Israel Intercepts Missile from Yemen as Houthis Target Main Airport
Israel intercepts missile launched from Yemen amid Houthi claims of targeting Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport, escalating regional tensions linked to Gaza war.
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US and Saudi Arabia Sign $142 Billion Arms Deal During Trump Visit
United States and Saudi Arabia sign $142 billion defence agreement during Donald Trump's Riyadh visit, the largest arms deal in US history.
‘Important that all hostages are released”: India expresses concern over situation in Gaza
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) says they are attacking terror targets in Gaza belonging to the Hamas.
India and Qatar forge a new economic era: A $10 billion boost and the road to 2030
The Joint Working Group on Trade and Commerce has been elevated to a Joint Commission on Trade and Commerce.
India’s UPI expands to Qatar: Transforming digital payments in the Gulf
With over 700,000 Indians residing in Qatar, the integration of UPI will revolutionize how remittances and daily transactions are handled.
India and Qatar strengthen security ties: A strategic counterterrorism partnership
The Joint Committee on Security and Law Enforcement has been elevated to a high-level institutional mechanism
India’s growing partnership with Gulf under PM Modi
India’s engagement with the Gulf region has become more robust and multifaceted under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership in the past more than 10 years.
Cooperation in trade, energy, and investment to get a boost as India and Qatar elevate ties to a Strategic Partnership
This is the latest manifestation of India’s deepening engagement with nations in West Asia and the Gulf region.
Focus on trade & investment, energy security as EAM Jaishankar meets Omani counterpart in Muscat
EAM Jaishankar also met his counterparts from neighbouring nations, including Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and the Maldives.
India-UAE ties to get further impetus with External Affairs Minister Jaishankar’s visit to the UAE
During the visit, EAM Jaishankar will explore avenues to further enhance the bilateral relationship
Kochi Dialogue 2025: Strengthening India-GCC ties through collaborative diplomacy
One of the most anticipated aspects of Kochi Dialogue 2025 is the attendance of Jasem Mohamed Al-Budaiwi, Secretary General of the GCC
India welcomes Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas
According to the agreement, Hamas will release 33 Israeli hostages while Israel will release hundreds of Palestinian prisoners
India & Iran discuss Chabahar Port, trade and economic issues at Foreign Office Consultations
Both sides have agreed to continue the momentum of high-level exchanges to strengthen bilateral cooperation
India extending all help to Kerala nurse facing death sentence in Yemen: MEA
Her family is exploring relevant options, the Ministry of External Affairs said
PM Modi’s visit to Kuwait: Imparting fresh impetus to India’s ‘Think West’ policy
Kuwait has joined its neighbouring Gulf countries such as Saudi Arabia and the UAE with whom India has signed strategic partnership agreements
Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Kuwait sets the tone for closer collaboration in defence and energy
India and Kuwait acknowledge the critical role of defence in their new Strategic Partnership
PM Modi’s Kuwait visit: New chapter in India’s bilateral engagement with the Gulf nation
India and Kuwait elevated their bilateral relationship to the strategic partnership
Stranded Indian workers in Libya: New Delhi says working to secure their release
At least 16 Indian workers, primarily from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, are stranded in Libya.
Opportunity to chalk out a roadmap for a futuristic partnership: PM Modi on Kuwait visit
Prime Minister Modi will review the entire spectrum of bilateral relations with the top leadership of Kuwait
Trade, investment & energy to be on top of the agenda during Prime Minister Modi’s two-day visit to Kuwait
This will be the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Kuwait in 43 years
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Kuwait on December 21-22
Earlier this month, Prime Minister Modi acknowledged the robust momentum in bilateral relations
India-UAE strategic partnership: A model of comprehensive cooperation
India-UAE partnership, hailed as a ‘model’ relationship is driven by shared strategic interests and mutual respect
PM Modi, UAE Deputy PM discuss strategic partnership and regional connectivity
Prime Minister Modi reiterates India’s steadfast commitment to supporting long-term peace, stability, and security in West Asia
India evacuates 75 nationals from Syria amidst political turmoil
The evacuation was coordinated by the Indian embassies in Damascus and Beirut
India monitoring current situation in Syria, says MEA after fall of Bashar al-Assad regime
India has called for a peaceful and Syrian-led political process
