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Over 1 million Indians have returned from West Asia since February 28: government

Israel’s airspace is partially open with restricted flight operations. Travel of Indian nationals continues to be facilitated through Jordan and Egypt to India, the Ministry of…

  • Published: April 17, 20269:01 am
  • Author The Statesman
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Bangladesh government eyeing new labour markets amid Middle East instability, PM tells Parliament

Initiatives are underway to sign bilateral agreements with Serbia, Greece, North Macedonia, Romania, Portugal, Brazil and Russia, PM Tarique Rahman says.

  • Published: April 16, 20268:35 am
  • Author The Daily Star
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To each their own, says Malaysia PM Anwar on Singapore Foreign Minister’s remark on Strait of Hormuz

Singapore's Foreign Minister has the right to express his views on the Middle East conflict, we have our own stand, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

  • Published: April 16, 20268:22 am
  • Author Zakiah Koya
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South Korea President Lee says Iran war could reshape world order, calls for readiness

Seoul remains on high alert over the prolonged economic fallout from the Middle East war, even amid a temporary pause in hostilities following a conditional two-week ceasefire…

  • Published: April 10, 20268:56 am
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Indonesia doubles down on diplomacy as Hormuz risks persist despite ceasefire

Pertamina is racing to secure the release of two of its tankers stuck in the Persian Gulf through diplomatic channels, as analysts warn that the recent US-Iran ceasefire does…

  • Published: April 10, 20268:03 am
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‘No Navy escort needed for Malaysian vessels in Hormuz’

There is no need for the Royal Malaysian Navy to escort Malaysian vessels after Iran cleared them to exit the Strait of Hormuz, says Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari.

  • Published: April 9, 20269:18 am
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Easter in the midst of war: The Jakarta Post

Quoting the editorial: "This year's Easter brings a different kind of anxiety: the US-Israeli war on Iran is weaponised, especially through social media, as a religious conflict…

  • Published: April 6, 202611:18 am
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Government brings home 4,241 Filipinos from Middle East

Department of Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac said more repatriation flights are expected in the coming days, adding that nearly 1,000 OFWs have received repatriation…

  • Published: April 6, 202610:10 am
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Bangladesh government looks to Malaysia amid Gulf slowdown

Expatriate welfare minister, PM’s adviser to visit Kuala Lumpur as Dhaka explores alternatives.

  • Published: April 6, 20269:01 am
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At Easter vigil, Pope Leo urges world not to grow numb to war

The Pontiff, who has emerged as an outspoken critic of the Iran war, said that mistrust and fear have been allowed to "sever the bonds between us through war, injustice and the…

  • Published: April 6, 20268:20 am
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