Blackouts and bigger bills: Pakistan's energy dilemma deepens as Middle East war hurts supplyPakistan’s energy crisis is worsening as disrupted LNG supplies and soaring spot prices force Islamabad to choose between expensive fuel an...
03 Sep, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
Iran crisis puts Xi-Putin’s anti-US bloc to the test, with PM Narendra Modi in the mixThe Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit convenes amid US economic pressure on Iran. Chinese and Russian presidents will meet with Iran...
31 Aug, 2026, 07.16 AM IST
Bangladesh sees no risk in joining Mecca Pact: State Foreign MinisterBangladesh is exploring the possibility of joining a defense alliance with Saudi Arabia and Turkiye, aimed at fostering collective security...
30 Aug, 2026, 11.27 PM IST
Turkish military transport flights to Pakistan raise eyebrows in IndiaIn a 60-hour operation, Turkish military transport aircraft, including C-130 Hercules and A400M models, delivered cargo to Pakistan’s milit...
25 Aug, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
Bangladesh signals openness to joining Saudi-Pakistan-Turkiye defence allianceBangladesh expresses openness to joining a new defense alliance. This decision will prioritize the nation's own interests and evolving glob...
24 Aug, 2026, 01.28 PM IST
US-India trade deal nearly final, Rubio to visit India in October: Sergio GorUS Ambassador Sergio Gor revealed that the US-India trade agreement is on the verge of finalisation, clarifying that Congress's push for ta...
24 Aug, 2026, 01.22 PM IST
ET World Leaders Forum: We live in the just-in-case era, always be ready for new risks, says S JaishankarJaishankar said diversification should form a key part of how businesses respond to a more uncertain global environment and this strategy s...
24 Aug, 2026, 07.59 AM IST
Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir heads to Tehran as US plans ‘toughest’ Iran sanctionsPakistan's army chief Asim Munir will visit Tehran on Monday. He leads a delegation to strengthen bilateral cooperation and regional peace....
23 Aug, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
Iran's four-decade war planning makes it difficult for US to decimate it: ExpertAn Indian military expert stated Iran prepared for war with the US for decades. Iran developed a decentralized command structure and attrit...
23 Aug, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
No rush for Bangladesh PM's India visit, national interest priority: MinisterBangladesh indicates no urgency for Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's India visit. Dhaka will not compromise national interests while seeking...
23 Aug, 2026, 12.57 PM IST
The next war nobody wants: Can Israel and Turkey avoid a conflict?Israel's recent strike on Syria's Abu al-Duhur airbase signals a new dangerous front. The underlying contest involves shaping Syria's futur...
22 Aug, 2026, 12.07 AM IST
India-Bangladesh Ganges talks continuing at technical level: MEAIndia confirmed ongoing technical discussions with Bangladesh on river issues. The Ganges Water Sharing Treaty, signed in 1996, is set to e...
21 Aug, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
Why Pakistan is boosting defence ties with a nation known for its piratesPakistan is expanding its defense engagement through a new security pact with Somalia. This agreement covers counter-terrorism, military tr...
18 Aug, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
The 60-day deadline for an Iran peace deal is expiring. Here's where things standAs the deadline for a resolution on the US-Iran nuclear deal has passed without any advancements, both countries remain firmly entrenched i...
17 Aug, 2026, 02.39 PM IST
Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan's Mecca Pact: What it means for IndiaA new 'Mecca Pact' between Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan is forming. This alliance could redefine the Indo-Pacific region's security ...
12 Aug, 2026, 01.11 AM IST
When Mecca Comes to Asim: Munir is seeking to build a military supply arc from Turkiye to ChinaPakistan Army chief Asim Munir’s deeper defence alignment with Saudi Arabia and Turkiye could test Pakistan’s traditional neutrality in Wes...
10 Aug, 2026, 11.08 PM IST
With US taking a hostile approach to India, the 'Mecca pact' is threateningA Saudi Arabia-Pakistan-Turkiye defence pact could complicate India’s security environment by deepening military, technological and diploma...
09 Aug, 2026, 11.32 PM IST