The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says countries will get safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz on one condition: they expel US and Israeli ambassadors.

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'Expel US & Israeli ambassadors': IRGC offers 'full freedom' in Strait of Hormuz to Arab, European nations on one condition

Pakistan FM Ishaq Dar underscores the urgent need for de-escalation in West Asia during a strategic call with China’s Wang Yi. Inside the joint push for a regional ceasefire.

Pakistan and China coordinate to avert West Asia escalation as US strikes intensify

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar told the Rajya Sabha that India favours dialogue and diplomacy to de-escalate the US-Iran conflict in West Asia. He said PM Narendra Modi is closely monitoring developments, while the government is ensuring the safety of Indians 

'Contacts with Iranian leadership difficult at this moment, spoke to FM Araghchi': Jaishankar's statement on US-Iran-Israel war

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has arranged a chartered flight for the West Indies and South Africa, which will depart for Johannesburg. The flight will see both teams returning home via a stop in the financial capital of South Africa. 

England, West Indies and South Africa to board ICC's charter flight on their way home amid West Asia crisis

WORLD | Middle East: Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) has left southern Lebanese villages but some troops still remain in five locations despite the deadline of the order of their removal from the region expired.

IDF troops remain in five locations as withdrawal deadline lapses, Lebanon says will consider it 'occupation'

World | The accusation from the Lebanese army comes after UN chief Antonio Guterres called on January 17 for Israel to end its "occupation" of the south.

West Asia crisis: Lebanon army accuses Israel of procrastination in its withdrawal under truce

world, west asia : The UN welcomed the release of the Galaxy Leader crew, pointing out that this was a step in the right direction. The UN urged Houthis to continue these positive step on all fronts.

West Asia crisis: Houthi rebels release crew of Galaxy Leader after over a year; UN welcomes step

“They have one remaining domain and that is Yemen. Now is the time to counter the Houthis and push them back into their position," Yemen's vice president said. 

West Asia crisis | Western nations should seize opportunity to strike Houthis while...: UN-backed Yemeni govt

Since the Israel-Hamas war started, Houthis waded into the conflict with attacks on shipping routes in the Red Sea as a show of support for the Palestinians and Hamas.

West Asia crisis: Houthis likely to limit attacks in Red Sea to Israel-affiliated ships

World: Nawaf Salam was picked as Lebanon new prime minister after a majority of Lebanese lawmakers endorsed him and he received the necessary votes in parliament. 

Who is Nawaf Salam? ICJ president turned Lebanon's new prime minister

World | Middle East: On Jan 9, Joseph Aou was made the president of Lebanon amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah.


West Asia crisis: Hope new Lebanon president will help achieve 'stability,' says Israel

Last month, France and Germany had both sent lower-level delegations to Syria. Footage published by news agencies showed Baerbock and Barrot seat with Sharaa for talks at the presidential palace.

Want to forge a new relationship with Damascus: German, French foreign ministers meet Syria's de facto leader

World, Middle East: Defending the changes, Syria's Education Minister Nazir al-Qadir said the changes were only meant to scrap the glorifying references to Bashar al-Assad and correct the misinterpretations of the Quran.

Syria's education minister defends changes in school curriculum amid criticism. Cites THIS reason

World: The Hezbollah commander who decided to marry four women over the telephone was identified as Fuad Shukr. He was killed in an Israeli airstrike earlier this year. 

Israel finds THIS Hezbollah commander's desparate plan to marry four women: Report

World: THAAD, or Terminal High Altitude Area Defense System was used to try to intercept the missile and an analysis would determine THAAD's success.

Watch: Israel uses US THAAD system for first time to intercept Houthi missile. What is it?

World News | The UN chief condemned the “escalation” in the region, whereas WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus later said he was about to board a plane at the airport.

West Asia crisis LIVE: Yemen-based Houthis claim drone, missile attack at Tel Aviv airport

Israeli media has reported that the IDF has carried out against Houthis in response to the rebels' recent ballistic missile and drone attacks on Israel. 

West Asia crisis: Israel launches multiple strikes in Yemen, three killed

West Asia crisis | World news: The reports come amidst signalling by Israel that it may go after the Houthi rebels after significantly weakening other Iranian assets.

Houthis ‘uncover’ Mossad, CIA spy network as Israel shifts focus to Yemen

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Wednesday shared new details about its involvement in the pager and walkie-talkie blast attacks targeting Hezbollah. 

15,000 devices failed to explode during Israel's pager operation against Hezbollah: Report

The protests come a little more than two weeks after an armed coalition led by Islamists toppled the government of Bashar al-Assad, who had cast himself as a protector of minorities in the Sunni-majority country.



Hundreds hit the streets as protest erupts over burning of Christmas tree near Syria's Hama

Syrian leader al-Sharra leads the Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group that swept Bashar al-Assad from power earlier this month, ending the family's 50-year-long iron-fisted rule.



West Asia crisis: US diplomats have 'positive meeting' with new Syrian leader

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'Expel US & Israeli ambassadors': IRGC offers 'full freedom' in Strait of Hormuz to Arab, European nations on one condition

Pakistan stresses on 'need to ease West Asia tensions' to China

'PM monitoring closely, contacts with Iranian leadership difficult': Jaishankar

England, West Indies and South Africa to board ICC's charter flight on way home

IDF troops remain in five locations as withdrawal deadline lapses, Lebanon says will consider it 'occupation'

West Asia crisis: Lebanon army accuses Israel of procrastination in its withdrawal under truce

West Asia crisis: Houthi rebels release crew of Galaxy Leader after over a year; UN welcomes step

West Asia crisis | Western nations should seize opportunity to strike Houthis while...: UN-backed Yemeni govt

West Asia crisis: Houthis likely to limit attacks in Red Sea to Israel-affiliated ships

Who is Nawaf Salam? ICJ president turned Lebanon's new prime minister

West Asia crisis: Hope new Lebanon president will help achieve 'stability,' says Israel

Want to forge a new relationship with Damascus: German, French foreign ministers meet Syria's de facto leader

Syria's education minister defends changes in school curriculum amid criticism. Cites THIS reason

Israel finds THIS Hezbollah commander's desparate plan to marry four women: Report

Watch: Israel uses US THAAD system for first time to intercept Houthi missile. What is it?

West Asia crisis LIVE: Yemen-based Houthis claim drone, missile attack at Tel Aviv airport

West Asia crisis: Israel launches multiple strikes in Yemen, three killed

Houthis ‘uncover’ Mossad, CIA spy network as Israel shifts focus to Yemen

15,000 devices failed to explode during Israel's pager operation against Hezbollah: Report

Hundreds hit the streets as protest erupts over burning of Christmas tree near Syria's Hama

Hundreds hit the streets as protest erupts over burning of Christmas tree near Syria's Hama

West Asia crisis: US diplomats have 'positive meeting' with new Syrian leader

West Asia crisis: US diplomats have 'positive meeting' with new Syrian leader

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