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India’s exports hit 3 billion even amid West Asia turmoil, US tariffs: Official | Ahmedabad News

India’s exports hit $863 billion even amid West Asia turmoil, US tariffs: Official | Ahmedabad News

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4 min readAhmedabadJun 18, 2026 01:54 AM IST By Yashaswi Singh DNYANESHWAR B Patil Zonal Development Commissioner Kandla Special Economic Zone (KASEZ) said on Wednesday that despite challenges faced during 2025-26, including the West Asia crisis and heavy tariffs imposed by the United States, the country has “performed wonderfully”. “The year 2025-26 was a challenging year, as we know there was crisis in West Asia and the US had also imposed tariffs, but despite all this we have performed wonderfully and that shows the resilience of India,” said Patil while speaking at the Gujarat SEZs Outreach Programme organised in Ahmedabad on Wednesday, during which officials reviewed 12 years of progress made by Gujarat’s Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and outlined their vision for future growth, investment and exports. Despite these challenges, he said the export performance remained strong and referred to an export figure of $863.11 billion, covering products such as coffee, spices and marine goods. Also, the potential role in supporting manufacturing, technology transfer and employment generation in India through long-term investment commitments of the European …

‘Bomb our way to solutions’: Obama says Trump’s Iran deal won’t improve on his pact | World News

‘Bomb our way to solutions’: Obama says Trump’s Iran deal won’t improve on his pact | World News

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Former US President Barack Obama has said that any potential deal to end the conflict between America and Iran will not mark a “significant improvement” over the accord his administration negotiated 11 years ago. Speaking on ABC News‘ talk show “This Week,” Obama suggested that it would be better to negotiate an agreement that doesn’t fulfil all the requirements presented by Washington so that an outright war can be avoided. Contemporary peace efforts and context Obama’s remarks come at a time when the US and Iran are closing in on a potential peace agreement to end the over three-month-old conflict that could also reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump has said his administration is going to sign a deal with Iran on Sunday. Referring to 2015’s Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) nuclear agreement that Trump abandoned during his first term, Obama said, “It is doubtful that any agreement that arises is going to be significantly different or a significant improvement from the deal that we had in the first place,” ABC …

India condemns attack on vessel off Oman coast; 3 crew members missing

India condemns attack on vessel off Oman coast; 3 crew members missing

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The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has condemned an attack on the commercial vessel Settebello off the coast of Oman, describing the incident as deeply concerning amid ongoing tensions in the region. According to an official statement, the MEA stated that the vessel was attacked earlier on the day, prompting an immediate search and rescue operation involving Oman authorities. The ministry said that 24 Indian crew members were on board the vessel at the time of the attack. So far, 21 Indians have been rescued, while three crew members are still reported missing. India`s Embassy in Oman stated that it was closely monitoring the situation and is actively coordinating with local authorities involved in the ongoing search and rescue efforts of the crew members. Officials said all possible assistance is being provided to ensure the safety and welfare of the affected crew members. India expresses concern over shipping attacks The MEA said the continuing attacks on commercial shipping in the region are a matter of serious concern and are linked to the ongoing conflict in …

Closely monitoring incident involving vessel off Oman coast: India

Closely monitoring incident involving vessel off Oman coast: India

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The Indian Embassy in Muscat on Wednesday said it has learnt of an incident involving a vessel off the coast of Oman and is “closely monitoring” the situation, amid reports of an attack on a tanker near the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz. In a post on X, the Indian mission also said that it is in close touch with the local authorities on the issue, without disclosing any details. “We have learnt of an incident involving a vessel off the coast of Oman. We are closely monitoring the situation and in close touch with the local authorities. We shall update soon,” it said. Meanwhile, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said it has received a report of an incident 20 nautical miles northeast of Sohar in Oman, which lies near the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz. “Local authorities have reported a tanker has experienced a fire in their engine room and are on the scene assisting with the evacuation of the crew,” it said. The vessel reported one casualty while two crew …

