Florida: History is in the making as Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhangshu Shukla prepares to become the first Indian to board the International Space Station (ISS). As part of the Axiom-4 mission, Shukla and his crew are set to dock their Dragon spacecraft with the ISS today at 4:31 PM IST — marking a Read More…
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Trump Announces Iran-Israel Ceasefire, But Silence from Tehran and Tel Aviv Raises Doubts
U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that a ceasefire between Iran and Israel is officially in effect, urging both nations to honor the agreement and avoid further escalation. Posting on his platform Truth Social, Trump reiterated that hostilities had ceased and warned against any breach of the truce. However, the lack of official confirmation from Read More…
Fresh Missile Strikes in West Asia Disrupt Air Travel: Flights Cancelled, Travellers Left Stranded
Air travel between India and West Asia has taken a major hit once again as escalating tensions following Iran’s latest missile strikes on Qatar forced several airlines to cancel key services. The sudden disruption has stranded hundreds of passengers and reignited fears over regional instability. Qatar had briefly reopened its airspace, but swiftly shut it Read More…
Global Oil Prices Surge as Iran Threatens Retaliation, Raising Fears of Supply Disruption
Oil markets are on high alert as Brent crude spiked to $81.50 per barrel—its highest in five months—after Iran vowed “everlasting consequences” in response to U.S. airstrikes on its nuclear facilities. Though prices later settled around $77.79, the sharp rise underscores growing geopolitical tension. Two key threats are rattling investors: Iran’s approval of a potential Read More…
Tensions Soar: Iran Vows Harsh Retaliation After Israeli Strikes Kill 950; U.S. Bases May Be Targeted
Iran has warned of a powerful and calculated military response following Israeli airstrikes that have left at least 950 dead and thousands injured. The Iranian military will decide the timing, scale, and method of retaliation, signaling that U.S. military bases could be in the crosshairs. The devastating toll of the Israeli strikes includes 380 civilians Read More…
“Felt Like We Wouldn’t Make It Back”: Indian Students Evacuated from War-Hit Iran Arrive in Delhi
In a major relief operation amid rising tensions in the Middle East, 290 Indian nationals, including several Kashmiri students, arrived safely in Delhi on Saturday aboard an Iranian Mahan Air flight—the first direct commercial evacuation since the Iran–Israel conflict flared up last Friday. Describing the experience, one student said, “It was terrible… felt as if Read More…
West Asia on the Brink: Iran Strikes Back with Cluster Bombs as Death Toll Soars to 639
Tensions in the Middle East have reached a boiling point as the Iran-Israel conflict enters its third day, unleashing a wave of violence that threatens to destabilize the entire region. In a dramatic escalation, Iran launched retaliatory strikes using cluster bombs and ballistic missiles after sustained Israeli air raids on Iranian nuclear facilities, military bases, Read More…
Trump Steps Back from India-Pakistan Mediation Claim: Credits Peace to “Two Smart Leaders”
Washington – In a significant shift from his earlier stance, U.S. President Donald Trump has walked back his claim of intervening in the India–Pakistan conflict. Instead, he now attributes the de-escalation to the decisive dialogue between the leaders of both nations, calling them “two smart leaders” who chose peace over war. This marks the first Read More…
One Visa, Six Nations: GCC’s Unified Tourist Visa Set to Transform Gulf Travel and Job Market
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is preparing to launch a unified tourist visa — the GCC Grand Tours Visa — modeled on the European Union’s Schengen system. The visa will allow seamless travel across all six member nations: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman. Announcing the plan, UAE Minister of Economy Abdulla bin Read More…
G7 Stands Firm with Israel, Condemns Iran as Mideast Crisis Deepens; Trump Urges Tehran Evacuation
The G7 nations have delivered a strong and unified message backing Israel’s right to self-defense while calling out Iran as a destabilizing force in the Middle East. In a joint declaration from the summit in Kananaskis, Canada, G7 leaders reaffirmed their full support for Israel’s security and warned that Iran must never be allowed to Read More…