US President Donald Trump has sharply criticised key allies for their reluctance to support military efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. The waterway—responsible for nearly 20% of global oil and liquefied natural gas…
Oil tanker Shenlong Suezmax successfully reached Mumbai carrying Saudi crude after navigating the war-hit Strait of Hormuz amid GPS jamming and electronic blackout during the escalating US-Iran conflict. A Dangerous Voyage Through a War Zone In a dramatic journey through one of…
Rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have triggered precautionary measures from some of the world’s biggest financial institutions. Major banks including Citigroup and Standard Chartered have begun evacuating offices in Dubai, asking employees to work remotely as fears grow over potential…
An anti-encroachment demolition drive carried out by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) near the historic Faiz-e-Elahi Mosque at Turkman Gate, Ramlila Maidan, turned violent in the early hours of Wednesday, triggering clashes between locals and security forces. The incident left at…
Authorities in Nepal have imposed a strict curfew in Birgunj, a major commercial city near the India –Nepal border, after communal tensions erupted following a TikTok video containing alleged religiously offensive remarks. The situation remains tense as security forces have been granted…
A new report by The Washington Post has added a dramatic twist to Venezuela’s fast-moving political crisis, claiming that US President Donald Trump is reluctant to endorse opposition leader Maria Corina Machado—not over policy differences, but because she accepted the 2025 Nobel…
Iran has signalled its readiness to significantly expand counterterrorism cooperation with India, underlining terrorism and regional instability as shared challenges that demand closer coordination between the two countries. Mohammad Fathali, Iran’s newly appointed Ambassador to India, said New Delhi and Tehran can…
China’s assertion that it mediated tensions between India and Pakistan during the May 2025 military standoff has triggered strong reactions in New Delhi, with Indian officials privately dismissing the claim as “bizarre” and factually incorrect. The remarks were made by Chinese Foreign…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed deep concern over reports alleging an attack on the residence of Russian President Vladimir Putin, warning that such actions could dangerously escalate tensions amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. Reacting to claims made by Russia, PM…
The European Union has strongly condemned the United States after Washington imposed visa sanctions on five European figures involved in regulating global tech companies, escalating a growing transatlantic dispute over online censorship, free speech and big tech regulation. Among those targeted is…
