US-Israel-Iran war
- Middle East
Report reveals horrors of US missile strike on school in Iran’s Minab
Eleven-year-old Parestesh Zaeri was standing on the upper floor of her primary school when the explosions began. The force of the strike ripped through the building, collapsing the floor beneath her and…
- Opinions
Journalists won’t ask Modi but 2 comedians will: Is India’s economy in trouble?
On May 10, Narendra Modi stood at a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) rally in Hyderabad and handed the country a homework list – don’t buy gold, carpool, work from home, postpone foreign…
- Middle East
Trump, Xi agree Hormuz should reopen as Chinese vessels allowed to sail
United States President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping were in agreement that the Strait of Hormuz needs to be opened to support global energy needs, according to a readout…
- News
Andhra CM Naidu echoes PM’s austerity call, to tackle war impact
Nidamarru: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday, May 13, said the state government would unveil measures within two days to mitigate the impact of the West Asia conflict on…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia launched secret airstrikes on Iran during war: Report
Saudi Arabia carried out multiple covert strikes on Iran following attacks targeting the kingdom during the West Asia war, Reuters reported, citing two Western and Iranian officials. The Saudi attacks, which weren’t…
- Middle East
Hegseth faces bipartisan grilling about weapons drawdown during Iran war
Washington: Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faced tough questions Tuesday from Republican and Democratic lawmakers about the Trump administration’s end game for the Iran war, the cost of the conflict and its impact…
- Middle East
Cost of the US war on Iran climbs to USD 29 billion: Pentagon
The Pentagon’s top budget official told Congress the Defence Department now believes the cost of Operation Epic Fury is “closer to USD 29 (billion).” Jules Hurst, the Pentagon comptroller, told Congress in…
- Middle East
Pakistan kept Iranian planes on its airbases to escape US airstrikes: report
Pakistan, which is playing mediator to end the US-Iran war, allowed Iranian military aircraft to park on its airfields to shield them from American airstrikes, CBS News reported here quoting US officials.…
- India
Modi asking people to save fuel, buy less gold evidence of failure: Rahul
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday, May 11, attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his remarks calling for measures to be taken by citizens to overcome the challenges posed by…
- Middle East
Israel to release Global Sumud Flotilla activists Saif, Thiago
Saif Abukeshek and Thiago Ávila are to be released from Israeli detention, the Global Sumud Flotilla said on Saturday, May 9, adding that they are awaiting more details. “We welcome the news…
- India
Alcoholic beverage industry seeks price hike amid rising costs from West Asia crisis
New Delhi: Alcoholic beverage makers have sought a reasonable price hike from state governments to deal with pressures arising out of rising can and bottle costs due to supply chain disruptions triggered…
- Middle East
US military leaders say ceasefire with Iran holding despite attacks in Strait of Hormuz
Dubai: US military leaders said Tuesday that a ceasefire with Iran remains in effect a day after Tehran was blamed for new attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and against the United…
- India
India’s LPG consumption slides 16 pc in April amid West Asia conflict
New Delhi: India’s cooking gas LPG consumption fell by a steep 16 per cent in April as supply disruptions linked to the West Asia conflict hit availability for both household kitchens and…
- India
Govt says ‘burden eased’ after Cong demands withdrawal of Haj airfare hike
New Delhi: The Congress on Sunday, May 3, demanded the withdrawal of the Haj Committee of India circular raising the Haj airfare by Rs 10,000 per pilgrim, alleging that under the Narendra…
- Middle East
US warns shipping firms over paying Iran to transit Strait of Hormuz
Beirut: The United States is warning shipping companies they could face sanctions for making payments to Iran to safely pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The US Office of Foreign Assets Control…
