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
Operation Epic Fury: IG report reveals $33B war costs, loss of multiple F-15E Strike Eagles, and diplomatic strainMonths of bombing and missile attacks on Iran are yet to yield any substantive gains to the US. While President Donald Trump has on several...
15 Sep, 2026, 02.10 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
Xi visits Egypt as China seeks deeper influence across the MideastChinese President Xi Jinping’s Egypt visit is deepening Beijing’s ties with a key US ally while advancing China’s bid for greater Middle Ea...
02 Sep, 2026, 08.03 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
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign joint defence deal amid regional turmoilSaudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey signed a joint defense pact in Mecca. This agreement aims to strengthen collective deterrence against ag...
07 Aug, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
Iran claims to destroy drone hangars, fuel depot at US base in KuwaitUS Iran war: IRGC reported destroying US drone hangars and a fuel facility in Kuwait. The IRGC also claimed a missile strike on Jordan's al...
31 Jul, 2026, 10.22 AM IST
Oil Price Today (July 31): Crude oil extends fall to $88. What’s behind the decline amid Iran war?Saudi Arabia is seeking to spearhead a coalition to enhance defense cooperation in the Bab El-Mandeb Strait, the Red Sea and the Gulf of Ad...
31 Jul, 2026, 08.18 AM IST
Can China restrain Iran? Gulf states test Beijing's influenceGulf Arab states are seeking China's economic influence over Iran to secure vital shipping lanes. They are frustrated with Washington's per...
30 Jul, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
US missiles hit Iran as path towards de-escalation uncertainUS missiles struck targets across Iran on Friday, escalating regional tensions. President Trump vowed major military punishment for Tehran ...
25 Jul, 2026, 06.14 AM IST
Trump said Iran was crippled. So why is the US sending B-1 bombers into the conflict? The strategic message behind America’s most powerful strike aircraftThe United States deployed a B-1B Lancer bomber in combat operations against Iran. This deployment marks a significant expansion of Washing...
23 Jul, 2026, 01.02 PM IST
Houthi Red Sea threat would challenge a stretched US militaryThe Houthis' threats to block Saudi ports signify a troubling development in the Iran war, potentially raising US military commitments in t...
22 Jul, 2026, 12.04 PM IST
Pakistan can hit an oil jackpot amid a widening US-Iran warGulf states are seeking military partnerships with Pakistan amid regional tensions. Pakistan could gain oil and investment while deepening ...
20 Jul, 2026, 08.30 PM IST
After Saudi Arabia, Kuwait explores defence pact with PakistanKuwait is in talks with Pakistan to sign a comprehensive defence pact amid escalating regional tensions following Iran's renewed attacks on...
20 Jul, 2026, 06.18 AM IST
Pakistan worries about being drawn into US-Iran conflict after Houthis attack Saudi ArabiaRecent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia have frustrated Pakistan significantly. These actions threaten to draw Islamabad into the conflict, c...
16 Jul, 2026, 08.26 PM IST
One misstep away: Pakistan’s Iran tightrope faces its toughest testSaudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthi movement are facing renewed conflict, raising regional escalation fears and making Pakistan's strategic bal...
15 Jul, 2026, 12.01 AM IST
UK, Italy, Japan award £4.6 billion contract to advance GCAP fighter jetBritain, Italy, and Japan have awarded a £4.6 billion contract to Edgewing, a joint venture, for the development of the Global Combat Air P...
03 Jul, 2026, 09.14 PM IST