West Asia War LIVE Updates: Hezbollah attacks border towns of Kiryat Shmona, Avivim in retaliation to Israeli strikes
Hezbollah on Friday stated that it carried out attacks on the Israeli border areas of Kiryat Shmona and Avivim in response to continued strikes by Israel in Lebanon despite a two-week ceasefire in place following over a month-long conflict in West Asia.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Hezbollah attacks border towns of Kiryat Shmona, Avivim in retaliation to Israeli strikes
Hezbollah on Friday stated that it carried out attacks on the Israeli border areas of Kiryat Shmona and Avivim in response to continued strikes by Israel in Lebanon despite a two-week ceasefire in place following over a month-long conflict in West Asia.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Kuwait blames Iran for drone strikes as Trump casts doubt on ceasefire
US President Donald Trump appeared to cast doubt on the effectiveness of the two-week ceasefire over Iran's continued chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz, while Kuwait accused Iran and its proxies of launching drone attacks despite the ceasefire. Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard denied launching attacks Thursday night on Persian Gulf states.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Kuwait blames Iran for drone strikes as Trump casts doubt on ceasefire
US President Donald Trump appeared to cast doubt on the effectiveness of the two-week ceasefire over Iran's continued chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz, while Kuwait accused Iran and its proxies of launching drone attacks despite the ceasefire. Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard denied launching attacks Thursday night on Persian Gulf states.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: West Asia conflict can hit India's remittances flow: Crisil
The West Asia conflict may impact India's remittance flow, as one-third of the inflows from the diaspora come from Gulf Cooperation Council countries, according to Crisil Ratings on Friday. The current account deficit can be adversely impacted because of a cut in the diaspora's incomes, it said in a note on the West Asia conflict.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: West Asia conflict can hit India's remittances flow: Crisil
The West Asia conflict may impact India's remittance flow, as one-third of the inflows from the diaspora come from Gulf Cooperation Council countries, according to Crisil Ratings on Friday. The current account deficit can be adversely impacted because of a cut in the diaspora's incomes, it said in a note on the West Asia conflict.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: India voices concern over civilian casualties in Lebanon
India on Friday voiced "deep concern" over reports of mounting civilian casualties in Lebanon. New Delhi's comments came amid increasing Israeli strikes on Lebanon that triggered uncertainty over the stability of a precarious US-Iran ceasefire agreement. Tehran has been maintaining that Lebanon has been covered under the deal, while the US and Israel disputed the Iranian assertion.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: India voices concern over civilian casualties in Lebanon
India on Friday voiced "deep concern" over reports of mounting civilian casualties in Lebanon. New Delhi's comments came amid increasing Israeli strikes on Lebanon that triggered uncertainty over the stability of a precarious US-Iran ceasefire agreement. Tehran has been maintaining that Lebanon has been covered under the deal, while the US and Israel disputed the Iranian assertion.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Hezbollah attacks border towns of Kiryat Shmona, Avivim in retaliation to Israeli strikes
Hezbollah on Friday stated that it carried out attacks on the Israeli border areas of Kiryat Shmona and Avivim in response to continued strikes by Israel in Lebanon despite a two-week ceasefire in place following over a month-long conflict in West Asia (ANI)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Hezbollah attacks border towns of Kiryat Shmona, Avivim in retaliation to Israeli strikes
Hezbollah on Friday stated that it carried out attacks on the Israeli border areas of Kiryat Shmona and Avivim in response to continued strikes by Israel in Lebanon despite a two-week ceasefire in place following over a month-long conflict in West Asia (ANI)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: India voices concern over civilian casualties in Lebanon
India on Friday voiced "deep concern" over reports of mounting civilian casualties in Lebanon. New Delhi's comments came amid increasing Israeli strikes on Lebanon that triggered uncertainty over the stability of a precarious US-Iran ceasefire agreement. Tehran has been maintaining that Lebanon has been covered under the deal while the US and Israel disputed the Iranian assertion (PTI)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: India voices concern over civilian casualties in Lebanon
India on Friday voiced "deep concern" over reports of mounting civilian casualties in Lebanon. New Delhi's comments came amid increasing Israeli strikes on Lebanon that triggered uncertainty over the stability of a precarious US-Iran ceasefire agreement. Tehran has been maintaining that Lebanon has been covered under the deal while the US and Israel disputed the Iranian assertion (PTI)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: UK urges full reopening of Strait of Hormuz, calls for unrestricted navigation
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said the waterway should be reopened without any conditions such as tolls or restrictions. In a statement, she emphasised, &ldquo;The Strait of Hormuz must be fully reopened, without restrictions or tolls&hellip; Freedom of navigation means navigation must be free,&rdquo; as per IANS

