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
View: US and Iran have the blueprints for a Strait of Hormuz dealThe Strait of Hormuz is no longer a free waterway. A recent ceasefire pauses a conflict that highlighted its importance. Future governance ...
09 Apr, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
Under Fire but Not Broken: How Iran is using Hormuz to push backIran is surprisingly resilient after US and Israeli attacks. By blocking the Strait of Hormuz, Tehran has escalated war costs for its enemi...
31 Mar, 2026, 08.55 AM IST
Western powers couldn’t secure the Red Sea—Hormuz raises the stakesProtecting the Strait of Hormuz presents a major challenge for Western allies. A past Red Sea operation against Yemen's Houthis cost billio...
25 Mar, 2026, 11.42 AM IST
Iran lists three conditions to end war with US, Israel as Mideast conflict escalatesIran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated conditions for ending the ongoing conflict. He demands acceptance of Iran's rights, reparatio...
13 Mar, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
Trump says he'll hit Iran harder as Iranian president apologizes to neighborsTensions escalate as President Trump warns of more strikes on Iran. Drones hit Iraq's Sulaymaniyah, killing one. Israel strikes Tehran fuel...
09 Mar, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
Oil built the Persian Gulf. Desalinated water keeps it alive. War could threaten bothMissile and drone attacks in the Persian Gulf pose a significant threat to water production. Hundreds of desalination plants, vital for sup...
08 Mar, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
Limited flights from UAE begin as governments seek to extract citizens from Middle EastTravellers are beginning to depart the UAE on limited evacuation flights as widespread war disrupts Middle East air travel. Many nations ar...
03 Mar, 2026, 07.22 AM IST
What is Strait of Hormuz and will Iran close it now? Key global oil trade route explained after US-Israeli war on IranWhat is Strait of Hormuz and will Iran close it now? The US-Israeli war on Iran has raised fears of a Strait of Hormuz closure. Around 20% ...
01 Mar, 2026, 07.38 PM IST
Middle East on edge as Iran strikes Israel, Gulf bases after Khamenei assassinationIran launched missile and drone attacks on Israel and Gulf Arab nations. This action followed the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali K...
01 Mar, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
Kuwait limits vehicle ownership for foreign residentsKuwait's Ministry of Interior has capped personal vehicle ownership for foreign residents at three. This new regulation, covering cars, pic...
29 Jan, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
Kuwait’s new exit rule: What work visa holders must do before flying outKuwait has implemented a mandatory electronic travel permit system for expatriate workers in the private sector, effective July 1, 2025. Th...
02 Jul, 2025, 12.42 PM IST
Akasa is India's fastest growing airline; we can do in three years what other carriers have spent 15-20 years doing: Vinay DubeVinay Dube of Akasa Air envisions rapid international growth, leveraging India's potential for global travel. The airline aims to achieve i...
21 Mar, 2024, 01.57 PM IST
Indian mission in Kuwait issues rules for compensation claimsThe embassy said it has five qualified lawyers on its panel whose services can be utilized in such cases.
04 Feb, 2015, 03.44 PM IST
World wide web facing threat from tech companies seeking to play gatekeepersTwo decades after the advent of the world wide web, it faces a grave threat. Not from governments alone, but also from tech companies seeki...
14 May, 2012, 02.34 PM IST
- Bharti-Zain deal may get support of Uganda
Bharti Airtel will get Ugandan backing for the deal, if it follows domestic laws for the transaction.
17 Apr, 2010, 03.10 AM IST
- Compensation hiked for air travellers
Air travellers would soon be entitled to far higher compensation in case of an accident, loss of baggage or damage to baggage.
01 May, 2008, 02.57 AM IST