Marco Rubio holds talks with PM Modi during Delhi visit; invites prime minister to White HouseUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. Discussions focused on energy security, trade, and defense...
23 May, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
The Hormuz blockade: Why a fragile ceasefire may not lower global oil pricesBrent crude has surged to $125 per barrel due to escalating West Asia conflict and severe disruption at the Strait of Hormuz, a key global ...
03 May, 2026, 01.27 PM IST
Trump indefinitely extends ceasefire with Iran on Pakistan's requestUS-Iran ceasefire: U.S. President Donald Trump has extended the ceasefire with Iran indefinitely, just hours before it was due to expire, t...
22 Apr, 2026, 08.19 AM IST
Strait of Hormuz crisis: US blockade continues despite ceasefire extension with IranPresident Trump has extended the ceasefire with Iran. This decision comes at Pakistan's request. The United States awaits a unified proposa...
22 Apr, 2026, 06.19 AM IST
US Israel-Iran War Day 48: US' new sanctions on Iran, Tehran vows to 'sink' ships as battle for Hormuz intensifiesIran War News Day 48: As the Iran-Israel war reaches its 48th day, tensions escalate with Iran threatening US forces and the US intensifyin...
17 Apr, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
A $100 billion question sits at the heart of US-Iran deal talksBillions of dollars earned by Iran from oil sales remain frozen in foreign banks due to US sanctions. These funds are now a key issue in hi...
16 Apr, 2026, 08.25 PM IST
US labels Taliban-ruled Afghanistan a 'state sponsor of wrongful detention,' demands release of jailed AmericansIn a bold move, the United States has officially designated Afghanistan as a 'State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention'. Secretary of State Marc...
10 Mar, 2026, 07.27 AM IST
Iran releases French-German cyclist Lennart MonterlosA teenage French-German cyclist, Lennart Monterlos, has been released by Iran after being taken into custody in June. He is now en route ba...
08 Oct, 2025, 11.28 PM IST
Humanitarian aid is beyond politics, conflicts: India reiterates for immediate ceasefire, dialogue and diplomacy amid Israel-Palestine conflictIndia's UN Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni addressed the High-Level International Conference in New York, stressing the urgent need for a tw...
30 Jul, 2025, 09.45 AM IST
Release all hostages or face hell: Trump delivers stern warning to Hamas, promises total support for Israel’s military offensivePresident Donald Trump has issued a "last warning" to Hamas, demanding the immediate release of all remaining hostages in Gaza. Meanwhile, ...
06 Mar, 2025, 03.57 PM IST
Trump 'not confident' Gaza deal will holdUS President Donald Trump said Monday he was not confident a ceasefire deal in Gaza would hold, despite trumpeting his diplomacy to secure ...
21 Jan, 2025, 09.37 PM IST
India welcomes Gaza ceasefire, hostage release dealIn its reaction, India hoped that the agreement will lead to a safe and sustained supply of humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza.
16 Jan, 2025, 01.33 PM IST
Deeply concerned by evolving escalation in West Asia: MEAIndia expresses deep concern over the increasing escalation in West Asia, urging all sides to exercise restraint and pursue dialogue. This ...
26 Oct, 2024, 08.25 PM IST
UN Security Council demands immediate ceasefire in Gaza after US abstainsThe United Nations Security Council called for an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, along with the immediate and unconditional ...
26 Mar, 2024, 12.34 PM IST
PM Modi meets Israeli President, bats for early, durable resolution to Palestine issueThe Prime Minister expressed his condolences on the loss of lives in the October 7 terror attacks and welcomed the release of hostages, Ext...
01 Dec, 2023, 06.23 PM IST
Bill Richardson dead: Globe-trotting US diplomat who gained fame in releasing detained Americans from U.S pariah nations passes away at 75Bill Richardson's passing represents the loss of a tireless advocate for diplomacy, a dedicated public servant, and a statesman whose impac...
03 Sep, 2023, 01.07 PM IST
Barack Obama appoints special envoy for hostage affairs"That review recognised the need for fully coordinated action across US agencies in responding to hostage situations and to the military."
29 Aug, 2015, 08.47 AM IST