Strait of Hormuz: Iran-U.S. war is far from over. Here's whyIran’s Revolutionary Guard said it had targeted the Ali Al Salem air base, which hosts U.S. forces in Kuwait, and the U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet...
07 Jun, 2026, 06.06 PM IST
US forces shoot down two Iranian attack drones in Strait of Hormuz amid fresh escalationUnited States forces have intercepted and destroyed two Iranian drones. These drones posed a threat to commercial shipping in the Strait of...
07 Jun, 2026, 09.36 AM IST
How Trump's ceasefires are failing to stop Middle East violenceCeasefires in Gaza, Lebanon, and Kuwait are not stopping violence. Despite U.S. efforts, fighting continues in these regions. President Tru...
05 Jun, 2026, 07.17 PM IST
Hezbollah rejection clouds Lebanon ceasefire and prospects for ending Iran warHezbollah rejected a U.S.-brokered ceasefire in Lebanon, vowing to continue resistance, while Israel stated it would not withdraw troops. T...
05 Jun, 2026, 09.34 AM IST
Lebanon ceasefire raises hopes of progress for Iran dealIsrael and Lebanon have agreed to a ceasefire brokered by the United States. This development offers hope for de-escalation in the ongoing ...
04 Jun, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
US, Iran accuse each other of violating truce after attacksThe US and Iran accused each other of breaching a fragile ceasefire after fresh clashes around the Strait of Hormuz, marking the worst flar...
28 May, 2026, 06.26 PM IST
A shadowy Oman-Iran plot provoked Trump’s “blow ’em up” threatUS President Donald Trump has sent a stark message to the Sultanate of Oman, warning of potential military repercussions should it move for...
28 May, 2026, 03.02 PM IST
Iran-US war restarted? Tensions rise as Washington, Tehran resume attacks amid truce talks: Check key developmentsFresh US strikes targeted Iran's drone control center near Bandar Abbas after Iranian forces fired on a US tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. ...
28 May, 2026, 09.21 AM IST
UAE and Saudi Arabia report drone incidents as Iran war deadlock drags onA drone strike caused a fire at the Barakah nuclear power plant in the UAE, while Saudi Arabia said it intercepted three drones that entere...
18 May, 2026, 06.13 AM IST
A tiny oil lifeline reopens through tense Hormuz after months of chokeholdMore oil tankers are navigating the Strait of Hormuz. This offers some relief to the global oil market. Several ships carrying crude oil ha...
14 May, 2026, 09.15 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
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
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
Drone attack targets Kuwait airport; fuel tanks ablaze: Aviation agencyKuwait International Airport faced a drone attack from Iran, igniting a large fire at fuel tanks. No casualties were reported. Similar inci...
01 Apr, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
West Asia war: 'Jag Vasant' carrying 47,000 tonnes of LPG reaches Gujarat's Vadinar portMT Jag Vasant was anchored at 8.30 pm on Friday, loaded from Mina Al Ahmadi Port, Kuwait, according to a statement from Deendayal Port Auth...
28 Mar, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
Kuwait says main port damaged in drone attackKuwait's primary commercial port, Shuwaikh, suffered damage from a drone attack early Friday. Authorities confirmed material damage but rep...
27 Mar, 2026, 12.53 PM IST