West Asia War LIVE Updates: UK urges full reopening of Strait of Hormuz, calls for unrestricted navigation
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said the waterway should be reopened without any conditions such as tolls or restrictions. In a statement, she emphasised, &ldquo;The Strait of Hormuz must be fully reopened, without restrictions or tolls&hellip; Freedom of navigation means navigation must be free,&rdquo; as per IANS

West Asia War LIVE Updates: &ldquo;We&rsquo;re looking forward to negotiation. I think it's going to be positive,&rdquo; says Vance
Speaking to reporters at Joint Base Andrews before boarding Air Force Two, Vance said, &ldquo;We&rsquo;re looking forward to negotiation. I think it's going to be positive&rdquo;. He reiterated that the United States is willing to engage diplomatically if Iran shows genuine intent. &ldquo;If the Iranians are willing to negotiate in good faith, we're certainly willing to extend the open hand,&rdquo; he said. However, he also issued a clear warning, adding, &ldquo;If they're going to try to play us, then they're going to find the negotiating team is not that receptive,&rdquo; as per IANS

West Asia War LIVE Updates: &ldquo;We&rsquo;re looking forward to negotiation. I think it's going to be positive,&rdquo; says Vance
Speaking to reporters at Joint Base Andrews before boarding Air Force Two, Vance said, &ldquo;We&rsquo;re looking forward to negotiation. I think it's going to be positive&rdquo;. He reiterated that the United States is willing to engage diplomatically if Iran shows genuine intent. &ldquo;If the Iranians are willing to negotiate in good faith, we're certainly willing to extend the open hand,&rdquo; he said. However, he also issued a clear warning, adding, &ldquo;If they're going to try to play us, then they're going to find the negotiating team is not that receptive,&rdquo; as per IANS

