syria Observers, Urge World Pressure

  World | January 24, 2012 20:55 IST

  Riyadh, Jan 24: Gulf Arab states will pull out their observers sent to Syria as part of an Arab League mission, they announced today, urging UN Security Council members to press Damascus to implement the

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  Despite Iran's Threat US Vows To Keep Warships In Gulf

  India | January 04, 2012 7:44 IST

  Washington, Jan 4: The US on Tuesday vowed to keep American warships deployed in the Persian Gulf, amid Iranian threats to take action if Washington moves its aircraft carrier into the region.Underlining its commitment to