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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised India as a “huge power” and said the country shows “crazy love for Israel” despite global criticism of the Jewish state. He highlighted strong India-Israel ties, expanding diplomatic partnerships and his close rapport with Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon killed at least eight people amid escalating conflict with Hezbollah ahead of security talks in Washington. Benjamin Netanyahu announced expanded operations as cross-border drone and rocket attacks intensified

Israel announced Hamas military commander Mohammed Odeh was killed in a targeted overnight strike in Gaza City. The IDF and Shin Bet said Odeh, linked to the October 7 attacks, was eliminated, marking a significant blow to Hamas’ leadership

A geopolitical analysis highlights India’s balancing act in West Asia, urging it to maintain ties with UAE, Israel, and Iran simultaneously. It notes PM Modi’s UAE visit as part of India’s broader strategy to deepen strategic, economic, and connectivity partnerships across the region

Iran said it is reviewing a US response to its 14-point peace plan, focused on ending regional war. Foreign ministry officials confirmed no nuclear talks are underway amid ongoing tensions following the Israel–US strikes and fragile ceasefire

The Strait of Hormuz blockade highlights Iran’s strategic leverage in global energy trade, doubling oil prices and impacting economies worldwide. Analysts using game theory argue nations must control critical resources or systems to strengthen negotiating power in an increasingly interdependent geopolitical world

The US, Israel and Lebanon held rare talks amid rising tensions involving Iran, as Washington claimed success in enforcing a blockade on Iranian ports. Meanwhile, the UN urged continued diplomacy, warning that violations of international law are worsening instability

US President Donald Trump intensified threats against Iran, warning of strikes on key infrastructure amid escalating conflict. Airstrikes and missile attacks caused casualties across Iran and Israel, while rising tensions disrupted oil markets

Tensions escalated in West Asia as Iran launched attacks on Israel and Gulf nations, while US strikes hit Iranian infrastructure. Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz slashed oil traffic, raised global prices, and prompted international talks on restoring maritime security

Iran-backed Houthi rebels have entered the Middle East conflict, launching missiles at Israel as 2,500 US Marines arrive in the region. The escalation threatens global oil shipping via the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb, with casualties reported on both sides

The Strait of Hormuz, an international waterway, faces growing tensions due to Iran's control and its impact on global oil and trade. Under international law, neutral ships have passage rights, but wartime laws complicate the legality of convoys and ship movements

Israel’s targeted killings of senior Iranian and militant leaders weaken command structures but often fail to end conflicts, sometimes radicalising successors. Experts warn decapitation strikes work only with sustained political strategy, as underlying grievances and regional tensions persist

A projectile reportedly struck the Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran, operated with Russian assistance, amid Tehran’s ongoing war with Israel and the US. No radiation leak or casualties were reported, but regional safety concerns and geopolitical tensions have intensified

Iran launched fresh missile attacks on Israel and US bases as the Middle East war entered its sixth day. Israel struck Hezbollah in Lebanon, killing civilians and militants, while tensions spread regionally, rattling oil markets and prompting diplomatic clashes in Seoul

Gold prices extended gains for a fifth session as Middle East tensions and rising oil prices boosted safe-haven demand. On Multi Commodity Exchange, April gold futures surged, while investors tracked US data and Federal Reserve cues amid inflation concerns

At an emergency UN Security Council meeting, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned US-Israel strikes on Iran risk wider war, as Washington and Tehran traded accusations. President Donald Trump confirmed Ayatollah Khamenei’s death, escalating regional tensions

Israel launched “preventive” strikes on Tehran, including areas near Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s offices, under Operation Shield of Judah. Air raid sirens sounded across Israel as U.S.-backed attacks escalate tensions amid fears of Iranian retaliation

Israel launched a daylight attack on Tehran, targeting areas near Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s offices, with the United States involved. Iran closed its airspace amid rising regional tensions and potential retaliation

The Board of Peace meeting to rebuild Gaza, held in the absence of any Palestinian representative, is a farce

Israel struck southern and eastern Lebanon, including Sidon, targeting Hezbollah and Hamas infrastructure in civilian areas. Lebanon condemned the attacks ahead of a government briefing on militant disarmament. No deaths were reported in the latest strikes