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Lebanon is in food crisis, says The UN's World Food Programme
The UN's World Food Programme (WFP) said the entire food system in Lebanon was reeling from the conflict, with prices surging and supply chains disrupted as Israel continues its offensive. "What we're witnessing is not just a displacement crisis: it is rapidly becoming a food security crisis," said Allison Oman, the WFP's country director in Lebanon (AFP)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Lebanon is in food crisis, says The UN's World Food Programme
The UN's World Food Programme (WFP) said the entire food system in Lebanon was reeling from the conflict, with prices surging and supply chains disrupted as Israel continues its offensive. "What we're witnessing is not just a displacement crisis: it is rapidly becoming a food security crisis," said Allison Oman, the WFP's country director in Lebanon (AFP)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Hezbollah calls on Lebanon govt to stop giving 'free concessions' to Israel
Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem on Friday called on the Lebanese government to stop giving "free concessions" to Israel, with the two governments due to begin negotiations in Washington next week. "We will not accept a return to the previous situation, and we call on officials to stop offering free concessions," Qassem said in a written message broadcast on the party's Al-Manar TV, in which he also denounced the "bloody criminality on Wednesday," when Israeli strikes killed more than 300 people in Lebanon (AFP)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Hezbollah calls on Lebanon govt to stop giving 'free concessions' to Israel
Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem on Friday called on the Lebanese government to stop giving "free concessions" to Israel, with the two governments due to begin negotiations in Washington next week. "We will not accept a return to the previous situation, and we call on officials to stop offering free concessions," Qassem said in a written message broadcast on the party's Al-Manar TV, in which he also denounced the "bloody criminality on Wednesday," when Israeli strikes killed more than 300 people in Lebanon (AFP)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran embassy in India hoists flag on 40th day of mourning for Ayatollah Khamenei; mourns death of former Iran FM Kharrazi
On the occasion of the 40th day of public mourning of the death of the Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, a ceremony was held at the Iranian embassy in India on Friday to hoist the flag of Iran. (ANI)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran embassy in India hoists flag on 40th day of mourning for Ayatollah Khamenei; mourns death of former Iran FM Kharrazi
On the occasion of the 40th day of public mourning of the death of the Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, a ceremony was held at the Iranian embassy in India on Friday to hoist the flag of Iran. (ANI)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: 'In war, everyone loses,' says Mirwaiz Umar Farooq calls for peace in Middle East
Kashmir's chief preacher Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Friday said there are no real winners in a war as conflict leaves behind destruction and losses, and called for serious engagement and dialogue grounded in justice to bring peace in the Middle East. (PTI)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: 'In war, everyone loses,' says Mirwaiz Umar Farooq calls for peace in Middle East
Kashmir's chief preacher Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Friday said there are no real winners in a war as conflict leaves behind destruction and losses, and called for serious engagement and dialogue grounded in justice to bring peace in the Middle East. (PTI)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Netanyahu corruption trial to resume Sunday as Israel lifts emergency court restrictions
The criminal trial of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to resume on Sunday after weeks of suspension due to emergency restrictions imposed on the judiciary amid the ongoing conflict with Iran, The Jerusalem Post reported (ANI)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Netanyahu corruption trial to resume Sunday as Israel lifts emergency court restrictions
The criminal trial of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to resume on Sunday after weeks of suspension due to emergency restrictions imposed on the judiciary amid the ongoing conflict with Iran, The Jerusalem Post reported (ANI)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: India invested in Lebanon's peace, security, says MEA, "protection of civilians foremost priority" amid continued strikes by Israel
India on Friday expressed deep concern over the rising number of civilian casualties in Lebanon amid continued strikes by Israel despite the two-week ceasefire imposed to halt the month-long conflict in West Asia, reiterating that the protection of civilians remains its foremost priority (ANI)
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West Asia War LIVE Updates: India invested in Lebanon's peace, security, says MEA, "protection of civilians foremost priority" amid continued strikes by Israel
India on Friday expressed deep concern over the rising number of civilian casualties in Lebanon amid continued strikes by Israel despite the two-week ceasefire imposed to halt the month-long conflict in West Asia, reiterating that the protection of civilians remains its foremost priority (ANI)
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West Asia War LIVE Updates: US-Iran talks in Pakistan uncertain as sides trade accusations
A cloud of uncertainty hung Friday over the scheduled start of talks in Pakistan between the United States and Iran, with no announcement yet on the arrival of negotiators and both sides accusing the other (AFP)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US-Iran talks in Pakistan uncertain as sides trade accusations
A cloud of uncertainty hung Friday over the scheduled start of talks in Pakistan between the United States and Iran, with no announcement yet on the arrival of negotiators and both sides accusing the other (AFP)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Nawaf Salam heads to US as Israel seeks Lebanon talks on Hezbollah disarmament
The visit comes after Israel requested direct negotiations with Lebanon.The development comes at a time when regional tensions remain high, even as a fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran continues to hold, though under increasing strain, reported ANI (AP)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Nawaf Salam heads to US as Israel seeks Lebanon talks on Hezbollah disarmament
The visit comes after Israel requested direct negotiations with Lebanon.The development comes at a time when regional tensions remain high, even as a fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran continues to hold, though under increasing strain, reported ANI (AP)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Kuwait blames Iran for drone strikes as Trump casts doubt on ceasefire
US President Donald Trump appeared to cast doubt on the effectiveness of the two-week ceasefire over Iran's continued chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz, while Kuwait accused Iran and its proxies of launching drone attacks despite the ceasefire. Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard denied launching attacks Thursday night on Persian Gulf states (AP)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Kuwait blames Iran for drone strikes as Trump casts doubt on ceasefire
US President Donald Trump appeared to cast doubt on the effectiveness of the two-week ceasefire over Iran's continued chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz, while Kuwait accused Iran and its proxies of launching drone attacks despite the ceasefire. Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard denied launching attacks Thursday night on Persian Gulf states (AP)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Islamabad is under tight security for the talks
The Pakistani capital has been placed under heavy security for the talks. Authorities have not officially confirmed the venue, but strict measures have been implemented across the city. The Serena Hotel, located in the high-security Red Zone, asked guests to vacate, while a public holiday was declared to limit movement.&nbsp;

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Islamabad is under tight security for the talks
The Pakistani capital has been placed under heavy security for the talks. Authorities have not officially confirmed the venue, but strict measures have been implemented across the city. The Serena Hotel, located in the high-security Red Zone, asked guests to vacate, while a public holiday was declared to limit movement.&nbsp;

