Who sank Russian cargo ship Ursa Major, was NATO involved, and was it torpedoed? Reports explain mystery, ship's route, nuclear cargo claims and US aircraft presenceWho sank Russian cargo ship Ursa Major, was NATO involved, and was it torpedoed? This explainer covers the sinking of the Ursa Major near S...
12 May, 2026, 04.56 PM IST
India-UAE, India-US among top 10 migration corridors in 2024: UNA United Nations report reveals key global migration routes. India to the United Arab Emirates and India to the United States are among the...
05 May, 2026, 09.55 PM IST
Guns, drones & algos: War gets smarter, faster & uncomfortably less humanArtificial intelligence is revolutionizing global warfare. Nations are significantly increasing AI spending for defense. This technology en...
27 Apr, 2026, 04.01 PM IST
Is Israel replicating Gaza's 'Yellow Line' in south Lebanon?In a strategic response to recent tensions, Israel has created a security zone known as the 'Yellow Line' in southern Lebanon, coinciding w...
20 Apr, 2026, 08.36 PM IST
Lebanon president says working on 'permanent agreements' after Israel truceLebanese President Joseph Aoun announced a "new phase" of "permanent agreements" following a 10-day ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war. ...
18 Apr, 2026, 07.43 AM IST
Russia's Nobel Prize-winning rights group Memorial branded 'extremist'Russia's Supreme Court has declared the Nobel Peace Prize-winning human rights group Memorial an extremist organization. This move intensif...
09 Apr, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
Netanyahu says Israel ready to 'return to battle at any moment' against IranPrime Minister Netanyahu declared Israel remains prepared to fight Iran if necessary, despite a US-Iran truce. He asserted that Israel has ...
09 Apr, 2026, 06.43 AM IST
Israel renews Lebanon strikes, forces Syria border crossing closedIsrael-Iran war: Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon have claimed at least 15 lives. The attacks occurred after Israel threatened to target a key...
06 Apr, 2026, 08.02 AM IST
US military launches multiple strikes across Syria targeting Islamic StateAmerican forces conducted multiple strikes in Syria against the Islamic State group. These actions followed an operation launched in Decemb...
11 Jan, 2026, 06.06 AM IST
US envoy calls Lebanon 'failed state' as Syria expected to join anti-IS coalitionLebanon is labelled a 'failed state' by a US envoy. This comes as Syria moves closer to the US. Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa is expecte...
02 Nov, 2025, 07.34 AM IST
World Bank estimates $216B needed to rebuild Syria after civil warSyria faces a colossal rebuilding task. The World Bank estimates the cost at $216 billion. This follows over a decade of civil war. Infrast...
21 Oct, 2025, 04.58 PM IST
Former Al-Qaeda leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, once arrested by the US, to visit New York weeks after 9/11 as Syrian Interim PresidentAhmed al-Sharaa, Syrian Interim President, will visit New York for the UN General Assembly. The Middle East Institute will host him. He wil...
21 Sep, 2025, 03.01 PM IST
Will lifting US sanctions transform Syria's economy and attract global investments?The anticipated lifting of U.S. sanctions on Syria is poised to revitalize its war-torn economy, potentially attracting significant investm...
15 May, 2025, 06.53 PM IST
Has Bashar Al-Assad resigned and fled Syria? Here’s what Russia claimsAs rebel forces seize Damascus, Bashar al-Assad’s presidency faces an uncertain end.
09 Dec, 2024, 12.06 AM IST
Damascus falls, rebels rise: Who are they and what’s their plan?Syria Civil War: Syria’s prolonged civil war has escalated dramatically as opposition forces, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and the Tur...
08 Dec, 2024, 05.35 PM IST
Syrian rebel coalition says it is working to transfer power to transitional governing bodyThe Syrian rebel coalition announced on Sunday that it is working to transition power to a new governing body with full executive authority...
08 Dec, 2024, 02.14 PM IST
Iran-Israel war can lead to World War 3? What Baba Vanga saidBaba Vanga's predictions for 2024 include warnings of World War 3 following Middle East tensions, escalating conflicts involving Iran and I...
15 Apr, 2024, 01.14 PM IST