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Sri Lanka announces relief package to cope with West Asia crisis

On March 28,India delivered 38,000 MTof petroleum to Sri Lanka, including 20,000 MT of diesel and 18,000 MT of petrol

7 Apr 2026 6:38 pm
Iran calls for human chains around power plants as Trump's deadline nears

Trump has threatened to bomb all of Irans power plants and bridges if Iran does not meet his Tuesday 8 pm EDT deadline to allow shipping traffic to fully resume through the strategic waterway, through which a fifth of the worlds oil transits in peacetime.

7 Apr 2026 2:32 pm
IEA chief: current oil and gas crisis worse than 1973, 1979, 2002 together

The world has never experienced a disruption to energy supply of such magnitude, said Fatih Birol, head of the IEA

7 Apr 2026 1:13 pm
May run for Venezuelan President, jokes Trump

The people of Venezuela, they say, if I ran for president of Venezuela, Im polling higher than anybody has ever polled in Venezuela, so after Im finished with this, I can go to Venezuela, Trump said

7 Apr 2026 10:48 am
Today will be largest volume of strikes: US Secy of War Pete Hegseth warns Iran

He also claimed that American armed forces have conducted an extensive air campaign over Iran in recent weeks, carrying out more than 10,000 combat flights and striking over 13,000 targets over the past 37 days

7 Apr 2026 10:34 am
UN expected to vote on watered-down Hormuz resolution on Tuesday

Oil prices have surged since the US and Israel struck Iran at the end of February, unleashing a conflict that has run for more than five weeks and seen Tehran largely close the Strait, a vital energy artery

7 Apr 2026 10:15 am
Saudi Arabia intercepts 7 missiles; debris falls near energy facilities

The ministry said work was underway to assess any damage but did not specify who launched the missiles

7 Apr 2026 10:04 am
Irans Mojtaba Khamenei unconscious, under treatment in Qom: Report

The development comes amid escalating US-Iran tensions, with President Donald Trump issuing a sharp ultimatum for a deal, warning of massive infrastructure strikes if Tehran fails to comply

7 Apr 2026 9:59 am
Iran war left mark on NATO, rift began with Greenland: Trump

The US President made it clear that the differences with NATO began when it spurned his move to take Greenland

7 Apr 2026 9:23 am
US special operators involved in rescue mission of downed jet crew: report

Defence officials praised the operation while avoiding confirming troop presence on Iranian soil

7 Apr 2026 7:12 am
Trump repeats threat to Irans infrastructure, dismisses war crime concerns

Iran rejected a ceasefire, while both sides exchanged attacks, raising fears of wider conflict

7 Apr 2026 7:05 am
Trump sets Tuesday deadline, threatens action as Iran rejects ceasefire deal

He claimed Iran could be taken out in one night, while Iran rejected a 45-day ceasefire proposal, calling instead for a permanent end to the conflict

7 Apr 2026 12:22 am
South Pars natural gas complex is an energy lifeline for Iran amid conflict

Israel has carried out a second strike on Irans South Pars gas field and its associated petrochemical complex, a critical energy and export hub.

6 Apr 2026 11:54 pm
Trump warns Iran could be taken out in one night, maybe tomorrow as Hormuz deadline nears

Amid escalating tensions in West Asia, he reiterated deadlines, threatened strikes on Irans infrastructure, and extended diplomatic timelines as talks continue

6 Apr 2026 11:43 pm
Trump says he will finish war with Iran, warns against nuclear weapons in lunatic hands

He indicated ongoing negotiations with Iran, called its proposal insufficient but significant, and reiterated his firm stance against Irans nuclear programme while suggesting progress in diplomatic talks

6 Apr 2026 11:41 pm
Trump threatens jail for journalist over report on US F-15 crash in Iran

He also detailed a large-scale US rescue operation involving over 150 aircraft, using diversion tactics to locate and extract the injured airman from hostile territory.

6 Apr 2026 11:21 pm
6 Apr 2026 9:01 pm
Qatar PM discussed importance of freedom of navigation with Jaishankar: Qatar Foreign Ministry

The conversation acknowledged by Jaishankar in a post on Sunday, comes amid growing regional anxiety

6 Apr 2026 8:26 pm
Iran has formulated its response to ceasefire proposals, foreign ministry spokesperson says

Iran will announce details in due time, says foreign ministry spokesperson

6 Apr 2026 3:39 pm
Iranian Envoy hails Indias call for restraint, says New Delhi can play highly effective role

Iranian Ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali said, Indias call for dialogue and restraint is a commendable and responsible position. We believe that the role of countries like India can be highly effective under these circumstances.

