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Modi govt weakening Brics stand to appease Trump, Netanyahu: Congress

The Congress on Monday lashed out at the government for not releasing a collective statement on the West Asia conflict as the BRICS+ chair, saying Prime Minister Narendra Modi is "diminishing" the standing of the grouping's presidency in his desire to "appease" US President Donald Trump and maintain his "cozy relationship" with Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh recalled that Brazil was the President of BRICS+ in 2025 and it got the 11 member countries to issue a joint statement in June 2025 on the US and Israel air assaults on Iran. "India is boasting of being the President of BRICS+ in 2026. But till now it has not summoned up the inclination or the courage to put out a collective statement on the US-Israel air offensives on and targeted assassinations in Iran, as well as on Iran's subsequent attacks on non-military targets in the GCC countries, and the shocking action of the US Navy in the Indian Ocean close to bot

Why Trump is struggling to win Americans support over the Iran conflict

Trump was undoubtedly emboldened by the tactical success of his removal of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, though that too was not very popular with Americans

Why Trump is struggling to win Americans support over the Iran conflict

Trump was undoubtedly emboldened by the tactical success of his removal of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, though that too was not very popular with Americans

West Asia conflict: 23% households buy induction cooktops amid LPG concerns

Survey by LocalCircles found that households are rushing to buy induction cooktops, as delays in cylinder deliveries and supply disruptions linked to the West Asia conflict raise concerns

UAE helps 500 Golden Visa holders return amid Gulf war travel chaos

Nearly 500 Golden Visa holders and UAE residents returned home after flight disruptions linked to the Iran-US-Israel conflict stranded travellers abroad

West Asia war updates: Trump warns Nato over Hormuz; Brent above $105

As the West Asia war enters its third week, Donald Trump warns Nato of consequences for not helping reopen the Strait of Hormuz; Brent crude rises above $105

Iran's foreign minister condemns Israeli strikes on fuel sites as 'ecocide'

These accusations follow a massive aerial campaign by the Israeli Air Force (IAF), which confirmed on Sunday (local time) that it struck more than 200 targets across western and central Iran

Iran's foreign minister condemns Israeli strikes on fuel sites as 'ecocide'

These accusations follow a massive aerial campaign by the Israeli Air Force (IAF), which confirmed on Sunday (local time) that it struck more than 200 targets across western and central Iran

Antique retains buy on Yatra; Middle East impact temporary, sees 87% upside

Factoring in the Middle East conflict-related disruption, Antique trimmed its FY26-FY28 earnings estimates for Yatra Online by 4 per cent each and reduced its valuation multiple to 27x from 32x

West Asia war may push cement prices higher; Nomura, Emkay pick top stocks

West Asia tensions may raise fuel and packaging costs for cement firms. Analysts see near-term margin pressure but suggest accumulating large-cap cement stocks.

Nepal hikes petrol prices by NPR 15 per litre amid West Asia crisis

Instability in West Asia often triggers volatility in global oil markets as fears of supply disruptions push prices higher

US says Iran war-driven oil reserve release will be structured as exchange

Countries around the world are planning releases from strategic oil reserves as the war in West Asia chokes supply and sends fuel prices soaring

US says Iran war-driven oil reserve release will be structured as exchange

Countries around the world are planning releases from strategic oil reserves as the war in West Asia chokes supply and sends fuel prices soaring

Emirates flight bound for Dubai returns to Kochi after security incident

An Emirates flight bound for Dubai from Kochi returned to the airport here on Monday following a security incident reported from the destination airport, a CIAL spokesman said. Flight EK533 departed Cochin International Airport (CIAL) at 04.30 am with 325 people on board. En route, the aircraft was directed to turn back due to the sudden closure of Dubai International Airport, he said. The flight landed here at 08.30 am, he added. "Passengers are advised to remain on board while the situation at DXB (Dubai) is reviewed. If the airport resumes operations, the return service will continue," the spokesman said.

Emirates flight bound for Dubai returns to Kochi after security incident

An Emirates flight bound for Dubai from Kochi returned to the airport here on Monday following a security incident reported from the destination airport, a CIAL spokesman said. Flight EK533 departed Cochin International Airport (CIAL) at 04.30 am with 325 people on board. En route, the aircraft was directed to turn back due to the sudden closure of Dubai International Airport, he said. The flight landed here at 08.30 am, he added. "Passengers are advised to remain on board while the situation at DXB (Dubai) is reviewed. If the airport resumes operations, the return service will continue," the spokesman said.

Trump asks 'about 7' countries to join coalition to police Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump said Sunday that he has "demanded" that about seven countries heavily reliant on Middle East oil join a coalition to police the Strait of Hormuz. About one-fifth the world's traded oil flows through the waterway. Trump spoke while answering reporters' questions as he flew back to Washington from Florida aboard Air Force One. The president declined to name the countries he the administration is negotiating with for protection for the strait. "I'm demanding that these countries come in and protect their own territory, because it is their own territory," Trump said about the strait, claiming the vital shipping channel is not something the United States needs because of its own access to oil. U.S. President Donald Trump's appeal to China, France, Japan, South Korea, Britain and others to send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz "open and safe" brought no commitments on Sunday as oil prices soar during the Iran war. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told

Trump asks 'about 7' countries to join coalition to police Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump said Sunday that he has "demanded" that about seven countries heavily reliant on Middle East oil join a coalition to police the Strait of Hormuz. About one-fifth the world's traded oil flows through the waterway. Trump spoke while answering reporters' questions as he flew back to Washington from Florida aboard Air Force One. The president declined to name the countries he the administration is negotiating with for protection for the strait. "I'm demanding that these countries come in and protect their own territory, because it is their own territory," Trump said about the strait, claiming the vital shipping channel is not something the United States needs because of its own access to oil. U.S. President Donald Trump's appeal to China, France, Japan, South Korea, Britain and others to send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz "open and safe" brought no commitments on Sunday as oil prices soar during the Iran war. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told

Trump leaves allies, adversaries guessing on endgame for Iran war

Trump administration is planning to announce as soon as this week that multiple countries have agreed to form a coalition to escort ships through the corridor

Trump leaves allies, adversaries guessing on endgame for Iran war

Trump administration is planning to announce as soon as this week that multiple countries have agreed to form a coalition to escort ships through the corridor

Aluminium nears $3,500 a tonne as major smelter slashes output in West Asia

The West Asia accounts for some 9 per cent of the world's aluminum output, and Alba's cuts add to other reductions that have stoked supply fears