India’s basmati rice exports are facing disruption amid the ongoing conflict involving the United States and Israel on one side and Iran on the other, as instability along key maritime routes pushes up freight, fuel and insurance costs while affecting container availability and vessel schedules. Industry estimates suggest around 400,000 metric tonnes of basmati rice…
The ongoing war between the US and Israel and Iran has sparked much curiosity and interest about the West Asian country in India and abroad. Recent coverage in traditional and social media has hovered around the rich ancient history and culture of Iran, its differentiation from neighbouring Arab cultures, its Shia ethos and (in India)…
In a recent update, Dubai Airports has announced limited flight operations resumption at its two main aviation centres, Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). The airports have allowed a limited operation this evening, Monday 2 March 2026.The announcement comes after disruption to aviation in the UAE, which…