The Hormuz paradox: Energy supplies in limbo as key trade route status uncertain
Iran: The status of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the critical global oil chokepoint remains highly uncertain, as conflicting signals from Iran and the […]
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NSA Ajit Doval visits Saudi Arabia as part India’s outreach to key energy suppliers
SaudiArabia: India’s National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval visited Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh on Sunday for official engagements, where he held high-level discussions with senior […]
‘Will respond & retaliate against this armed piracy’: Iran confirms US seizure of its vessel
Iran: Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya military headquarters has confirmed that a US attack targeted an Iranian commercial vessel in the Sea of Oman, according to a […]
Why Canada thinks close economic ties with US have become a ‘weakness’
Canada: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, has said that after decades of partnership with the United States, the close economic ties between the two countries […]
‘Excessive demands’ and ‘ceasefire breach’ by US: Iran rejects second round of negotiation talks in Islamabad
Iran: Iran has dismissed claims that it has agreed to take part in a second round of peace talks in Islamabad, which the United States […]
Why fewer Americans want to join the military—and why the rules are being loosened
America: The United States Army has recently changed its enlistment rules in response to a growing recruitment challenge and the rules come into effect from […]
Do top US Air Force pilots earn less than commercial pilots? Here’s what numbers suggest
Washington: Fighter pilots fly some of the most advanced aircraft in the world, hold high military ranks and carry enormous responsibility. So naturally, many assume they […]
China-India trade deficit balloons to USD 112.16 billion as India is behind 25-30 years in most industrial metrics — But leads in this area
NewDelhi: There is a number buried inside India’s FY26 trade data that deserves more attention than it has received. India’s trade deficit with China — […]
Why Kamala Harris linked Trump, Netanyahu and Iran war to ‘Epstein Files’ – Here’s the full story
Washington: As tensions with Iran re-escalates, former US Vice President Kamala Harris accused President Donald Trump of being “pulled into” a war by Israel’s Prime Minister […]
2 Indian men shot dead in Italy while leaving gurudwara, gunman flees the scene
Italy: Two Indian men were shot dead in Italy’s Covo in Bergamo province, local media reported on Sunday, April 18, 2026. According to reports, the […]
Next round of US-Iran talks to take place in Pakistan on Monday: Report
Islamabad: A fresh round of negotiations between Iranian and US officials is set to take place in Islamabad on Monday, Iranian authorities said, noting that […]
US extends waiver that allowed India to purchase Russian oil amid energy market turmoil
Russia: In a rare U-turn, Washington has announced a new 30-day general licence permitting countries worldwide, including India, to continue purchasing energy from Russia without […]
‘7 claims in an hour, all false’: Iran hits back at Trump; threatens to close Hormuz again
Iran: Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf accused US President Donald Trump of making “seven false claims in one hour,” while reiterating Tehran’s intention to […]
Pakistan is turning Noor Khan Air Base into a ‘fortress’ – Why India should be concerned
NewDelhi: Pakistan is expanding and upgrading the Noor Khan Air Base near Rawalpindi, the facility India had destroyed during Operation Sindoor in May last year. Recent […]
‘We welcome every step that leads towards peace’: India on Israel-Lebanon ceasefire
Israel-Lebanon ceasefire: India on Friday welcomed the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire and expressed support for every step that leads towards peace. This follows the commencement of a 10-day […]
‘Space Pearl Harbor’: US warns Putin is prepping a nuclear strike in orbit | Know terrifying plan
Russia: Stephen Whiting, US Space Command general, gave a disturbing report about Russia’s military plans for space. This report has serious implications for the future. […]
‘Military conflict cannot solve problems’: PM Modi and Austrian Chancellor issue powerful warning
Austria: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that India and Austria support a stable, sustainable, and lasting peace in Ukraine and West Asia, and […]
Amir Hamza, LeT co-founder, critically injured in Lahore shooting; hospitalised under ISI guard
Pakistan/Lahore: Well-known for being the co-founder and leading thinker for the banned terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Amir Hamza has recently been reported to be in […]
France bets on Rafale F5: What it means for India’s MRFA fighter jet deal
New Delhi: French aerospace company Dassault Aviation is turning its attention from upgrading the Rafale F4 version to developing the more advanced Rafale F5 variant. The […]
How a lost ocean gave birth to Himalayas and Strait of Hormuz – What’s the hidden link between them?
New Delhi: The Strait of Hormuz, world’s one of the busiest maritime routes, has been in the centre of debate because of disruption that is affecting […]
Israel and Lebanon hold first direct diplomatic talks since 1993 in Washington
Washington/Israel: Lebanon and Israel have held their first direct diplomatic talks in more than three decades, marking a rare meeting aimed at ending fighting between […]
Trump eyeing Malacca Strait after Hormuz? A wake-up call for India
Malacca/US: As the Strait of Hormuz remains a major flashpoint in the 2026 Iran crisis, speculation is increasing that US President Donald Trump is shifting […]