War
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'Hormuz will never return to pre-war state': Iran challenges Trump's 'total control' claim
World | Jun 23, 2026, 07:15 AM ISTIran has signalled that the Strait of Hormuz will operate under a new post-war order led by "Iranian arrangements," directly challenging US claims of maintaining "total control" over the strategic waterway.
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Pakistan cries 'water war' after India refuses to back down on tough Indus Waters Treaty stand
World | Jun 22, 2026, 07:26 AM ISTPakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif threatened war against India after New Delhi refused to lift the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty.
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Burner phones, spying fears and an Iran divide: Trump-Netanyahu rift out in open?
World | Jun 06, 2026, 01:47 PM ISTThe US Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) reportedly circulated an internal assessment expressing concerns about alleged Israeli intelligence-gathering efforts targeting senior US officials.
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Iran war: Israeli strikes continue across Southern Lebanon despite ceasefire push
World | Jun 02, 2026, 11:32 PM ISTIran has suspended indirect negotiations with the United States following Israel's ongoing military operations in Lebanon, significantly raising tensions in an already volatile region. While US President Donald Trump claims he has secured a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah.
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'War coming to an end': Putin signals endgame in Ukraine war after years of bloodshed
World | May 10, 2026, 09:09 AM ISTThe Russia-Ukraine war began in February 2022 and has become Europe’s deadliest conflict since World War II. Hundreds of thousands of people have been killed or injured.
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Quite an evening, shooter apprehended: Trump on security scare at White House correspondents dinner
World | May 06, 2026, 01:05 PM ISTDonald Trump praised security forces for acting swiftly and said the “shooter has been apprehended.” While suggesting to “let the show go on,” he said final decisions would rest with law enforcement.
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'Winning Iran war by a lot': Trump claims big edge as ceasefire deadline looms
World | Apr 21, 2026, 07:27 AM ISTTrump claimed that Iran’s naval forces had been “completely wiped out” and that its air capabilities were badly weakened.
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The shortest war in history ended in just 45 minutes: Here's its fascinating tale
World | Apr 09, 2026, 11:50 PM ISTThe Anglo-Zanzibar War is considered the shortest war in history which ended in just 45 minutes. The conflict erupted after Sultan Khalid bin Barghash took power without British approval which prompted the British Navy to launch an attack.
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'It all began with Greenland': Trump blasts NATO over Iran war snub, calls it a 'paper tiger'
World | Apr 07, 2026, 07:04 AM ISTDonald Trump came down heavily on NATO and key allies like Japan, South Korea, and Australia for not supporting the US during the Iran war. He called NATO a “paper tiger” and said the conflict has permanently changed his view of the alliance.
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Iran War: EAM Jaishankar speaks to FMs of Iran, UAE and Qatar; 4 killed in Lebanon | Highlights
World | Apr 05, 2026, 11:34 PM ISTUS President Donald Trump has warned Iran of intensified attacks if it refuses a peace deal within 48 hours, a threat Tehran has rejected. Strikes by US and Israeli forces continue across Iran, hitting key sites and killing civilians, while the conflict spreads to Lebanon and beyond.
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Iran snubs US' 48-hour ceasefire proposal as war tensions mount: Report
World | Apr 04, 2026, 07:29 AM ISTIran has refused a US proposal for a 48-hour ceasefire. Meanwhile, a US F-15 fighter jet was shot down over Iran. One crew member has been rescued, while the second is still missing as search operations continue.
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Iran War Updates: Search and rescue on for US pilots after fighter jet shot down in Iran
World | Apr 05, 2026, 11:34 PM ISTIsrael-US-Iran War LIVE Updates: Top US Army leadership sees a sudden change as the war enters Day 35, with rising casualties, fresh missile attacks, and growing humanitarian concerns across Iran.
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That viral ‘war lockdown notice’ isn’t what you think. Here’s the truth
Trending | Apr 01, 2026, 08:50 PM ISTA viral “war lockdown notice” sparked panic online before being exposed as an April Fool’s prank. The incident highlights how easily misleading messages can spread and why verifying sources matters.
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Who is ruling Iran? IRGC claims leadership control amid rift with President Pezeshkian
World | Apr 01, 2026, 05:37 PM ISTWith no clear leadership at the top, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the force which operates separately from the regular army, seems to have stepped in and taken control of important decisions.
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'Russia Iran's loyal friend': Putin sends Nowruz wishes, backs Tehran amid Middle East tensions
World | Mar 23, 2026, 07:12 AM ISTRussia has long been an ally of Iran and has openly criticised recent strikes by the United States and Israel, which reportedly triggered the current conflict on February 28.
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Iran War: 'Strait of Hormuz except those who violate our soil,' says Iran's President | Highlights
World | Mar 22, 2026, 11:37 PM ISTThe Iran-US-Israel conflict enters its 23rd day with rising tensions. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu confirmed 88 injuries from an Iranian missile strike on Arad, while reinforcing emergency forces. Meanwhile, US President Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran.
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'Close to our objectives': Trump says considering 'winding down' Iran war
World | Mar 21, 2026, 10:40 AM ISTTrump shed light on what he described as significant achievements by US forces. He claimed that Iran’s missile strength has been weakened and its defence systems have suffered heavy damage.
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Iran War: Israel warns of intensifying attacks; EAM Jaishankar speaks to Iran's FM | Highlights
World | Mar 22, 2026, 12:04 AM ISTUS President Donald Trump said the US is not interested in a ceasefire and will continue military action. The United Kingdom has allowed US forces to use its bases for strikes linked to Iran. Meanwhile, Iran’s leader Mojtaba Khamenei accused Israel of attacks in nearby countries.
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Any incident in Middle East will have an impact on India, says govt
Business | Mar 19, 2026, 05:01 PM ISTWith an ongoing war in the region, the country is experiencing some impact, prompting authorities to provide daily updates on the situation.
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Six lives lost in Iraq tanker crash: US reveals identities of crew who died on refuelling mission
World | Mar 15, 2026, 01:50 PM ISTOfficials said the crash was not caused by hostile or friendly fire, though investigations are continuing to understand what went wrong. Three of the victims served in the United States Air Force, while the other three were part of the United States Air National Guard.