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PM Modi meets Iranian president at Bishkek SCO Summit
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on Monday.
Oil surges above $90 as US strikes Iran
Oil prices surged over 2% on Monday after US forces targeted two Iranian launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz.
SCO summit begins today: Focus on regional security, trade cooperation
The 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit is underway in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The two-day summit, which began on Monday, brings together leaders from the SCO's 10 member states.
PM Modi to meet Iran's President Pezeshkian in Bishkek today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Bishkek on Monday.
Iran hits US bases in Jordan after US attack
Iran has launched missile and drone strikes on two United States bases in Jordan.
Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei calls for Muslim unity against US, Israel
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has called for unity among Muslim nations against the United States and Israel.
Strait of Hormuz crisis: India paid $22B extra for fuels
A study by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA), has revealed that India was among top 20 countries with highest gross additional costs for fuel during the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
Europe's gas reserves touch 13-year low: What's the reason?
Europe is facing a major energy crisis as its gas reserves hit a 13-year low.
Iran denies assassination plot against Trump's son Barron
Iran's security chief Mohsen Rezaei has denied reports of a possible assassination plot against Barron Trump, the youngest son of US President Donald Trump.
Pakistan, Kuwait sign military cooperation agreement
Pakistan has signed a military cooperation agreement with Kuwait, further expanding its defense ties in the Gulf region.
Qatar's LNG exports are down 96%. Reason? US-Iran war
The ongoing US-Iran conflict has taken a heavy toll on Qatar's economy, one of the world's top liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporters.
Netanyahu's son back in Israel after assassination plot in Florida
Yair Netanyahu, the son of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has returned to Israel after he was allegedly the target of an Iranian assassination plot while he was in Florida.
Oil prices fall as US eases military pressure on Iran
Oil prices witnessed a decline on Wednesday, amid reduced fears of military conflict. The United States is now focusing more on economic sanctions to pressure Iran.
US sanctions 4 India-based firms over Iranian oil trade
The United States has imposed sanctions on four India-based companies and three Indian nationals for their alleged involvement in the Iranian oil and petrochemical trade.
'Unknown sources may attack UK drone factories': Russia's Andrei Fedorov
A former Russian deputy foreign minister has warned that "unknown sources" may launch a "semi-military" response against United Kingdom drone factories.
'Fully prepared' to counter widened US economic sanctions: Iran
Iran has said it is "fully prepared" to tackle the United States's widened US sanctions.
India's $810M rice trade with Iran faces double whammy
India's $810 million rice trade with Iran is facing a double blow, with fresh US sanctions and the UAE's freeze on trade and financial transactions with Tehran threatening to disrupt shipments and payment channels.
US sanctions 4 India-based firms over Iranian oil trade
The United States has imposed sanctions on four India-based companies for their alleged involvement in trade and procurement networks related to Iranian petroleum and petrochemicals.
Iran releases Mojtaba Khamenei video with audio for first time
Iran has released a rare video of its Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei.
Iran tried to kill 1 of my sons: Israel's Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed that Iran attempted to assassinate one of his sons.
Iran threatens retaliation against expanding US sanctions
Iran has threatened to retaliate against the United States's expansion of economic sanctions.
Iran's currency nears 2M to a dollar as pressure mounts
Iran's currency, the rial, is on a downward spiral, nearing the unofficial market rate of two million to a US dollar.
Iran threatens to halt oil exports amid US's economic war
Iran has threatened to stop all oil exports from the Persian Gulf if the United States continues its economic war against Tehran.
Gold prices surge to 3-month high
Gold prices have surged to their highest level in over three months, reaching over $4,641 per ounce.
'Economic D-Day': US announces financial offensive against Iran
United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has announced an "economic D-Day" against Iran, marking the beginning of what he calls the most intense financial offensive ever launched against an adversary.
Did Iran-linked hackers shut down a UK power plant?
A cyberattack, attributed to Iranian-linked hackers, has temporarily disabled a British power plant.
Strait of Hormuz 'new US territory,' Trump says again
United States President Donald Trump has once again shared an image calling the Strait of Hormuz "NEW US Territory."
Oil prices near $95 amid US-Iran war concerns
Oil prices remained stable on Friday, but are on track for a second consecutive weekly gain.
