'Syrian Scenarios': What may lie ahead for Arab heartland nation, Middle East, world?

Vikas Datta | December 11, 2024 10:30 AM

New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) The quick fall -- and flight -- of Syrian President Bashar Al Assad has evoked triumph in certain quarters and disquiet in others, as it seems to have upended the political situation and strategic calculus of the Middle East. However, a look at the record of the key Arab country and others may suggest the last word on what follows remains to be said.

PM Modi could soon embark on a historic visit to Kuwait

IANS | December 10, 2024 4:20 PM

New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS) Enhancing ongoing close cooperation and solid partnership, Prime Minister Narendra Modi could soon visit Kuwait in what would be the first visit by an Indian PM to the key West Asian country, which also holds the current presidency of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), in more than 43 years.