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US Centcom says Iran does not control Hormuz after Tehran closes strait over Israeli strikes in LebanonIran has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed following Israeli strikes in Lebanon, citing violations of a ceasefire. However, the US Centr...21 Jun, 2026, 07.38 AM IST- Iran shuts the doors to Strait of Hormuz; alleges US, Israeli violations of ceasefire MOUIran has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed, citing alleged violations of a recent Middle East war ceasefire by the US and Israel. This m...20 Jun, 2026, 08.38 PM IST
- Pakistan minister Naqvi in Iran for first high-level trip after initial peace pactPakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi made an unannounced visit to Iran, arriving in Mashhad and heading to Tehran for talks with senio...20 Jun, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
- Chennai port launches 21-voyage cruise season as MV Empress arrivesChennai Port witnessed a significant boost to cruise tourism with the arrival of MV Empress, launching an extensive three-month season. The...20 Jun, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
- India-bound ships begin Strait of Hormuz transit as US lifts Iran blockade; Chabahar, INSTC in focusThree cargo ships are now transiting the Strait of Hormuz, signaling a significant shift after the US ended its blockade of Iranian ports a...19 Jun, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
- Modi, Trump direct officials to swiftly finalise trade pact: Foreign Secretary Vikram MisriPrime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump have instructed their teams to finalize a trade pact. Significant progress has b...19 Jun, 2026, 12.31 PM IST
- India hopes US-Iran peace deal will lead to sustained peace in West AsiaIndia welcomed the US-Iran peace deal on Thursday. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stated that New Delhi remains in close contact with West ...19 Jun, 2026, 12.31 PM IST
- PM Modi-Trump G7 meeting: Modi flags seafarers' safety; ties have 'new speed, new energy'Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump met in France. This was their first face-to-face meeting since February 2025. Th...19 Jun, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
- Peace in West Asia expected to boost order book of Indian exporters: Industry body FIEOThe Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) said that the conflict in West Asia suppressed India's trade volume, with exports to t...18 Jun, 2026, 09.25 PM IST
- India, US 'very close' to inking a trade deal, says Trump after meet with ModiUS President Donald Trump stated that India and the US are very close to finalizing a trade deal, following a meeting with Prime Minister N...18 Jun, 2026, 06.33 AM IST
- 'Convey our strong protest and anger': Arvind Kejriwal urges PM Modi to address Indian seafarers' deaths to TrumpArvind Kejriwal has called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to protest the deaths of three Indian seafarers to US President Donald Trump. Th...17 Jun, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
- Indian Embassy in Oman confirms repatriation nationals killed in MT Settebello attackMortal remains of two Indian nationals killed in US strikes on vessel MT Settebello have been repatriated to India. India strongly proteste...17 Jun, 2026, 11.57 AM IST
- PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Kenya, Japan, Egypt and South Korea leaders on sidelines of G7 SummitPrime Minister Narendra Modi met with leaders from the UAE, Kenya, Egypt, South Korea, and Japan at the G7 Summit in Evian, France. Discuss...17 Jun, 2026, 08.26 AM IST
- PM Modi, Trump to discuss West Asia crisis, energy partnership, trade deal on sidelines of G7 Summit: SourcesPrime Minister Modi and President Trump are set to discuss West Asia tensions, the Strait of Hormuz, and a bilateral trade agreement during...17 Jun, 2026, 07.23 AM IST
- 'Fake report has been spreading': FSUI General Secretary denies claims of Indian Sailors killed on Liaki Freedom VesselReports of Indian sailors killed on the MT Liaki Freedom vessel are false. The Forward Seamen's Union of India and the Ministry of External...13 Jun, 2026, 01.12 PM IST
- US military confirms attack on third Indian-crewed tanker off Gulf of OmanUS forces disabled a third oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman. The ship was attempting to transport oil from Iran. US aircraft fired missiles i...11 Jun, 2026, 10.04 PM IST
- 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...11 Jun, 2026, 07.56 PM IST
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