India urges de-escalation as fresh West Asia tensions heighten global concern

India urges de-escalation as fresh West Asia tensions heighten global concern

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India on Monday expressed deep concern over the latest escalation in West Asia, urging all parties involved to immediately reduce tensions and pursue a diplomatic solution, reported the IANS. In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the renewed attacks in the region were a matter of serious concern for the international community. “India deeply regrets the renewed attacks in West Asia. These developments are a matter of utmost concern to the international community,” the MEA said, the news agency reported. India noted that the conflict has now continued for more than 100 days, causing significant human suffering and affecting economic stability across the world. The MEA said the prolonged hostilities have disrupted global trade and energy supplies, adding to international concerns over the impact of the crisis. The government called on all sides to protect civilians and support ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at restoring peace and stability in the region. India reissues travel advisory for Iran Earlier on Monday, the Indian Embassy in Tehran renewed its advisory for Indian nationals in Iran. …

India issues fresh travel advisory, urges citizens to leave Iran

India issues fresh travel advisory, urges citizens to leave Iran

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India has once again advised its citizens to avoid travelling to Iran and urged those currently in the country to leave using available transport options amid rising tensions in the region, reported the PTI. The Indian Embassy in Iran issued the fresh advisory on Monday following recent developments that have heightened security concerns. “In view of the latest developments in the region, the Embassy reiterates its earlier advice to all Indian nationals to avoid any travel to Iran,” the embassy said in a statement posted on X. The advisory also urged Indian citizens already in Iran to leave the country through available means of transport. The warning comes after Israel carried out air strikes targeting locations in central and western Iran on Monday. The strikes were launched in response to missile attacks from Tehran, according to reports. The latest exchange has further intensified tensions in the Middle East and raised concerns about the safety of foreign nationals living or travelling in the region. pic.twitter.com/jWFDrdsAlz — India in Iran (@India_in_Iran) June 8, 2026 Earlier advisory issued …

The Iran war and the uncertain future of the expats

The Iran war and the uncertain future of the expats

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A group of women near the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The GCC hosts over 25 million Asian migrants, making it one of the largest labour migration corridors in the world. | Photo Credit: AP With the Iran war casting a long shadow over the Gulf over the past two weeks, what once appeared to be a region of glittering airports, financial hubs and endless construction now looks extremely vulnerable. India has already acknowledged the seriousness of the crisis. The Ministry of External Affairs had said that within less than a week of the war in the Gulf region beginning, more than 52,000 Indians had already returned from the Gulf under special arrangements, and the number may rise in the coming days. India has also issued repeated advisories on West Asia, showing that this is a real regional emergency. For the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, the danger is not only military but structural. These states built their prosperity on stability, open sea lanes, energy exports, global finance and migrant labour. A prolonged …

LPG vessel crosses Strait of Hormuz, docks at Gujarat`s Kandla port

LPG vessel crosses Strait of Hormuz, docks at Gujarat`s Kandla port

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A vessel carrying 20,000 metric tonnes of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) arrived at Deendayal Port Authority in Kandla in Gujarat after crossing the Strait of Hormuz amid the West Asia conflict, officials said on Sunday. The Marshall Islands-flagged MV SYMI started its journey from Qatar and docked at the port in Kandla around 11.30 pm on Saturday after crossing the Strait of Hormuz on May 13, they added.  Since early March, 13 India-flagged vessels, comprising 12 LPG tankers and one crude oil tanker, have crossed the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway close to the coast of Oman through which roughly one-fifth of the world’s energy supplies pass. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All …

West Asia war: Singapore pips UAE as India’s second largest export destination | Business News

West Asia war: Singapore pips UAE as India’s second largest export destination | Business News

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3 min readNew DelhiMay 17, 2026 05:21 AM IST India’s trade flows have begun shifting amid the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz since March, as traders have begun finding alternate routes to export goods amid disruption in trade with countries in the West Asia region, an analysis of data shared by the Commerce and Industry Ministry showed. The most notable shift in trade routes was seen in the two transshipment hubs that India has free trade agreements (FTA) with – UAE and Singapore. Replacing UAE, Singapore became India’s second largest export market in April, registering a five-fold jump compared to February. The Strait of Hormuz was closed on March 2.  While exports to Singapore surged by 180% in April to $3.20 billion compared to $1.14 billion a year ago, exports to UAE slipped by 36% to $2.18 billion last month compared to $3.43 billion a year ago. Exports from Singapore have been rising month-on-month too since February amid the disruption in trade with UAE. On the import side too, the West Asia war …