Several countries in West Asia, including the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Kuwait, have expressed grave concerns about the conduct of Pakistani expatriates and the labour force, a recent report has found.

From begging to work ethic issues, Gulf nations raise concerns over conduct of Pakistanis

West Asia is on edge. The fear of an all-out war between Israel and Iran backed Hezbollah is looming large in the region yet again and this comes after a rocket attack in Golan heights killed 12 teenagers and children. Watch in for more details!

Golan Heights attack: Iran warns Israel, says 'strong reaction would lead to consequences'

One of the most pious and auspicious times in the Muslim calendar is the Muharram month. We get you all the key Muharram celebrations from across West Asia.

Ashura commemoration in shadow of Gaza war

Chipmaker Nvidia has signed a significant deal with Qatari telecom giant Ooredoo. This agreement marks Nvidia's first large-scale deployment of its ai technology in West Asia. Interestingly, the US restricts exports of its most advanced ai chips to the region. Analysts believe the deal involves Nvidia's mid-range ai technology, which falls outside those restrictions.

Nvidia partners with Ooredoo to deploy ai tech in West Asia

The 81-year-old US President Joe Biden commemorated the 80th D-Day anniversary in Normandy France. The day marks the Allied Forces surprise attack to liberate Europe from Nazi Germany during World War II. During the event, Biden was caught confused and lost as he made a gesture to sit down on a chair while the first lady Jill Biden signaled him not to. Watch in for more details!

D-Day 80th anniversary: Biden's 'state of confusion' in Normandy spark health speculations

A political crisis is unfolding in Turkiye. Lawmakers from the ruling AK party and the Pro-Kurdish dem party brawled over the removal of a mayor. Kurds are out on the streets, voicing their opinion against mayor's jail sentence.

Turkiye jails Pro-Kurdish mayor

Watch top headlines of the hour: - Modi: NDA most successful alliance - India: BJP allies praise PM Modi - Israel steps up Rafah Bombing - Germany: Army to be ready for war - Sunak: Sorry left D-Day event early

WION Headlines | India: BJP allies praise PM Modi | Israel steps up Rafah Bombing

Asma Al-Assad's life took a significant turn when she married the 19th president of one of the most volatile countries of West Asia. What is her role as a first lady? Syrian office announced acute leukemia diagnosis. How has she been involved in Syrian politics? Our next report tells you more.

Life of Asma Al-Assad

Amid the ever-escalating war in West Asia, Hamas is potentially looking to open up a new front. A report by the Times UK claims it has 'seen documents' indicating Hamas is trying to establish a secret base in Turkey.

Hamas trying to set up secret base in Turkey? | Israeli forces claim capturing Hamas document

The world has entered a new era in missile defence. One in which multiple powerful countries, are competing to build the best missile. Experts say that the success of ballistic missile defences from Ukraine to West Asia will intensify the missile arms race. In this edition of Gravitas Deep Dive, we tell you the full story about missiles, their history, their strategic importance and how they help militaries worldwide.

Gravitas | The Race to Make More Missiles: Ukraine War, West Asia Crisis Fueling a New Arms Race

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Sunday (May 5) that his government unanimously voted to close the local branches of Al Jazeera, a broadcaster owned by Qatar.

Israel cabinet votes to shut down Al Jazeera offices in country; Hamas reacts

With Dubai's plan of constructing the world's largest airport, is it somewhere ratcheting Saudi vision-2030?

West Asia's tourism battle

The world economy is expected to grow at the same rate of 3.2% in 2024 and 2025 as it did in 2023, according to the baseline prediction.

IMF: Global recovery is steady but slow and differs by region | Challenges in West Asia and Pakistan

North Korea is sending its highest level delegation to Iran in nearly five years. The visit comes amid US' concerns that armed sales by Pyongyang and then are helping fuel conflicts in West Asia and Ukraine.

North Korean officials visit Iran in a rare public trip, confirm pro-Russia stance

Other countries in West Asia are also facing similar weather conditions. Heavy rain fell in Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Yemen and Saudi Arabia. Some of whom experienced flooding, and forecasts are expecting the rain to continue.

Unusual weather patterns cause flooding

Iranian state media has revealed details about the weapons the Middle Eastern nation used in the recent unprecedented attack on Israel last weekend. The attack, named "Operation Truthful Promise," saw Tehran deploying long-range missiles capable of covering close to 2,000 km—nearly double the distance needed to reach Israel.

Iran used these weapons in 'Operation Truthful Promise,' its first direct attack on Israel

India and Germany are collaborating on triangular cooperation projects aimed at promoting sustainable development in countries across Asia, Africa, and the Indo-Pacific region, according to German Ambassador Dr. Philipp Ackermann. In an interview with WION, Ambassador Ackermann highlighted the significance of this partnership, emphasizing the combined expertise of both nations.

West Asia facing 'very dangerous situation': German Ambassador Ackermann to WION

Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz on Tuesday (Apr 16) revealed via a social media post that he has sent letters to 32 countries urging them to impose sanctions on Iran's missile programme.

Israel foreign minister calls for 'diplomatic attack' against Iran, writes to 32 nations urging sanctions

While speaking to Sidhant Sibal, WION's Correspondent, German Ambassador - Dr Philipp Ackermann said, 'You might have seen my government's reaction; they have condemned the attack by Iran on Israeli soil in the strongest terms. Germany is very worried; I think we are facing a very dangerous situation. And my government has been very active to try to de-escalate the situation. So I think the need of the hour is to reduce the tension so that the spiral of violence is not escalated.'

German Amb Philipp Ackermann talks about Berlin tracking West Asia tensions, 'it's very dangerous'

As tensions grow in Middle East after Iran fired missiles into Israel on April 13, flight prices from India to Europe and other Western countries may go up because airlines will change their routes.

West Asia crisis: Flight ticket prices may rise as tensions soar between Iran and Israel

The Israeli war cabinet failed to reach a consensus on Sunday (Apr 14) about how Israel should respond to Iran's unprecedented weekend attack. According to a report by The Times of Israel, Israeli officials said that the war cabinet favoured a retaliation against Iran, but was divided over the timing and the scale of any such response.

West Asia crisis: Israeli war cabinet fails to decide on how to respond to Iranian attack

Russia on Monday (Apr 15) raised concerns over the escalation of tensions in the Middle East after Iran launched an unprecedented attack against Israel on Saturday (Apr 13).

Russia expresses concerns over escalation of tensions in Middle East, urges restraint

Two years of the Russia-Ukraine war and six months of the Israel-Hamas conflict are now followed ominously by Iran’s unprecedented airborne attack on Israel. With West Asia facing the prospect of a major regional conflagration, these developments seemingly robbed the Indo-Pacific region of some of its salience.

Indo-Pacific is regaining salience amid West Asia crisis, US-China strategic contestation

Former US president Donald Trump on Sunday (Apr 14) reposted a 2018 tweet in which he had warned Iran and its leaders against threatening the United States. The all-caps 2018 tweet read: “To Iranian President Rouhani: NEVER, EVER THREATEN THE UNITED STATES AGAIN OR YOU WILL SUFFER THE CONSEQUENCES THE LIKES OF WHICH FEW THROUGHOUT HISTORY HAVE EVER SUFFERED BEFORE.

‘NEVER EVER…’ Trump reposts 2018 all-caps tweet against Iran following Israel strike

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