The great Indo-Pacific hedge - deeper defence ties as US doubts grow and China ascendsNations in the Indo-Pacific are boosting their defense capabilities and cooperation. This is happening as China's military grows and the Un...
31 May, 2026, 01.07 PM IST
Bandar Abbas under attack again? Why the world fears every strike near Bandar Abbas as the renewed Strait of Hormuz crisis deepens the global oil shockThe US has struck Bandar Abbas again. For the second time in less than a week, American forces targeted Iran's most critical southern port ...
28 May, 2026, 09.49 PM IST
US arms sales to Taiwan unrelated to Iran war, source saysTaiwan awaits a significant U.S. arms sale. A U.S. official suggested a pause due to munitions needs for an Iran conflict. However, a sourc...
23 May, 2026, 03.24 PM IST
India prepares to send oil tankers through Hormuz for new supplyIndia is preparing to resume sending ships through the Strait of Hormuz to pick up oil and energy cargoes from Middle East suppliers for th...
20 May, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
Why is Taiwan the elephant in every room between US and China?US President Donald Trump met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. Taiwan remains the most crucial issue for China. The island's self-g...
15 May, 2026, 11.40 AM IST
Trump-Xi summit: What to expect as US-China ties, Trade, Taiwan and Iran on the agendaTrump-Xi summit: As Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump are gearing up for an important summit, the current stable diplomatic landscape ...
13 May, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
Trump punts thorniest Iran challenges in push to reopen HormuzPresident Donald Trump has shifted his strategy in the conflict with Iran, focusing first on reopening the Strait of Hormuz — a critical ro...
09 May, 2026, 06.13 AM IST
Trump administration sows confusion as it tries to reopen Strait of HormuzThe Trump administration's approach to the Iran war has been marked by conflicting statements. Initially, a ceasefire was declared, followe...
07 May, 2026, 07.43 AM IST
US Apache attack helicopters deployed in operation against Iranian boats: CENTCOMUS CENTCOM used Sea Hawk and Apache helicopters on Monday to "eliminate Iranian small boats threatening commercial shipping" in the Strait ...
05 May, 2026, 08.48 AM IST
Trump says US to help ships stranded in Strait of Hormuz as tanker hit by projectilesUS-Iran war: America will now guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz. This vital waterway has been blocked for over two months. Hundreds ...
05 May, 2026, 08.41 AM IST
Iran fires 'warning shots' as US Navy says its ships entered Gulf via HormuzIran's navy reportedly fired warning shots at US warships in the Strait of Hormuz after American destroyers entered the Gulf to assist comm...
04 May, 2026, 09.39 PM IST
US stocks today: S&P 500, Dow tick lower as US-Iran tensions unsettle investorsWall Street indexes experienced a slight decline at the market open on Monday. Investor anxiety surrounding the Middle East conflict oversh...
04 May, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
Why are US stock market futures down today, and will Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq stay in red or turn green again? Full explainer on market volatility and outlookWhy are US stock market futures down today, and will Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq stay in red or turn green again? Futures slipped after r...
04 May, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
Iran warns will attack US forces in Hormuz after Trump announces plan to guide shipsIran's military warned of attacks on US forces entering the Strait of Hormuz, following President Trump's announcement of a new US maritime...
04 May, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
Latecomer Japan eyes slice of rising global defence spendingJapan has ended its long-standing ban on exporting lethal weapons. This move aims to position the nation in the global defense market. Whil...
03 May, 2026, 08.57 AM IST
Iran sends proposal for negotiations with US to mediator PakistanIran has sent a new proposal to the United States through Pakistani mediators. This move could help end the ongoing war. Global oil prices ...
01 May, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
UAE says Iran cannot be trusted over Hormuz, peace efforts at an impasseTensions remain high over the Strait of Hormuz. A UAE official voiced deep mistrust in Iran's unilateral actions. The vital waterway faces ...
01 May, 2026, 03.32 PM IST