US and Iran enter technical talks to secure peace deal, restart shippingTechnical discussions between the U.S. and Iran are underway in Doha, aiming to secure the Strait of Hormuz shipping lanes and a lasting ce...
01 Jul, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
Iran shuts door on US peace talks, insists Hormuz stays under its controlIran has refused to meet with top US envoys, casting doubt on peace prospects. Disagreements persist over a ceasefire and terms for lifting...
01 Jul, 2026, 06.10 AM IST
US envoys Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner meeting mediators in DohaUS envoys, including Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, are in Doha for talks with Qatari mediators concerning regional issues, notably Iran,...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.44 AM IST
Sri Lanka reduces fuel prices after Middle East ceasefireSri Lanka on Tuesday cut fuel prices by up to six percent, the first such move since the Middle East war triggered a surge in energy prices...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.21 AM IST
Asia's crude oil imports tick up in June but uncertainty reignsAsia's crude oil imports saw a slight June uptick but remain near decade lows, impacted by the Iran conflict disrupting Middle East shipmen...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.11 AM IST
Oil falls as investors focus on potential Iran-US talks in DohaOil prices dipped as markets keenly watched potential U.S.-Iran talks in Doha, following recent missile exchanges that tested a fragile cea...
30 Jun, 2026, 07.14 AM IST
US and Iran negotiators head to Doha, but meeting uncertainDoha is set to host crucial talks between Iran and the U.S. this week, though Tehran denies any scheduled meetings with American officials....
30 Jun, 2026, 06.10 AM IST
India-Israel, GCC FTA talks temporarily stalled due to West Asia crisis: Piyush GoyalIndia's free trade talks with Israel and the GCC are temporarily paused, while discussions with Canada are progressing rapidly. Commerce Mi...
30 Jun, 2026, 12.20 AM IST
Putin says Russia will press on with front-line campaign regardless of Ukraine proposalsPresident Putin declared Russia's intent to fully capture four Ukrainian regions, dismissing a Ukrainian proposal for a ceasefire as a tact...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.20 AM IST
Iran and US agree to halt attacks and renew talks, U.S. official saysTensions ease in the Gulf as Iran and the US agree to halt recent hostilities and resume talks on the Strait of Hormuz. This de-escalation ...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.14 AM IST
Tribute to his leadership in Blue Economy, ocean governance: Seychelles Prez on conferring 'Guardian of the Blue Horizon' title on PM ModiThe President of Seychelles, Patrick Herminie, on Sunday conferred the honorary title of "Guardian of the Blue Horizon" on Prime Minister N...
28 Jun, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
South Korea, Japan reaffirm denuclearisation goal, closer defence tiesSouth Korea and Japan are strengthening security ties, reaffirming their commitment to denuclearizing the Korean peninsula. Defence ministe...
28 Jun, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
Donald Trump may visit India early next year, hope to finalise trade deal soon, says Marco RubioUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio revealed plans for President Donald Trump's visit to India early next year, highlighting strengthening In...
27 Jun, 2026, 10.52 AM IST
New class 9 NCERT textbook describes judiciary as impartial institution safeguarding citizens' rightsA new Class 9 textbook hails the judiciary as an impartial guardian of citizens' rights and the Constitution, capable of reviewing executiv...
26 Jun, 2026, 05.25 PM IST
Political will driving India-US trade deal, says ex-diplomatIndia and the US are making significant progress on their trade deal, with both sides expressing optimism about sealing an interim pact soo...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.08 PM IST
India, US conclude two-day trade talksIndia and the United States concluded ministerial talks on a proposed trade agreement, aiming to finalize an initial deal before Washington...
24 Jun, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
India seeks tariff advantage over peers in push to finalise US trade dealIndia's trade minister, Piyush Goyal, revealed on Monday that a trade agreement with the United States is experiencing delays. The primary ...
22 Jun, 2026, 06.35 PM IST