Best advice for life by Shinzo Abe: 'Politicians should be humble in the face of history. And whenever history is a matter of debate, it should be...' - former prime minister of Japan's inspiring lesson on why respecting experts leads to better decisionsShinzo Abe quote today: Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe stressed humility when facing history. He believed politicians should def...
09 Jul, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
A bitterly divided Iran grapples with Khamenei's legacy as he is laid to restAyatollah Ali Khamenei's death has revealed Iran's profound societal divisions. Hard-liners displayed strength at his funeral while discont...
09 Jul, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
On This Day in History, July 4: Declaration of Independence proclaimed, Battle of Hattin, Statue of Liberty presented, Philippines gains independence, Higgs boson discovery and moreOn This Day in History, July 4, the United States proclaimed the Declaration of Independence, while other landmark events included the Batt...
03 Jul, 2026, 10.24 PM IST
Cabinet expansion decision rests with Cong high command: Karnataka CM ShivakumarKarnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar stated that cabinet expansion decisions rest with the Congress high command. He assured representat...
23 Jun, 2026, 09.57 AM IST
Hormuz closed again: Will the US-Iran MoU soon sink in the strait?Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz, citing Israeli actions in Lebanon, a move that plunged a new US-Iran deal into crisis. The agreement ...
21 Jun, 2026, 06.08 AM IST
Gentlemen's agreement: Did the US cut secret side deals with Iran?Behind the public 14-point MoU, secret negotiations between the US and Iran are reportedly delving into sensitive nuclear program details. ...
20 Jun, 2026, 06.13 AM IST
Vance delays trip to Switzerland to lead new US talks with Iran on its nuclear programVice President JD Vance's trip to Switzerland for Iran nuclear talks is delayed. This follows reports of Iran postponing its delegation's t...
19 Jun, 2026, 07.17 AM IST
China Shock 2.0: Surging Chinese exports threaten Europe's economy, raising concern at G7 summitEight years of U.S. tariffs have failed to curb China’s manufacturing strength, with Beijing posting a record $1.2 trillion trade surplus b...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.47 AM IST
'Pyrrhic victory': Iran war leaves no clear winners, experts sayA recent Middle East war has concluded with no clear victor. Iran, though weakened, successfully thwarted the objectives of the United Stat...
16 Jun, 2026, 07.55 AM IST
From bombs to billions: The strange economics of US-Iran peace dealIran and United States are set to sign a peace deal involving significant financial concessions and sanctions relief for Iran. The deal see...
16 Jun, 2026, 12.04 AM IST
Russia is the test of Europe's strategic autonomyEuropean ambassadors' visit to Moscow to discuss ending the Ukraine invasion proved futile, highlighting Europe's geopolitical challenges. ...
15 Jun, 2026, 09.56 AM 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
Obama casts a long shadow as a hefty Iran bill lands on Trump’s deskIran seeks billions in frozen assets for a deal with the US. Trump previously criticized his predecessor, Barack Obama, for similar financi...
07 Jun, 2026, 06.24 AM IST
'Trust-based, brotherly relations': Vladimir Putin on India-Russia tiesRussian President Vladimir Putin lauded the "brotherly" and "trust-based" India-Russia relationship at the St Petersburg International Econ...
06 Jun, 2026, 07.24 AM IST
DK Shivakumar sworn in as Karnataka Chief Minister with state entering a new political eraDK Shivakumar takes oath as Karnataka Chief Minister: D.K. Shivakumar became Karnataka's new chief minister on Wednesday. This marks a sign...
03 Jun, 2026, 04.01 PM IST
Iran seeks interim deal with US to ease economic strain while preserving nuclear leverageIran is pursuing a limited interim agreement with the United States. This move aims to alleviate mounting economic pressure and stabilize t...
01 Jun, 2026, 10.11 PM IST
US seized $1 billion in Iranian crypto, Scott Bessent says; claims Tehran facing financial crisisUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the seizure of approximately $1 billion in Iranian cryptocurrency assets as part of "Operatio...
30 May, 2026, 08.43 AM IST