India has lodged a strong diplomatic protest after two India-flagged ships came under fire in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating concerns over maritime security in one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. The Ministry of External Affairs on Saturday summoned Iranian envoy

U.S. President Donald Trump issued a strong warning to Iran on Saturday, declaring that Tehran “can’t blackmail us” even as Washington continues diplomatic talks aimed at easing rising tensions in the region. Speaking at the White House, Trump confirmed that the United States

Tensions in the Middle East escalated sharply after Iran announced that the Strait of Hormuz has been closed again, citing the continued U.S. naval blockade as the primary reason. The move marks a significant reversal from Tehran’s earlier decision to allow limited commercial

The Indian diaspora has emerged as a quiet yet critical stabilising force across the Gulf region during the recent period of uncertainty in West Asia. As tensions disrupted energy markets, strained logistics networks, and created anxiety among expatriate communities, Indian nationals played a

Fresh optimism is emerging over a possible end to the West Asia conflict, as Israel and Lebanon move closer to a potential ceasefire, while diplomatic efforts involving Iran and the United States gain momentum. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened a cabinet meeting

The United States has announced it will not renew sanctions waivers that allowed countries, including India, to purchase Russian and Iranian oil, signaling a return to stricter enforcement amid escalating geopolitical tensions. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed that the temporary licenses—introduced to

Iran has escalated its rhetoric against the United States, warning it could expand its response beyond the Strait of Hormuz to include key maritime routes such as the Red Sea, raising concerns of a broader disruption to global trade. Iranian officials said that

A provocative statement by former Iranian military commander Mohsen Rezaei has drawn global attention after he suggested that a United States ground invasion of Iran would actually benefit Tehran, underscoring the hardline stance within sections of Iran’s leadership. Rezaei, a former chief of

Following the collapse of recent negotiations between the United States and Iran, China has stepped forward with a four-point proposal aimed at promoting peace and stability across the Middle East, signaling a growing diplomatic role in the region. The proposal was put forward

The ongoing conflict in West Asia could push up to 2.5 million people in India into poverty, according to a new report by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), highlighting the far-reaching economic consequences of the escalating crisis. The report, titled “Military Escalation

Iran could suffer economic losses of up to $435 million per day following a United States-imposed blockade targeting its key export routes through the Strait of Hormuz, according to recent estimates cited by analysts. The blockade, announced by US President Donald Trump, is