Oil prices witnessed a significant 5 per cent surge following Hamas' surprise attacks on Israel over the weekend, marking one of the most miserable conflicts in decades.

Oil prices surge as West Asia tensions escalate amidst Israel-Hamas conflict

On October 7, 2023, the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas unleashed its most devastating attack on Israel in decades, and it will be marked as a tragic day in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

A medieval-style brutality and its geopolitical repercussions on West Asia

Turkiye's capital, Ankara is in the eye of a storm after a blast near the parliament this week. Turkiye retaliated to the ghastly act by PKK terrorists. Does this indicate escalating tensions with Kurdish outfits seeking autonomy in the region?

PKK terrorists bomb Ankara, Turkiye seeks retribution

Dubai seems to be readying itself to become the gambling destination of West Asia. It has set up a regulatory body for commercial gaming, that many say will soon pave the way for setting up casinos in the gulf nation. Ghadi Francis brings you a report.

Move over Vegas, Dubai is here | The West Asia Post

One of the key announcements at the G20 Summit in New Delhi was of an Economic corridor between India, West Asia and Europe. Our correspondent Jodie Cohen spoke to the National Security Advisor of Israel, Tzachi Hanegb about the same listen-in.

Israeli NSA Tzachi Hanegb welcomes new India-West Asia- Europe trade route

#thewestasiapost | The US Has allowed South Korea to unfreeze 6 billion dollars in Iranian funds. The white house says its prisoner swap with Tehran is going as planned. The US And Iran seem to be trying something new. Is this an emerging dynamic? @ghadifrancis explains

Emerging US-Irian dynamic | Turkiye, Iraq talks water and PKK | The West Asia Post

Last month has officially been declared the hottest month ever recorded in July and temperatures are expected to rise further affecting the already 55 million people across the globe who have been struck by droughts. One region affected more than most others is West Asia.

West Asia faces severe heat conditions

Amidst evolving geopolitical dynamics, Saudi Arabia appointing Ambassador Nayef Al-Sudairi as a non-resident envoy to Palestine has triggered speculation about diplomatic shifts in West Asia.

Israel rejects Jerusalem diplomatic base for Saudi envoy to Palestinian authority

Yesterday, Kuwait banned the Australian blockbuster "Talk to me". Today it has shunned Greta Gerwig's billion-dollar hit Barbie. Lebanon is planning to follow suit. Why is West Asia doing this? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Kuwait bans 'Barbie' after 'Talk To Me'

While the world is digging for oil, West Asia has got its hand on a new sizzling currency. It is olive oil. The humble crop's prices have sky-rocketed, courtesy - the heat killing Europe’s produce. Ghadi Francis gets you a report.

Olive oil demand surges in West Asia

West Asia is observing Ashura. It is an important event in the Islamic calendar. Ashura falls on the 10th day of the month of Muharram. What is the significance of this day, and what is the history behind it? Ghadi Francis tells you more.

West Asia’s Shia Muslims observe the Ashura

Tonight on The West Asia Post with Ghadi Francis: +Horrors of Israeli settler rampage +Israel approves new West Bank settlement plan +Hollywood producer testifies against Netanyahu +Iran, Yemeni pilgrims attend Hajj

The West Asia Post: Israel approves new West Bank settlement plan

Tonight on The West Asia Post with Ghadi Francis: - West bank on the boil - Israel-Palestine clashes - Syrian refugees suffer on - Jordan's Youth - A bleak future - Iraq's searing summer - Haj Pilgrimage - Building new bridges

The West Asia Post: West bank on the boil | Israel-Palestine clashes

Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan arrived in Iran on June 17 amid a rapprochement between the two Middle East arch-foes.

Saudi Foreign Minister arrives in Iran amid rapprochement

Be it football or golf, West Asia is delivering big. The region has been in the news for the last few weeks, for its sporting master shots. The question is, can the cash-laden region, use sports to further its soft power agenda? Ghadi Francis gets you a report.

Sports the new push to West Asia's soft power | The West Asia Post

It seems West Asia is the new go-to place for the two economic rivals -- the US And China. And Saudi Arabia -- West Asia's biggest economic power -- is the at centre of the global rivalry. Saudi Arabia is now playing host to the largest Chinese-arab business gathering. Reports suggest that Saudi officials have spoken of integrating China into the Arab world while the Chinese have said that they are (quote unquote) ready to de-Americanise the oil-rich kingdom.

Saudi Arabia seeks to be a bridge between China & West Asia

With poorer populations being particularly at risk in the decades ahead, countries across the gulf region and the wider West Asia are highly vulnerable to extreme heat borne out of climate change.

West Asian nations vulnerable to heat borne out of climate change

Something big might be brewing behind the scenes. The Sultan of Oman was on a visit to Iran. Muscat has historically been the negotiator between the West and Tehran. It played a key role in inking the 2015 nuclear pact and the visit at a time like this, has stirred off the rumour mill on a possible revival of the controversial deal.

West Asia's diplomatic shifts

As economies gradually bounce back from the shocks of the COVID-19 pandemic, the International Labour Organization (ILO) has highlighted a concerning disparity in the employment landscape.

Unemployment disparity: High-income nations flourish, low-income countries lag behind

NSAs of India, Saudi, UAE & US met recently. This is potentially a second quad in the making, involving West Asian states, the other being India-Israel-UAE-US, or i2u2. Abraham accords, signed in 2020, have been significant in developing normalcy in ties among a number of nations in the region, including Israel, UAE & Bahrain. Although Israel & Saudi have not normalized their diplomatic ties yet, observer research foundation says there are intense backchannel engagements. While the relationship is expanding, Saudi is still not ready to normalize ties with Israel. India has old links with West Asia, but the relationship has seen added momentum in recent years with reciprocal high-level visits. While both india & US Have had a long-term presence in west asia, what is possibly driving fresh momentum is the role played by China in the region. Beijing recently brokered peace between regional arch-rivals saudi & iran. US & India are exploring additional combinations of partnerships.

Second 'West Asia' quad in the making? India & US intensify diplomatic outreach | Details

India and China have unleashed their hunger for Russian oil, sending import levels skyrocketing to unprecedented levels. the oil-hungry Asian giants are gobbling up discounted supplies, leaving West Asia and Africa in the dust. A Reuters report suggests India, has taken its hunger for Russian oil to the next level. It has bought a jaw dropping record of 66.7 million barrels in may alone!

India's oil purchase from Russia breaches new high

India is on its way to cement stronger ties with foreign nations around the world. It is trying to prove its mettle in the global arms trade. For this, India plans to carry out a major change in the deployment of defence attaches overseas. The move is seen as a bid to boost exports of made in India weapons.

What is India's new plan to boost exports of MADE IN INDIA weapons to Africa, West Asia?

India is countering China's influence in the Arab world with a major communication project that aims to inter-connect West Asia via railway networks and connect the region to India through shipping lanes. The ambitious project will bring West Asia closer to India.

Gravitas: India counters China's influence in the Arab world

India, US, Saudi Arabia and UAE are discussing a sea and railway connectivity project - a project ambitious enough to compete with China's Belt and Road initiative. The project intends to connect to Global Economic Hotspots that is West Asia and South Asia.

To connect or to contain China? New project to connect West & South Asia via rail, ports | WION

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