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MEA flags growing threat to shipping as MT Jalveer crew evacuation beginsIndia's External Affairs Ministry voiced worry over ongoing shipping attacks in West Asia. The crew of the vessel MT Jalveer, near Oman, is...
US and Iran trade attacks for a second day, undermining shaky ceasefireUnited States and Iran exchanged air strikes for a second day. President Trump vowed more attacks if Iran does not agree to a peace deal. T...
West Asia War: US to bomb 'key facilities' in Iran, says Pete HegsethUS Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has made it clear that American forces stand ready to target critical Iranian installations at President ...
US launches new strikes after Trump threatens to attack Iran 'very hard'The US launched a new round of overnight strikes on multiple targets in Iran, with President Donald Trump warning of further attacks unless...
US working to release energy reserves, boost sales of gas to ASEANThe United States is taking significant steps to elevate its role in the energy landscape of ASEAN nations by releasing energy reserves and...
Donald Trump says he would not unfreeze Iran's assets ahead before deal is donePresident Donald Trump stated he will not release Iranian funds or remove sanctions until a peace agreement is finalized. These actions wil...
FIFA World Cup 2026 poses biggest security challenge for U.S, Canada, Mexico. Is Donald Trump administration ready to host global soccer event safely in North America?FIFA World Cup 2026 is arguably the biggest security test for Donald Trump administration. Is the United States of America ready for the so...
Iran accuses US of 'vindictive behavior' with visa denialsThe Iran Football Federation accuses the United States of "vindictive behavior" after 14 managerial and administrative members were denied ...
US weighs seizing Iranian assets to rebuild Gulf states hit by Tehran's attacksThe U.S. plans to redirect Iranian assets to Gulf states for rebuilding and repairs following recent Iranian attacks. Treasury Secretary Sc...
FIFA 2026: Iran World Cup players get US visas, official says, some staff waitingIran's national football team has been granted visas to enter the United States for the World Cup, confirmed by US Ambassador to Turkey Tom...
US says it will speed development and use of AI for national securityThe Trump administration said earlier this week that it would ask leading AI developers to voluntarily submit their most capable models for...
Trump unveils $700 million coal support plan using emergency powersPresident Donald Trump is using emergency powers to boost the US coal industry. Nearly $700 million will fund upgrades to power plants and ...
Trump will attend the NATO summit in Turkey in July, Marco Rubio saysUS President Donald Trump will attend the NATO summit in Turkey in early July. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed the attendance, eas...
FIFA 2026: Iran to play World Cup warm-up behind closed doors, head to Mexico on SaturdayFIFA 2026: Iran's football team is set for its final World Cup warm-up match in Turkey. The squad will then depart for their tournament bas...
US sanctions Iran's largest crypto exchange over IRGC linksAmerica has imposed sanctions on Iran's largest cryptocurrency exchange, Nobitex. The US accuses the exchange of helping Iran's government ...
Gold eases on stronger oil as fresh Mideast hostilities eruptGold prices dipped on Wednesday as escalating Middle East tensions fueled crude oil gains, intensifying inflation and interest rate hike co...
Iran war: Hostilities flare again, talks at a stalemateWith the Gulf region witnessing a surge in missile and drone strikes aimed at Kuwait, diplomatic efforts between Iran and the U.S. hit road...
US says it struck Iranian military sites, Tehran responds with air base attackThe United States and Iran have exchanged military strikes over the weekend. Iran's Revolutionary Guards targeted a US base in response to ...
US proposes new plan to ease Israel-Lebanon tensions amid fightingUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio has proposed a plan for gradual de-escalation between Israel and Lebanon. The proposal suggests Hezbollah...
The great Indo-Pacific hedge - deeper defence ties as US doubts grow and China ascendsNations in the Indo-Pacific are boosting their defense capabilities and cooperation. This is happening as China's military grows and the Un...