Taiwan beefs up anti-ship missile arsenal to counter threat of Chinese invasionTaiwan is boosting its missile power to over 1,800 by 2029. This move aims to deter a potential Chinese invasion or blockade. The island is...
04 Jun, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
India, US signal thaw as Jaishankar and Rubio hold candid talks to re-energise relationsIndia and the US are working to strengthen their relationship. Discussions covered trade, energy security, and terrorism. Both nations are ...
24 May, 2026, 07.29 PM IST
'Unacceptable' threat to safety: UN nuclear watchdog sounds alarm over drone strike near UAE's Barakah plantA drone strike near the UAE's Barakah nuclear plant has sparked grave concern from the IAEA, though radiation levels remain normal. The inc...
17 May, 2026, 08.13 PM IST
Hormuz not blocked by Iran, 'unprovoked aggression' by US, Israel led to it: Russian FM LavrovRussia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov pointed to US and Israeli actions as the cause of the Gulf crisis. He stated Iran did not block the...
15 May, 2026, 07.52 PM IST
Two India-bound LPG tankers transit through Strait of Hormuz amid US-Iran warTwo ships carrying cooking fuel have successfully passed through the Strait of Hormuz. These vessels are heading towards India. This marks ...
14 May, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
Alarmed ASEAN leaders discuss crisis plan to mitigate backlash from Middle East warASEAN leaders convened in Cebu, Philippines, to tackle the Iran war's economic fallout. They are developing contingency plans for stable fu...
08 May, 2026, 10.38 AM IST
- North Korea revises constitution to drop references to unification of Korean Peninsula
The revision, believed to have been adopted at a March meeting of the Supreme People's Assembly, Pyongyang's rubber-stamp legislature, mark...
07 May, 2026, 12.16 AM IST
China says will play 'greater role' in ending Mideast fightingChina's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Beijing would play a "greater role" in ending hostilities in the Middle East during talks with his Ir...
06 May, 2026, 03.54 PM IST
Ex-military officers defend Great Nicobar push, reject Rahul Gandhi’s concernsRetired military officials are backing the Great Nicobar Project. They counter allegations of land grabbing and corruption, highlighting it...
02 May, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
‘Strait of Trump’: President Trump depicts renaming the Strait of Hormuz in newly shared post, sparks concernsFormer President Donald Trump reshared a social media post renaming the Strait of Hormuz the "Strait of Trump." This action occurred amid a...
30 Apr, 2026, 01.05 PM IST
A quiet Gulf player may steal Pakistan’s ‘miracle’ momentNegotiations around a possible Iran–US ceasefire have shifted focus towards a Gulf state near the Strait of Hormuz, raising questions over ...
28 Apr, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
Will Donald Trump accept Iranian peace proposal? US reviews Tehran offer as war stalemate hits oil, shipping and global economyWill Donald Trump accept Iranian peace proposal? The United States is reviewing a new offer from Iran to end the war and reopen the Strait ...
28 Apr, 2026, 03.57 AM IST
Iran says it won't accept 'maximalist demands' as Islamabad hosts peace pushIran presented its core demands and concerns in Pakistan, seeking an end to the ongoing conflict. The United States is pushing for Iran to ...
25 Apr, 2026, 07.14 PM IST
Iran's seizure of two cargo ships in Strait of Hormuz does not violate ceasefire? US and Iran give opposite claims on truce and blockadeIran's seizure of two cargo ships in Strait of Hormuz does not violate ceasefire? The United States says the seizures do not break the ceas...
23 Apr, 2026, 02.05 AM IST
How Asia should deal with the ‘Malacca dilemma’The Iran conflict has shown how easily key sea routes can be used as strategic tools, raising concerns beyond the Strait of Hormuz to other...
22 Apr, 2026, 08.29 AM IST
Countries backing navigation in Strait of Hormuz sending 'right message': IMO chiefThe head of the International Maritime Organization stated that countries defending freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz are sendi...
21 Apr, 2026, 06.41 AM IST
US–Israel–Iran War Day 52: Hormuz shut fears deepen as US seizes Iranian ship; Hezbollah warns escalation, India scrambles to secure vesselsIran War News Day 52: On Day 52 of the US–Israel–Iran war, tensions have intensified after the US seized an Iranian cargo ship, prompting T...
20 Apr, 2026, 11.55 PM IST