In his final days in office, U.S president Joe Biden has new problem in hand; here's what it isIn the final days of Joe Biden’s presidency, Syria faces a new upheaval as Turkish-backed rebels and jihadist groups push into Assad-contro...
02 Dec, 2024, 07.34 PM IST
Iran's 'serious dilemma' after Hezbollah chief killingIsrael's killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has created a significant challenge for Iran, which must now navigate the loss of a k...
29 Sep, 2024, 07.49 PM IST
What impact will escalated tensions in Western Asia have on oil prices? Vandana Hari answersSo, all that we can expect in the coming hours is a lot of volatility. Well, the new fear premium that has crept into crude will more or le...
19 Apr, 2024, 11.19 AM IST
Iran-Israel war: How it may impact investorsThe Indian stocks with an Israeli connection include Adani Ports, Sun Pharma, Dr Reddy’s and Lupin, NMDC, Kalyan Jewellers, and Titan. Furt...
17 Apr, 2024, 02.40 PM IST
How could Iran seek to punish Israel over consulate strikes?Iran vows retaliation against Israel, with tensions rising. France warns against travel to Israel, Iran, or Lebanon. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei...
12 Apr, 2024, 10.44 PM IST
Drone attack on US base in Jordan raises concerns of escalating conflict in the Middle EastA recent drone attack on a US base in Jordan, attributed to Iran-backed militias, raises concerns of escalating conflict in the Middle East...
31 Jan, 2024, 11.24 AM IST
US forces under fire in Middle East as America slides towards brinkThe drone, which was launched at the Erbil air base by an Iranian-backed militia before sunrise on Oct. 26, penetrated U.S. air defenses an...
10 Nov, 2023, 08.02 AM IST
Russian mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin is buried in private, ending his tumultuous journeyThe burial ceremony took place behind closed doors at the Porokhovskoye cemetery in his hometown of St. Petersburg. The funeral was shroude...
29 Aug, 2023, 11.25 PM IST
By pulling out of the Ukrainian grain deal, Russia risks alienating its few remaining partnersPresident Vladimir Putin's decision to withdraw from a deal allowing Ukrainian grain exports through the Black Sea could damage Moscow's re...
21 Jul, 2023, 11.12 AM IST
Kremlin says deals at Putin-Biden summit unlikely but talks usefulPutin's foreign policy adviser, Yuri Ushakov, told reporters that the agenda - apart form the final communiques - was confirmed in his phon...
15 Jun, 2021, 11.58 AM IST
Germany climbs up preference list for international education, US still the number 1 choiceFresh data released from the German Academic Exchange Service, DAAD, shows that China and India are the most popular source countries for i...
16 Nov, 2020, 10.18 AM IST
London attacks herald guerrilla terror tacticsThe use of a heavy vehicle to mow into crowds and the stabbing spree in central London bear the palmprints of the extremist group's methods.
05 Jun, 2017, 09.58 AM IST
Modi government's high-voltage diplomacy: India bridging gap with West AsiaIndia's interests in the region are evident, spanning opportunities in energy, trade and diaspora to challenges of terrorism and radicaliza...
12 Sep, 2016, 05.38 PM IST
Business of politics: Why UP politics is almost always bad for markets, reformsAs the political environment in Uttar Pradesh is getting more and more intense, it is time for some blatant and really outrageous comments.
25 Jul, 2016, 11.42 AM IST
Why 'self-radicalized' individuals are increasingly indulging in terrorist activitiesWith Canada joining the US and the EU in bombing the IS in Iraq, a largely terrorism-free country is now forced to examine lone wolves who ...
26 Oct, 2014, 11.24 AM IST
Why so many jihadists come from Belgium?An astounding number of jihadists are from Belgium topping list of the Western countries from which people have joined conflicts in Iraq an...
06 Sep, 2014, 02.37 PM IST
Russia versus the US: Is a new non-aligned group emerging?Ever since Russia annexed Crimea and invited Western sanctions, the world has swirled with talk of a new Cold War.
28 Mar, 2014, 11.40 AM IST