Iranian official claims 'first' victory over US, says 'ball in Trump's court' to release $24 billion of assets for breaking deadlockA senior Iranian adviser said Tehran views the recent conflict with the US as its first military victory and stated that talks remain stall...
06 Jun, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
Iran Guards threaten 'new fronts' over Israel's Lebanon offensiveIran's Revolutionary Guards threatened to open "new fronts" and keep the Strait of Hormuz closed over Israel's offensive in Lebanon, state ...
01 Jun, 2026, 10.13 PM IST
Italian Defence Minister Crosetto’s bilateral visit strengthens the Indo-MediterraneanRising conflicts in the Indo-Mediterranean, especially after the October 7 attack on Israel and disruptions like the Strait of Hormuz closu...
01 May, 2026, 09.51 PM IST
US-Iran war: An Iraqi captain keeps sailing despite the threat of attack amid regional warOil tankers face danger in tense waters between the Gulf of Oman and Strait of Hormuz. Iraqi Captain Rahman Al-Jubouri works on the Sea Moo...
20 Apr, 2026, 11.26 AM IST
Houthi rebels on high alert to confront "any aggression against the Yemeni people"Yemen's Houthi officials have issued strong warnings, with the Defence Minister stating rebels are on high alert for aggression. Deputy For...
19 Apr, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
Despite Trump's naval blockade, Iran has not run out of cardsIran warns it could block vital shipping lanes including the Persian Gulf, Sea of Oman, and Red Sea. This move escalates tensions with the ...
15 Apr, 2026, 09.39 PM IST
Crude unlikely to return to pre-war levels soon; India's import bill may rise $70bn annually: ReportIndia's oil import bill is set to surge by over $70 billion annually as crude oil prices remain high due to the West Asia conflict. Shippin...
15 Apr, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
Oil rises for a fourth day on supply cuts from widening Middle East conflictOil prices are climbing for the fourth day. Brent crude is set for its largest monthly gain ever. U.S. crude futures are also seeing a sign...
31 Mar, 2026, 11.45 AM IST
From Hormuz to ‘Gate of Grief’: What will happen if Iran attacks Bab al-Mandeb Strait aka the 'Gate of Tears'Iran is reportedly shifting its focus to the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a critical maritime chokepoint in the Red Sea. This move could threaten ...
26 Mar, 2026, 05.02 PM IST
Bab el-Mandeb Strait: Has Iran found second global choke point after Hormuz?The Bab el-Mandeb Strait and the Strait of Hormuz are critical global trade chokepoints facing significant security threats. Disruptions, p...
25 Mar, 2026, 10.49 PM IST
Oil prices in for more shock - what could happen if the Houthis of Yemen close the Bab al-Mandeb Strait?Oil prices in for more shock — what happens if Yemen’s Houthis close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait? The Bab el-Mandeb Strait sits between Yemen,...
16 Mar, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
Any hostile move against Yemen will have dire consequences -Houthi official on Al Mayadeen TVAli al-Qahoum, from Yemen's Houthi group, warns against hostile actions, affirming Yemen's commitment to defending itself and maritime navi...
16 Dec, 2023, 09.40 AM IST
Two Turkish soldiers killed in north SyriaThe attack took place Saturday in the so-called Euphrates Shield area, which consists of a region between the Turkish border and northern A...
25 Jul, 2021, 12.34 PM IST
Civilians wounded in Syrian missile strike: Turkish ministryOfficials said the ballistic missiles were fired from the Kuweires air base in Aleppo -- under the control of the Syrian government -- and ...
15 Mar, 2021, 03.16 PM IST
UN restarts cross-border aid to Syria but shuts access pointFollowing a week of division and seven ballots, the Council passed a proposal submitted by Germany and Belgium allowing the use of the Bab ...
12 Jul, 2020, 07.42 AM IST
Twin bombings kill 44 in Damascus Old CityThe director general of the capital's Al-Mujtahed hospital told AFP earlier there were at least 28 people dead and 45 wounded.
11 Mar, 2017, 06.00 PM IST
- Libyan strongman Muammar Gaddafi's whereabouts remain a mystery
The whereabouts of Libyan strongman Muammar Gaddafi remained a mystery as rebel forces swept into the capital Tripoli to jubilant crowds.
22 Aug, 2011, 03.42 PM IST