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Around 80% of Qatar’s LNG exports are directed to Asia, but higher prices are forcing India to look for alternative supplies. (AI image) The US-Iran war has had far reaching implications beyond the immediate rise in global oil and gas prices. The Middle East conflict has led to hits on key energy infrastructure in Gulf…
NEW DELHI: Aviation regulator body the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Thursday directed airlines to avoid nine airspaces in the war-engulfed Gulf region and put in place strong contingency plans, citing heightened risks following the ongoing conflict in the region.In an advisory, the DGCA asked carriers to steer clear of the airspaces of…
‘Israel lashed out’: Trump distances US from gas field strike; warns Iran after Qatar LNG hub hit (AP photo) US President Donald Trump said late Wednesday that the strike on Iran’s South Pars gas field was carried out by Israel, adding that neither the United States nor Qatar had any involvement.In a social media post,…
QatarEnergy says Iranian missiles hit Ras Laffan Industrial City, causing “extensive damage” Qatar on Wednesday expelled key Iranian military and security officials along with their staff from its territory, escalating tensions after missile strikes hit key energy infrastructure in the Gulf. The Qatari Foreign Ministry said on Thursday it had declared the military and security…
Missile Attack on Qatar Gas Facility Sparks Fears of Global Energy Crisis Amid Iran vs US-Israel War A missile attack on one of Qatar’s most critical gas facilities, the Ras Laffan complex, has sent shockwaves across the Middle East and global energy markets, marking a dangerous escalation in the ongoing Iran vs US–Israel war. The…
Qatar Airways has announced the resumption of some of its flight operations between March 18th and 28th, 2026, as the airline tries to recover from the disruption of services due to the temporary closure of Qatari airspace. Even though the airline has not resumed its operations, it has introduced a modified flight schedule that has…
NEW DELHI: Indian-flagged tanker, Shivalik, which departed from Ras Laffan Port in Qatar carrying 46,000 tonnes of LPG, arrived at Mundra Port in Gujarat on Monday, after a nine-day voyage, including the passage through the conflict-hit Strait of Hormuz. Nanda Devi, another Indian-flagged LPG carrier carrying approx 46,000 tonnes, is scheduled to reach Kandla Port…
The Qatar Football Festival 2026, including the planned Finalissima match between Argentina and Spain, has been cancelled due to ongoing travel disruption and airspace closure, organisers said.In a statement, the Local Organising Committee (LOC), in conjunction with UEFA and CONMEBOL, confirmed that the programme of events scheduled in Qatar would no longer take place as…
Tensions in the Gulf region has caused significant disruption to international air travel as Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait closed their airspace to international flights. This has caused airlines to divert dozens of flights that normally traverse these routes, which is significant since it is one of the most important aviation hubs in the world. Several…
Indian nationals currently stranded in Qatar due to flight disruptions have been urged to submit their details to help authorities assess the number of affected travellers. The advisory applies to Indian tourists and short-term visitors holding the Hayya A1 visa, whose flights out of the country were cancelled between February 28 and March 7, 2026….
