On This Day in History, June 13: Alexander dies, Miranda ruling, Korea summit, FIFA 2026 awarded to US-Canada-Mexico, Trump charged and more eventsOn This Day in History, June 13 witnessed the death of Alexander the Great, the signing of the enduring Anglo-Portuguese alliance, the land...
12 Jun, 2026, 11.34 PM IST
How far have the U.S. and Iran got towards ending the Iran war?America and Iran have agreed to extend a ceasefire. Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz will resume. Some American sanctions on Iran will...
29 May, 2026, 03.15 PM IST
Iranians are back online after months-long shutdown but still face heavy restrictionsInternet access is returning to Iran after months long shutdown although the service is slow and some apps remain blocked. The outage follo...
28 May, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
Trump’s trap: The price Asim Munir must pay for American flatteryTrump’s push to expand the Abraham Accords has placed Pakistan in a sharp diplomatic bind, according to the report. After recent US engagem...
25 May, 2026, 11.39 PM IST
What needs to be agreed to end the Iran war?Iran and the US are nearing an understanding on a 14-point memorandum of understanding. Discussions focus on ending the Middle East war and...
25 May, 2026, 04.38 PM IST
Iran "not seeking nuclear weapons," says President Pezeshkian amid peace talksAccording to state media Press TV, the President made these remarks during his visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB). P...
24 May, 2026, 10.05 PM IST
Trump says Xi agrees Iran must open strait, but no sign China will weigh inPresident Donald Trump claims China's Xi Jinping agreed Iran must reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran effectively shut the vital waterway aft...
16 May, 2026, 08.36 PM IST
Quote of the day by Simone Weil: 'Petroleum is a more likely cause of international conflict than...' – French philosopher and mystic's warning on global conflict, power, energy politics and how oil drives war and the economyQuote of the day by Simone Weil: Simone Weil's observation that petroleum is a more likely cause of international conflict than wheat highl...
14 May, 2026, 07.15 AM IST
'SOS': Trump claims Iran 'starving for cash', wants Strait of Hormuz open immediately as Tehran is losing $500 million a dayTrump stirred global attention after claiming on Truth Social that Iran’s economy is collapsing, alleging losses of $500 million per day an...
22 Apr, 2026, 09.39 AM IST
Iran's leadership survived US-Israeli bombardment. But talks to end the war present a new challengeIran's leadership navigates a new challenge after U.S.-Israeli strikes. A council now leads, with Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf as chief negotiat...
21 Apr, 2026, 07.02 PM IST
Iranians fear sharpening pressure after war and crackdownIranians are trying to live normally after bombing and protests. Shops and parks are open, but the economy is struggling. People fear more ...
18 Apr, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
'Same company, 35% higher salaries': The Gurgaon connection behind Noida factory workers’ protestsNoida's factory workers erupted in violent protests, demanding higher minimum wages after learning of significant pay hikes in Gurgaon. Thi...
14 Apr, 2026, 02.41 PM IST
US military says it will blockade Iranian ports starting Monday after ceasefire talks ended without agreementU.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday said the U.S. Navy would begin a blockade of ships linked to Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz af...
13 Apr, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
Iran envoy flags India, Russia, China as counter to US ‘warmongering’Iran's Consul General in Mumbai praises India, China, and Russia for prioritizing peace and regional stability. He criticizes the United St...
12 Apr, 2026, 08.21 PM IST
Iran 30 days into internet blackout, isolating millions amid warWhile the domestic intranet remains operational -- supporting local messaging apps, banking platforms and other services -- access to the g...
29 Mar, 2026, 11.39 PM IST
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says Israel war meant to 'overthrow system' in IranAyatollah Ali Khamenei stated that Israel's attacks aimed to destabilize Iran. The attacks included bombings and targeted killings. Iran re...
16 Jul, 2025, 05.10 PM IST
Massive strike paralyses Israel embassy, airport, hospitals: Here's why entire country protestingIsrael's largest trade union declared a general strike - paralyzing the country's international airport - and thousands of people gathered ...
28 Mar, 2023, 11.49 AM IST