India's crude imports hit 2026 high in September as Gulf supplies surge despite Hormuz risksIndia’s crude oil imports rose to a 2026-high of 5.26 million barrels per day in September as Gulf supplies surged, with Iraq becoming the ...
03 Oct, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
Iran readies harder retaliation if attacked as diplomacy faces long oddsIran is intensifying its military response planning amid fears of US military escalation in the region. Senior commanders are considering b...
01 Oct, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
Oil prices slide about 2% as US, Iran explore path out of warOil prices have dropped roughly 2%, influenced by signs of diplomatic advancement between the US and Iran concerning the Strait of Hormuz. ...
26 Sep, 2026, 09.28 AM IST
Iran awaits US response on Strait of Hormuz plan after Trump reportedly rejects dealIran awaited a US response to its proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and halt fighting across the Middle East, after the Wall Street J...
26 Sep, 2026, 08.36 AM IST
Allies unite behind Saudi Arabia as Houthis step up attacksSaudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan will hold an urgent, high-level meeting under a joint defence pact to discuss ways to support the kingdom...
25 Sep, 2026, 07.54 AM IST
Houthis say they attacked Riyadh and Aramco facilities in YanbuOn Thursday, Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis claimed to have attacked sensitive targets in Saudi Arabia's Riyadh and Yanbu. They reported miss...
25 Sep, 2026, 06.22 AM IST
Red Sea mission needs more than 10 warships, EU's Kallas saysThe European Union's Red Sea naval mission requires more warships to counter escalating Houthi threats. Currently, six warships are deploye...
22 Sep, 2026, 06.20 AM IST
Trump eyes busy week of meetings as UN General Assembly gathersUS President Trump will attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York. He is scheduled to meet with leaders from Ukraine and the U...
21 Sep, 2026, 08.28 AM IST
Pakistan minister Naqvi to visit Tehran; Iran says talks to focus on bilateral tiesPakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi is set to visit Tehran on Sunday to address bilateral agreements and rising West Asian tensions, i...
20 Sep, 2026, 02.52 PM IST
Smoke visible near Riyadh airport after Saudi Arabia issues all-clearA large plume of smoke was seen near Riyadh’s main airport after explosions and overnight alerts warned of potential danger around the Saud...
19 Sep, 2026, 06.21 PM IST
From mountain fighters to Red Sea power: How the Houthis rose to control Bab el-MandebYemen's Houthi group now controls the vital Bab el-Mandeb Strait. This group evolved into a formidable fighting force with Iranian support....
17 Sep, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi drone near Mecca, warns of ‘red line’ over holy sitesSaudi Arabia's air defences intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone south of Mecca before it entered prohibited airspace, the Saudi-led co...
16 Sep, 2026, 06.31 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
Trump says Iran wants deal as Gulf talks delayed, Houthis strike Saudi ArabiaIran wants a deal with the United States, President Trump stated on Monday. Gulf Arab states postponed a meeting with Iran as fighting wide...
14 Sep, 2026, 10.54 PM IST
Houthis' Yemen advance leaves Gulf states with uncomfortable choiceThe Houthi capture of Yemen's Red Sea coastline is strengthening Iran's leverage over Gulf energy routes, forcing Saudi Arabia and its neig...
14 Sep, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Houthi advance in Yemen puts U.S. in a new bindA Houthi advance along Yemen’s coast and seizure of Perim island have increased the group’s ability to threaten the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, r...
12 Sep, 2026, 09.30 PM IST
Saudi crown prince sought US military help from Trump with Houthis, sources saySaudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman asked US President Donald Trump for help countering Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis as threats to Red S...
11 Sep, 2026, 08.46 PM IST