The Iran war has forced thousands of Indian workers to leave their jobs in Gulf nations and return home. Their future remains unclear, and now India itself is feeling the economic impact.
Indians forced to return home as Iran war rocks Gulf economy
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Thu 00:38 - Middle East Eye
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Mon 13:22 - Middle East Eye
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Mon 21:35 - Al-Monitor
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Wed 05:02 - Middle East Eye
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Wed 06:01 - Al-Monitor
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Wed 07:40 - DW All
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Wed 07:40 - DW Top
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Wed 12:01 - Al Jazeera English
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Wed 12:36 - Al-Monitor
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Wed 19:50 - Middle East Eye
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Thu 01:38 - Fox News
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Thu 10:01 - Al-Monitor
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Thu 19:00 - Al-Monitor
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Fri 11:51 - Middle East Eye
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Fri 13:20 - Al Jazeera English
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Fri 13:30 - Al-Monitor
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Sat 04:14 - Middle East Eye
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Sat 14:18 - France 24
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Sun 12:00 - Al-Monitor
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Mon 09:09 - Euronews
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Mon 10:01 - Al-Monitor
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Tue 01:51 - France 24
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Tue 07:46 - Middle East Eye
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Tue 11:57 - Politico EU
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Tue 12:01 - Al-Monitor
Xi says China is willing to work with Africa on Middle East conflict impact
Wed 04:20 - Middle East Eye
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Wed 15:59 - France 24
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Thu 15:22 - Al-Monitor
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Fri 12:01 - Al-Monitor
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Fri 13:24 - DW All
Indians forced to return home as Iran war rocks Gulf economy
Fri 13:24 - DW Top
Indians forced to return home as Iran war rocks Gulf economy
Fri 13:24 - DW World
Indians forced to return home as Iran war rocks Gulf economy