Trump’s Iran deal slowed by couriers in complex peace processDespite President Donald Trump repeatedly saying a US-Iran deal is near, negotiations remain slow and uncertain. Talks rely on indirect cha...
12 Jun, 2026, 07.15 AM IST
Israel kills nine in Gaza as Egypt hosts new ceasefire talksIsraeli airstrikes in Gaza killed at least nine people and wounded 20, hitting a police station and a vehicle. Mediators are working to sal...
07 Jun, 2026, 08.31 PM IST
How Trump's ceasefires are failing to stop Middle East violenceCeasefires in Gaza, Lebanon, and Kuwait are not stopping violence. Despite U.S. efforts, fighting continues in these regions. President Tru...
05 Jun, 2026, 07.17 PM IST
Trump gathers Cabinet as he looks to seal deal to end war that some backers worry will embolden IranPresident Trump is close to a deal to end the war with Iran. This agreement aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and reduce Iran's nuclear c...
27 May, 2026, 10.14 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
Iran media says negotiators seek $24bn asset release in US dealThe report by Tasnim news agency came as a top Iranian delegation was in Qatar, and after Tehran said it was finalising a 14-point framewor...
27 May, 2026, 12.51 AM IST
Iran condemns US strikes as show of 'bad faith', warns of consequencesIran has condemned US strikes as a breach of trust during peace talks. The US military stated the strikes were defensive. Negotiations are ...
26 May, 2026, 07.15 PM IST
Why Trump's Abraham Accords push is a non-starterFormer US President Donald Trump has urged several Muslim nations to join the Abraham Accords, recognizing Israel. This move is linked to o...
26 May, 2026, 05.41 PM 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
US Secretary of State Rubio sees progress in Iran talks, but says 'not there yet'United States officials report some progress in talks with Iran. Diplomatic efforts are intensifying to end a conflict that has disrupted t...
22 May, 2026, 08.54 PM IST
As Netanyahu spotlights Israel's ties to UAE, its rulers prefer to be discreetThe Israel-UAE alliance, typically discreet, was exposed by revelations of Iron Dome deployment and a secret Netanyahu visit, prompting a U...
16 May, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
Pakistan is shaping up an idea that can worry IndiaPakistan is pushing a proposed “Islamic NATO” with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey and Pakistan, aiming to build a regional defence bloc that r...
15 May, 2026, 06.31 AM IST
Italian Defence Minister Crosetto’s bilateral visit strengthens the Indo-MediterraneanRising conflicts in the Indo-Mediterranean, especially after the October 7 attack on Israel and disruptions like the Strait of Hormuz closu...
01 May, 2026, 09.51 PM IST
Is Israel replicating Gaza's 'Yellow Line' in south Lebanon?In a strategic response to recent tensions, Israel has created a security zone known as the 'Yellow Line' in southern Lebanon, coinciding w...
20 Apr, 2026, 08.36 PM IST
Qatar out of Gaza talks, warns Hamas over Doha office: Diplomatic sourceQatar has stepped down as a mediator between Israel and Hamas for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal. Citing a lack of "good faith" negotiat...
10 Nov, 2024, 04.38 PM IST
Will Qatar pull out as Israel-Hamas mediator?Since Hamas's deadly October 7 attack on Israel sparked devastating retaliation against Gaza, Qatar has been an important conduit to the Pa...
19 Apr, 2024, 08.48 AM IST
All eyes on 'decisive' Qatar in hostage release effortsQatar has emerged as a key power in efforts to release hostages seized by Hamas, with French President Emmanuel Macron praising Qatar's rol...
23 Oct, 2023, 11.19 AM IST