Saudi-backed Yemeni forces expel the Houthis from several areas around key strait, officials sayForces of Yemen's internationally recognized government began a major offensive Monday against the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels on the coun...
05 Oct, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
Trump says latest Iran peace offer not enough, may resume bombing, and other Mideast developmentsUS President Donald Trump has suggested that following the elections, he might escalate military actions against Iran. In Yemen, clashes ha...
01 Oct, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
Saudi crown prince seeks Egypt's backing as Houthi attacks rattle Red Sea oil routesSaudi Arabia's Crown Prince met Egypt's President seeking support against Houthi rebel attacks. These attacks threaten vital shipping lanes...
16 Sep, 2026, 09.24 AM IST
Houthis strike Saudi targets anew as talks over Strait of Hormuz stallIran-aligned Houthis launched fresh attacks on Saudi Arabia as their advances along Yemen’s Red Sea coast intensified pressure on Riyadh. G...
15 Sep, 2026, 06.27 AM IST
Oman postpones regional talks on Strait of HormuzOman postponed a meeting on the Strait of Hormuz amid regional tensions. An Iranian ship was struck near the waterway, killing one person. ...
14 Sep, 2026, 08.44 AM IST
Iran and UAE back joint BRICS statement urging restraint in warIran and the United Arab Emirates joined a BRICS statement urging Middle East restraint. This move signals diplomatic progress between the ...
12 Sep, 2026, 09.15 PM IST
Shipping nations warn global trade is fracturing — and everyone paysThe Strait of Hormuz, which Iran effectively shuttered after the US and Israel launched strikes against it in February, is a stark example ...
09 Sep, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
Trump's third term possible? Chinese-Canadian professor Jiang Xueqin’s startling predictions for America’s next 30 years, including a civil war, balkanization and a ‘Christian AI theocracy’Professor Jiang Xueqin predicts that Donald Trump may secure a third presidential term in the U.S. He warns of possible civil unrest and th...
04 Sep, 2026, 01.27 PM IST
US strikes Iranian rocket launchers near Larak Island on Strait of Hormuz; Tehran vows retaliationUS Iran war: United States forces struck Iranian rocket launchers near the Strait of Hormuz. This action marks the first military engagemen...
31 Aug, 2026, 06.22 AM IST
Ecological cost of US-Iran war: Scientists warn ships stranded for months in the Strait of Hormuz could now carry invasive species, posing an ‘immense international biosecurity threat’Ships stranded for months in the Strait of Hormuz now pose a bioinvasion risk. These vessels may carry dense communities of marine organism...
29 Aug, 2026, 11.06 AM IST
Qatar PM to visit Tehran to pursue mediation effortsQatar’s prime minister is visiting Tehran to revive diplomacy between Iran and the United States as sanctions intensify and negotiations ov...
27 Aug, 2026, 07.36 AM IST
Why is scrapping ships in Bangladesh so deadly?Ship scrapping in Bangladesh is labor-intensive and hazardous work for thousands. International safety rules exist, but weak enforcement ca...
26 Aug, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
'Not open tomorrow': Iran FM Gharibabadi says temporary Oman route isn't Strait of Hormuz reopeningSpeaking in a television programme on Tuesday night, Gharibabadi said the understanding reached with Oman should not be interpreted as the ...
26 Aug, 2026, 07.44 AM IST
Six months on, Hormuz remains disrupted as ships stay awaySix months after conflict began, Strait of Hormuz shipping remains significantly reduced. Commercial traffic operates at a fraction of pre-...
25 Aug, 2026, 09.58 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
US takes risky bet on private 'pirates' to combat cybercrimeThe United States will allow private companies to hack foreign cybercriminal groups, a seemingly unprecedented measure that is dividing exp...
16 Aug, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
Hormuz ship attacks mount as US vows to cripple Iran economyThe Strait of Hormuz has seen an uptick in ship attacks, causing grave concerns as peace negotiations remain stagnant. Recently, two vessel...
15 Aug, 2026, 11.25 PM IST