Middle East

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The Middle East is a geopolitical region encompassing the Arabian Peninsula, the Levant, Turkey, Egypt, Iran, and Iraq. The term came into widespread usage as a replacement of the term Near East beginning in the early 20th century. The term "Middle East" has led to some confusion over its changing definitions, and being seen as too Eurocentric. The region includes the vast majority of the territories included in the closely associated definition of West Asia, but without the South Caucasus, and additionally includes all of Egypt and all of Turkey.

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Iran's President Raisi to Make Historic Visit to Pakistan Amid Tensions with Israel\| Oneindia News Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi is set to visit Pakistan on April 22, amid heightened tensions in the Middle East. His visit follows Iran's recent missile and drone strikes on Israel, prompting.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:27Published 2 days ago

Cameron hopes G7 can co-ordinate sanctions against Iran Lord Cameron has described the situation in the Middle East as 'very concerning' but says he hopes Israel will act in a way that does not heighten tensions. Speaking in Jerusalem ahead of talks with.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:07Published 2 days ago

Israel's Revenge Plan to Iran & U.S. Sanctions: Escalating Tensions in the Middle East \| Oneindia Israel finalizes its retaliation plan against Iran following Tehran's attack, while the US tightens the sanctions noose. Get the latest updates on the escalating tensions in the Middle.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 04:15Published 2 days ago

IMF Warns of Broad Global Impact Due to Conflict in the Middle East IMF Warns of Broad Global Impact, Due to Conflict in the Middle East. According to 'The Guardian,' the International Monetary Fund recently highlighted the risks of escalating conflict in the Middle.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published 2 days ago

Biz Pulse: Gold Shines Bright Amid Growing Global Turmoil, The Reasons\| Oneindia News Gold prices have surged over 15% in the last three months, making it the best performing asset class since the beginning of 2024. Similarly, silver has delivered returns of over 13% since January 1... Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:13Published 2 days ago

World Leaders Ask Israel Not to Retaliate for Iranian Attack World Leaders Ask Israel , Not to Retaliate for Iranian Attack. On April 13, Iran launched hundreds of drones and missiles at Israel. The attack came after two Iranian generals were killed in "a.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published 3 days ago

Macron says France will do everything to avoid escalation in Middle East Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:31Published 4 days ago

Iran-Israel Conflict Disrupts Flights in Middle East \| Flights Reroute, Details Inside \| Oneindia Iran's first direct attack on Israel has triggered chaos in the skies, forcing airlines to reroute flights and suspend services. Learn how the conflict is impacting air travel in one of the busiest.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:15Published 4 days ago

Iran's Warning vs U.S. Denial: The Truth Behind the Attack on Israel \| Oneindia News Iran claims it provided advance warning before launching a retaliatory strike on Israel, citing an attack on its embassy in Syria. However, US officials refute this, sparking a debate over transparency.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:15Published 4 days ago

UN Secretary General urges de-escalation in Middle East UN Secretary General urges de-escalation in Middle East following this weekend's strike on Israel. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:40Published 4 days ago

Iran Attacks Israel: Blinken Speaks with Turkey, Jordan and Saudi Amid Looming Crisis\| Oneindia News Amid escalating tension in the Middle East, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken engaged in diplomatic talks with regional leaders after Iran's strikes on Israel. The US reiterated support for Israel's.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:00Published 4 days ago

UK seeking to de-escalate tensions in Middle East Health Secretary Victoria Atkins says the government is trying to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East following Iran's attack on Israel. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 07:18Published 4 days ago

Scotland's First Minister pleads for de-escalation Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf has pleaded for de-escalation in the Middle East following Iran's attack on Israel. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:57Published 5 days ago

Iran Attacks Israel: Israel's Netanyahu vows victory, fears of wider conflict grow \| Oneindia Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed on Sunday that his country would emerge victorious after the military reported successfully intercepting almost all of the more than 300 drones and.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:25Published 5 days ago

Tensions soar as Iran seizes Israel-linked container ship The Middle East was braced for retaliation from Tehran after a suspected Israeli strike hit an Iranian consulate in Syria. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:35Published 6 days ago

Fears of Potential Iranian Attack Drive US Stocks Down Nearly 500 Points Fears of Potential Iranian Attack , Drive US Stocks Down , Nearly 500 Points. CNN reports that United States stocks dropped on April 12 amid rising tensions in the Middle East pushing traders to.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published 6 days ago

IDF prepares for potential attack from Iran, Israeli settlers storm West Bank village All the latest developments on the Israel-Hamas war and the conflict in the Middle East. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:20Published 6 days ago

Israel-Iran Conflict: Russia,Germany, UK urge restraint as threat puts Middle East on edge\| Oneindia On Thursday, a call for restraint echoed from Russia, Germany, and Britain to nations in the Middle East, as tensions escalated over an Iranian threat targeting Israel. Israel, in response, asserted.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 04:00Published 1 week ago

'A serious moment': Iranian threat puts Middle East on edge Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 06:57Published 1 week ago

