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'This was not easy, I signed it': Trump seals Iran war-ending MoU at Versailles

US President Donald Trump said he signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran to end the war while at Versailles, stating "It's signed." A US official said both Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed the deal on Wednesday, though Iran has not confirmed.

1 day ago

Crude oil drops over 5 pc this week, hovers above $100 amid global uncertainty

West Asia conflict could push crude oil prices to $150 per barrel

Around 11.8 million barrels per day of oil production remain offline across six Gulf producers, making it one of the largest supply disruptions in modern energy history.

8 days ago

Hormuz Strait will open immediately upon signing deal with Iran, says Trump

Frozen Iranian funds could be used to rebuild Gulf infrastructure: Report

The US Treasury Department is reportedly considering using frozen Iranian assets to help Gulf allies rebuild infrastructure damaged during the ongoing conflict with Tehran. The proposal comes amid escalating US-Iran tensions, military exchanges in the Strait of Hormuz, and stalled peace talks.

12 days ago

Trump rejects Iran's response to new US proposal

'Mandatorily requesting': Trump calls on Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Turkey and other nations to join Abraham Accords

US President Donald Trump urged Muslim-majority nations including Saudi Arabia and Qatar to normalize relations with Israel by joining the Abraham Accords as part of an emerging Iran peace deal. In a Truth Social post, Trump said broader participation would strengthen regional peace and suggested Iran could eventually join the accords too.

24 days ago

Trump claims 'total military victory' over Iran, says US strikes severely damaged Tehran's capabilities

Trump 'an hour away' from Iran attack, Tehran hits back with 'beyond the region' war warning

Tensions between Iran and the United States escalated again after Tehran warned that any renewed American attack would trigger a war extending beyond West Asia. The warning came after US President Donald Trump said he had nearly approved fresh military strikes against Iran this week

29 days ago

India's 4 pc fuel price hike lowest among major economies

Indian oil companies continue to incur losses of around Rs 750 crore daily due to elevated crude prices. Officials stated that India remained an exception by keeping fuel prices largely unchanged since February 23, 2026, absorbing most of the global crude price shock.

May 19, 2026

Trump pauses Iran strike amid diplomatic push by Gulf nations

US President Donald Trump said he postponed a planned military strike on Iran after urgent diplomatic appeals from Gulf nations including Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE, which sought more time for negotiations with Tehran over its nuclear programme.

May 19, 2026

Saudi Arabia intercepts three drones entering its airspace from Iraq

The incident comes amid rising instability in the Middle East following ongoing tensions involving the United States, Israel and Iran. Regional tensions escalated after US and Israeli strikes on Iran earlier this year, followed by retaliatory attacks targeting Israel and Gulf allies, including the UAE.

May 18, 2026

Air India Express restores Qatar, Bahrain flight operations; expands Gulf network

Air India Express has restored its flight services to Qatar and Bahrain and expanded its Gulf network across the UAE, Oman, and Saudi Arabia, effective April 30, 2026. The airline has resumed connectivity from multiple Indian cities, including major metros and regional hubs

Apr 30, 2026

UAE exits OPEC and OPEC+ from May 1, amid strategic energy realignment plans

United Arab Emirates announced it will leave OPEC effective May 1, state-run WAM reported. The decision reflects its long-term strategic and economic vision, evolving energy profile and accelerated domestic energy investment, and commitment to a responsible global energy role.

Apr 28, 2026

Middle East tensions: IndiGo, Air India to operate flights, issue travel advisory

Air India, IndiGo plan to resume Qatar flights as Gulf airspace situation improves; IndiGo shares face pressure

UBS downgraded IndiGo's stock to "neutral" and cut its target price to Rs 4,940 due to rising macroeconomic pressures and higher fuel costs. Despite short-term volatility, IndiGo remains relatively strong compared to global peers, supported by domestic fuel price controls.

Apr 28, 2026

More flights coming to India from Gulf region

Flight connectivity from the Gulf region to India is gradually improving, with around 90 special flights expected from the United Arab Emirates. Services are also operating from Saudi Arabia and Oman, while limited flights are resuming via partially open airspace in Qatar.

Apr 5, 2026

White House flags limited Hormuz passage, seeks Arab support for war costs

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt indicated that oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz could pick up, with around 20 tankers expected to transit the key waterway in the coming days.

Mar 31, 2026

Viral video: Pakistan's deputy PM Ishaq Dar slips on red carpet during diplomatic meet

A viral video shows Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar slipping on a red carpet while welcoming foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia and Egypt in Islamabad. He quickly regained balance and continued the ceremony. The brief incident occurred during high-level diplomatic talks aimed at easing tensions in West Asia.

Mar 29, 2026

Iran missile strike on Saudi base hits key US surveillance aircraft

An Iranian missile and drone strike on Saudi Arabia's Prince Sultan Air Base reportedly damaged a US E-3 Sentry AWACS aircraft, along with KC-135 tankers, injuring over a dozen personnel. The hit on the high-value surveillance platform raises concerns over air defence gaps and operational readiness

Mar 29, 2026

'Need to Keep Shipping Lines Secure,' PM Modi Talks with Saudi PM & Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

As the US–Israel–Iran war completes a month, PM Narendra Modi spoke to Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince and PM, HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman, discussing the conflict and condemning attacks on energy infrastructure. They agreed on keeping shipping lines open.

Mar 28, 2026

CBSE cancels Class 12 board exams in several West Asian countries

CBSE has cancelled Class 12 board exams in several West Asian countries. Examinations scheduled from March 16 to April 10, 2026, as well as previously postponed papers, are now cancelled. CBSE will announce the procedure for declaring results for affected students separately.

Mar 15, 2026

Airfares set to rise: Akasa, IndiGo, Air India impose fuel surcharge as West Asia tensions hit aviation

Indian airlines are adjusting operations and fares. Akasa Air will introduce a fuel surcharge of up to Rs 1,300 from March 15, joining IndiGo and the Air India group in passing on higher aviation fuel costs. IndiGo plans to operate 252 weekly flights to and from the Middle East between March 16 and 28

Mar 15, 2026

Saudi Arabia warns Iran after intercepting missile aimed at Prince Sultan Air Base

Iran has directed retaliatory missile and drone strikes toward Israel and US military positions, while also launching hundreds of ballistic missiles and thousands of drones toward Arab states across the Gulf.

Mar 7, 2026

Govt debunks viral claim on Indian 'Israeli arrest', post linked to 'pro-Cong' X account

MEA debunks viral claim about Indian 'Israeli spy' arrest, warns against misinformation

"Please stay alert against such preposterous and unsubstantiated claims on social media!" the ministry said while addressing the viral post.