International
The United States has struck Iranian missile positions near the Strait of Hormuz with 5,000-pound bunker-buster bombs, expanding its campaign against military assets that Washington says threaten shipping in one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. The latest action comes as tensions in the Gulf continue to disrupt maritime traffic, raise oil market concerns […]
International
U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States does not need help from allies in its confrontation with Iran, even after several NATO and partner countries declined to support a wider military role around the Strait of Hormuz. His remarks came as Washington continued to press its case that its campaign against Iran can proceed […]
International
Iran’s new Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has rejected proposals aimed at easing tensions or securing a ceasefire with the United States, signalling that Tehran is preparing for a more confrontational phase of the conflict. The reported decision came through backchannel messages relayed by two intermediary countries and points to a firm Iranian position as […]
International
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has rejected proposals aimed at reducing tensions or securing a ceasefire with the United States, signalling that Tehran is preparing for a prolonged confrontation. The reported decision came through backchannel communication routed via two intermediary countries and points to a hardline Iranian position as the conflict with
International
U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that Iran could destabilise the entire Middle East if it acquires nuclear weapons, linking the issue directly to Washington’s current military and diplomatic posture toward Tehran. His remarks came as the conflict involving Iran continued to widen, with growing concern over regional security, energy flows and the risk of […]
International
Gulf Arab states are pressing the United States to take stronger action against Iran as the Strait of Hormuz crisis continues to disrupt regional oil exports and raise fears of prolonged instability. The latest diplomatic push reflects concern among Gulf governments that any limited response may leave Iran capable of threatening shipping lanes, energy infrastructure […]
International
U.S. President Donald Trump said he could do “anything” he wanted with Cuba, escalating his rhetoric at a time when Washington and Havana remain in contact amid the island’s deepening energy and economic crisis. His remarks added fresh uncertainty to an already tense phase in U.S.-Cuba relations, with pressure building over sanctions, fuel shortages and […]
National
India remains engaged with the United States on a proposed bilateral trade deal, even as officials have acknowledged that uncertainty in Washington could slow progress. The latest comments from India’s commerce establishment suggest that negotiations are continuing, but the final timeline may depend on how trade policy developments unfold on the U.S. side. India-US Trade