Oman: Palau-flagged oil tanker targeted off Musandam amid raging regional hostilities; 20 crew evacuated

Mar 01, 2026

Following the reported deaths of Iran's Supreme Leader and top military chiefs in US-Israeli strikes, regional tensions have erupted. While an oil tanker was...

Saudi forces intercept ballistic missile and drones targeting Riyadh; no damage reported

Mar 18, 2026

Saudi Arabia intercepted multiple drones and a ballistic missile near Riyadh. Amid these intensifying hostilities and regional travel disruptions following US-Israeli strikes on Iran,...

"A very good thing": Macron hails Iran-US ceasefire as vital step for regional stability and freedom of navigation

Apr 08, 2026

French President Emmanuel Macron hailed the two-week Iran-US ceasefire as "a very good thing" for regional stability. Supporting the pause in hostilities, Macron emphasised...

Chinese FM calls for "immediate ceasefire" of hostilities in West Asia during call with Russian counterpart

Apr 05, 2026

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Sunday called for an "immediate ceasefire" of hostilities in West Asia during a telephonic conversation with Russian Foreign...

"All Indians in Israel are safe": MEA updates on diaspora status amid conflict

Mar 23, 2026

MEA confirmed all Indians in Israel are safe, though one was injured. Six Indians have died in the ongoing West Asia conflict, with one...

Iran acquired Chinese satellite to monitor US bases during conflict, reports FT

Apr 15, 2026

Amid a stalemate in diplomatic negotiations to secure a complete halt to hostilities in West Asia, and with a fragile ceasefire currently in place,...