BIZARRE: 21 - What They Never Told You

Interactive session with officials of Hamriyah Free Zone of UAE in Mysuru

The agenda is to familiarise Indian businesses with the business and investment opportunities in the UAE and other West Asian countries, and the multiple benefits and incentives offered by Hamriyah Free Zone to foreign companies.

The Hindu · Jan 9, 2024

Terror in Iran: On the blasts in Iran’s Kerman and the impact

For Iran, the attack has come at a precarious moment when tensions are rising in West Asia

The Hindu · Jan 4, 2024

The outlook for 2024, for the world and India

Existing geostrategic contradictions are likely to intensify while for India, 2024 holds out many possibilities

The Hindu · Dec 26, 2023

The geopolitical fallout of the Israel-Hamas war

Russia and China may not replace America in West Asia in the near future, but the growing footprint of other great powers is offering space for better manoeuvrability for regional players

The Hindu · Nov 17, 2023

As Gaza war rages, waiting for the other shoe to drop

Though it is still too early to predict the eventual outcome of the Gaza conflict, Israel’s single-minded pursuit of a military solution has a huge accompanying cost

The Hindu · Nov 15, 2023

Qatar’s death row to 8 ex-navy men: Modi govt’s most difficult diplomacy test

Eight naval veterans are on death row in Qatar. The charges against them have not been made public, but media speculation attributed to unnamed sources in the government is that they have been convicted of espionage for a “third country”. Their families, the large community of Indian military veterans, and…

Newslaundry · Nov 6, 2023

Modi, Sunak speak on West Asia, trade deal during call

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak discussed the Israel-Hamas war and the situation in Palestine during a phone call on Friday. The two prime ministers also talked about the on-going India-U.K. trade deal negotiations.

The Hindu · Nov 3, 2023

Days after India’s abstention on UAE-supported resolution at the UNGA, PM Modi speaks with President of UAE on Israel-Palestinian conflict

PM Modi & UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed discussed West Asia situation & shared deep concerns over terrorism, deteriorating security & loss of civilian lives. They agreed on need for early resolution & durable regional peace, security & stability. India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership to be strengthened.

The Hindu · Nov 3, 2023

The revenge of old West Asia

Palestine may no longer be an Arab-Israel problem, but it continues to remain an Israel-Palestine problem

The Hindu · Nov 2, 2023

Kerala blasts | A mild-mannered person for his neighbours, suspect offered Spoken English classes near his rented house in Kochi for three years

Kochi house tenant Martin Dominic surrenders after kalamassery blasts kill 3, injure 50. His landlord remembers him as mild-mannered, soft-spoken, with few visitors. He had recently returned from West Asia and was offering English classes. He was carrying a barbecue grill a few days ago, raising suspicions of IED assembly.

The Hindu · Oct 30, 2023