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Silver futures slump 6 pc as Iran tensions rise, dollar strengthens
New Delhi: Silver prices slumped Rs 14,301 to Rs 2.29 lakh per kilogram in futures trade on Thursday, April 2, amid renewed escalation signals from President Donald Trump on the Iran conflict,…
- Middle East
Iran vows ‘crushing’ retaliation after Trump’s ‘back to the Stone Age’ warning
Iran on Thursday, April 2, signalled an escalation in its military response against the United States and Israel, warning of broader and more destructive attacks after US President Donald Trump threatened to…
- Middle East
Strikes on Iran’s civilian infrastructure deepen humanitarian crisis, UN warns
United Nations: Strikes across Iran hit civilian infrastructure, compounding relief needs as Middle East aid workers struggle with access constraints, UN humanitarians said. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs…
- Business
Stock markets decline 2 pc in early trade amid rising tensions in West Asia
Mumbai: Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined 2 per cent in early trade on Thursday, April 2, amid rising geopolitical tensions following US President Donald Trump’s warning of intensified military actions…
- Middle East
‘We don’t want to leave early’: Trump vows to ‘finish the job’ in Iran
The US–Israel war on Iran entered Day 34 on Thursday, April 2, with President Donald Trump ruling out an early withdrawal and vowing to “finish the job” as Washington pressed ahead with…
- Middle East
Israel under largest Iranian assault in weeks as missile salvo hits centre
Israel is facing the largest continuous Iranian assault since hostilities escalated three weeks ago, Channel 14 reported, marking a sharp escalation in the US-Israel-Iran conflict. Iran launched its largest missile salvo since…
- Featured News
War of narratives: Truth in ruins in the US-Israel-Iran conflict
In times of war, truth is often the first casualty. That old adage has acquired renewed relevance as the conflict in the Persian Gulf intensifies. In an age dominated by instant communication,…
- Middle East
Iran Supreme Leader pledges ongoing backing for anti-Israel groups
Tehran: Iran’s supreme leader vowed Wednesday, April 1, his nation will continue to support anti-Israeli forces in the Mideast. The message from Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, like others since he was named Iran’s…
- World
Trump’s flip-flops on Iran war leave Americans confused
Washington: From seeking help from NATO allies in the Iran war to declaring he does not need them, and from threatening to destroy Tehran’s energy infrastructure to postponing such strikes almost overnight…
- Middle East
Iran fires cruise missiles at Qatar, oil tanker hit
Qatar was targeted by three cruise missiles launched from Iran, the country’s defence ministry said on Wednesday, April 1, adding that two were intercepted while the third struck an oil tanker leased…
- Middle East
‘Will leave very soon’: Trump hints at ending Iran war in two to three weeks
As the US–Israel war on Iran entered its 33rd day on Wednesday, April 1, US President Donald Trump said Washington could wind down its military campaign within the next two to three…
- Middle East
Trump voices frustration with allies, Iran says will attack US businesses
President Donald Trump expressed frustration on Tuesday, March 30, with allies who have been unwilling to do more to support the US war effort, telling them to “go get your own oil”…
- Middle East
Go get your own oil: Trump to nations upset over high fuel prices
Countries upset over high fuel prices should build some courage and go get their own oil, United States President Donald Trump said. His comments in a social media post on Tuesday came…
- Middle East
Trump willing to end war without reopening Hormuz: WSJ report
Washington: US President Donald Trump has told his aides that he’s willing to end the military operation against Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed, leaving the campaign to…
- Middle East
Trump says US negotiating with Iran’s parliamentary speaker, who denies talks
Dubai: US President Donald Trump on Monday threatened widespread destruction of Iran’s energy resources and other vital infrastructure, including desalination plants, if a deal to end the war with Tehran is not…
