Saudi Arabia is 'pressing' US to ease Iran blockade amid fears of wider oil disruption
Apr 15, 2026, at 12:02 am
Saudi Arabia has reportedly urged the administration of US President Donald Trump to roll back its blockade targeting Iranian ports, warning that the move could trigger a dangerous escalation in the region.
The end of 'Orbánism': Hungary votes out Viktor Orbán after 16 years in power
Apr 14, 2026, at 10:22 pm
Viktor Orbán has conceded defeat in Hungary’s 2026 election, bringing an end to his 16-year tenure in power.
Iran Embassy in Australia drops stunning video of Tehran’s Iran Mall amid Middle East crisis
Apr 14, 2026, at 04:13 pm
The Iranian Embassy in Australia showcased a contrasting image with a video showing the 'world's largest mall' in Tehran, where people could be seen enjoying peaceful moments amid the ongoing turmoil in the Middle East.
Kim Jong Un watches as North Korea fires cruise, anti-ship missiles from naval destroyer
Apr 14, 2026, at 09:08 am
North Korea has conducted test-firings of strategic cruise missiles and anti-ship missiles from its naval destroyer Choe Hyon, in an exercise closely observed by its supreme leader Kim Jong Un, according to state media.
Deal blows up: Netanyahu-Vance call triggers US-Iran blame war
Apr 13, 2026, at 09:37 pm
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has disclosed details of a crucial phone call with US Vice President JD Vance, made mid-air as he departed Islamabad after marathon peace talks between Washington and Tehran collapsed, media reports said.
No port in Middle East will be safe: Iran issues chilling warning after US blockade announcement
Apr 13, 2026, at 06:01 pm
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Monday warned that “no port in the Gulf and the Sea of Oman will be safe” after the United States warned of imposing a naval blockade on vessels entering and leaving Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz—a move that could sharply escalate tensions in the Middle East.
Who is Roman Gofman? Israel appoints new chief of Mossad intelligence agency
Apr 13, 2026, at 03:54 pm
Maj. Gen. Roman Gofman, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s military secretary, has been appointed as the next chief of Mossad intelligence agency, the country's Prime Minister's Office confirmed.
After 40-day closure, Abu Dhabi’s BAPS Temple set to reopen — What devotees need to do?
Apr 13, 2026, at 10:14 am
The BAPS Hindu Mandir Abu Dhabi is set to reopen its doors to devotees on April 14, following a temporary closure of nearly 40 days amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
From 18 to 87: Over 500 arrested in London for backing banned group
Apr 12, 2026, at 04:56 pm
At least 500 people were arrested in London during protests against the government’s ban on Palestine Action.
'Untrackable' mines block Hormuz: Iran faces challenge in reopening strategic waterway
Apr 11, 2026, at 04:48 pm
Iran is facing difficulties in reopening the Strait of Hormuz after losing track of several sea mines it deployed to block the route during recent hostilities, according to a report by The New York Times citing US officials.
UK horror: Man drowns during Baptism ceremony, pastor faces charges
Apr 10, 2026, at 05:53 pm
A UK-based pastor has been charged with gross negligence manslaughter following the death of a man during a baptism ceremony in Birmingham.
Diplomatic shockwave: Pakistani Minister calls Israel a ‘cancerous state’, Netanyahu hits back hard
Apr 10, 2026, at 09:26 am
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has triggered a diplomatic storm after calling Israel a “curse for humanity” over its ongoing military operations in Lebanon, drawing sharp condemnation from Israeli leaders.
Benjamin Netanyahu authorises direct talks with Lebanon amid fragile truce
Apr 09, 2026, at 11:16 pm
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has authorised direct negotiations with Lebanon “as soon as possible,” even as a fragile two-week truce between the United States, Israel, and Iran hangs in the balance.
Fragile US–Iran ceasefire holds, but Tehran sets strict conditions
Apr 09, 2026, at 09:01 pm
As a fragile truce holds in the Middle East between the United States and Iran, Tehran has made it clear that the agreement comes with significant conditions.
Pakistan’s ‘neutral broker’ claim questioned as US role in Iran ceasefire emerges
Apr 09, 2026, at 04:52 pm
As a fragile ceasefire briefly eased tensions in the Middle East after weeks of escalating conflict, new revelations have cast doubt on Pakistan’s portrayal of itself as a neutral mediator.