Top US Commander Reaches Israel As Iran Vows Retaliation After Consulate Attack\| Oneindia News Amidst heightened tensions in the Middle East, General Erik Kurilla's visit to Israel aims to address security concerns following an Israeli airstrike in Syria. Iran's threats of retaliation and.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:17Published 1 week ago

Lufthansa Cancels Flights to Tehran As Middle East Braces for Retaliation Against Israel\| Oneindia Lufthansa halted flights to Tehran amidst heightened tensions in the Middle East following a suspected Israeli strike on Iran's embassy in Syria. Concerns of Iranian retaliation prompted this move... Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:28Published 1 week ago

US Prepares for Potential Iran Attack on US or Israeli Assets, Amid Tehran’s Retaliatory Warning The US is on alert, fearing an imminent attack by Iran following Monday's Israeli strike in Damascus. Officials anticipate retaliation and are preparing. Iran blames the US for the strike and warns.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:32Published 2 weeks ago

U.S. President Joe Biden's Iftar Party Snub: Muslim Leaders Protest Over Gaza War \| Oneindia News Explore the controversy surrounding President Biden's iftar party as prominent Muslim leaders turn down White House invites, citing concerns over the situation in Gaza. With no RSVPs, the White House.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:49Published 2 weeks ago

Gaza War: Pope Francis calls for Gaza ceasefire as he leads Easter Mass \| Oneindia Pope Francis called for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in his traditional Easter message delivered following renewed concerns over the health of the 87-year-old pontiff. In the message, delivered.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:15Published 3 weeks ago

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Is it safe to travel to holiday destinations as Middle East tension escalates? Tension in the Middle East has ratcheted up again after Iran's attack on Israel, as the world waits to see how Benjamin Netanyahu's government will respond. Sky News - Published 2 days ago
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan postpones India visit amid tensions in Middle East The visit of the National Security Advisor of the United States, Jake Sullivan, to India this week has been postponed due to the ongoing turn of events in the Middle East. NSA Sullivan aims to conduct.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 days ago
Israel vows to respond to Iran attack Israel has said there will be a response to Iran's drone and missile barrage over the weekend, as the UK and US urge Tel Aviv to not strike back amid concerns of a wider conflict erupting in the Middle.. Sky News - Published 3 days ago

What are Iran's military capabilities - and where could it strike? Iran's attack on Israel was seen by experts as ambitious - but the country has the capability and range to strike further targets across the entire Middle East. Sky News - Published 4 days ago
Dangerous moments in foreign affairs can bring a party together but Sunak faces his own domestic battles MPs return to Westminster today after two weeks away, to the possibility of dangerous escalation in the Middle East. Sky News - Published 4 days ago
The fears in Westminster as Iran-Israel tensions rise - and what UK diplomats plan to do about it At every level of the British diplomatic machine, the focus after Saturday night's Iranian attack on Israel is now to do whatever possible to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East. Sky News - Published 4 days ago

All-out war, or not, in the Middle East? Biden's test at the most dangerous moment "What next?" It's a question anxiously asked too many times in the past six months. Sky News - Published 5 days ago
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Iran seizes Israel-linked cargo ship with 17 Indians on board Iran's Revolutionary Guard seized a ship bound for Nhava Sheva due to Israel links. Indian govt in touch with Iranian authorities for 17 nationals' safety as tensions escalate over Iranian military.. IndiaTimes - Published 5 days ago
Israel braced for Iranian attack as US moves 'additional assets' in region Israel remains braced for an attack from Iran as the US moves "additional assets" to the Middle East. Sky News - Published 6 days ago

