A diplomatic row has erupted after Kuwait blamed Iran for a deadly airport strike, while Tehran insists the damage was caused by a malfunctioning US-made defence system.
After two days of discussions in Washington, both sides agreed to continue negotiations, explore security arrangements along the border and strengthen state control in southern Lebanon.
Israeli security officials are reportedly preparing for the possibility of a surprise Iranian missile and drone strike amid continuing negotiations between Washington and Tehran.
The US has announced a fresh 45-day extension of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire as both sides continue negotiations amid ongoing military exchanges near the border.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appealed to citizens to avoid unnecessary gold purchases for "one year" apart from other measures to conserve foreign exchange reserves, amid the ongoing crisis in the Middle East region.
The Group of Seven (G7) foreign ministers called for the resumption of negotiations to reach a comprehensive, verifiable and durable agreement that addresses Iran's nuclear program.
In the tortured chronicle of the nuclear age, few regions have exhibited its turbulent paradoxes more deeply than South Asia and the Middle East – two geopolitical fault lines where the existence or quest of nuclear power has become both a talisman of security and a catalyst for instability.
The return of calm in the Middle East following the 12-day war between Iran and Israel has brought a wave of relief for Indian orthodox tea exporters.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday urged the Indian government to take decisive steps to help bring an end to the escalating conflict in the Middle East, warning that continued warfare could have catastrophic consequences for the planet and global stability.
The airline said most of its operations to and from West Asia are being restored from Tuesday.
