China's Xi vows unwavering support for North Korea's Kim in rare Pyongyang visitPresident Xi Jinping reaffirmed China's unwavering commitment to safeguarding common interests and supporting Kim Jong Un during a rare sum...
09 Jun, 2026, 07.32 AM IST
China's Xi hails 'new start' in North Korea ties ahead of summitChinese President Xi Jinping is visiting North Korea to strengthen ties. This visit occurs as North Korea increases trade and military coop...
08 Jun, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
Taiwan beefs up anti-ship missile arsenal to counter threat of Chinese invasionTaiwan is boosting its missile power to over 1,800 by 2029. This move aims to deter a potential Chinese invasion or blockade. The island is...
04 Jun, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
NSA Doval meets Patrushev in Moscow, discusses maritime, defence tiesNational Security Advisor Ajit Doval met with Russia's Nikolai Patrushev in Moscow. They discussed boosting cooperation in maritime and def...
30 May, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
Drones hit three 'shadow fleet' oil tankers off Turkiye's Black Sea coastThree oil tankers were attacked by drones off Turkey's Black Sea coast. The ships are part of a 'shadow fleet' exporting Russian oil and ev...
28 May, 2026, 08.47 PM IST
Is Quad the Asian NATO or ocean foam? What Delhi meet revealsQuad foreign ministers met in Delhi focusing on practical cooperation. New initiatives target critical minerals, maritime surveillance, and...
26 May, 2026, 03.03 PM IST
'Unacceptable' threat to safety: UN nuclear watchdog sounds alarm over drone strike near UAE's Barakah plantA drone strike near the UAE's Barakah nuclear plant has sparked grave concern from the IAEA, though radiation levels remain normal. The inc...
17 May, 2026, 08.13 PM IST
Russia holds scaled-back World War II victory parade as worries over war in Ukraine deepenRussia's Victory Day parade was smaller this year due to threats from Ukraine. The event, marking the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany, saw...
09 May, 2026, 03.41 PM IST
Will the Strait of Hormuz open soon? Here's what to know as oil prices hover near $108 per barrel, up almost 50%Will the Strait of Hormuz Open Soon? Inside Iran's Oil Blockade Standoff: The Iran Strait of Hormuz offer arrives as oil prices hover near ...
27 Apr, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
Iran offers to end chokehold on Strait of Hormuz, asks US to end blockade, officials sayIran proposes lifting its Strait of Hormuz blockade. This offer excludes addressing its nuclear program. Iran also seeks an end to the US b...
27 Apr, 2026, 02.56 PM IST
Iran's foreign minister blames US for failure of talks after landing in RussiaIran's top diplomat blames Washington for failed talks. Negotiations are at an impasse. The Strait of Hormuz blockade continues, impacting ...
27 Apr, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
US Iran war leading to advancement of Tehran’s military tech know-how? Explainer on undetonated weapons, diplomacy, red lines and renewed fighting risksUS Iran war leading to advancement of Tehran’s military tech know-how? Reports say Iran recovered undetonated US missiles and bomblets and ...
27 Apr, 2026, 03.26 AM IST
Pentagon email outlines possible NATO penalties, including Spain suspension, over Iran war rift, source saysA Pentagon email reveals potential U.S. actions against NATO allies not supporting the Iran war. Options include suspending Spain from the ...
24 Apr, 2026, 11.04 AM IST
US-Iran War Day 54: Trump hits pause for now as Pakistan continues brokering 'peace', but Hormuz's future remains in limboIran War Day 54 News: As the US-Iran war 2026 entered day 54, US President Trump announced an indefinite extension of the ceasefire to allo...
22 Apr, 2026, 11.04 PM IST
India, Russia ink pact to station 3,000 troops, warships and aircraft in each other’s territoryIndia and Russia have entered into a reciprocal logistics agreement allowing up to 3,000 troops, naval ships, and aircraft to be stationed ...
19 Apr, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
Trump says Strait of Hormuz will remain under US naval blockade till Iran deal is finalisedUS President Donald Trump announced that any deal with Iran will only take effect once fully finalized. He claimed major diplomatic and sec...
18 Apr, 2026, 09.02 AM IST
Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but with strings attachedThe Strait of Hormuz has reopened for commercial ships following a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. This move initially boosted oil ma...
18 Apr, 2026, 07.40 AM IST