Crisis as credibility test: How the UAE’s response to the Iran-Israel conflict could shape its next decade as a global residency hubThe UAE's promise of a safe haven faces its biggest test amid the Iran conflict. Despite heightened tensions, daily life remains stable, sh...
01 Jun, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
Greenland's independence champion despised Denmark. Trump changed his mindAs Greenland grapples with its quest for independence, a wave of rethinking has emerged. The persistent calls from US President Donald Trum...
29 May, 2026, 01.39 PM IST
Sales shift to state fuel retailers as Nayara, Shell cut lossesPrivate fuel sellers Nayara Energy and Shell saw sales drop significantly in April. They increased prices after the Iran war began. Consume...
21 May, 2026, 10.11 AM IST
Pakistan is shaping up an idea that can worry IndiaPakistan is pushing a proposed “Islamic NATO” with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey and Pakistan, aiming to build a regional defence bloc that r...
15 May, 2026, 06.31 AM IST
The red, white and blue dome: Trump makes risky move to free HormuzIn a pivotal development, the United States has launched 'Operation Freedom', aimed at safeguarding the vital shipping lanes of the Strait ...
05 May, 2026, 10.18 PM IST
Troop withdrawal announcement adds to friction between Europe and TrumpAmerica is gearing up to retract 5,000 troops from its bases in Germany, a bold move by Trump aimed at recalibrating US involvement in Euro...
03 May, 2026, 07.08 AM IST
Trump says US will reduce number of troops in Germany 'a lot further' than withdrawal of 5,000America could be set to pull back its troops in Germany more than the previously announced 5,000.. German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius ...
03 May, 2026, 06.53 AM IST
Why is U.S. reducing number of troops in Germany? What is Donald Trump's dispute with Chancellor Friedrich Merz?Donald Trump's decision comes as he seethes at European allies over their unwillingness to join his campaign with Israel against Iran. He h...
03 May, 2026, 06.22 AM IST
Germany urges stronger European defence after US announces troop drawdownAmerica plans to pull 5,000 troops from Germany. This move encourages Europeans to bolster their own defenses. Germany is increasing its mi...
02 May, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in next 6-12 months, fulfilling Trump's threatThe U.S. will withdraw approximately 5,000 troops from Germany within a year, fulfilling President Trump's threat amid disagreements over t...
02 May, 2026, 06.22 AM IST
West Asia War: Iran's Guards seize wartime power, blunting Supreme Leader's roleWest Asia War: Iran's leadership has changed dramatically. The Supreme Leader is gone, and the military commanders now hold the real power....
28 Apr, 2026, 08.13 PM IST
Iran's foreign minister blames US for failure of talks after landing in RussiaIran's top diplomat blames Washington for failed talks. Negotiations are at an impasse. The Strait of Hormuz blockade continues, impacting ...
27 Apr, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi returns to Pakistan despite US talks cancellationIran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is in Islamabad for talks on ending the Middle East war. This follows US President Donald Trump canc...
26 Apr, 2026, 07.54 PM IST
Gulf worries US-Iran talks may cement Tehran's 'golden' grip on Strait of HormuzGulf states fear Iran-U.S. talks may only secure the Strait of Hormuz, not broader de-escalation. Negotiations are shifting focus to uraniu...
21 Apr, 2026, 09.45 AM IST
The Hormuz blockade is a throwdown the US can't winA commentary argues that US President Donald Trump may be underestimating Iran’s leverage in the Strait of Hormuz, warning that a blockade ...
13 Apr, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
Iran war diverts US military and attention from Asia ahead of Trump's summit with China's leaderFifteen years after a pivot to Asia was declared, the U.S. remains entangled in Middle East conflicts, diverting military assets and attent...
12 Apr, 2026, 09.35 AM IST
The Hezbollah angle: Will Lebanon strikes derail the ceasefire?10 Apr, 2026, 12.56 AM IST