US to broaden secondary sanctions to isolate Iran on 'economic D-Day'The United States is set to launch a significant financial offensive against Iran. This move aims to pressure countries to sever economic t...
25 Aug, 2026, 02.11 PM IST
UKMTO says tanker struck by unknown projectile off Saudi Arabia's YanbuA tanker sustained damage from an unknown projectile near Saudi Arabia's Yanbu port. The vessel experienced a fire on its main deck, but al...
24 Aug, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
India, Gulf bloc discuss next steps on free trade agreementIndia and the Gulf Cooperation Council reviewed free trade agreement negotiations in Riyadh. Discussions focused on strengthening bilateral...
24 Aug, 2026, 01.57 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
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
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
Oil set for second weekly rise as unsettled US-Iran war crimps supplyOil prices are maintaining their momentum, showing potential for a second consecutive week of gains. The escalating tensions between the US...
21 Aug, 2026, 07.28 AM 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
Iran threatens to go on offensive in Strait of Hormuz if diplomacy with US failsIran will adopt an offensive military stance as peace negotiations with the United States have stalled. The memorandum of understanding sig...
18 Aug, 2026, 06.33 AM IST
Saudi Arabia clarifies rules for one-year multiple-entry Umrah visaSaudi Arabia’s one-year multiple-entry Umrah visa allows several visits with a cumulative stay of up to 90 days. However, pilgrims need a n...
17 Aug, 2026, 12.53 PM IST
Is America behind Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey Mecca defence pact? Here’s what US President Donald Trump said on 'Islamic NATO'Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey Defence Pact: US President Donald Trump has welcomed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement signed by Saudi Arabi...
17 Aug, 2026, 08.58 AM IST
Donald Trump welcomes Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan defence agreement, terms it as 'big, bold' stepSaudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have signed a joint defense agreement. US President Donald Trump called this pact a significant first st...
17 Aug, 2026, 07.28 AM IST
Strait of Hormuz shipping slows sharply after tanker attacksShipping through the Strait of Hormuz slowed significantly over the weekend. This decline followed attacks on tankers and stalled United St...
17 Aug, 2026, 06.06 AM IST
Five Arab nations condemn Israel's rejection of US peace plan for GazaFive Arab nations, along with Turkey, Pakistan and Indonesia, on Sunday criticised Israel for rejecting a US proposal for Gaza. In a joint ...
17 Aug, 2026, 12.54 AM 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
Houthis behind attack on Saudi Aramco gas facility in Jubail region, reports Israeli mediaYemen's Houthis are behind the attack on a gas facility in Saudi Arabia's Jubail region, Israeli media reported, after reports emerged of a...
09 Aug, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
What to expect from the new Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan dealA new defense pact unites Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan against Iran's regional influence. This alliance seeks to offset perceived US ...
08 Aug, 2026, 07.26 PM IST