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
Saudi crown prince seeks Egypt's backing as Houthi attacks rattle Red Sea oil routesSaudi Arabia's Crown Prince met Egypt's President seeking support against Houthi rebel attacks. These attacks threaten vital shipping lanes...
16 Sep, 2026, 09.24 AM IST
Saudi Arabia runs out of oil export routes as pipeline shuts, Hormuz blockedSaudi Arabia's oil exports face growing challenges after attacks closed a key pipeline. Iran and its allies have tightened their grip on vi...
16 Sep, 2026, 07.20 AM IST
Solar's $1.3 bn bet is a turn for India's defence-industrial complexThe piece argues that Solar Industries’ ₹12,951-crore acquisition of South Africa’s Omnia Holdings could mark a new phase for India’s defen...
15 Sep, 2026, 02.13 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
Xi-Modi thaw warms up ties at BRICS, but old India-China fault lines remainChinese President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi used their first meeting on Indian soil in seven years to signal a thaw in ti...
14 Sep, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
From isolated rebels to regional force: How the Houthis took Bab al-MandabYemen's Houthis have seized the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait, cementing their regional influence. This minority Zaidi community now contr...
13 Sep, 2026, 06.51 AM IST
BRICS for immediate restoration of fully functioning WTO dispute settlement systemBRICS leaders strongly advocate for restoring the WTO dispute settlement mechanism. They committed to strengthening the organization throug...
12 Sep, 2026, 06.45 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
Xi’s first India trip since 2019 offers olive branch to PM ModiDuring the BRICS summit this weekend, Chinese President Xi Jinping will arrive in India, aiming to strengthen Sino-Indian ties. A meeting w...
11 Sep, 2026, 09.56 AM IST
Oil Price Today (September 11): Crude oil soars 13% this week, set to close week above $100 after 4 months. What are experts saying?Oil prices have surged towards $100 a barrel due to rising tensions in the Middle East, where recent attacks have threatened shipping route...
11 Sep, 2026, 08.18 AM IST
Pakistan killed Palestinians for Jordan. Will it kill Houthis for Saudi?Houthi attacks near Saudi Arabia have intensified, prompting a cautious response from Pakistan. Pakistan's defence pact with Saudi Arabia a...
10 Sep, 2026, 08.07 PM IST
India-China thaw: Five things to know as Chinese President Xi Jinping heads to DelhiChinese President Xi Jinping heads to India for a summit on Saturday that could mark the biggest step in a cautious thaw after years of hos...
10 Sep, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
Russia unveils new stealth air-launched stand-off weapons for Su-57 fighter family; S-71M Monokhrom, S-71K Kovyor, S8000 Banderol missiles/loitering munitions displayed at El Alamein International AirshowRussia revealed new stealthy air-launched stand-off weapons at an Egyptian airshow. These weapons are designed for the Sukhoi Su-57 stealth...
09 Sep, 2026, 01.35 PM IST
Iran-backed fighters in Yemen and Iraq are joining forces to threaten Gulf, officials sayIran-backed groups in Iraq and Yemen are coordinating attacks on Saudi Arabia, with an aim to increase the costs of the ongoing war in Gaza...
09 Sep, 2026, 10.51 AM IST
Shipping nations warn global trade is fracturing — and everyone paysThe Strait of Hormuz, which Iran effectively shuttered after the US and Israel launched strikes against it in February, is a stark example ...
09 Sep, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
Taiwan flexes chip diplomacy muscles as it faces pressure to share AI wealth with alliesHome to companies like TSMC whose chips power AI applications, diplomatically isolated Taiwan has long sought to leverage its tech prowess ...
07 Sep, 2026, 08.28 AM IST