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Why Indian import of diamond-studded gold jewelry is being curbed
The Indian government has imposed restrictions on the import of gold and silver jewelry studded with low-value diamonds.
Israel claims Iran's intelligence minister Ismail Khatib has been killed
Israel on Wednesday said that Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib has been killed in an airstrike.
China-bound Russian oil tanker makes U-turn; headed toward India
A Russian oil tanker, the Aqua Titan, has changed its course from China to India.
45M will face acute hunger if Iran war continues: WFP
The ongoing conflict in Iran could push an additional 45 million people into acute hunger by June, the World Food Programme (WFP) has warned.
'I'm alive': Netanyahu dispels death rumors in new video
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has released a new video to dispel rumors of his death.
Iran confirms security chief Ali Larijani killed along with son
Ali Larijani, a key figure in Iran's political landscape and head of the Supreme National Security Council, was killed in an airstrike near Tehran, Iran has confirmed.
Little-known drone firm jumps 700% on NASDAQ debut
Swarmer Inc., an Austin-based artificial intelligence (AI) drone software firm, witnessed its stock price skyrocket by as much as 700% on its debut Tuesday on NASDAQ.
US hits Iranian missile sites with 5,000-pound 'bunker buster' bombs
The United States Central Command has said that it used multiple 5,000-pound deep penetrator bombs on hardened Iranian missile sites along the country's coastline near the Strait of Hormuz.
US Counterterrorism Center head resigns over Iran war
Joe Kent, the Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, has resigned in protest against the United States's military actions in Iran.
US-Israel conflict with Iran boosts Russia, Ukraine's economy: Report
The ongoing United States-Israel conflict with Iran has inadvertently benefited both Russia and Ukraine.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Will Iran shift matches to Mexico?
In a major development, Iran are negotiating with FIFA to move their first-round matches of the upcoming World Cup from the United States to Mexico.
Fire cripples USS Gerald R Ford: 600 sailors without beds
A massive fire broke out on the USS Gerald R Ford, a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, taking over 30 hours to control.
Israel claims Iran's security chief Ali Larijani has been killed
Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz claimed that Iran's security chief, Ali Larijani, has been killed in an airstrike by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF).
Israel targets secretary of Iran's National Security Council in airstrike
Israel has reportedly targeted the secretary of Iran's National Security Council, Ali Larijani, in an overnight airstrike.
Iran conflict threatens India's gas supply: What we know
The ongoing conflict in Iran has raised concerns about the security of India's piped natural gas (PNG) supply.
How Gulf crisis may boost India's data center industry
The recent attacks on data centers in the Gulf by Iran, which considers them legitimate wartime targets for their technical and data support to some US defense suppliers, have disrupted the region's data center ambitions.
Is Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei secretly recuperating at Putin's Moscow residence?
Mojtaba Khamenei, the newly appointed Supreme Leader of Iran, is reportedly undergoing medical treatment in Russia, according to various media reports.
Trump told that Iran's new leader Mojtaba is 'probably gay'
United States President Donald Trump was reportedly shocked to learn that US intelligence agencies believe Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, may be gay.
'We don't need anybody': Trump on opening Strait of Hormuz
United States President Donald Trump has said that the country doesn't require assistance from other nations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
UAE resumes air traffic following temporary closure after 'comprehensive assessment'
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced that normal air navigation has resumed across its airspace.
Oil jumps to $103 as Strait of Hormuz remains shut
Crude oil prices have surged by over 2% today, recovering from previous session losses. The spike is mainly due to supply concerns as the Strait of Hormuz remains largely shut.
How Mojtaba Khamenei cheated death by seconds in strike
Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new supreme leader, narrowly escaped death in the airstrike that killed his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Over 4,330 flights canceled by Indian airlines amid US-Iran war
The ongoing conflict in West Asia has resulted in major flight cancellations. Indian airlines have canceled a total of 4,335 flights, while foreign carriers have also suspended operations for 1,187 flights.
US jets strike military facilities near Iran's Chabahar trade zone
United States fighter jets have reportedly targeted military facilities close to Iran's Chabahar Free Trade-Industrial Zone.
What is significance of UAE's Fujairah, attacked by Iranian drone
The United Arab Emirates's (UAE) Port of Fujairah has temporarily halted oil-loading operations following a drone attack and fire.
Dubai stock market enters bear territory as US-Iran conflict escalates
Dubai's stock market moved into bear-market territory, with the Dubai Financial Market General Index plunging by as much as 3.2% on Monday.
Israel destroys plane used by Iran's ex-supreme leader Khamenei
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have said that they destroyed an aircraft used by former Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei and other top Iranian officials at Tehran's Mehrabad Airport.
Saudi Arabia is now offering oil supply via this route
Saudi Arabia is offering its long-term oil customers a new route for their April allocations, through the Red Sea port of Yanbu.
India's trade deficit shrinks to $27.1B in February
India's merchandise trade deficit widened to $27.1 billion in February 2026, compared to $14.42 billion in the same month last year.
Dubai airport resumes some flights after drone attack
Dubai International Airport has started to resume flights after a temporary suspension due to a drone attack.
Crude prices to hit $130/barrel this week: What's the reason?
Crude oil prices have continued their upward trend, with Brent crude expected to hit $130 per barrel by the end of this week.
Why David Sacks wants Trump to end war with Iran
David Sacks, the United States's AI and crypto czar under President Donald Trump, has warned against the continuation of the US-Israel conflict with Iran.
US jets strike Iran military facilities near Chabahar trade zone
United States fighter jets have targeted military facilities on a mountain close to the Chabahar trade zone in Iran, Al Jazeera reported, citing the Voice of America's Persian language service.
How India secured 2 oil tankers' Hormuz passage from Iran
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday said that diplomatic engagement between India and Iran has borne fruit.
Networks could lose licenses over US-Iran war coverage: FCC chair
Brendan Carr, the chair of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), has warned US television networks that they could lose their broadcast licenses if their coverage of the ongoing conflict with Iran doesn't meet "public interest" standards.
Temporary flight duty relief for Air India amid US-Iran war
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has temporarily relaxed flight duty norms for Air India's long-haul flights.
Dubai-bound Emirates flight turns back to Kochi amid 'security incident'
An Emirates flight from Kochi, Kerala, to Dubai had to return due to a "security incident" at the destination airport, according to a CIAL spokesman.
IDF-US joint operations against Iran ahead of schedule: Report
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the United States are reportedly ahead of schedule in their joint military operations against Iran, according to officials quoted by the Times of Israel.
Gold falls below $5,000 as US-Iran war enters third week
Gold prices have fallen below $5,000 per ounce as the war between US-Israel and Iran enters its third week.
US crude crosses $100 as Iran war triggers supply fears
Crude oil prices have seen a slight uptick after weekend trading, with US crude prices crossing the $100 per barrel mark.