West Asia War LIVE Updates: World shares mostly higher, oil gains ahead of planned US-Iran ceasefire talks
World shares were mostly up Friday, tracking Wall Street gains while oil prices also rose on the fragile Iran war ceasefire and ahead of Iran-US talks in Pakistan. (AP)
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West Asia War LIVE Updates: World shares mostly higher, oil gains ahead of planned US-Iran ceasefire talks
World shares were mostly up Friday, tracking Wall Street gains while oil prices also rose on the fragile Iran war ceasefire and ahead of Iran-US talks in Pakistan. (AP)
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West Asia War LIVE Updates: Spain called on Iran to negotiate in 'good faith,' says minister
"I encourage Iran this is what I conveyed to the Iranian foreign minister to take part in those negotiations and to participate in good faith," Jose Manuel Albares told the press, adding that he had spoken with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, "the day before yesterday" and had also asked him to halt "all missile and drone launches" (AFP)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Spain called on Iran to negotiate in 'good faith,' says minister
"I encourage Iran this is what I conveyed to the Iranian foreign minister to take part in those negotiations and to participate in good faith," Jose Manuel Albares told the press, adding that he had spoken with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, "the day before yesterday" and had also asked him to halt "all missile and drone launches" (AFP)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Pak minister reviews security arrangements ahead of key Iran-US talks in Islamabad
Pakistan's interior minister Mohsin Naqvi on Friday reviewed the security arrangements in Islamabad ahead of the arrival of the Iranian and US delegations for peace talks aimed to end the conflict in West Asia (PTI)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Pak minister reviews security arrangements ahead of key Iran-US talks in Islamabad
Pakistan's interior minister Mohsin Naqvi on Friday reviewed the security arrangements in Islamabad ahead of the arrival of the Iranian and US delegations for peace talks aimed to end the conflict in West Asia (PTI)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: India-Japan discuss West Asia conflict, Hormuz Strait in phone call between EAM Jaishankar, FM Motegi
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke to his Japanese counterpart on Friday to discuss the developments in West Asia and international shipping via the Strait of Hormuz (ANI)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: India-Japan discuss West Asia conflict, Hormuz Strait in phone call between EAM Jaishankar, FM Motegi
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke to his Japanese counterpart on Friday to discuss the developments in West Asia and international shipping via the Strait of Hormuz (ANI)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Mike Flynn questions Pakistan&rsquo;s role as mediator in Iran-US talks over missile concerns
Former US National Security Advisor General Mike Flynn on Friday raised questions on Pakistan's ability to serve as an "honest mediator" for peace talks between Iran and the US in light of the purported claims of Islamabad's role in providing Chinese-supplied missiles to Iran (ANI)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Mike Flynn questions Pakistan&rsquo;s role as mediator in Iran-US talks over missile concerns
Former US National Security Advisor General Mike Flynn on Friday raised questions on Pakistan's ability to serve as an "honest mediator" for peace talks between Iran and the US in light of the purported claims of Islamabad's role in providing Chinese-supplied missiles to Iran (ANI)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US, Iran prepare for ceasefire talks as Netanyahu authorises negotiations with Lebanon
Negotiators from Iran and the United States prepared Friday for high-level talks planned to start a day later in Islamabad, seeking to steady a ceasefire teetering over Israel and Hezbollah exchanging fire and Tehran's chokehold over the Strait of Hormuz (AP)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US, Iran prepare for ceasefire talks as Netanyahu authorises negotiations with Lebanon
Negotiators from Iran and the United States prepared Friday for high-level talks planned to start a day later in Islamabad, seeking to steady a ceasefire teetering over Israel and Hezbollah exchanging fire and Tehran's chokehold over the Strait of Hormuz (AP)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Zelenskyy says Ukrainian forces shot down Shahed drones in Middle Eastern countries during Iran war
Ukrainian military personnel shot down Iranian-designed Shahed drones in multiple Middle Eastern countries during the Iran war, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, describing the operations as part of a broader effort to help partners counter the same weapons used by Russia in Ukraine

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Zelenskyy says Ukrainian forces shot down Shahed drones in Middle Eastern countries during Iran war
Ukrainian military personnel shot down Iranian-designed Shahed drones in multiple Middle Eastern countries during the Iran war, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, describing the operations as part of a broader effort to help partners counter the same weapons used by Russia in Ukraine

West Asia War LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Iranian officials deny reports of negotiators travelling to Pakistan for talks, reports state media
Iran's official news agencies have firmly rejected the reports in international media claiming that senior officials such as Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Bager Ghalibaf have travelled to Pakistan to negotiate with the United States, Press TV reported on Friday. (ANI)

