PM Modi-Egyptian President Sisi BRICS meet focused on Mecca Pact and its impactEgyptian President el-Sisi and Indian Prime Minister Modi discussed the Mecca Pact. They also explored widening their strategic partnership...
16 Sep, 2026, 11.54 PM IST
Why Yemen's Houthis have only grown stronger through years of warSaudi Arabia and its allies have repeatedly turned to airstrikes to weaken Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis, but the rebels have expanded their ...
16 Sep, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
China’s defence chief warns against ‘historical revisionism’ in apparent Japan messageChina's Defence Minister Dong Jun urged nations to avoid provocative acts and historical revisionism. He spoke at the Beijing Xiangshan For...
16 Sep, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
Saudi crown prince seeks Egypt's backing as Houthi attacks rattle Red Sea oil routesSaudi Arabia's Crown Prince met Egypt's President seeking support against Houthi rebel attacks. These attacks threaten vital shipping lanes...
16 Sep, 2026, 09.24 AM IST
Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi drone near Mecca, warns of ‘red line’ over holy sitesSaudi Arabia's air defences intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone south of Mecca before it entered prohibited airspace, the Saudi-led co...
16 Sep, 2026, 06.31 AM IST
Saudi Arabia using Chinese DF-15A missile in Yemen? Wreckage from explosion site points towards dragon's handSaudi Arabia may have deployed a Chinese-made DF-15A ballistic missile in Yemen, with suspected missile debris found in Marib Governorate r...
15 Sep, 2026, 04.41 PM IST
Houthis strike Saudi targets anew as talks over Strait of Hormuz stallIran-aligned Houthis launched fresh attacks on Saudi Arabia as their advances along Yemen’s Red Sea coast intensified pressure on Riyadh. G...
15 Sep, 2026, 06.27 AM IST
New wave of Houthi missile strikes in southern Saudi Arabia, claims Iran's Press TVA new wave of Houthi missile strikes was reported towards Saudi Arabia, with warnings issued and later lifted for residents in Khamis Musha...
14 Sep, 2026, 08.31 AM IST
BRICS Summit 2026: S Jaishankar holds talks with Saudi foreign ministerExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Saudi Arabian counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud. They discussed the West Asia conflic...
13 Sep, 2026, 08.19 PM IST
BRICS 2026: India cracks the code in a divided room with 4 AM talks & diplomatic heavy liftingPrime Minister Narendra Modi helped broker a unanimous BRICS statement on the Middle East conflict despite sharp differences among members ...
13 Sep, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
From isolated rebels to regional force: How the Houthis took Bab al-MandabYemen's Houthis have seized the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait, cementing their regional influence. This minority Zaidi community now contr...
13 Sep, 2026, 06.51 AM IST
Saudi Arabia faces fresh Red Sea threat as Houthi gains, pipeline shutdown rattle kingdomHouthi rebels are advancing, threatening a vital Red Sea shipping route. Drone attacks have forced a major pipeline closure, impacting glob...
12 Sep, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
Gulf oil threatened anew as Houthis reach key island and pipeline is shut downThe Houthis have seized control of Perim island, significantly affecting a crucial shipping corridor. Additionally, a drone strike originat...
12 Sep, 2026, 06.25 AM IST
Trump rejects Saudi request for strikes on Houthis: AxiosThe Iran-backed Houthis, who have for years controlled large parts of northern Yemen, launched a large-scale offensive last week against Sa...
11 Sep, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
As Saudi tensions with Iran-backed Houthis escalate, mediator Pakistan faces pressure to choose a sidePakistan faces a difficult balancing act between Saudi Arabia and Iran. Recent fighting in Yemen is testing its dual role as defense partne...
11 Sep, 2026, 03.03 PM IST
Pakistan killed Palestinians for Jordan. Will it kill Houthis for Saudi?Houthi attacks near Saudi Arabia have intensified, prompting a cautious response from Pakistan. Pakistan's defence pact with Saudi Arabia a...
10 Sep, 2026, 08.07 PM IST
Who is fighting in Yemen? Key factions battling for control of the countryHouthi militants backed by Iran are intensifying fighting in Yemen. They aim to control the Red Sea coast and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Thi...
10 Sep, 2026, 03.23 PM IST