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PM Modi speaks to Saudi Crown Prince and Bahrain King, condemns attacks

The prime minister had earlier spoken to his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu and the President of the UAE, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan

PM Modi speaks to Saudi Crown Prince and Bahrain King, condemns attacks

PM Modi spoke to top leaders of Israel, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and the UAE amid the worsening West Asia crisis, condemning attacks on Gulf nations and stressing the safety of Indian nationals

Trump administration holds press conference as Iran conflict intensifies

Hegseth, along with Air Force Gen Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, held the Trump administration's first news briefing since Saturday's strikes

Russia-Ukraine talks planned for Abu Dhabi may change venue: Zelenskyy

Previous Russia-Ukraine talks have been held in Abu Dhabi, Istanbul and Geneva. They have not produced a breakthrough on key issues

Explained: What is the Strait of Hormuz and why it is vital for oil trade

Tensions in West Asia have put the Strait of Hormuz in focus; here's what this narrow sea route is, why it is crucial for global oil and gas supplies and how any disruption can affect prices worldwide

China refutes reports of selling CM-302 supersonic missiles to Iran

If delivered, the missiles would be among the most advanced military hardware to be transferred to Iran by China in recent years, according to media reports

QatarEnergy to stop LNG output temporarily as West Asia crisis intensifies

The state-owned firm blamed the war for the decision

QatarEnergy to stop LNG output temporarily as West Asia crisis intensifies

The state-owned firm blamed the war for the decision. It offered no timeline for restoring its production

US-Israel attack on Iran: Why Trump is not calling it a 'war', yet

US President Trump calls the Iran strike a 'major combat operation' since only Congress can declare war, raising questions on what would change if it were approved

Kuwait 'mistakenly shot down' 3 American F-15E aircraft: US military

The US military's Central Command said the combat included attacks from Iranian aircraft, ballistic missiles and drones -- the first time Iran's ageing combat fleet has been engaged in the war

West Asia conflict: From oil to remittances, how exposed India is to crisis

Iran-Israel conflict: Rising tensions in West Asia put India's oil supplies, trade routes and millions of workers in Gulf nations at risk, raising concerns over remittance flows and safety

Oil tanker attacked by drone in Gulf of Oman; one Indian mariner killed

The state-run Oman News Agency reported the attack in the Gulf of Oman off the coast of Muscat, the sultanate's capital. It identified the vessel as the MKD VYOM

IAEA sees no strike on Iran's nuclear sites even as Tehran alleges one

Iran's nuclear programme has been among the reasons Israel and the US have given for the attacks, alleging Iran was getting too close to being able to eventually make an atom bomb

US-Israeli airstrikes targeted Natanz facility: Iran's envoy to IAEA

Israel and the US have not acknowledged strikes at the site, which America bombed back in the 12-day war between Iran and Israel in June

West Asia crisis: Oil rises 9% after Iran war disrupts key shipping routes

Oil jumps up to 13% after Iranian attacks disrupt shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of inflation and higher US gasoline prices

Saudi Aramco halts operations at Ras Tanura refinery after drone strike

There was a 'limited' fire at the plant, caused by debris from the interception of two drones that were targeting the facility

Saudi Arabia intercepts drones targeting its Ras Tanura oil refinery

Online videos from the site appeared to show thick black smoke rising after the attack. Even successfully intercepted drones cause debris that can spark fires and injure those on the ground

China says US gave no warning before Iran attack, urges end to hostilities

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning condemned the Trump administration's attack

Texas bar shooting: FBI probes it as possible terror act after 2 killed

The shooting happened outside Buford's Backyard Beer Garden just before 2 am along Sixth Street, a nightlife destination filled with bars and music clubs and only a few miles from University of Texas

Several US warplanes crashed in Kuwait, all crew survived: Defence ministry

The ministry did not elaborate on what caused the crashes, but they came during an intense period of Iranian fire targeting the country