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01 Mar

Tehran Announces Death of Ayatollah Khamenei After Joint US-Israel Offensive; Nationwide Mourning Begins

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Tehran (Rajeev Sharma): Iran has formally acknowledged the death of its Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, following large-scale strikes carried out by the United States and Israel, triggering an unprecedented political and security crisis in the region. Authorities declared a 40-day period of national mourning as the country grapples with the fallout of the attack. State media reported that Khamenei was killed during coordinated strikes that targeted key government and military sites in Tehran early Saturday morning. Officials said his body was recovered from the rubble of a heavily damaged compound linked to the leadership. Senior figures in Iran described…

28 Feb

Flights Grounded, Airspace Shut as Strikes on Iran Trigger Global Travel Warnings

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsWorld NewsAir India flight diverted Iran Israel war, flight cancellations Dubai Doha, India travel advisory West Asia, Middle East airspace shutdown 2026, Operation Epic Fury strikes

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): International air travel across the Middle East was thrown into chaos after military strikes on Iran prompted emergency airspace closures and sweeping flight cancellations. The sudden escalation forced airlines to halt or reroute services to avoid conflict zones, leaving thousands of passengers stranded and disrupting major global routes linking Europe, Asia, and the Gulf. Civil aviation authorities in Iran and neighboring countries restricted or shut down their skies following the strikes, citing security risks to civilian aircraft. Flights to and from Israel, Iran, Iraq, and parts of the Gulf were either suspended or diverted. Several major…

28 Feb

Gulf Airspace Shuttered: Dubai Aviation Hub Paralysed as Israel-US Strikes on Iran Trigger Regional Chaos

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsAir India Gulf flights suspended, Dubai airport closure 2026, Emirates flight cancellations, Israel US strike Iran news, Middle East airspace closed

Dubai (Bureau) — The geopolitical landscape of the Middle East shifted dramatically on Saturday, February 28, 2026, as the joint Israel-US military offensive against Iran triggered a total paralysis of the Gulf’s aviation corridors. Dubai, one of the world's most critical commercial and transit hubs, has seen its flight connections decimated following the partial closure of United Arab Emirates (UAE) airspace. Dubai Airports, which manages both Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC), issued an urgent advisory on Saturday evening, requesting that passengers refrain from heading to the airports as over 100 international airlines grapple with widespread cancellations. The…

28 Feb

“Mother of All Deals”: India and EU Release Final Draft of FTA, Granting Mutual “Most Favoured Nation” Status

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma/Gurpreet Singh)— In a historic leap for global commerce, India and the European Union (EU) on Friday, February 27, 2026, released the final draft text of their long-awaited Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The proposed pact, hailed by trade experts as the "Mother of All Deals," includes a landmark provision granting both parties "Most Favoured Nation" (MFN) status for a five-year period from the date the agreement officially comes into effect. This strategic alignment ensures that India and the 27-nation bloc will provide each other with the same preferential trade benefits—including reduced tariffs and advantageous regulatory treatment—that they…

28 Feb

Missiles Exchanged as Iran Responds to Israel-US Strikes; Blasts Reported Across Gulf Region

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Tehran (Rajeev Sharma): Tensions in West Asia escalated sharply on Saturday as Iran launched a wave of missiles toward Israel following coordinated strikes by Israel and the United States on targets in Tehran, triggering fears of a wider regional conflict. Reports of explosions also emerged from parts of the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, heightening anxiety across the Gulf. The Israeli military said multiple projectiles were fired from Iranian territory in what it described as an “additional barrage.” According to officials, air defence systems were activated across several parts of the country as sirens sounded to warn residents.…

28 Feb

Mark Carney’s India Tour Signals Fresh Push to Rebuild Ottawa–New Delhi Partnership

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Mumbai (Rajeev Sharma/Gurpreet Singh): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday commenced a four-day visit to India, choosing Mumbai as the first stop in a trip designed to deepen commercial engagement and reset diplomatic momentum between the two countries. He is travelling with his wife, Daina Fix Carney. Describing India as the fastest-expanding major economy, Carney said his immediate focus would be discussions with corporate leaders to explore investment avenues and generate economic gains for Canadian businesses and workers. After his engagements in Mumbai, the Canadian leader will head to New Delhi on March 1. Talks with Prime Minister Narendra…

27 Feb

Pakistan Declares “Open War” on Afghanistan Following Deadly Border Clashes and Air Strikes

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsAfghan forces kill 55 Pakistani soldiers, Khawaja Asif open war statement, Operation Ghazab Lil Haq, Pakistan Afghanistan open war 2026

Islamabad/Kamul (Rajeev Sharma) — The long-simmering tensions between Pakistan and the Taliban-led administration in Afghanistan erupted into a full-scale military conflict on Friday, February 27, 2026. In a dramatic escalation, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif officially declared "open war" against Kabul, accusing the Taliban of exporting terrorism and harboring global militant groups. This declaration followed a series of retaliatory Pakistani air strikes targeting Kabul, Kandahar, and Paktia, marking a point of no return in the diplomatic and security relations between the two neighbours. The immediate catalyst for this declaration was a massive cross-border operation launched by Afghan forces late Thursday,…

26 Feb

India and Israel Conclude First Round of FTA Talks; Launch Strategic Financial Dialogue

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsIndia-Israel Financial Dialogue, India-Israel FTA negotiations 2026, PM Modi Israel visit, UPI Israel payment linkage

NEW DELHI / TEL AVIV (Rajeev Sharma) — Marking a transformative chapter in bilateral relations, India and Israel successfully concluded the first round of negotiations for a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on Thursday, February 26, 2026. The four-day session in New Delhi follows the signing of the Terms of Reference (ToR) in November 2025, providing a structured roadmap to dismantle trade barriers and deepen economic integration between the two strategic partners. Coinciding with the conclusion of the talks, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, currently on a high-profile state visit to Israel, issued a joint statement with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.…

25 Feb

Trump Claims Credit for Averting India-Pakistan Conflict in State of the Union, India Rejects Role

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsDonald Trump, India Pakistan conflict, Pahalgam terror attack, Shehbaz Sharif, State of the Union

Washington (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump on Tuesday claimed that he had helped end eight conflicts during his first 10 months in office, including tensions between India and Pakistan following last year’s Pahalgam terror attack.Speaking during his State of the Union Address, Trump asserted that his intervention prevented a potential nuclear confrontation between the two South Asian neighbours.“In my first 10 months, I ended eight wars... Cambodia and Thailand... Pakistan and India would have had a nuclear war. As many as 35 million people, said the Prime Minister of Pakistan, would have died if it were not for my…

25 Feb

Modi Addresses Knesset, Condemns Terrorism and Receives Top Parliamentary Honour Amid Political Walkout

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Jerusalem (Rajeev Sharma): In a speech marked by repeated applause and symbolic gestures, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday addressed the Israeli Parliament, asserting that “no cause can justify the murder of civilians” and reiterating India’s uncompromising stand against terrorism.Opening his address with “Shalom! Namaste!”, Modi told members of the Knesset that it was a privilege to stand as “the Prime Minister of India and as a representative of one ancient civilisation addressing another.” He conveyed greetings from 1.4 billion Indians and described India-Israel ties as deeply rooted in history, strengthened by democratic values and elevated into a strategic partnership…