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Indian stock markets enter a high-stakes week shaped by escalating Iran-US friction, surging crude prices, and a packed calendar of domestic economic releases. With Tehran preparing to unveil fresh...
Indian equities kicked off Tuesday on a weak note amid a sharp rally in global crude prices, now hovering near $110 a barrel. By 9:17 AM, benchmark Sensex shed 203 points (0.25%) to stand at 77,099,...
Geopolitical flare-ups in the Middle East sent shockwaves through global commodity markets on Thursday, boosting crude oil prices while hammering gold and silver values on India's MCX. After hitting...
In a blunt assessment delivered to Iranian state media, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy has downplayed chances of fresh US-Iran hostilities while underscoring its combat readiness. Deputy...
Fresh American military action in southern Iran has triggered an immediate and stern response from Tehran. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps vowed to deliver a “strong and forceful reply” if...
Tensions in the Gulf escalated sharply after Iran accused the United States of breaching a fragile ceasefire. The Iranian Foreign Ministry described recent American military operations near the...
In a striking visual message, President Donald Trump shared a Middle East map on Truth Social depicting Iran covered by the Stars and Stripes and labeled United States of the Middle East. The image...
In a bold escalation of rhetoric, Iran has cautioned the United States that its 'maritime banditry'—manifested through a so-called naval blockade—will provoke a one-of-a-kind military operation....
In a bold diplomatic rebuff, Iran has cast doubt on Pakistan's suitability as a neutral arbiter in ceasefire discussions aimed at defusing Iran-US hostilities. Pakistan's self-appointed role in these...
In a bold statement, Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters has cautioned the United States against persisting with its 'blockade, looting, and sea intrusions' in West Asia, promising a robust...
President Donald Trump has pulled the plug on a high-stakes diplomatic mission to Pakistan, scrapping plans for envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to engage Iranian counterparts. The decision...
Tehran is putting the brakes on planned visits to Islamabad, blaming America's flip-flopping stance in the ongoing Iran-US tensions. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ismail Baghai delivered the blunt...
Tehran is celebrating a strategic victory at sea as its oil tanker 'Silly City' returned safely to Iran after defying America's naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. Reports from multiple Iranian...
In a stark rebuke, Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has accused the United States of undermining ceasefire efforts through provocative seizures and ceasefire violations, casting a shadow...
Tensions simmer in the Strait of Hormuz after Iranian military personnel opened fire on an Indian merchant ship, prompting a measured response from China. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun,...
Bangladesh faces mounting fuel woes as price surges lead to massive queues at gas stations nationwide. The ripple effects of Iran-US tensions have hit hard, prompting hoarding amid fears of scarcity....
In a bold move amid fragile truce efforts, Iran's leadership has pledged to keep the Strait of Hormuz under tight surveillance until war drums fall silent across the region. The Supreme National...
Escalating its standoff with America, Iran's IRGC Navy has delivered a chilling ultimatum regarding the Strait of Hormuz. Labeling any hostile misstep in the area as 'life-threatening,' the force...
President Donald Trump wasted no time firing off warnings on Truth Social following the breakdown of Islamabad negotiations. Disagreements over the Strait of Hormuz and nuclear issues prompted him to...
Tensions between the United States and Iran took a surprising turn toward diplomacy on Wednesday, as Tehran consented to a 14-day military pause and temporary reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The...
Tensions between the U.S. and Iran have reached a boiling point, with the White House imposing a non-negotiable deadline: 8 PM ET tonight for Tehran to agree to terms. Press Secretary Karoline...
In a direct challenge to American saber-rattling, Iran proclaims that brute force tactics will crumble before the power of righteous determination. Foreign Ministry spokesman Ismail Baghaei posted on...
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have reached a boiling point with Iran locked in fierce exchanges with US and Israeli forces, prompting UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to issue a sobering...
Tensions between Iran and the United States have reached a boiling point as Tehran's top diplomat vows revenge on American-linked energy sites. Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi cautioned that...
Tensions in the Persian Gulf intensified as Iran's IRGC Navy chief Alireza Tangsiri announced that the critical Strait of Hormuz is operational yet squarely under Tehran's authority. Rejecting US...
President Donald Trump led a dignified repatriation ceremony at Delaware's Dover Air Force Base for six US soldiers lost in a drone strike in Kuwait on March 1. The event underscored the heavy toll...
A perilous standoff in the Middle East has turned the world's most crucial oil chokepoint into a no-go zone for commercial shipping. Heightened clashes between Iran, America, and Israel have...
In a dramatic escalation of anti-US sentiment, hundreds of furious demonstrators in Karachi targeted the American Consulate on Sunday, protesting the alleged assassination of Iran's top cleric...
The world watches with bated breath as U.S.-Iran relations teeter on the brink. Breaking news from Tel Aviv reveals that nine U.S. Air Force refueling tankers have landed at Ben Gurion Airport,...
In a bold rebuttal to escalating US threats, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei has vowed retaliation against any American military action, no matter how 'limited' President Trump...
With the shadow of US threats looming large, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has rallied his people ahead of the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution. In a powerful broadcast...
President Donald Trump has escalated his rhetoric against Iran, promising a strike bigger than any before. In a bold display of force, the U.S. Navy's USS Abraham Lincoln carrier group is steaming...
Amid fears of imminent U.S. strikes, Iran has unleashed a brazen threat against President Donald Trump, reposting a photo from his near-fatal July 2024 rally shooting overlaid with the Farsi warning:...