Iran grants permission for Iraqi oil tankers to pass through Strait of HormuzIran has taken a pivotal step by permitting Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. This action follows a series of request...
22 Aug, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
Iran backs Iraq’s sovereignty as Baghdad seeks to bring militias under state controlIran's Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf stated Iran supports Iraqi consensus and independence. Economic cooperation will advance with an upcomin...
22 Aug, 2026, 06.13 AM IST
The next war nobody wants: Can Israel and Turkey avoid a conflict?Israel's recent strike on Syria's Abu al-Duhur airbase signals a new dangerous front. The underlying contest involves shaping Syria's futur...
22 Aug, 2026, 12.07 AM IST
Pakistan moves to give Asim Munir sweeping control over armed forcesPakistan's National Assembly passed two bills to streamline military and nuclear command structures. These bills follow last year's constit...
21 Aug, 2026, 09.35 AM IST
Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan taken back to Adiala Jail after medical evaluationFormer Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan returned to Adiala Jail. He underwent a medical evaluation at Shifa International Hospital in Isl...
21 Aug, 2026, 09.29 AM IST
Jailed former Pakistan PM Imran Khan moved to Islamabad hospital after Supreme Court orderFormer Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan was moved to a hospital in Islamabad. This transfer followed a Supreme Court order and a long-st...
21 Aug, 2026, 06.25 AM IST
India can help create conditions for Iran-US agreement: Iranian Consul General on ending West Asia conflictIran's Consul General in Mumbai believes India can help foster conditions for an Iran-United States agreement. He described India as a peac...
20 Aug, 2026, 08.39 PM IST
Pakistan's former PM Imran Khan would not confront Army chief Asim Munir if freed, close aide saysA close aide to jailed former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan indicated a willingness for reconciliation with the military and its chie...
20 Aug, 2026, 07.11 PM IST
Iran dismisses US economic threats and other developments in the Middle EastIran rejected United States President Donald Trump's economic threats and isolation policies. Meanwhile, the United Kingdom and other natio...
20 Aug, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
Why Pakistan is boosting defence ties with a nation known for its piratesPakistan is expanding its defense engagement through a new security pact with Somalia. This agreement covers counter-terrorism, military tr...
18 Aug, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian set to visit India for BRICS summit amid Hormuz tensionsIn September, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will be in Delhi for the 18th BRICS summit, a visit set against the backdrop of heightene...
14 Aug, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
Iran President Pezeshkian said to attend BRICS summit in DelhiIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will attend the BRICS summit in New Delhi this September. He joins other senior leaders, including Russ...
14 Aug, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
Indians, Pakistanis view each other as greatest threat: Pew ResearchA recent Pew survey highlights the deep-seated geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan, with both nations considering each other a...
14 Aug, 2026, 01.49 PM IST
When Mecca Comes to Asim: Munir is seeking to build a military supply arc from Turkiye to ChinaPakistan Army chief Asim Munir’s deeper defence alignment with Saudi Arabia and Turkiye could test Pakistan’s traditional neutrality in Wes...
10 Aug, 2026, 11.08 PM IST
With US taking a hostile approach to India, the 'Mecca pact' is threateningA Saudi Arabia-Pakistan-Turkiye defence pact could complicate India’s security environment by deepening military, technological and diploma...
09 Aug, 2026, 11.32 PM IST
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign joint defence deal amid regional turmoilSaudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey signed a joint defense pact in Mecca. This agreement aims to strengthen collective deterrence against ag...
07 Aug, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
US-Iran war: Saudi Arabia concerned about Trump’s strike plan on Tehran, Axios reportsSaudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged President Trump to avoid massive strikes on Iran. He expressed concern over potential conflict...
02 Aug, 2026, 06.36 AM IST