Avoid travel to Iran, Israel: Government amid West Asia tension Indian nationals advised against travel to Iran and Israel. US warns of major retaliatory strike by Iran on Israeli soil. Iran vows revenge for killing of 7 military commanders. Departure of Indian.. IndiaTimes - Published 6 days ago
India advises citizens against travel to Iran, Israel amid rising Middle East tensions The Ministry of External Affairs issued a notification on Friday advising Indians to refrain from traveling to Iran and Israel until further notice. DNA - Published 1 week ago
Family of UK aid worker killed by Israel 'heartbroken' - as PM warns of 'increasingly intolerable' situation The family of British aid worker James Kirby, who was killed in an Israeli strike in Gaza, say they are "utterly heartbroken" by his death - as Rishi Sunak warned of an "increasingly intolerable".. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago	'Words are not enough' from US on Middle East conflict, says Sinn Fein leader Sinn Fein president Mary Lou McDonald says the Middle East is at "a tipping point" and "words are not enough" from the United States. Sky News - Published on March 16, 2024
PM urged to sack minister who said they were 'worried there might be peace in the Middle East' Rishi Sunak has been urged to identify and sack a minister who told Sky News they were concerned there might be peace in the Middle East in case it damages the Conservatives' electoral prospects. Sky News - Published on March 15, 2024	Northern Ireland leaders urge ceasefire in Middle East during first joint visit to US Northern Ireland's first minister has urged the United States to bring the same critical approach to pursuing a ceasefire in the Middle East that it once brought to Northern Ireland. Sky News - Published on March 14, 2024
Biden On Hot Mic Saying Israel's Netanyahu Needs 'Come To Jesus Meeting' President Joe Biden is not-so-privately expressing frustration with Benjamin Netanyahu and how he's handling the war in the Middle East ... saying Israel's PM needs to see the light -- as in Christ... TMZ.com - Published on March 8, 2024	Starbucks partner 'to cut thousands of jobs' over Gaza-linked boycotts The company behind Starbucks in the Middle East has revealed plans for job losses, reported at 2,000, amid a consumer boycott linked to Israel's war against Hamas. Sky News - Published on March 5, 2024
Protester Sets Himself on Fire Outside Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C. A man set himself on fire outside of the Israeli embassy in Washington D.C. ... apparently protesting the conflict in the Middle East. Pictures of the protester have been circulating online in the.. TMZ.com - Published on February 26, 2024	MPs branded 'a disgrace' as consensus on a Middle East ceasefire takes second place to political point-scoring Sir Keir Starmer started the day facing the prospect of a very sizeable rebellion and possibly even a shadow cabinet resignation or two as dozens of MPs warned that they wouldn't be able to vote.. Sky News - Published on February 22, 2024
Prince William to highlight plight of those affected in Middle East conflict The Prince of Wales has been so horrified by the human suffering unfolding in the Middle East he's set to carry out a series of engagements to highlight the plight of all those affected by the ongoing.. Sky News - Published on February 19, 2024	Tories think they've spotted a Labour weakness - and are scouring for opportunities The Conservative campaign is seeking Labour candidates' comments about Israel and Gaza following the suspension of two MP-hopefuls last week after their comments about the Middle East. Sky News - Published on February 18, 2024
PM Modi's UAE visit: India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor takes shape amid regional tensions India and the UAE have sealed a pact for the operationalization of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) to enhance regional connectivity and counter China's BRI. The corridor aims to.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 14, 2024	PM Modi in UAE, pacts signed on eco corridor, investment India and the United Arab Emirates Tuesday signed a bilateral investment treaty along with seven others agreements, including one for an inter-governmental framework on the India-Middle East-Europe.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 13, 2024
A breakthrough in the Israel-Hamas war is urgently needed - before it's too late A frantic new round of diplomacy is underway to pull the Middle East back from the brink - as it hurtles towards an irreversible tipping point. Sky News - Published on January 31, 2024	World's biggest coffee chain cuts sales forecast and misses market expectations amid boycotts Starbucks has cut its yearly sales forecasts and missed market expectations amid US and Middle East boycotts. Sky News - Published on January 31, 2024
'Moment of no return approaching' as Biden weighs retaliation for soldier deaths As early as tonight, President Joe Biden will authorise US military action in the Middle East. Sky News - Published on January 29, 2024	US retaliation over drone attack could lead to 'uncontrolled escalation' in Middle East crisis The killing of three US soldiers and the injuring of dozens more in a drone attack creates one near-certainty - the United States will retaliate with military force. Sky News - Published on January 28, 2024
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Workers from UP, Bihar, Tamil Nadu constitute majority of workforce from India in Middle East: Report This report analyzes data from the Huntr platform and reveals that workers from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, and Tamil Nadu are the highest contributors to the migration of construction workers.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 21, 2024	The West is now embroiled in widening Middle East conflict - but is it winnable? \| Sean Bell Warfare is a brutal and unforgiving undertaking. Sky News - Published on January 19, 2024
Leaders love to talk about 'two-state solution', but Middle East 'silver bullet' feels further away than ever The two-state solution is presented publicly by the world's diplomats and politicians as a silver bullet to end a conflict which has raged - one way or another - for decades. Sky News - Published on January 19, 2024	Pakistan retaliates with airstrikes inside Iran as tensions grow Pakistan retaliates with missile and drone strikes in Iran's province amidst escalating tension in the Middle East due to Israel's war on Gaza and Iranian strikes iPakistan carried out retaliatory.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 18, 2024
Air India Express announces connection between Hyderabad and Riyadh Air India Express has launched new routes connecting Hyderabad with Riyadh, the capital city of Saudi Arabia, airline officials said. The airline will operate three weekly direct flights on these.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 16, 2024	Iran-backed Houthis are no longer a rag-tag army - they have advanced drones and ballistic missiles The attacks overnight on Houthi targets are a dramatic escalation of a crisis that is now in danger of boiling over across the Middle East. Sky News - Published on January 12, 2024
How UK military tactics in Middle East have parallels with WWII and fight against Islamic State The interventions by the UK's armed forces in the Middle East this week have been compared to protecting Atlantic convoys in the Second World War and airstrikes against Islamic State. Sky News - Published on January 12, 2024	Strikes against Houthis draw Britain and America closer to confrontation with Iran The airstrikes in Yemen expand the war in the Middle East, draw Britain and America in deeper and risk an even wider conflagration. Sky News - Published on January 12, 2024
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Middle East

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