Trump’s Iran gamble gets riskier as a new player enters the roomPresident Trump intervened personally in the Israel-Hezbollah conflict, halting Israeli strikes on Beirut to preserve Iran nuclear talks. T...
02 Jun, 2026, 09.54 PM IST
The ceasefires in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran are stretching the term's meaningCeasefires have been announced but fighting continues across the Middle East - Gaza, Lebanon and Iran. Israeli forces advance in Gaza and L...
02 Jun, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
Iran war complicates plans for yet-to-materialise international force in GazaAn international force for Gaza, announced with fanfare, faces significant delays. Key contributor Indonesia has put its troop pledge on ho...
28 May, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
What we know and don't know about the possible deal to end the Iran warThe United States and Iran are close to a deal to end the ongoing war and reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz. Negotiations are progressing w...
27 May, 2026, 07.48 AM IST
What we know and don't know about emerging deal to end Iran warAmerica and Iran are close to a deal to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Negotiations are progressing well, with a potential ...
25 May, 2026, 11.06 PM IST
Trump's tough-talk foreign policy is hitting a wall with Iran as it grips Strait of HormuzDonald Trump has struggled to secure concessions from Iran despite threats, military pressure and repeated deadlines tied to Tehran’s nucle...
19 May, 2026, 09.33 AM IST
Why Trump’s pressure tactics fail to bring Iran to negotiating tablePresident Trump's hardline negotiation style with Iran appears to be backfiring. His confrontational rhetoric has led to a standstill, rais...
17 May, 2026, 12.00 AM IST
Trump punts thorniest Iran challenges in push to reopen HormuzPresident Donald Trump has shifted his strategy in the conflict with Iran, focusing first on reopening the Strait of Hormuz — a critical ro...
09 May, 2026, 06.13 AM IST
Israeli attack kills son of Hamas leader negotiating with Trump-led boardAn Israeli airstrike killed the son of Hamas' chief negotiator, Khalil Al-Hayya, in Gaza. This incident occurred as Hamas leaders met in Ca...
07 May, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
Hezbollah pays steep price in battle to reverse its fortunesHezbollah has suffered significant casualties and territorial losses in its conflict with Israel. Despite facing domestic opposition, the g...
03 May, 2026, 04.27 PM IST
Trump has paused 3 Mideast wars, but grievances remain and could reignite themThe Middle East faces a fragile peace after recent events. Conditional ceasefires are in place, but underlying issues persist. Millions rem...
25 Apr, 2026, 02.29 PM IST
Strait of Hormuz crisis: US blockade continues despite ceasefire extension with IranPresident Trump has extended the ceasefire with Iran. This decision comes at Pakistan's request. The United States awaits a unified proposa...
22 Apr, 2026, 06.19 AM IST
Iranian gunboats fire on tanker in Strait of Hormuz as Iran reimposes restrictionsThings are getting tense in the Strait of Hormuz! Shipping sources are reporting that merchant vessels have come under fire as they tried t...
18 Apr, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
What's in the Lebanon ceasefire deal and will it hold?A groundbreaking ceasefire has been brokered between Israel and Lebanon with American assistance, setting the stage for more extensive disc...
17 Apr, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
US-Iran ceasefire: Why America’s amateur diplomats are set up to failUnited States diplomacy faces challenges due to inexperienced negotiators and unrealistic goals set by President Trump. Talks with Iran in ...
15 Apr, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
Israel 'evil and a curse for humanity', says Pakistan's Defence Minister, later deletes tweet, Netanyahu's team respondsIsrael has responded with fury to Pakistan Defence Minsiter Khawaja Asif's statement, denouncing Islamabad's mediation pitch and vowing to ...
10 Apr, 2026, 09.53 AM IST
Israel says 737 prisoners to be freed in first phase of Gaza truce dealIn a statement on its website, the justice ministry said "the government approves" the "release (of) 737 prisoners and detainees" currently...
18 Jan, 2025, 10.25 AM IST