6 Apr 2026 2:26 pm
Israel says it killed Irans Revolutionary Guard intel chief

Defence Minister Israel Katz made the announcement

6 Apr 2026 2:01 pm
Iran, US receive plan to end hostilities, immediate ceasefire from Pakistan

The deal, tentatively dubbed the Islamabad Accord, would include a regional framework for the strait, with final in-person talks in Islamabad

6 Apr 2026 12:38 pm
Healthcare is not a target: WHO chief condemns strike near Lebanon's largest public medical facility

The WHOs condemnation follows a deadly strike near Lebanons Rafik Hariri University Hospital, highlighting a troubling pattern of attacks on healthcare facilities that have resulted in numerous casualties

6 Apr 2026 12:17 pm
Iranians say Trump's threats to strike infrastructure is intent to commit 'war crime'

Tehran's mission to the UN called the open threats to target civilian infrastructure a direct and public incitement to terrorise civilians and clear evidence of intent to commit war crime

6 Apr 2026 10:09 am
Hormuz tracker: Iraq-linked oil tanker exits Hormuz via Iran

Since Saturday morning, 16 ships have crossed the strait11 exiting the Gulf and five entering from the open seas

6 Apr 2026 9:28 am
US, Iran and mediators make push for 45-day ceasefire, Axios reports

Mediators are discussing a two-phased deal, which includes a potential 45-day ceasefire for negotiating a permanent end to the war, followed by an agreement to end the conflict

6 Apr 2026 8:50 am
Airstrike near Tehran leaves 13 dead after US warning on Hormuz

The attack comes amid heightened tensions following US President Donald Trumps warning that Iran must reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face potential military action, further escalating fears of a broader regional conflict

6 Apr 2026 8:18 am
Iran rejects Trumps ultimatum on Strait of Hormuz, calls him unstable

Iranian Culture Minister Sayed Reza Salihi-Amiri described Trump as unstable and delusional, accusing him of inconsistent and contradictory behaviour

6 Apr 2026 8:01 am
Mountain hideout, aircraft under fire: US executes daring rescue deep inside Iran

A CIA-led deception campaign helped locate one crew member hiding in mountainous terrain, enabling a complex extraction despite heavy challenges, including enemy fire and aircraft malfunctions

6 Apr 2026 7:38 am
Trump issues fiery new threat against Iran over Strait of Hormuz crisis

The warning comes amid escalating tensions following the rescue of a downed US pilot and Irans retaliatory strikes on Gulf infrastructure.

6 Apr 2026 7:14 am
Iran says several 'enemy flying objects' destroyed during US pilot rescue mission

Earlier on Sunday, Iran's army also said they had downed an Israeli drone in the same province

5 Apr 2026 12:29 pm
US rescues airman whose F-15 was downed in Iran, US officials say

Over the past few hours, the US Military conducted one of the most daring Search and Rescue Operations in history, Trump stated via White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on X

5 Apr 2026 10:45 am
Kuwait says Iranian drones strike oil sector complex, power, government sites

Two power generation units were also taken out of service after Iranian drones targeted two power and water desalination plants, causing significant damage

5 Apr 2026 10:11 am
Five EU countries call for windfall tax on energy companies amid Iran war

Ministers from Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Austria send letter; say companies must help ease burden on the general public

4 Apr 2026 9:32 pm
US revokes green cards, detains Soleimanis relatives over Iran links

Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter were detained following concerns over alleged support for the Iranian regime.

4 Apr 2026 9:26 pm
Iran calls on public to find 'enemy pilot' as US continues frantic search

The plane, identified by Iran as a F-15E Strike Eagle, was one of two attacked Friday, with one service member rescued

4 Apr 2026 9:08 pm
US warns Iran of action if Hormuz Strait not reopened in 48 hours

Despite claims that negotiations are progressing, the situation remains tense, with the Strait of Hormuza key global oil transit routeat the centre of escalating geopolitical risks

4 Apr 2026 8:41 pm
Iran allows essential goods vessels to its ports via Hormuz strait, Tasnim says

The letter states that ships en route to Iranian ports, including those in the Gulf of Oman, must coordinate with authorities and follow established protocols to transit the strait, Tasnim said

4 Apr 2026 5:23 pm
Telegram's Durov says Russia triggered payment system problem by blocking VPNs

The issue sowed chaos on Friday for some shoppers, forcing the Moscow metro to allow entry without payment through its turnstiles, while a regional zoo had to ask visitors to use cash

4 Apr 2026 1:18 pm
Theni-born Rini Sampath in race to become Washington DC mayor

The 31-year-old government contractor from the Democratic Party has based her election campaign on the theme Fix the Basics and the promise of A new DC

4 Apr 2026 10:24 am
NATO Chief to meet US President next week as Trump mulls alliance exit

The scheduled talks come at a critical juncture, as Trump has openly questioned the utility of the 77-year-old military pact

4 Apr 2026 9:55 am
Bahrain postpones UN vote aimed at ending Iran's stranglehold on Strait of Hormuz

The diplomats, speaking on condition of anonymity because council consultations have been private, said the vote will now be held sometime next week

4 Apr 2026 9:54 am
US intelligence warns Iran unlikely to ease Hormuz Strait chokehold soon, sources say

The reports also provide the latest indication that the war, intended to eradicate Irans military strength, may actually increase its regional sway by showing Tehran's ability to threaten the key waterway

4 Apr 2026 9:46 am
Jaishankar in France for G7 meet; West Asia crisis tops agenda

The external affairs minister will visit Abbaye des-Vaux-de-Cernay in France on March 26 and 27 to participate in the G7 foreign ministers meeting with partner countries

26 Mar 2026 11:06 am