US aircraft carrier leaves Middle East after 9-month deployment
The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier has departed the Middle East after a nine-month deployment.
Trump announces 'most crushing economic operation ever taken' against Iran
United States President Donald Trump has announced what he called the "most crushing economic operation" against Iran.
Brent crude crosses $92 as oil rises for 5th session
Oil prices have surged for the fifth consecutive session, with Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, crossing $92 a barrel.
Iran might be losing control over Strait of Hormuz
Over the last few months, both Iran and the US have claimed control over the critical Strait of Hormuz.
UAE suspends trade, financial dealings with Iran
The United Arab Emirates has announced a suspension of all trade and financial dealings with Iran until further notice.
Who's Natalie Harp, Trump's little-known aide at center of controversy
Natalie Harp, President Donald Trump's little-known executive assistant, has become the center of a political controversy after Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff questioned her presence on a secretive flight with Trump after the NATO summit in Turkey.
Gold, silver prices down 1% today: Here we decode why
Gold and silver prices have witnessed a decline of up to 1% in early trading today.
Regional war could trigger nuclear escalation, US defense official warns
A Pentagon official has warned that a regional conflict could lead to the use of nuclear weapons, potentially resulting in a wider escalation.
Oil prices cross $91 as US-Iran ceasefire ends
Oil prices rose on Tuesday after the end of a fragile US-Iran truce.
Kim responding to my overtures, says Trump
United States President Donald Trump has said that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has responded to his recent overtures.
Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it 'gets in way'
United States President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Oman, saying the US would bomb the nation if it "gets in the way" of US control in the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump's 'confusion' over Iran delaying Ahilyanagar-Manmad road project: BJP leader
Bharatiya Janata Party's Maharashtra vice-president and former MP Sujay Vikhe-Patil has blamed United States President Donald Trump's "confusion" over Iran for the delay in the Ahilyanagar-Manmad Road project.
'Not worthy of life': Israeli minister urges nightly Gaza killings
Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israel's far-right national security minister, has sparked outrage with his latest comments on the Palestinian population in Gaza.
US-Iran MoU expires without extension; what follows?
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the United States and Iran has expired without any signs of extension.
Iran's food inflation hits 140%
Iran is facing a severe economic crisis, with hyperinflation and skyrocketing food prices.
Ex-US lawmaker claims Trump administration considering nuclear weapons against Iran
Former United States Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has alleged that the Trump administration is considering using nuclear weapons against Iran.
Iran offers $30,000 bounty on US soldiers, double for women
Iran's military has announced a bounty of $30,000 for killing or capturing United States soldiers.
Oil nears $90 as US-Iran peace talks stall
Oil prices rose in early Asian trading on Monday, with Brent crude futures increasing to nearly $90 per barrel.
Trump orders Pentagon to cut back on South Korea drills
United States President Donald Trump has directed the Pentagon to significantly cut back on joint military exercises with South Korea.
Qatar rejects Iran's claim of detaining 3 pilots
Qatar has rejected Iran's claims of detaining three Iranian pilots.
Iranian lawmaker mocks Trump over Hormuz 'bluff'
An Iranian lawmaker has mocked United States President Donald Trump over his recent threat to take control of the Strait of Hormuz.
'Strait of Hormuz will remain Iranian': Tehran dismisses Trump's claim
Iran has firmly rejected President Donald Trump's claim that the US would soon declare the Strait of Hormuz as American territory.
US loses $1.3B worth of Reaper drones in Iran conflict
The United States military has reportedly lost at least 45 MQ-9 Reaper drones in its ongoing conflict with Iran.
US sends new carrier to Mideast amid USS Lincoln concerns
The United States Navy has dispatched the USS George Washington, a Pacific-based aircraft carrier, to the Middle East.
US Navy sailors jumping off warship amid prolonged Iran war
Sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln have reportedly attempted to jump overboard due to mental health issues and an extended Middle East deployment.
India nearly doubles planned coal mining capacity
India has almost doubled its proposed coal mining capacity from 329 million metric tons per annum (mtpa) in 2024 to a whopping 638 mtpa in 2025.
American Airlines reshuffles senior management to close profit gap
American Airlines is undergoing a major senior management reshuffle in a bid to close the profit gap with its competitors, Delta and United.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to step down
United States President Donald Trump has announced that White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave her position at the end of this month.