Iran has reacted to earlier reports claiming that it had allowed India-flagged tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz following talks between External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi, with the aim of keeping the critical sea route open for the transportation of crude oil and natural gas. The...
As the United States and Israel’s military campaign against Iran and the latter’s retaliatory strikes move toward their third week, Tehran has laid down three key conditions for ending the conflict, including recognition of its rights and compensation for the damage caused during the war. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran remains committed to peace...
Updated: Mar 12th, 2026 An Indian national has reportedly been killed after an oil tanker linked to the United States came under attack near Iraq amid the escalating conflict in West Asia, according to sources. The vessel, ‘Safe Sea Vishnu’, an oil tanker flying the Marshall Islands flag and owned by a US-based company, was...
Updated: Mar 12th, 2026 The Israeli military said it began a new ‘wide-scale wave of strikes’ on Iran early on Thursday, minutes after alarms were activated across Israel warning of missile attacks from Iran. Residents in Tel Aviv reported loud blasts as Israel’s state-owned Kan TV news said debris hit several locations in the area....
The White House pushed back sharply against critical reporting in major US newspapers on the Trump administration’s handling of the war with Iran and its impact on global energy markets, accusing the media of spreading a “fake narrative” about the objectives of the military campaign. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said reports suggesting confusion or “mixed...
Updated: Mar 11th, 2026 Representative image A Thai-flagged bulk carrier, Mayuree Naree, was reportedly hit while transiting the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions in West Asia, raising fresh concerns over the safety of commercial shipping in one of the world’s busiest maritime routes. According to maritime tracking data on MarineTraffic, the vessel is a...
As the conflict in West Asia enters its 13th day, Iran’s military warned that it could target economic assets linked to the United States and Israel across the region, including financial institutions, as per reports. The statement followed overnight attacks in Tehran, where a bank building was reportedly struck, resulting in casualties among employees, according...
Two Ghanaian nationals, one Bangladeshi and one Indian were injured after two drones fell in the area surrounding Dubai International Airport on Wednesday. In a statement shared on X, Government of Dubai Media Office stated, “Authorities confirm that two drones fell in the vicinity of Dubai International Airport (DXB) a short while ago, resulting in...
Updated: Mar 11th, 2026 A container ship was damaged after being struck by an unidentified projectile near the coast of the United Arab Emirates, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operation (UKMTO). The incident happened at a time when tensions are rising in the Gulf region as Iran is responding to recent strikes carried...
Updated: Mar 11th, 2026 The Japanese government’s cabinet proposed a bill to raise the visa fees cap as foreign nationals numbers are increasing in the country. With this bill the permanent residence application fees may rise from ¥10,000 (₹5,820) to ¥3,00,000 (₹1,74,500) which is 30 times more, as per reports. Reportedly, the cabinet of the...