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Gujarat's Vadinar port welcomed the Indian gas carrier Nanda Devi on Tuesday, laden with LPG crucial for the nation's daily needs. The vessel docked around 11:25 AM, following in the footsteps of...
The Indian equity markets kicked off Wednesday with a rude jolt, mirroring global jitters over the intensifying US-Israel-Iran standoff in West Asia. Post-Holi holiday, BSE Sensex opened 1,710 points...
The shadow of war looms larger over the Gulf as clashes intensify, prompting India to voice its deepest apprehensions. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal has once again implored all sides...
In a stunning market reversal, crude oil benchmarks tumbled over 3 percent on Wednesday even as geopolitical storm clouds gathered over the Middle East. The decline underscores the complex interplay...
President Donald Trump concluded his China trip on a triumphant note Friday, announcing a 'fantastic trade deal' forged during intensive talks with Xi Jinping in Beijing. The discussions, held on the...
In a swift move, the United Arab Emirates dismissed media speculation about a covert visit by Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu. The Foreign Ministry took to X on Wednesday, debunking stories of secret...
In a clear signal of escalating military readiness, the United States is provisioning its naval fleet for potential action in the Middle East. Images released by US Central Command reveal crews...
Tensions in West Asia have reached a boiling point, prompting the UAE to make a dramatic announcement: it's severing ties with OPEC starting May 1. This follows Iran's alleged strikes on Gulf...
The US aviation sector is reeling from a jet fuel price explosion triggered by Iran-related geopolitical strains. Airlines nationwide are canceling routes and jacking up fares, sparking a fiery...
President Donald Trump has unleashed a no-holds-barred directive to the US Navy, commanding them to fire on any boat—big or small—engaged in suspicious activities in the Strait of Hormuz. Shared via...
In a bold move to defuse one of the world's most volatile maritime disputes, the United Kingdom will convene allies next week to negotiate the toll-free reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The...
Washington buzzed with high-level diplomacy as US envoy to India Sergio Gor dined with President Donald Trump, charting a bold path for India-US partnership. The April 8 discussions delved into...
Britain's Royal Navy has quietly dispatched the nuclear submarine HMS Anson to the Arabian Sea, positioning it as a formidable deterrent amid Iran's aggressive missile tests. Equipped with advanced...
A scathing report from Washington reveals how Pakistan is cloaking its harsh control tactics in Gilgit-Baltistan behind a veil of religious rhetoric. Analyst Senge Sering contends that this ploy...
Washington has rolled out a groundbreaking $20 billion reinsurance initiative to fortify shipping in the Gulf amid soaring Iran-related risks. The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation...
Amid rising geopolitical friction in the Gulf, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held high-level talks with Canadian PM Mark Carney in New Delhi on Monday. The agenda spotlighted Iran's precarious...
Escalating U.S.-Iran friction has triggered heightened travel restrictions across the Gulf. The State Department bumped advisories for Bahrain, Qatar, and Kuwait to Level 3, advising U.S. citizens to...
Tensions between Iran, the US, and Israel have reached a boiling point, with former diplomat Veena Sikri calling today a 'critically grave' turning point. Speaking exclusively, Sikri dissected the...
Escalating Middle East tensions have prompted swift U.S. action. The deployment of the massive USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier to Israel's shoreline coincides with a travel advisory for Americans...
Former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris unleashed a sharp critique of Donald Trump's State of the Union speech, branding it a 'lie-filled' performance that ignores everyday Americans' pain. In an...
Tensions with Iran are boiling over, prompting US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to possibly sit down with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu as early as February 28. American sources indicate this...
President Trump dropped a bombshell from the White House: America is mobilizing a naval force to Iran bigger than the one that shadowed Venezuela, with every option from talks to tougher measures in...
In a region simmering with unrest, Qatar has officially acknowledged the partial evacuation of US personnel from its Al Udeid Air Base. The confirmation arrived Wednesday, directly addressing media...