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  Pakistan Deputy PM Ishaq Dar stumbles during welcome ceremony for Egyptian Foreign Minister | Video

  World | March 29, 2026 23:51 IST

  Foreign ministers from Egypt, Turkiye, and Saudi Arabia convened in Pakistan for crucial discussions on the evolving conflict in the Middle East. The talks were aimed at easing tensions between the United States and Iran in an effort to promote regional peace.

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  Trump to ditch NATO? US President's 'will never forget' remark for allies over 'no support' in Gulf

  World | March 26, 2026 16:39 IST

  Notably, Trump has been strongly critical of his NATO allies in the past few weeks. Earlier on Friday, Trump called NATO countries “cowards” for not supporting the US and Israel in the ongoing operation, warning that their stance would not be forgotten.

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  'We are not a dalal nation': EAM Jaishankar's blunt response on Pakistan mediation buzz in Gulf

  India | March 25, 2026 21:33 IST

  The Centre on Wednesday held a meeting with leaders from across political parties to review the situation arising from the ongoing tensions in the Middle East. The discussion aimed to share updates and address concerns over any possible impact on India.

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  Iran warns US on troop deployments, denies Trump's peace talks claim: 'What generals have broken...'

  World | March 25, 2026 18:30 IST

  The Iranian Navy on Wednesday fired cruise missiles at the US’ Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, prompting the ship to alter its course, according to a statement reported by state television.

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  S Jaishankar, Marco Rubio discuss economic fallout, energy security amid Middle East tensions

  India | March 23, 2026 23:37 IST

  This came hours after Donald Trump announced that the US had been holding a meaningful dialogue with Iran to materialise a deal in order to establish peace in the region.

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  Trump claims Iran sought deal fearing US attacks on its energy infra: 'One shot and it's gone'

  World | March 23, 2026 23:39 IST

  Amid Tehran’s rebuttal, Trump said he was not the one who made the call, adding that Iran had reached out to them for a deal and had also agreed not to proceed with its plan to develop nuclear weapons.

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  'Capacity to reach deep into Europe': Netanyahu sounds alarm on Iran's missile capabilities

  World | March 22, 2026 23:42 IST

  US President Donald Trump issued a strong warning to Iran. Posting on social media, he said the United States would take severe action if Iran does not fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours. He stated that failure to comply would lead to attacks targeting Iranian power plants.

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  PM Modi holds key meeting to review country's energy situation as conflict rages in Middle East

  India | March 22, 2026 17:09 IST

  The conflict, which began on February 28, involves military action between the United States and Israel against Iran, followed by retaliatory strikes by Iran targeting Israel and some Gulf nations. The situation has intensified concerns over energy transport routes.

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  Video shows massive fireball from Iranian missiles striking Dimona and Arad | WATCH

  World | March 22, 2026 11:19 IST

  The missile attacks left at least 84 people injured in Arad, with 10 reported in serious condition. In Dimona, 33 people were injured, including a 10-year-old boy who sustained severe shrapnel wounds and a 40-year-old woman.

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  'Why didn't you tell me about Pearl Harbor': Trump's reply to reporter on Iran makes Japan PM uneasy

  World | March 20, 2026 12:18 IST

  Notably, Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, was a surprise military strike against the US Pacific Fleet. Its goal was to cripple American naval power, enabling Japan to expand in Southeast Asia, ultimately drawing the US into World War II.

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  Pakistan's long-range ballistic missiles could soon target US mainland: Tulsi Gabbard

  World | March 19, 2026 8:06 IST

  Gabbard stressed that America's nuclear deterrent holds strong against major threats, yet Russia, China, North Korea, Iran, Pakistan are racing ahead with cutting-edge missile programs—novel and conventional alike—fitted with nuclear or conventional payloads that now threaten US homeland directly.

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  Mojtaba Khamenei condemns Ali Larijani's killing, vows retribution: 'Every drop of spilled blood…'

  World | March 18, 2026 23:36 IST

  Earlier, Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian confirmed the killing of Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib in Israeli strikes, calling it a "cowardly assassination". He also expressed anguish over the deaths of Ali Larijani and Aziz Nasirzadeh.

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  'Joe Kent had no role in Iran operation': White House clarifies amid information leak claims

  World | March 18, 2026 20:48 IST

  Following Kent’s resignation, fresh controversy emerged with claims of internal information leaks within the administration. According to a report by the New York Post, former White House deputy chief of staff Taylor Budowich accused Kent of being 'at the centre of national security leaks'.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, March 18, 2026

  India | March 18, 2026 20:24 IST

  Assam Lok Sabha MP Pradyut Bordoloi on Wednesday joined the BJP in the presence of Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and Assam BJP President, Dilip Saikia. In a jolt to the opposition Congress, Pradyut Bordoloi on Tuesday resigned from the party, barely 20 days ahead of assembly elections in the state.

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  Middle East conflict: India sends medical aid to war-torn Iran; Tehran expresses gratitude

  India | March 18, 2026 18:12 IST

  Earlier, the Iranian Embassy in India also shared a message regarding donations. The consulate thanked Indians for their support and released an official account number to make donations.

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  Sri Lanka introduces four-day work week amid fuel shortages; declares every Wednesday public holiday

  World | March 17, 2026 19:37 IST

  Officials said that discussions with India and Russia are ongoing to secure a steady fuel supply. The move comes in the wake of escalating tensions in the Gulf, where the US and Israel launched a major attack on Iran on February 28.

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  'Not right time for peace': Mojtaba Khamenei vows 'to bring US, Israel to knees' as conflict rages

  World | March 17, 2026 22:38 IST

  This came days after the US Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, claimed Mojtaba was seriously injured and likely 'deformed' in the joint strikes by the United States and Israel.

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  US-Israel-Iran war: One killed in missile attack in Abu Dhabi; explosions heard in Doha and Dubai

  World | March 17, 2026 11:36 IST

  The United Arab Emirates has confirmed that the nation's air protection units are currently engaged in repelling incoming missiles and drones launched from Iran.

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  Netanyahu shares another video to counter death rumours amid rising tensions in Middle East

  World | March 16, 2026 22:40 IST

  The video appears to have been filmed near the same cafe that featured in a clip shared by Netanyahu a day earlier. In Sunday’s video, he was seen ordering coffee while addressing online speculation that claimed he had been killed.

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  India says no bilateral talks with US on deployment of naval vessels in Gulf of Hormuz

  India | March 16, 2026 19:55 IST

  The Indian ship, Shivalik, has successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz and reached Mundra Port without any issues. Another vessel, Jag Laadki, which departed from the United Arab Emirates with a crude oil cargo, is on a safe course towards India and is expect to arrive at Mundra Port tomorrow.