US-Iran peace talks in Geneva called off, clouding prospects for lasting truceTalks between the US and Iran to end the Middle East conflict have been postponed. Vice President JD Vance has cancelled his trip to Geneva...
19 Jun, 2026, 01.07 PM IST
Trump signs Iran ceasefire deal, warns of renewed bombing if Tehran violates pactThe U.S. and Iran have released an interim agreement to end their war, with President Trump threatening renewed attacks if commitments are ...
18 Jun, 2026, 09.04 AM IST
After war losses, Hezbollah seen gaining from Iran-US dealIran's deal with the U.S. is expected to boost Hezbollah's finances and political standing in Lebanon. Tehran has promised more funding to ...
17 Jun, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
China's May retail sales fall for first time in over three yearsChina's economy shows a worrying split in May. While factories are humming with strong exports, consumer spending took a hit, with retail s...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
Trump confirms he called Netanyahu 'crazy,' as he says Israel is complicating peace talks with IranUnited States President Donald Trump confirmed he called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "crazy" over stalled Iran peace talks. H...
03 Jun, 2026, 06.05 PM IST
Multiple nuclear operations in Iran have now halted amid ongoing conflict: IAEA chiefDirect talks between Israel and Lebanon continue in Washington amid ongoing hostilities. International observers watch regional nuclear sec...
03 Jun, 2026, 08.15 AM IST
Israeli army captures strategic castle in Lebanon in deepest incursion into country in 26 yearsIsrael has made a significant military move by capturing Beaufort Castle, a storied Crusader stronghold in southern Lebanon, a territory he...
31 May, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
Quote of the day by Khaled Hosseini: ‘Children aren't coloring books. You don't get to…’ – ‘The Kite Runner’ author shares a lesson on identity and parentingKhaled Hosseini, author of 'The Kite Runner', cautions against imposing parental dreams on children, likening them to unique individuals, n...
27 May, 2026, 09.53 AM IST
Israel, Lebanon say extending ceasefire despite new strikesIsrael and Lebanon have agreed to extend a ceasefire for 45 days and will hold expanded talks on a political settlement, the US announced. ...
16 May, 2026, 07.13 AM IST
How long before Iran breaks under crushing US pressure?Iran and the US face a prolonged standoff. The US is intensifying economic pressure on Iran's economy. Iran indicates it can withstand the ...
02 May, 2026, 09.42 PM IST
Ex-military officers defend Great Nicobar push, reject Rahul Gandhi’s concernsRetired military officials are backing the Great Nicobar Project. They counter allegations of land grabbing and corruption, highlighting it...
02 May, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
FPI exodus in four months of 2026 surpasses all of last yearForeign investors have sold Indian stocks worth over ₹1.8 lakh crore in 2026. This outflow exceeds 2025's total. A weak rupee, high oil pri...
30 Apr, 2026, 06.20 AM IST
Donnyland? Ukraine's most unusual Trump strategy yet — renaming a whole region just to win him overUkraine Donnyland proposal: Ukrainian negotiators reportedly proposed renaming a contested Donbas territory "Donnyland," a move analysts su...
23 Apr, 2026, 12.41 AM IST
20% DME-LPG blend can cut imports by 6.3 MT, save around Rs 34,200 cr yearly: ReportIndia can significantly cut LPG imports by blending 20 per cent dimethyl ether, derived from coal gasification. This move could save 6.3 mi...
19 Apr, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
Over 122 million people forcibly displaced worldwide, says UN refugee agencyThe UN refugee agency reports a surge in global displacement, reaching over 122 million due to violence and persecution, nearly double the ...
12 Jun, 2025, 12.42 PM IST
Nearly 5 million people in India internally displaced due to climate change, disasters in 2021: UNAccording to the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC), in 2021, there were 23.7 million new internal displacements globally due t...
17 Jun, 2022, 01.18 PM IST
UN: 6.5 million people displaced inside Ukraine due to warThe findings come in a paper issued Friday by the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.
19 Mar, 2022, 11.54 AM IST