Israel says Hezbollah chief’s nephew-cum-secretary killed in Beirut strikes last night
Apr 09, 2026, at 02:18 pm
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) claimed on Thursday that it had killed Ali Yusuf Harshi, the nephew of Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem, during an overnight airstrike in Beirut, the capital of Lebanon.
Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz within hours of ceasefire; Lebanon strikes trigger move
Apr 08, 2026, at 11:41 pm
Less than 24 hours after US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire with Iran, Tehran has closed the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Associated Press.
Ceasefire under strain: Iran oil refinery hit hours after US truce begins
Apr 08, 2026, at 09:12 pm
An oil refinery on Lavan Island came under what Iranian authorities described as an “enemy attack” on Wednesday, just hours after a ceasefire with the United States took effect, media reports said.
Think vaping on vacation is harmless? This popular destination could arrest you for it
Apr 08, 2026, at 06:08 pm
Travellers heading to Thailand should exercise caution, as electronic cigarettes are completely banned in the popular tourist destination, with violations attracting heavy fines and even jail time.
Hope to see lasting peace in West Asia: India welcomes US-Iran ceasefire
Apr 08, 2026, at 05:41 pm
The Indian government has welcomed the two-week ceasefire reached between the US and Iran, giving a temporary relief to the region that witnessed an eruption of a severe crisis on February 28.
US-Iran ceasefire on shaky grounds! Lebanon front threatens to derail fragile truce
Apr 08, 2026, at 05:39 pm
After weeks of sustained military exchanges involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, a temporary ceasefire has offered a brief pause in a rapidly escalating regional conflict.
Russia earns billions from commodity exports amid Strait of Hormuz closure, trade body says
Apr 08, 2026, at 03:14 am
Russia is earning billions in revenues from its commodity exports due to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the German-Russian Foreign Trade Chamber reported.
Explosions rock Iran’s Kharg Island as US strikes intensify ahead of Trump deadline
Apr 07, 2026, at 10:38 pm
Tensions in the Persian Gulf surged dramatically on Tuesday as powerful explosions struck Kharg Island—a critical lifeline for Iran’s oil exports—just hours before US President Donald Trump’s deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and agree to a ceasefire, raising fears of a major escalation in the region, according to the Mehr News Agency.
Iran cuts off US communication ahead of Trump’s deadline, threats escalate in Gulf
Apr 07, 2026, at 09:03 pm
Iran on Tuesday reportedly suspended all diplomatic and indirect communication with the United States, marking a sharp escalation in tensions.
'A whole civilisation will die tonight': Trump warns Iran as Hormuz deadline nears
Apr 07, 2026, at 06:44 pm
US President Donald Trump has issued one of his most severe warnings yet to Iran, cautioning that an entire civilisation could face destruction as a key deadline approaches.
Gunfight outside Israeli Consulate in Istanbul: Attacker killed, two captured
Apr 07, 2026, at 05:27 pm
At least one attacker was killed, while two others were wounded and detained after a gunfight broke out outside the Israeli Consulate General in Istanbul’s Beşiktaş district on Tuesday, according to media reports.
Iran rejects US ceasefire proposal, sends 10-point plan seeking ‘definitive end’ to war
Apr 06, 2026, at 11:18 pm
Iran has rejected a US-backed ceasefire proposal, instead submitting a detailed 10-point response calling for a permanent end to the conflict, according to state-run Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA).
Iran alleges US-Israel strike on ‘MIT of Iran’, shares images of ruined campus
Apr 06, 2026, at 09:15 pm
Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Sunday accused the United States and Israel of targeting a premier academic institution described as the “MIT of Iran,” sharing stark images of destruction to support the claim.
IRGC Intelligence Chief Majid Khademi killed in Israeli-US strike
Apr 06, 2026, at 02:35 pm
Majid Khademi, the head of intelligence for Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard (IRGC), was killed during a US-Israeli strike on Monday, media reports said.
Trump sets shock 'Tuesday, 8 pm' deadline for Iran over Strait of Hormuz—War warning escalates
Apr 06, 2026, at 09:06 am
US President Donald Trump has set a self-imposed deadline of Tuesday at 8 PM (Eastern Time) for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.