Collapse is near: Trump's window to resolve Iran crisis closing fastWest Asia tensions are escalating, impacting global markets. Iranian attacks and US strikes near the Strait of Hormuz are disrupting oil su...
04 Jun, 2026, 06.14 AM 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
U.S. Stock Market today: Oil prices stable after volatile trading, global stocks divergeInternational oil benchmark Brent edged back up to around $111 per barrel following Thursday's wild swings on worries about a resumption of...
01 May, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
USD Dollar crashes against Yen: Why is Japan currency witnessing historic rise?US dollar index was down 0.70 per cent at 98.17, on track to snap two straight sessions of gains.
30 Apr, 2026, 11.16 PM IST
Supreme Court asks Centre if disabled cadets can be treated as ex-servicemenThe Supreme Court is examining if military cadets injured during training can receive ex-servicemen status. This would allow them reservati...
03 Apr, 2026, 02.08 PM IST
Iraq: Kurdistan President Barzani's residence targeted in Duhok attackThe Kurdistan Regional Government confirmed a drone strike on President Nechirvan Barzani's residence in Duhok. Prime Minister Masrour Barz...
29 Mar, 2026, 08.26 AM IST
Israel targets Lebanon bridges, homes near border for destructionIsrael's military is ordered to destroy bridges over Lebanon's Litani River. The demolition of Lebanese homes near the border will also inc...
23 Mar, 2026, 07.16 AM IST
Gold steady as investors weigh progress in US-Iran talksGold prices remained stable as investors assessed U.S.-Iran nuclear talks, while a strong dollar pressured the yellow metal. Despite slight...
27 Feb, 2026, 07.52 AM IST
Britain to boost military reserves by raising maximum call-up age to 65Britain will boost its military reserve forces. The maximum age for former personnel to be called up will rise to 65. The criteria for call...
15 Jan, 2026, 09.53 PM IST
World’s most powerful militaries of 2025: Global Firepower Index top 10Global military strength rankings for 2025 reveal the United States leading, followed by Russia and China. India secures the fourth positio...
11 Jan, 2026, 10.54 AM IST
Factbox: How Europe plans to bolster its military ranksAs Europe confronts escalating security threats, nations across the continent are taking decisive steps to strengthen their armed forces. G...
22 Dec, 2025, 06.29 PM IST
French president unveils new voluntary military service for volunteers aged 18 and 19France is launching a new 10-month military service program for young volunteers starting next summer. This initiative aims to strengthen n...
27 Nov, 2025, 05.33 PM IST
Spurred by Trump turnabout, European nations debate conscriptionEuropean countries are reconsidering compulsory military service as they face the threat of Russian aggression and potential US security wi...
16 Mar, 2025, 11.07 AM IST
Global Firepower Index 2025: India’s military strength ranked-Who’s on top?Global defence spending has reached record levels in 2025 as nations prioritise military strength amid shifting geopolitical tensions. The ...
21 Feb, 2025, 04.28 PM IST
24 hours in the ICU: Fighting for an open bed in coronavirusovernment tallies show infections may have reached their second-wave high point, and hospitalizations dropped last weekend for the first ti...
17 Nov, 2020, 01.07 PM IST
The 11 most powerful militaries in the worldThe website Global Firepower ranks the most powerful militaries in the world based factors, including available manpower, total labor force...
02 Dec, 2014, 03.40 PM IST
- Libya crisis: Tactical flourish may not lead to strategic consolidation
Tomahawk cruise missiles led by the armed forces of France, US and UK, have been pounding Libya as part of UNSC Resolution 1973 that was pa...
22 Mar, 2011, 05.14 AM IST