From isolated rebels to regional force: How the Houthis took Bab al-MandabYemen's Houthis have seized the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait, cementing their regional influence. This minority Zaidi community now contr...
13 Sep, 2026, 06.51 AM IST
EAM Jaishankar meets Nigeria, Cuba, Belarus counterparts on BRICS sidelinesIndia hosts the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, focusing on cooperation and sustainability. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Nige...
13 Sep, 2026, 06.25 AM IST
PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Malaysia's Anwar Ibrahim at Hyderabad HousePrime Minister Narendra Modi met with Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim in New Delhi. They discussed strengthening cooperation in defence...
12 Sep, 2026, 12.47 PM IST
Gulf states weigh rare meeting with Iran next week on HormuzGulf states are considering a meeting with Iranian officials next week. Oman aims to convene foreign ministers to discuss the Strait of Hor...
12 Sep, 2026, 12.55 AM IST
Saudi airstrikes hit Yemen's rebel-held Mokha airport as Houthis take island near key straitYemen's Houthi rebels seized a strategic island in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. This advance further threatens Saudi oil exports through a key...
11 Sep, 2026, 05.05 PM IST
BRICS Summit 2026: PM Modi emphasises on global welfare, positive dialogue ahead of key gatheringPrime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized global well-being and positive dialogue for the upcoming BRICS Summit. Leaders from Russia, China, ...
11 Sep, 2026, 01.49 PM IST
BRICS can boost local-currency trade with deeper financial markets, stronger banking links: ExpertsBRICS nations can boost trade and investment by deepening financial markets. Experts suggest using local currencies more often for transact...
11 Sep, 2026, 01.39 PM IST
Pakistan killed Palestinians for Jordan. Will it kill Houthis for Saudi?Houthi attacks near Saudi Arabia have intensified, prompting a cautious response from Pakistan. Pakistan's defence pact with Saudi Arabia a...
10 Sep, 2026, 08.07 PM IST
Yemen risks a return to civil war as Iran-backed rebels target a vital oil shipping routeYemen faces renewed civil war as Houthi rebels advance near a vital shipping lane. The rebels' move threatens the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a c...
10 Sep, 2026, 07.43 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
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
Brent crude oil price nears $100 as attacks on tankers threaten to worsen supply shockOil prices climbed to a six-week high as US-Iran attacks on commercial vessels disrupted Strait of Hormuz shipping. Falling tanker traffic ...
07 Sep, 2026, 09.33 PM IST
UAE builds alternative trade, energy routes after Iran attacks, official saysThe UAE is building alternative routes for its energy exports and trade to reduce its dependence on the Strait of Hormuz amid the war with ...
07 Sep, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
OPEC+ keeps oil output policy unchanged for OctoberOPEC+ maintained its oil output policy unchanged for October. The group needs to agree new quotas before deciding future output steps. The ...
06 Sep, 2026, 05.44 PM IST
Iran blacklists more ships trying to sail through Hormuz, govt website showsIran has expanded its list of vessels prohibited from navigating the strategic Strait of Hormuz, now including eleven additional ships. The...
02 Sep, 2026, 10.51 PM IST
Pipelines and ports: Iran war spurs Gulf infrastructure investmentGulf nations are investing billions in infrastructure to bypass the Strait of Hormuz. Ports, pipelines, and railways are top priorities as ...
28 Aug, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
US starts returning staff to Middle East missions after Iran war evacuations: SourcesUnited States personnel are returning to some Middle East diplomatic missions after tensions eased. Staff will go back to posts in Lebanon,...
26 Aug, 2026, 07.28 AM IST