Bessent's D-Day sanctions are more Anzio, but Iran response is keyUS sanctions announced by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent aim to pressure Iran and countries doing business with it, but their gradual app...
25 Aug, 2026, 06.52 AM IST
Iran vows to retaliate after US widens sanctionsIran has vowed to retaliate against expanded US economic sanctions, warning Washington of attacks on vital interests and energy chokepoints...
25 Aug, 2026, 06.41 AM IST
China develops missile to target planes thousands of miles awayChina has developed hypersonic glide vehicles capable of launching air-to-air weapons. These advanced weapons threaten high-value targets t...
24 Aug, 2026, 08.44 PM IST
Trump's North Korea gambit tests US ties with Asian partners, including IndiaTrump’s outreach to North Korea is unsettling US allies across Asia, with Japan, Taiwan and India reassessing Washington’s security commitm...
24 Aug, 2026, 11.52 AM IST
Iran vows 'devastating' response as US threatens toughest ever economic hitIran warns of devastating retaliation against new United States sanctions. United States Treasury chief Scott Bessent plans the toughest fi...
23 Aug, 2026, 09.28 AM IST
US, Iran keep up hostile rhetoric ahead of new sanctionsNew United States sanctions targeting Iran are scheduled for announcement impacting global trade partners. Oil shipments through the Strait...
23 Aug, 2026, 06.27 AM IST
Trump’s economic isolation plan risks Iran strikes across GulfTrump is betting that tighter sanctions, a naval blockade and broader economic pressure can push Iran into accepting a US-backed deal after...
22 Aug, 2026, 06.59 PM IST
US, Iran trade threats as Washington readies ‘toughest sanctions’The United States is set to announce stringent economic sanctions against Iran. These measures could significantly impact Iran and its key ...
22 Aug, 2026, 07.02 AM IST
Iran says it has built ‘solid defensive shield’ amid US tensionsIran's defense chief stated the nation has built a strong shield against threats. He described the country's strategy as intelligent and ef...
22 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
The next war nobody wants: Can Israel and Turkey avoid a conflict?Israel's recent strike on Syria's Abu al-Duhur airbase signals a new dangerous front. The underlying contest involves shaping Syria's futur...
22 Aug, 2026, 12.07 AM IST
What's in a name? Why naming storms, military operations and medical maladies mattersTropical cyclones receive names to quickly communicate warnings and enhance public preparedness. Military operations also use names to diff...
21 Aug, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
'Essentially controlling the straits', Trump reiterates military destruction of IranPresident Trump stated US military actions have severely degraded Iran's military capabilities. He reiterated the United States' firm stanc...
21 Aug, 2026, 10.11 AM IST
Taiwan proposes record USD 35B defence budget for 2027 as China's military pressure growsTaiwan plans a record defense budget to counter China's military threats. This significant increase signals intensified efforts to deter po...
20 Aug, 2026, 08.00 PM IST
North Korea launches 10 ballistic missiles as US-South Korea drills near endIn the wake of North Korea's missile launch, South Korea expressed strong condemnation and heightened its military readiness during collabo...
20 Aug, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
New rung on Iran's escalation ladder: A smart tactic or NATO war?Iran reportedly considers attacking US military sites in Europe as a warning. This strategy aims to deter Washington from escalating its co...
19 Aug, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
South Korean and US militaries shorten drills after Trump ordered a reductionSouth Korean and U.S. militaries are shortening their joint drills as requested by the United States. The Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises wi...
19 Aug, 2026, 06.58 AM IST
'We will correct delusions of this deluded man': Iran hits back at Trump's assertion over Hormuz as 'NEW U.S. Territory'Iran has warned Donald Trump that his claims over the Strait of Hormuz will be corrected. Iranian officials dismissed Trump's assertions as...
19 Aug, 2026, 06.26 AM IST