Oil prices soar 14% in October to 6-month high as US weighs fresh Iran strikes after midterms. More pain ahead?Brent crude rose 13.6% in October to settle at a six-month high of $117.64 a barrel, as fears of fresh US strikes on Iran and threats to sh...
31 Oct, 2026, 10.19 AM IST
Iran-US draft proposes uranium transfer, Hormuz reopening within 7 days: ReportA preliminary draft framework for negotiations between the US and Iran proposes transferring Iran's uranium stockpile. This draft also sugg...
31 Oct, 2026, 07.57 AM IST
G20 diplomats, including from China and Russia, face deep rifts as they prepare to meet in AtlantaTop diplomats from the G20 nations are convening in Atlanta to discuss pressing global issues. Key topics include regional conflicts and tr...
30 Oct, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
"Extend every possible help": Priyanka Gandhi urges Congress workers to support relief operation amid Cyclone Arnab 'devastation'Cyclone Arnab has caused widespread destruction in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, leading to urgent calls for relief assistance. Congress leade...
30 Oct, 2026, 10.09 AM IST
Rajnath Singh proposes ASEAN youth bridge to boost tiesDefence Minister Rajnath Singh proposed a dedicated youth bridge across the Asean region for innovation and collaboration. He emphasized th...
30 Oct, 2026, 07.22 AM IST
The age of pirates isn't over: Modern-day Somali raiders are hijacking oil tankers, holding sailors hostage and demanding millions in ransomOn April 21, 2026, armed men hijacked the Honour 25, a diesel tanker, in a swift attack. The crew was held hostage on board, with a ransom ...
29 Oct, 2026, 10.42 PM IST
US and Japan to establish a Japanese facility for joint missile productionThe United States and Japan have decided to establish a facility for joint missile production in a strategic partnership. Japanese Defense ...
29 Oct, 2026, 08.27 AM IST
India raises concerns over 'F-16 package to Pakistan'Defence minister Rajnath Singh cautioned that the transfer of sensitive technology to Pakistan was fraught with risks, including the possib...
29 Oct, 2026, 12.55 AM IST
Iran security chief meets Supreme Leader after talks with Mecca pact countriesMohsen Rezaei recently met with Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei following discussions with representatives from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakist...
27 Oct, 2026, 06.06 PM IST
Saudi Arabia offered Houthis $1 billion in Iran-brokered ceasefire deal: Israeli mediaSaudi Arabia has reportedly offered USD 1 billion to Yemen’s Houthi group through an Iran-brokered arrangement to secure a ceasefire and ha...
27 Oct, 2026, 09.03 AM IST
If Netanyahu loses, what happens next in the US-Israeli war on Iran?Benjamin Netanyahu's upcoming election holds significant implications for Israel's policy on Iran. Depending on the election's result, the ...
26 Oct, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
Asia-focused banks face bond market risks ahead of Q3 earningsAsia-focused banks face mounting pressure from rising bond yields, inflation and currency volatility ahead of third-quarter earnings. HSBC,...
26 Oct, 2026, 04.18 PM IST
On Iran war, Trump weighs two options: 'make a deal' or 'finish it off'US President Donald Trump is weighing a deal with Iran against renewed military strikes, warning that a decision is approaching as Tehran e...
26 Oct, 2026, 07.20 AM IST
Pakistan reopens Iran border crossing after week-long suspension of tradeThe Gabd-Rimdan border crossing between Pakistan and Iran is back in action, after being closed for a week. This suspension had a significa...
25 Oct, 2026, 11.47 AM IST
Closely monitoring developments in Indo-Pacific; focusing on extended-range operational reach: IAF Chief AP SinghThe Indian Air Force is focusing on enhancing operational capabilities to protect national security interests in the Indo-Pacific region. A...
25 Oct, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
Why the US is moving diplomats out of the Middle East as fears of Iranian attacks grow amid rising tensions with TehranThe United States is cutting back on diplomatic staff in the Middle East amid increased threats from Iran. Recent intelligence assessments ...
25 Oct, 2026, 01.14 AM IST
IndiGo extends Saudi Arabia flight cancellations; Riyadh services suspended till Oct 31IndiGo has extended the suspension of flights to several cities in Saudi Arabia amid ongoing security concerns. Other airlines, including A...
23 Oct, 2026, 12.11 PM IST