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US President Donald Trump on Tuesday again blamed Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for refusing to support Washington during the Iran conflict. He said the decision had strained their relationship despite describing her as a “nice person.” Speaking to reporters during the NATO summit in Ankara, Trump said his relationship with the Italian leader had…
Last Updated:July 07, 2026, 8:16 PM IST A tanker was attacked by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz, the third incident today, amid US-Iran tensions. Ships and boats in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman. (Reuters photo) A tanker was attacked by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, marking the third…
Seven countries in the OPEC+ alliance have decided to raise oil output by a combined 188,000 barrels per day in August, the group said on Sunday. The increase, agreed for a fifth consecutive month, will bring more oil into the market as crude prices remain close to levels seen before the US and Israel’s war…
Last Updated:July 05, 2026, 3:08 PM IST The Centre imposed emergency restrictions on natural gas supplies to ensure equitable distribution and continued availability of LNG amid the US-Iran conflict. An LNG tanker ship makes its way past migrants attemping to cross the English channel. (AFP file photo) India has withdrawn emergency natural gas supply restrictions…
Last Updated:July 05, 2026, 1:00 PM IST Russia’s Dmitry Medvedev called the Strait of Hormuz Iran’s “thermonuclear weapon”, saying control over the vital waterway gives Tehran unmatched strategic leverage. Boats anchored off Oman’s northern Musandam Peninsula near the Strait of Hormuz (Photo: AFP) Russia’s Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said Iran possesses a strategic…
Japan PM’s India Visit Live: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi strongly condemned terrorism and violent extremism in all its forms and manifestations, including cross-border terrorism sponsored by Pakistan. In the India-Japan Annual Summit Joint Statement on Thursday, July 2, the two leaders condemned the deadly Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu…
Ayatollah Khamenei Funeral LIVE: Iran is preparing to bid a final farewell to former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with a six-day funeral programme set to begin on July 4. Ahead of the ceremonies, Iranian state media reported that Khamenei’s coffin was taken to the site where he was killed during an unannounced event. Meanwhile,…
Last Updated:July 03, 2026, 02:39 IST Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said lasting peace in the Middle East could only be achieved without external involvement. Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (File photo) Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi criticised the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) on Thursday, a day after it hosted a regional security dialogue…
Commercial shipping is gradually returning to the Strait of Hormuz following the US-Iran ceasefire, but one of the world’s busiest energy corridors is still operating well below normal levels as security concerns continue to keep many shipping companies on edge. The narrow waterway, which carries roughly 20% of the world’s crude oil and liquefied natural…
US-Israel-Iran War Ceasefire, Peace Talks Today LIVE Updates: The United States and Iran concluded indirect technical talks in Doha on issues related to the memorandum of understanding signed on June 17. The temporary arrangement is aimed at ensuring calm while technical teams from both countries continue discussions through mediators. According to Al Arabiya, an initial…