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
BJP Spokesperson Jaiveer Shergill requests MEA intervention to help stranded Sikh couples in TehranBJP Spokesperson Jaiveer Shergill said on Thursday, requested the Ministry of External Affairs to assist several elderly Iranian Sikh coupl...
30 Apr, 2026, 01.45 PM IST
Why is the UAE, OPEC’s third-largest oil producer, leaving OPEC? Will Iraq or Kuwait leave next, and what it means for oil prices and the cartel’s futureWhy is UAE leaving OPEC, will Iraq or Kuwait leave next? Nearly 3.5 million barrels per day are now at stake. The Organization of the Petro...
28 Apr, 2026, 07.39 PM IST
Guns, drones & algos: War gets smarter, faster & uncomfortably less humanArtificial intelligence is revolutionizing global warfare. Nations are significantly increasing AI spending for defense. This technology en...
27 Apr, 2026, 04.01 PM IST
India steps up outreach as it tracks safety of nationals in Gulf and West AsiaThe Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has intensified its monitoring of the evolving situation across the Gulf and West Asia, prioritizing...
27 Apr, 2026, 01.32 PM IST
Over 11.6 lakh Indians return from West Asia amid conflict; 12 seafarers rescued from IraqThe Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday highlighted one of the largest voluntary repatriations and travel management exercises in...
22 Apr, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
Iran has limited the impact of US strikes, intelligence saysWestern intelligence suggests Iran's military planning helped it survive US-Israeli attacks. Despite significant damage and leader deaths, ...
17 Apr, 2026, 07.50 AM IST
Massive repatriation effort: Nearly 1 million Indians return from West Asia amid regional turmoilIndia has facilitated the return of about 9,84,000 citizens from West Asia since February 28 amid airspace disruptions. The MEA said missio...
16 Apr, 2026, 10.08 AM IST
India activates global diplomatic grid to secure 9.5 lakh citizens amid West Asia crisisIndia has evacuated nearly 9.5 lakh nationals from West Asia amid escalating conflict, with the Ministry of External Affairs coordinating l...
14 Apr, 2026, 10.07 PM IST
Will US naval blockade on Iranian ports successful in ending already-fragile ceasefire? Global oil, Strait of Hormuz, Donald Trump, Iran tensions explainedWill US naval blockade on Iranian ports successful in ending already-fragile ceasefire? The United States has launched a naval blockade tar...
13 Apr, 2026, 10.14 PM IST
Over 9 lakh people evacuated from West Asia: MEAAs the security situation evolves in West Asia and the Gulf region, a senior MEA official said on Monday that wide-scale efforts are underw...
13 Apr, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
Oil rises as investors remain wary US-Iran ceasefire will open supply flowOil prices surged on Thursday. Investors worry about Middle East supply not fully resuming. Doubts linger about a U.S.-Iran ceasefire holdi...
09 Apr, 2026, 06.47 AM IST
Iran-aligned Iraqi armed group Kataib Hezbollah to release US journalist Shelly Kittleson if... Here's the vital condition as Israel looks to target vessels in Lebanon watersIran-aligned Iraqi armed group Kataib Hezbollah to release US journalist Shelly Kittleson has become a major development after Kataib Hezbo...
07 Apr, 2026, 10.37 PM IST
Shelly Kittleson, US journalist kidnapped in Iraq: Here’s what we know so farAmerican journalist Shelly Kittleson was abducted in Baghdad by armed men. Iraqi forces are in pursuit, having detained one suspect and rec...
01 Apr, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
Who is Shelly Kittleson, and who has abducted US female journalist? Baghdad kidnapping triggers global concernWho is Shelly Kittleson, and who has abducted US female journalist became a global concern after the kidnapping of Shelly Kittleson in Bagh...
01 Apr, 2026, 12.44 AM IST