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West Asia & Diaspora

Indian-American voters show strong enthusiasm, lean democratic ahead of US midterms

Washington: Indian-American voters are showing strong enthusiasm for the US midterm elections and a clear preference for Democratic congressional candidates, according to a new national survey.   The 2026 Asian American Voter Survey found that…

India, Saudi Arabia discuss ties and issues of mutual interest

Riyadh: India and Saudi Arabia on Thursday discussed various aspects of their historic and strategic partnership, as well as issues of mutual interest.   The discussions took place between India’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Vipul,…

Inclusive interfaith engagement: RSS defends Mohan Bhagwat’s NY event

New York: The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has defended its chief Mohan Bhagwat’s forthcoming address in New York as an inclusive interfaith engagement, rejecting criticism from Mayor Zohran Mamdani and groups campaigning to cancel the…

Kashmiri diaspora protest outside Norway Parliament, condemns Pak forces’ brutalities in PoK

Oslo: Several members of the Kashmiri diaspora in Norway staged a demonstration outside the Norwegian Parliament condemning the brutalities and killing of innocent civilians by Pakistani forces in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).   The protesters raised…

Indian-American leader welcomes RSS chief’s US visit, says it offers opportunity for dialogue over ‘Sikh issues’

Washington: Sikh American leader Jasdip Singh Jassee has welcomed RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s high-profile visit to the United States, saying it offers an opportunity to explain the organisation’s mission and address concerns among minority communities…

Iran’s President says Washington must change tone, approach toward Tehran

Tehran: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that the United States must change its tone and approach toward Iran.   “The US reliance on coercion and bullying will only complicate executive processes,” Pezeshkian said at…

Syria welcomes its removal from US list of state terror sponsors

Damascus: Syria welcomed the US decision to remove the country from Washington’s list of state sponsors of terrorism, calling the move an important step toward ending decades of isolation.   In a statement, Syria’s foreign…

Iran’s currency hits record low as US moves to unveil new sanctions

Tehran: Iran’s currency plunged to a record low on the open market, hours before the US announcement of a new wave of sanctions aimed at further isolating Tehran.   The rial fell to 2.02 million…

Iran says violating vessels to face restrictions on future passages through Hormuz Strait

Tehran: Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA), the body responsible for maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, announced on Sunday that vessels violating Iranian protocols for transiting the waterway will face restrictions on their…

Iran announces discovery of major gas reserves in southern province

Tehran: Iran has announced that it has discovered more than 212 billion cubic metres of natural gas reserves in the southern Fars province.   Petroleum Minister Mohsen Paknejad told state television on Sunday (local time)…

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