An attack on Iraq’s Basra port killed at least one and halted oil exports amid rising regional tensions.

SpiceJet flies Indian nationals from UAE amid West Asian tensions.

A French soldier was killed in Iraq amid rising Gulf strikes, escalating Middle East tensions.

Trump denies U.S. refueling planes destroyed in Iranian strike, says four damaged lightly, one nearly fixed.

Ohio honors three fallen Air National Guard airmen killed in a non-combat plane crash in Iraq.

India’s basmati rice exports to grow 2% to 6.06 million tonnes in 2026 despite Middle East tensions.

Kuwait and Qatar condemn second UAE consulate attack in Iraq’s Kurdistan, calling it a violation of international law.

Iranian-linked drones hit a U.S. base in Erbil, injuring some U.S. personnel, with UK officials noting increased attacks and possible Iran-Russia ties.

Air India seeks temporary pilot rule changes due to longer flights from Middle East airspace rerouting.

A Frenchman, accused of genocide and crimes against humanity for his role in IS's 2014–2016 campaign against Yazidis, is on trial in absentia.