Saudi airstrikes hit Yemen's rebel-held Mokha airport as Houthis take island near key straitYemen's Houthi rebels seized a strategic island in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. This advance further threatens Saudi oil exports through a key...
11 Sep, 2026, 05.05 PM 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
Costly war far from over even as US loosens Iran's grip on Strait of HormuzUS has restricted Iran's oil exports and loosened its Strait of Hormuz control. This ongoing conflict, however, is nowhere near resolution ...
11 Sep, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
Houthis seize key Yemeni Red Sea port, sources say, threatening global energy flowsHouthi militants seized Yemen's Mocha port, threatening vital global energy supplies. This escalation occurs as Iran and the United States ...
10 Sep, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
Ahead of BRICS, Congress recalls 2012 summit where former PM Manmohan Singh proposed development bankCongress highlighted BRICS' origins and India's 2012 summit hosting. Then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh proposed the BRICS Development Bank...
10 Sep, 2026, 03.01 PM IST
Trump doubles down on 'Trump Strait' plan for Hormuz, says Iran will be 'thrilled'President Trump suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz to Trump Strait. He stated Iran's leadership would be thrilled by this significant ...
10 Sep, 2026, 09.42 AM IST
Trump says oil prices that spiked because of Iran war likely won't come down until after midtermsUS President Trump believes oil prices will decrease after the upcoming US midterm elections. He suggests Iran's actions aim to influence t...
10 Sep, 2026, 06.36 AM IST
Iran attacks 10 ships near Strait of Hormuz in response to US strikes, oil prices surgeIran attacked ten ships near the Strait of Hormuz after the United States sank five Iranian oil tankers. This escalation caused benchmark B...
10 Sep, 2026, 06.32 AM IST
Oil’s $100 nightmare is back as worst-case scenario is taking shapeHouthi attacks on Saudi energy facilities have disrupted oil operations. These strikes also pressure the Bab al-Mandeb chokepoint, impactin...
09 Sep, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
Houthis attack Saudi energy sites, cities, wound 73 as Iran war risks wider escalationYemen's Houthis attacked Saudi energy facilities and cities, wounding over seventy people. This escalation highlights the risk of the Iran ...
09 Sep, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
India adds new crude suppliers, but Russia-led 5 countries retain grip on oil importsIndia expanded its crude sourcing to 31 countries during the six-month Iran war, but supply concentration increased sharply as Russia’s sha...
08 Sep, 2026, 06.04 AM IST
US approves $5 billion sale of bombs to Saudi Arabia to enhance security of 'major non-NATO ally'The United States announced a significant arms sale to Saudi Arabia. This proposed sale includes bombs and guidance kits valued at five bil...
05 Sep, 2026, 06.51 AM 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
Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan to hold first defence pact meeting, source saysTop officials from Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan met Monday for a defense accord. This joint defense agreement aims to strengthen coll...
30 Aug, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
US starts returning staff to Middle East missions after Iran war evacuations: SourcesUnited States personnel are returning to some Middle East diplomatic missions after tensions eased. Staff will go back to posts in Lebanon,...
26 Aug, 2026, 07.28 AM IST
Trump sends Saudi nuclear deal to US Congress with Israel conditionUS President Trump sent Congress a nuclear energy agreement with Saudi Arabia. This pact will only become effective if Saudi Arabia normali...
26 Aug, 2026, 06.50 AM IST