West Asia War
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'TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE': Trump rejects Iran's response to US peace proposal to end West Asia war
World | May 11, 2026, 07:03 AM ISTDonald Trump denounced Iran's response to Washington's de-escalation proposal, calling it unacceptable. Tehran has demanded sanctions relief, withdrawal of US forces and an end to regional hostilities.
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Govt clears Rs 5,000 crore emergency credit scheme for airlines amid jet fuel price surge
Business | May 06, 2026, 07:31 PM ISTUnion Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the ECLGS 5.0 scheme to provide targeted credit support to Indian airlines.
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PM Modi receives call from Macron; discusses West Asia situation, Strait of Hormuz security
India | Apr 16, 2026, 11:48 PM ISTIn a post on X, the Prime Minister said both leaders agreed on the importance of ensuring stability in the region and maintaining secure maritime routes amid rising tensions.
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UK, France rally 40 nations for Hormuz talks to restore freedom of navigation amid West Asia turmoil
World | Apr 14, 2026, 08:13 PM ISTFrance and the UK will co-host a major video conference this week, assembling over 40 countries to work on restoring safe navigation through the conflict-hit Strait of Hormuz. The initiative follows stalled US-Iran talks and growing global concern over rising tensions in West Asia.
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India caps refinery margins after windfall tax on exports to balance fuel losses amid West Asia war
Business | Apr 09, 2026, 08:41 PM ISTIndia has capped refinery margins and imposed windfall taxes to offset massive fuel losses arising from a surge in global crude prices. With petrol and diesel rates frozen since 2022, OMCs have introduced steep RTP discounts to manage soaring under-recoveries.
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Over 10,000 flights by Indian carriers to West Asia cancelled since war began: MoCA official
India | Apr 07, 2026, 06:01 PM ISTIndian carriers used to operate 300-350 daily flights to West Asia, and the number has come down to 80-90. The war in West Asia broke out on February 28 when the US and Israel attacked Iran, and the latter retaliated.
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'Whole civilisation will die tonight, never to be brought back again': Trump's big warning to Iran
World | Apr 07, 2026, 11:50 PM ISTDonald Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran ahead of his Tuesday deadline, asserting that a failure to reach a deal could lead to the collapse of an entire civilisation. His message on Truth Social has amplified global concerns as tensions peak in West Asia.
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Strait of Hormuz crisis: Two Indian LPG tankers sail out safely, 16 still stranded
World | Apr 06, 2026, 07:02 PM ISTTwo more Indian LPG carriers, Green Sanvi and Green Asha, have crossed the Strait of Hormuz as 16 Indian flagged vessels continue to remain stranded due to the West Asia crisis. Last week, two LPG carriers carrying a combined LPG cargo of about 94,000 tonnes safely transited the region.
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'Military means cannot resolve any issue': China's retort to Trump on 'blasting Iran' remark
World | Apr 02, 2026, 08:11 PM ISTMilitary means cannot fundamentally solve any issue, and escalation of the conflict does not serve any party's interest, China's Foreign Ministry said in response to latest threats to Iran.
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At CCS meet on Iran war, PM Modi orders Cabinet to ensure common man's critical needs are met
India | Apr 01, 2026, 11:48 PM ISTThis is the second meeting of the CCS held by the prime minister since the conflict began on February 28. The first meeting was held on March 22.
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UAE bars entry and transit for Iranians as airlines announce travel ban amid West Asia conflict
World | Apr 01, 2026, 07:45 AM ISTThe UAE has imposed a travel ban on Iranian passport holders amid escalating hostilities in West Asia, with major airlines confirming the restrictions. The announcement follows repeated missile and drone attacks intercepted by UAE air defence systems.
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Iran War: No response to US proposals, Iran rules out any offers or conditions
World | Mar 31, 2026, 11:46 PM ISTIran War LIVE: Donald Trump has threatened widespread destruction of Iran's energy resources and other vital infrastructure, including desalination plants, if a deal to end the war with Tehran is not reached shortly.