Beijing/Tehran, May 13 (IANS) Chinese components, including sensors, voltage converters and semiconductors, have been identified in Iranian drones, raising concerns over the transfer of sanctioned dual technology. China is believed to be assisting Iran with intelligence on the US military deployment in the Gulf and also supplying surveillance systems while enabling Tehran to expand its weapons capabilities, a report said on Wednesday.”China supplying the theocratic Islamic regime in Iran with we…
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Manama, May 9 (IANS) As many as 41 individuals belonging to an organisation linked to Iran were arrested in Bahrain, the country’s Ministry of Interior (MOI) announced on Saturday.The ministry stated that security authorities had uncovered a group linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and the ideology of Wilayat al-Faqih (governance of the jurisprudent) based on investigations and security reports, and in connection with previous Public Prosecution investigations into cases involvi…
Washington, May 6 (IANS) The United States has proposed a UN Security Council resolution accusing Iran of threatening global shipping and destabilising one of the world’s most critical energy routes, the Strait of Hormuz. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that the Trump administration, working with key Gulf allies, had drafted the resolution to defend freedom of navigation in the strategic waterway through which a major share of global oil shipments passes.”The Islamic Republic o…
New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Monday that it is monitoring the developments in West Asia and their efforts are focused on ensuring the safety and welfare of the Indian community in the region. While addressing an inter-ministerial briefing on recent developments in West Asia on Monday, Aseem R Mahajan, Additional Secretary (Gulf), MEA, stated that Indian embassies and consulates are operating round the clock helplines to provide assistance to people. He state…
New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) The ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia, which began in February, have impacted the aviation sector, with Dubai International Airport seeing a steep decline in passenger traffic in March, according to reports.Volumes were reportedly decreased by 66 per cent amid disruptions linked to the conflict in Iran.Moreover, the sharp fall dragged first-quarter traffic down to 25 lakh passengers, a decline of 21 compared to the year-ago period.The world’s busiest internatio…
New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority has announced the full resumption of normal air navigation operations within UAE airspace and the lifting of temporary precautionary measures, and consequently, Indian and UAE carriers have started operating more flights from the UAE to various destinations in India, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs on Sunday. The overall flight situation in the Middle East continues to improve with additional fli…
New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Air India Express on Thursday announced the restoration of its flight operations to Qatar and Bahrain, while also expanding its network across key Gulf destinations including the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Oman and Saudi Arabia, effective April 30, 2026.With the reinstatement of services, the airline has resumed connectivity from major Indian metros and regional gateways such as Amritsar, Bengaluru, Delhi, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kochi, Kozhikode, Kannur, Lucknow, Mangalur…
New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) President Annalena Baerbock said on Tuesday that discussions about the reform of the Security Council (UNSC) have increased and mentioned that UN has taken “small steps” in this regard. Addressing a media briefing in New Delhi on Tuesday, Baerbock stated that P5 members are in attack of the charter of the UN during the current time.When asked about the efforts being made to reform the Security Council, Annalena Baerbock said, “Thi…
New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) As the overall flight situation in the Gulf region continues to improve, Air India and Indigo are also planning to resume flight operations from Qatar to India soon, the Ministry of External Affairs announced on Monday.With Qatar airspace partially open, Qatar Airways is already operating flights to various destinations in India, according to a statement issued by the MEA.Additional flights are now operating from the Middle East, with around 105 flights expected on Mon…
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Iran’s airspace is partially open for cargo and chartered flights, but Indian nationals are advised to avoid travelling to the country, and those already there are urged to leave via the land border, with the embassy’s support, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Sunday.So far, the Indian embassy in Tehran has facilitated the movement of 2,445 Indian nationals out of Iran through land border routes, the statement said.Israel’s airspace is open, and limited fligh…