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
Trump threatens to 'bomb' Oman if they get in way of Hormuz dealUS President Donald Trump has threatened military action against Oman if it interferes with the US blockade of Iranian ships in the Strait ...
18 Aug, 2026, 09.35 AM IST
The 60-day deadline for an Iran peace deal is expiring. Here's where things standAs the deadline for a resolution on the US-Iran nuclear deal has passed without any advancements, both countries remain firmly entrenched i...
17 Aug, 2026, 02.39 PM IST
Global Market Today: Asian shares mixed, dollar dips as Fed hike bets easeThe dollar experienced a decline following disappointing US economic indicators, leading to less anticipation for interest rate hikes. Trea...
17 Aug, 2026, 06.38 AM IST
Iran claims Qatar holds missing pilots; UAE tanker attacked in Strait of HormuzIran alleges Qatar is holding three missing pilots captured after their aircraft were shot down. Qatar denies this, stating search teams re...
16 Aug, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
Will Sensex, Nifty continue to bleed on Monday? 4 factors which will drive D-Street action this weekIndian equities are likely to remain range-bound in the week of August 17–21, with elevated crude prices, global uncertainty and shifting U...
16 Aug, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
Iran, Oman home in on Hormuz Strait deal as ship attacks mountIran and Oman are nearing a deal on managing Strait of Hormuz. This agreement aims to ensure safe passage through the vital waterway. The U...
16 Aug, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
Israeli strikes kill 11 in south Lebanon, health ministry saysIsraeli strikes killed at least eleven people in southern Lebanon on Saturday. Seven people died when warplanes hit a house in Ansar villag...
15 Aug, 2026, 11.15 PM IST
"Hezbollah using its own civilians as human shields": Netanyahu on several killed in Israeli airstrike in southern LebanonPrime Minister Netanyahu accused Hezbollah of violating a ceasefire after soldiers were injured. Israel's military responded by striking a ...
15 Aug, 2026, 10.43 PM IST
Hezbollah chief says Lebanon-Israel deal puts undue pressure on armyHezbollah chief Naim Qassem criticized Lebanese authorities for pressuring the army. He stated the framework deal with Israel subjects the ...
14 Aug, 2026, 11.09 PM IST
In rejecting Trump's Gaza plan, Israeli PM Netanyahu reprises a balancing act he has masteredIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a difficult balancing act with the United States. He rejected President Trump's Gaza ceasef...
11 Aug, 2026, 02.41 PM IST
Lebanon, Israel agree shortlist of countries that could send troops to verify Hezbollah disarmamentLebanon and Israel have agreed on a shortlist of countries that could provide troops to verify Hezbollah’s disarmament under a US-brokered ...
07 Aug, 2026, 10.40 PM IST
India-Israel investment agreement in force: Modi, Netanyahu discuss enhanced bilateral tiesPrime Minister Modi and Israeli PM Netanyahu discussed bilateral progress and a new investment agreement. This agreement, effective Saturda...
06 Aug, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
Trump says deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz could come as early as WednesdayPresident Trump indicated a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could happen soon. Hopes for a deal eased oil prices as shipping hopes incr...
06 Aug, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
Iran and the US say a Strait of Hormuz deal is close, but one or both would have to back downIran and Oman are finalizing an agreement concerning the Strait of Hormuz. This potential deal could reopen the vital waterway and ease glo...
06 Aug, 2026, 06.14 AM IST
"Not our draft": Netanyahu rejects Trump's Gaza plan, disagrees to withdraw until "Hamas is completely disarmed"Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a US proposal for Gaza disarmament. He stated Israeli forces will not withdraw until Ha...
05 Aug, 2026, 11.35 AM IST