UAE and Iran conduct first face-to-face meeting to try deescalating Middle East tensionsUS-Iran war: Senior security officials from the United Arab Emirates and Iran met face-to-face for the first time since the US-Israeli war ...
11 Jun, 2026, 08.04 PM IST
Iran warns Mideast truce 'practically meaningless' after US strikesIran declared the Middle East war ceasefire practically meaningless following fresh US strikes. Tehran responded with attacks across the re...
11 Jun, 2026, 06.01 PM IST
Narrow the Gulf for Delhi: Conversation on derisking the future from Hormuz is good news for IndiaThe West Asia crisis presents India a chance to regain global influence. Discussions are underway to secure trade routes beyond the Strait ...
01 Jun, 2026, 11.44 PM IST
Abraham Accords explained: What it means and why Pakistan is rattled by Trump’s pushAbraham accords means: The Abraham Accords, a 2020 normalization agreement between Israel and several Arab nations, are being revived by Do...
26 May, 2026, 09.38 AM IST
The Abraham Accords: The boldest Middle East gamble in decades, did it actually work? Here's all about itAbraham Accords: Trump just called six Muslim nations to sign the Abraham Accords — live, out loud, tied to an Iran nuclear deal. Pakistan ...
25 May, 2026, 11.38 PM IST
What if the Strait of Hormuz didn’t reopen?The Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil route, faces potential prolonged closure. This situation mirrors past disruptions, raising concerns about...
23 May, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
Marco Rubio — The bridge between the Trump–Modi economic doctrineUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits India to forge a new economic alliance. This partnership, driven by leaders like President Trump a...
23 May, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
As Netanyahu spotlights Israel's ties to UAE, its rulers prefer to be discreetThe Israel-UAE alliance, typically discreet, was exposed by revelations of Iron Dome deployment and a secret Netanyahu visit, prompting a U...
16 May, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
US fire on Iran tankers sparks reprisals as deal hangs in balanceIran doubts US sincerity in diplomacy following recent naval clashes in the Gulf. Tehran has not yet responded to Washington's latest peace...
09 May, 2026, 04.08 PM IST
'Project Freedom plus': Trump hints at revival of initiative to escort vessels in Hormuz if Iran deal not "signed up"US President Donald Trump indicated his administration might revive "Project Freedom," a maritime security initiative for the Strait of Hor...
09 May, 2026, 07.13 AM IST
World’s largest container carrier plans route avoiding HormuzThe world’s largest container shipping company, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, is launching a new Europe–Middle East service that avoi...
02 May, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
"Geopolitical Earthquake": UAE quits OPEC to defy Saudi energy dominance, says analysisThe UAE has exited OPEC and OPEC+, ending decades of Saudi economic influence. Analysts call it a "political rebellion" prioritizing market...
02 May, 2026, 09.40 AM IST
AI battle heats up, OPEC fractures: Arnab Das on the two biggest market stories right nowGlobal markets face two major shifts: intense AI competition sees Anthropic challenging OpenAI's dominance, raising questions about AI's mo...
29 Apr, 2026, 10.21 AM IST
UAE walks out of OPEC & OPEC+ in high-stakes break, redraws global oil power lines amid West Asia turmoil28 Apr, 2026, 07.35 PM IST
Pakistan is juggling blackouts and Iran diplomacyPakistan is emerging as a key mediator in efforts to ease tensions between the US and Iran, with talks likely to be hosted in Islamabad. Ho...
20 Apr, 2026, 07.17 AM IST
Honeymoon over? Saudi Arabia-U.S. ties face reset with Biden winRiyadh's human rights record, with the brutal 2018 murder of Washington Post Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi and detention of women activi...
22 Oct, 2020, 03.35 PM IST
Nawaz Sharif to leave for Saudi Arabia tomorrow, could meet Donald TrumpPrime Minister Sharif was invited to attend the summit where terrorism and relations between the US and Muslim countries are expected to do...
20 May, 2017, 02.14 PM IST