Why is the Bab el-Mandeb Strait so important?Iran-backed Houthis aim to control Yemen's Red Sea coast and Bab el-Mandeb strait. This strategic waterway connects Asia to Europe via the ...
10 Sep, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
Yemen's Houthis close in on stranglehold over strategic Bab el-Mandeb StraitThe Houthis in Yemen are making significant strides towards seizing control of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Recent clashes between Saudi-backe...
10 Sep, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
Who is fighting in Yemen? Key factions battling for control of the countryHouthi militants backed by Iran are intensifying fighting in Yemen. They aim to control the Red Sea coast and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Thi...
10 Sep, 2026, 03.23 PM IST
Iran attacks 10 ships near Strait of Hormuz in response to US strikes, oil prices surgeIran attacked ten ships near the Strait of Hormuz after the United States sank five Iranian oil tankers. This escalation caused benchmark B...
10 Sep, 2026, 06.32 AM IST
How Trump's stock portfolio rode oil price rollercoaster: ReportOil prices surged above $100 a barrel amid escalating tensions with Iran. President Trump's disclosed oil investments gained millions durin...
09 Sep, 2026, 09.22 PM IST
Pakistan warns Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia could activate joint defence pactPakistan stated the Makkah Defence Alliance would activate if any member faced an attack. This pact involves Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Tu...
09 Sep, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
India condemns Houthi attack in Saudi as 'unacceptable', says strikes threaten navigational freedom in Bab-el-MandebIndia has condemned recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia's sovereign territory. These strikes targeted civilian and economic facilities, w...
09 Sep, 2026, 12.44 PM IST
Oil’s $100 nightmare is back as worst-case scenario is taking shapeHouthi attacks on Saudi energy facilities have disrupted oil operations. These strikes also pressure the Bab al-Mandeb chokepoint, impactin...
09 Sep, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
Houthis attack Saudi energy sites, cities, wound 73 as Iran war risks wider escalationYemen's Houthis attacked Saudi energy facilities and cities, wounding over seventy people. This escalation highlights the risk of the Iran ...
09 Sep, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
Iran-backed fighters in Yemen and Iraq are joining forces to threaten Gulf, officials sayIran-backed groups in Iraq and Yemen are coordinating attacks on Saudi Arabia, with an aim to increase the costs of the ongoing war in Gaza...
09 Sep, 2026, 10.51 AM IST
Why US stocks are falling today: Dow Jones crashes 600 points on Trump threat to intensify US-Canada trade war amid oil price riseDow Jones dropped significantly as US President Donald Trump threatened Bombardier's market access. This escalation followed Canada's refus...
08 Sep, 2026, 09.17 PM IST
Saudi-led coalition in Yemen says 73 injured in Houthi attacks on the kingdomThe Houthis, who control the most populous parts of Yemen and much of the north, have been launching attacks towards Saudi Arabia since t...
08 Sep, 2026, 10.02 AM IST
Iran claims 7 killed in US missile strike on Khuzestan; Houthis warn US troop hosts of "repercussions"Seven people were killed and eight injured after US missile strikes targeted three locations in Iran’s Khuzestan province, Iranian state me...
02 Sep, 2026, 07.54 PM IST
After six months, the Iran war has reached its endgame, a costly stalemateThe Iran war has reached a costly stalemate after six months of conflict. The Iranian government faces economic siege but believes it has t...
27 Aug, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
Iran threatens to go on offensive in Strait of Hormuz if diplomacy with US failsIran will adopt an offensive military stance as peace negotiations with the United States have stalled. The memorandum of understanding sig...
18 Aug, 2026, 06.33 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
2 UAE tankers attacked while transiting Strait of HormuzThe United Arab Emirates accused Iran of conducting drone strikes on two oil tankers navigating the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, ...
14 Aug, 2026, 07.54 PM IST