Taiwan detects 4 sorties of Chinese aircraft, 9 vessels, 7 ships
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence on Sunday reported 4 PLA aircraft sorties, along with 9 naval vessels and 7 official ships operating around its territory. In a post on X,…
Trump downplays regional conflict as “practice”, claims Iran talks “going quite well”
Expressing a striking confidence in the trajectory of backchannel diplomacy, US President Donald Trump has voiced considerable optimism regarding ongoing deliberations with Tehran, asserting that the diplomatic track appears to…
Pakistan: Karachi court remands man for killing wife over domestic dispute
A Karachi court remanded a man accused of murdering his wife by hitting her with an iron rod to police custody for two days, according to Geo News. The suspect,…
US says forces foiled Iranian missile attacks on Gulf nations, confirms striking Qeshm Island
The United States military announced that American forces had “successfully defeated” a succession of Iranian missile and drone operations directed against neighbouring nations in the region, while simultaneously executing protective…
118 commercial vessels redirected, five disabled under Iran blockade: US military
The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has announced that American forces have redirected 118 commercial vessels and disabled five others as part of Washington’s active naval blockade aimed at Iranian…
Qatar opposes permanent Hormuz shipping tolls but says temporary fees are “negotiable”
Permanent transit tariffs in the Strait of Hormuz will ultimately inflate prices for global buyers and must be opposed, Qatar has cautioned. Doha and its regional allies are firmly against…
Hegseth says US blockade in Strait of Hormuz is “very much still in place”
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has stated that the American naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz is “very much still in place”, even as President Donald Trump evaluates…
Trump shares confrontational “discombobulated” message alongside striking AI military art
US President Donald Trump has sparked widespread digital engagement after sharing a highly stylised, AI-generated depiction of himself across social media channels. The Republican leader took to Truth Social on…
“Maritime security and energy security inseparable, distance from conflict no longer means safety: Navy Chief on threats to Strait of Hormuz trade route
Outgoing Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on Saturday said the Indian Navy remains fully committed to ensuring the safe passage of oil tankers through the…
Hezbollah uses civilians as human shields; Israel focused on protecting people, says former Israeli intelligence officer
Sarit Zehavi, a former Israeli intelligence officer and founder of the Alma Research and Education Centre, on Thursday pointed towards a hill near the Israel-Lebanon border and recalled how Hezbollah…
Taiwan detects 9 PLA aircraft sorties, 6 PLAN vessels around territory
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence on Thursday recorded 9 sorties of PLA aircraft and 6 PLAN vessels operating around its territory. Sharing the details in a post on X, the…
Trump’s hospital visit omits meeting Iran war injured troops: Report
US President Donald Trump skipped meeting the 14 troops injured in the conflict against Iran during his visit for the six-month medical checkup to Walter Reed Medical Centre, CBS News…
Zelenskyy asks US for anti-ballistic missiles amid Russia’s threats
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday met Representatives of the US Congress Richard Blumenthal and Jim Himes and discussed further support for Kyiv to strengthen its air defence as it…
“Iran wants to kill as many civilians as possible”: Israeli Police international spokesperson recalls March 1 Beit Shemesh attack
Israeli Police International Press Spokesperson Dean Elsdunne recalled the March 1 attack in Beit Shemesh, Jerusalem, in which nine people were killed, accusing Iran of targeting civilians with cluster missiles.…
Iranian President Pezeshkian calls for Muslim unity “in face of threat”
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for stronger unity among Muslim countries, stressing that collective solidarity is essential to effectively addressing regional challenges and ongoing tensions in West Asia. In…
US conducts ‘self-defence strikes’ on Iranian boats, missile sites amid ceasefire negotiations
The US military carried out “self-defence strikes” targeting Iranian missile launch sites and boats near the Strait of Hormuz amid an ongoing ceasefire between the two countries, CNN reported, citing…
Iranian President Pezeshkian orders restoration of internet access
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has ordered the restoration of internet access across the country, Al Jazeera reported, citing Iranian media. The Iranian media, Mehr News Agency, cited a top source…
Russia threatens ‘systematic strikes’ on Kyiv, urges evacuation
Russia has threatened to launch “consistent and systematic strikes” on Ukraine’s defence infrastructure in Kyiv and advised foreign citizens to leave the city. The Russian Foreign Ministry issued a statement…
Iran’s enriched uranium will be ‘turned over’ to US or destroyed: Trump
As Washington and Tehran continue to engage in ceasefire negotiations, US President Donald Trump said that Iran’s enriched Uranium (Nuclear dust) will be “turned over” to the US to be…
Israel ramps up Lebanon operations, strikes 70+ Hezbollah targets
Israel Defence Forces (IDF) launched fresh waves of airstrikes across Lebanon, hitting more than 70 Hezbollah infrastructure sites, using around 85 munitions. IDF, in a post on X, said that…
Trump says any Iran deal will involve no Cash, differ from Obama-era agreement
Donald Trump said that any future deal with Iran under his administration would involve no financial concessions and would be fundamentally different from the agreement reached during former US President…
Parliamentary panel to hear views of Shipping Ministry on impact of West Asia crisis on India’s maritime trade
Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism, and Culture, chaired by Janata Dal (United) leader Sanjay Kumar Jha, will meet on Monday. It will hear views of Secretary, Ministry of Ports,…
“Encouraging progress toward a final understanding”: Pak Army as Asim Munir wraps up Iran visit
Indirect negotiations over the past 24 hours showed some movement towards narrowing differences between the sides involved, according to Iran’s semi-official Tasnim News Agency. Fresh diplomatic consultations took place in…
US, Iran close to extending ceasefire by 60 days: Report
Ambassador of Iran to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghadam said that a positive stride is being taken forward based on dignity in truce talks. Moghadam hoped that the diplomatic efforts would…
Trump talks to gulf allies on drafting peace MoU, opening of St of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump has said the United States is engaged in discussions with leaders from several countries regarding efforts linked to peace and stability in the Gulf region, including…