West Asia War LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Iranian officials deny reports of negotiators travelling to Pakistan for talks, reports state media
Iran's official news agencies have firmly rejected the reports in international media claiming that senior officials such as Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Bager Ghalibaf have travelled to Pakistan to negotiate with the United States, Press TV reported on Friday. (ANI)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Kuwait blames Iran for drone strikes as Trump casts doubt on ceasefire 
US President Donald Trump appeared to cast doubt on the effectiveness of the two-week ceasefire over Iran's continued chokehold over the Strait of Hormuz, while Kuwait accused Iran and its proxies of launching drone attacks targeting it on Thursday despite the ceasefire. (AP)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Kuwait blames Iran for drone strikes as Trump casts doubt on ceasefire
US President Donald Trump appeared to cast doubt on the effectiveness of the two-week ceasefire over Iran's continued chokehold over the Strait of Hormuz, while Kuwait accused Iran and its proxies of launching drone attacks targeting it on Thursday despite the ceasefire. (AP)

West Asia War LIVE Updates | Pakistan West Asia Talks: No official word on arrival of US, Iran delegates 
Uncertainty shrouded the US-Iran dialogue, as there was no official word about the arrival of delegates on Friday, the day set for the start of talks between the two warring sides, even as Pakistan waived visa requirements for journalists and officials attending talks. (PTI)

West Asia War LIVE Updates | Pakistan West Asia Talks: No official word on arrival of US, Iran delegates
Uncertainty shrouded the US-Iran dialogue, as there was no official word about the arrival of delegates on Friday, the day set for the start of talks between the two warring sides, even as Pakistan waived visa requirements for journalists and officials attending talks. (PTI)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Kuwait claims attack by Iran, its proxies; Saudi Arabia says vital pipeline recently damaged 
Kuwait has accused Iran and its proxies of launching drone attacks targeting it on Thursday despite the two-week ceasefire in the Iran war, as Saudi Arabia said recent attacks damaged a key pipeline in the kingdom. (AP)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Kuwait claims attack by Iran, its proxies; Saudi Arabia says vital pipeline recently damaged
Kuwait has accused Iran and its proxies of launching drone attacks targeting it on Thursday despite the two-week ceasefire in the Iran war, as Saudi Arabia said recent attacks damaged a key pipeline in the kingdom. (AP)

West Asia War LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Israel denounces Pak Defence Minister Khawaja Asif for "outrageous" comments 
In a strong denouncement of "outrageous" remarks made by Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, Israel has raised doubts about his country's role as a "neutral arbiter". (PTI)

West Asia War LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Israel denounces Pak Defence Minister Khawaja Asif for "outrageous" comments
In a strong denouncement of "outrageous" remarks made by Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, Israel has raised doubts about his country's role as a "neutral arbiter". (PTI)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Ship-tracking data shows tanker movement in Strait of Hormuz 
Underlining Iran's continued control of the Strait of Hormuz, a Botswana-flagged liquified natural gas tanker called the Nidi attempted to travel out of the Persian Gulf via a route ordered by the Revolutionary Guard but suddenly turned around and headed back early Friday, ship-tracking data showed. (AP)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Ship-tracking data shows tanker movement in Strait of Hormuz
Underlining Iran's continued control of the Strait of Hormuz, a Botswana-flagged liquified natural gas tanker called the Nidi attempted to travel out of the Persian Gulf via a route ordered by the Revolutionary Guard but suddenly turned around and headed back early Friday, ship-tracking data showed. (AP)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Ship-tracking data shows tanker movement in Strait of Hormuz
People's Democratic Party (PDP) Chief Mehbooba Mufti has welcomed the US-Iran ceasefire and expressed hope that it could pave the way for "lasting peace" in the region. (ANI)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Ship-tracking data shows tanker movement in Strait of Hormuz
People's Democratic Party (PDP) Chief Mehbooba Mufti has welcomed the US-Iran ceasefire and expressed hope that it could pave the way for "lasting peace" in the region. (ANI)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: India on Friday voiced "deep concern" over reports of mounting civilian casualties in Lebanon. New Delhi's comments came amid increasing Israeli strikes on Lebanon that triggered uncertainty over the stability of a precarious US-Iran ceasefire agreement. Tehran has been maintaining that Lebanon has been covered under the deal while the US and Israel disputed the Iranian assertion. We are closing the blog now

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