Daily Archives: March 17, 2026
Jairam Ramesh recalls VK Krishna Menon’s hectic diplomacy during Suez crisis
NEW DELHI: As the world grapples with the Strait of Hormuz crisis, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday recalled the Suez crisis...
Mamata Banerjee shoots letter to CEC, questions timing of ‘sweeping’ transfers in West Bengal
NEW DELHI: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has objected to the sudden transfer of several senior state bureaucrats and police officials...
Russia urges end to Middle East hostilities, condemns US-Israel actions
MOSCOW: The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday issued a strong statement condemning the recent escalation of violence in the Middle...
Kuwait military neutralises drone threat to safeguard critical infrastructure
KUWAIT CITY: A drone has been neutralised by Kuwaiti military personnel as part of "ongoing efforts to enhance security, protect vital sites,...
Qatar intercepts missiles, falling debris sparks “limited fire” in industrial zone; no injuries reported
DOHA: Qatar's Ministry of Interior has confirmed that emergency response teams are currently attending to a blaze in an industrial zone.
400 killed, 250 injured in Pakistan strike on Kabul hospital treating drug users, says...
KABUL: Afghanistan’s deputy government spokesman said early Tuesday the death toll from an airstrike by Pakistan that hit a hospital treating drug...
West Asia conflict: Israel launches fresh strikes on Tehran; rocket, drone attack on US...
TEL AVIV: Explosions sounded over Dubai early Tuesday as the United Arab Emirates’ military worked to intercept incoming Iranian fire that caused...
No takers for Trump’s Hormuz plan in NATO, Quad; India denies talks with US
NEW DELHI: Two days into US President Donald Trump’s proposal for having a “coalition of navies” to keep the Strait of Hormuz...