West Asia

Amid Israel-Hamas War, US Announces Entry Of Nuclear Submarine In West Asia

Each SSGN can carry 154 Tomahawk cruise missiles, 50 per cent more than US guided-missile destroyers pack and almost four times what the US Navy's newest attack subs are armed with, CNN reported.

Nov 06, 2023, 14:41 PM IST

Economic confidence visible in India: EAM S Jaishankar tells Indian community in Qatar

Notably, Qatar hosts more than 7 lakh Indians with bilateral trade at $10.95 billion in FY 2019-20. 

Dec 28, 2020, 17:42 PM IST

EAM S Jaishankar arrives in Qatar, marks 7th high-level visit from India to West Asian country amid COVID-19

During the visit, Jaishankar will also address the Indian community. 

Dec 27, 2020, 17:07 PM IST

Seven Palestinians killed, hundreds injured in Gaza clashes

The Palestinian Health Ministry confirmed the death toll and according to reports 550 Palestinians were injured.

Mar 30, 2018, 23:41 PM IST

PM Modi's West Asia visit: India's first Prime Minister to visit Palestine

India's first prime minister to visit Palestine. Watch to know the agenda of his visit.

Feb 06, 2018, 13:43 PM IST

India hopes for sovereign, independent and united Palestine, co-existing peacefully with Israel, PM Narendra Modi tells Abbas

Palestine President Mahmoud Abbas expressed his appreciation for India's continued support and solidarity for the Palestinian cause on international forums.

May 16, 2017, 16:53 PM IST

India has a role to play in combating terror: Syrian President Bashar al-Assad

As a growing power, India has a role to play in meeting the challenge of terrorism, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has said as the two countries agreed to upgrade their security consultations.

Aug 21, 2016, 15:09 PM IST

Islamic State in Kashmir? Chances are 'almost zero`, says Syed Ali Shah Geelani

Hardline Hurriyat Conference chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani on Saturday said the chances of Islamic State expanding its operations to Kashmir were "almost zero" and dismissed the terror outfit's reported claims in this regard.

Jan 23, 2016, 20:04 PM IST

India must consider troops for West Asia: Ex-NSA

With much at stake in West Asia, India must rethink its strategy and extend military support for peace in that region, former national security advisor Shiv Shankar Menon has said.

Jan 21, 2016, 16:01 PM IST

Sushma Swaraj to visit Palestine, Israel from January 17-18

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj will visit Israel and Palestine on January 17-18 to further build on the goodwill generated by the landmark trip of President Pranab Mukherjee to the two key West Asian nations three months back.

Jan 12, 2016, 17:00 PM IST