Trump offers to help Putin find deal with Ukraine, also speaks with ZelenskiyPresident Trump offered to help resolve the Ukraine war during a lengthy call with Vladimir Putin, according to the Kremlin. Trump also spo...
05 Jul, 2026, 06.08 AM IST
Persian proverb of the day: 'This game is not suitable for you whose house is made of straw' ; life lessons on resisting impulsive behaviour and knowing your flaws before judging othersA Persian proverb, "This game is not suitable for you whose house is made of straw," powerfully advises caution, especially when facing per...
04 Jul, 2026, 10.30 PM IST
Indian envoy to China rejects comparison with Pakistan on West Asia mediationIndia's envoy to China, Vikram Doraiswami, firmly rejected any comparison with Pakistan over West Asia's mediation roles, attributing it to...
04 Jul, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
US must 'accept existing realities' on trade: Iranian Parliament Speaker GhalibafIran's Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, asserted that the US must acknowledge a changed global landscape following recent conf...
04 Jul, 2026, 06.10 AM IST
June: 10 mbpd, May: 3 mbpd: Gulf oil exports up, but 40% below pre-war levelGulf oil exports surged past 10 million barrels daily in June, a significant jump from May, thanks to US military efforts securing the Stra...
04 Jul, 2026, 12.31 AM IST
Trump administration signs pact for permanent US embassy in Jerusalem as Israel hails 'unbreakable alliance'The United States on Wednesday signed an agreement to build a new embassy compound in Jerusalem, a move that Israel said reflected the "unb...
02 Jul, 2026, 08.07 AM IST
Why are oil prices down today, and will Brent futures and US WTI crude prices continue to fall or rise again? Iran-US talks, Strait of Hormuz recovery and US inventory data keep crude market under focusOil prices declined as investors watched Iran-US talks, the recovery of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, and upcoming US inventory da...
01 Jul, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
US and Iran enter technical talks to secure peace deal, restart shippingTechnical discussions between the U.S. and Iran are underway in Doha, aiming to secure the Strait of Hormuz shipping lanes and a lasting ce...
01 Jul, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
Iran shuts door on US peace talks, insists Hormuz stays under its controlIran has refused to meet with top US envoys, casting doubt on peace prospects. Disagreements persist over a ceasefire and terms for lifting...
01 Jul, 2026, 06.10 AM IST
Iran says this. The US says that. A look at the trickiest issues in the unresolved conflictThe US and Iran face a tight deadline to finalize a peace deal, yet remain divided over an interim agreement. Disagreements persist regardi...
30 Jun, 2026, 06.45 AM IST
Global Market Today: Asian shares slip, oil pares climbGlobal markets are showing cautious optimism as US and Iran reportedly step back from further conflict escalation, with talks scheduled in ...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.43 AM IST
Israel government recognises Armenian genocide in rebuke to TurkeyThe Israeli government on Sunday unanimously recognised the massacres of Armenians during World War I as genocide, a move widely seen as a ...
28 Jun, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
'India lone voice of silence': Sonia slams govt for not calling out Israel's 'Gaza genocide'Sonia Gandhi strongly criticised the Modi government's silence on the "Gaza genocide," deeming it morally reprehensible and detrimental to ...
27 Jun, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
India's Gaza policy balanced, Congress doing vote bank politics: BJPThe BJP has countered Sonia Gandhi's criticism of the government's Gaza policy, accusing the Congress of misinformation and vote bank polit...
27 Jun, 2026, 01.42 PM IST
US-Iran agree to setup direct channel with IRGC to de-escalate conflict, says VP VanceUS Vice President JD Vance confirmed a direct deconfliction channel between US and Iran military representatives, including the IRGC and CE...
26 Jun, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
Rubio arrives in UAE with aim to head off Gulf Arab unease over tentative Iran dealUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in the UAE to address concerns over a new Iran deal. The agreement, brokered by Vice President JD Vanc...
24 Jun, 2026, 07.01 AM IST
Amnesty calls EU complicit in new Libyan crackdown on migrantsAmnesty International has accused the EU of complicity in migrant abuse in Libya, citing intensified crackdowns by rival factions. Mass arr...
23 Jun, 2026, 04.58 PM IST