China, Taiwan spar over legality of coast guard patrols east of islandChina and Taiwan are in a dispute over Chinese coast guard patrols near Taiwan's waters. Taiwan claims these patrols are harassing merchant...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
On This Day in History, June 8: Porsche is born, Ghostbusters release, Siam renamed Thailand, Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four published, NFL merger announced, Robert F. Kennedy laid to rest and other major eventsOn This Day in History, June 8, the world witnessed events that shaped politics, warfare, literature and culture. The Viking raid on Lindis...
07 Jun, 2026, 10.49 PM IST
US forces shoot down two Iranian attack drones in Strait of Hormuz amid fresh escalationUnited States forces have intercepted and destroyed two Iranian drones. These drones posed a threat to commercial shipping in the Strait of...
07 Jun, 2026, 09.36 AM IST
Kuwait intercepts 'hostile' missile, drone attacks days after fatal airport strikeKuwaiti air defenses are actively intercepting hostile missile and drone attacks, following a recent drone strike that killed an Indian nat...
06 Jun, 2026, 08.09 AM IST
Rahul Gandhi opposes Great Nicobar project because he dislikes India's strategic rise: Bharatiya Janata PartyThe Bharatiya Janata Party has responded to Rahul Gandhi's criticism of the Great Nicobar development project. Party spokesperson Tuhin Sin...
05 Jun, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
The Iran war is pushing the global gas trade into the shadowsAs the Strait of Hormuz remains under Iranian control amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, Qatar has quietly resumed some LNG exports by ad...
02 Jun, 2026, 12.19 PM IST
Iran's IRGC says 28 ships passed through Strait of Hormuz in the last 24 hoursIran's IRGC reports 28 ships transited the Strait of Hormuz under its security. The IRGC states the Persian Gulf's insecurity stems from US...
31 May, 2026, 11.33 PM IST
'Hellfire' over Iran? US aircraft disables merchant vessel trying to reach Iranian portUS forces disabled a merchant vessel attempting to reach an Iranian port after it ignored over 20 warnings, highlighting a strict maritime ...
31 May, 2026, 06.14 AM IST
‘Tehran said goodbye to “must” 47 years ago’: Iran rejects Trump’s claims of imminent dealIran stated no final ceasefire understanding has been reached, rejecting external pressure and asserting self-determination. This follows U...
30 May, 2026, 06.07 AM IST
To the Situation Room, now! With new message, Trump stirs Iran cauldron againTrump's comments assume significance as tensions between the US and Iran have remained elevated over Tehran’s nuclear activities, sanctions...
29 May, 2026, 10.42 PM IST
India unveils Port Performance Index, maritime digital reforms to boost global competitivenessSarbananda Sonowal said, “We have introduced the Logistics Port Performance Index (LPPI) for FY 2024-25. It is a major step towards improvi...
29 May, 2026, 09.28 PM IST
US warns ties with Iran’s Strait of Hormuz authority may bring sanctions for 'anyone' involvedAmerica has issued a stern warning to global shipping and finance firms. Cooperation with Iran's new Persian Gulf Strait Authority could in...
28 May, 2026, 08.43 AM IST
Sonowal unveils roadmap for maritime reforms, digital governance under Viksit Bharat 2047Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal is driving India's maritime sector forward. A comprehensive reform roadmap aims to boost ease of doing bu...
25 May, 2026, 09.44 PM IST
Iran rejects Rubio's claims, blames US sanctions for global energy crisisUS-Iran war: Tehran has rejected remarks by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Iran states US sanctions have held the global energy market ...
24 May, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
US Senator urges sanctions on entities paying Iran for passage via Strait of HormuzUS Senator Tom Cotton has called on the Treasury Department to sanction entities aiding Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz. He specif...
23 May, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio en route to India for high-profile diplomatic visitUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio is arriving in India for a significant visit. He will engage in discussions on trade, energy security, an...
22 May, 2026, 10.10 PM IST
India to prioritise releasing stranded vessels in Hormuz, may resume tanker loading when conditions improve, says officialIndia is ensuring the safe passage of its ships near the Strait of Hormuz. Tensions in the region are impacting global shipping. Authoritie...
21 May, 2026, 04.17 PM IST