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Prime Minister Narendra Modi

PM Modi speaks in Parliament over West Asia crisis

March 23, 2026, 02:12 PM - 3 min read

The Prime Minister’s statement comes at a time of acute global anxiety, with the Strait of Hormuz — a vital artery for 20 per cent of the world's oil and gas — effectively paralysed.

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Iran charges $2m fee for Hormuz passage: Report

Iran charges $2m fee for Hormuz passage: Report

March 23, 2026, 08:24 AM - 3 min read

This development poses a significant legal and operational headache for global shipping firms, given that any direct financial transaction with Iranian entities could trigger severe international sanctions.

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Congress MP Shashi Tharoor - file image.

Geopolitical tensions strain consular systems: Shashi Tharoor

March 21, 2026, 04:04 PM - 3 min read

Tharoor pointed out that as conflicts and health challenges escalate, the pressure on the consular services has become extremely sensitive.

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The US President Donald Trump.

Trump considers ending Iran war, urges others to guard Hormuz

March 21, 2026, 08:32 AM - 3 min read

In a series of posts on Truth Social this Friday, the former president detailed what he characterised as significant military breakthroughs.

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Iran Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei - file image.

Iran releases video of Mojtaba Khamenei giving religious lessons

March 20, 2026, 01:55 PM - 3 min read

While the authorities presented the clip as fresh evidence of his well-being, the lack of a clear timestamp has done little to silence international speculation that he was severely incapacitated during the recent US-Israeli air strikes.

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Iran threatens wider Gulf assault if Israel-US strike Pars

Iran threatens wider Gulf assault if Israel-US strike Pars

March 20, 2026, 08:41 AM - 2 min read

Israeli officials said an oil refinery in the northern city of Haifa has been struck in an Iranian missile attack, but no “significant” damage was reported, as Tehran continues to retaliate across the region for strikes on its energy infrastructure. 

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The Indian-flagged oil tanker 'Jag Laadki' arrived at Mundra with over 80,000 metric tonnes of crude from the UAE on Wednesday, having navigated the world’s most precarious maritime chokepoint without incident.

Indian vessel ‘Jag Laadki’ reaches Mundra Port

March 18, 2026, 03:11 PM - 2 min read

This follows a steady stream of arrivals that are vital for a nation consuming roughly 900 million litres of oil every single day.

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Iran strikes US assets in Iraq, UAE, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia

Iran strikes US assets in Iraq, UAE, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia

March 17, 2026, 10:57 AM - 2 min read

Officials reported that an explosive-laden drone targeted the Rasheed Hotel (also known as the Royal Tulip Hotel) in Baghdad’s heavily fortified Green Zone.

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19 Indians held in UAE over ‘misleading’ war posts

19 Indians held in UAE over ‘misleading’ war posts

March 16, 2026, 10:20 AM - 2 min read

The UAE Attorney-General, Dr Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, ordered the fast-track trial of 25 suspects on Sunday, following the detention of an initial group of 10 people on Saturday.

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US President Donald Trump - file image.

US spends $12 bn on Iran war in just two weeks

March 16, 2026, 09:20 AM - 2 min read

He acknowledged growing domestic concerns over rising fuel and food prices due to the ongoing conflict but insisted measures to contain inflation were already in place before the war started.

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US President Donald Trump - file image.

Trump urges allies to send warships to Hormuz

March 14, 2026, 08:49 PM - 3 min read

Trump specifically identified China, France, Japan, South Korea, and the UK as nations that must contribute warships to the effort alongside the US to combat what Trump called the “artificial constraint” on worldwide commerce.

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Air Canada suspends Toronto–Dubai flights until May 1 due to West Asia tensions, while Air India and Air India Express continue operations to the region.

Air Canada suspends Toronto–Dubai flights till May

March 14, 2026, 11:45 AM - 3 min read

"Due to unrest in the Middle East, our Toronto-Dubai flights are cancelled until at least May 1. We plan to reintroduce service gradually when flights can safely resume. We continue to add capacity to Delhi to provide travellers with options to Canada," Air Canada said in a post on X.

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