Iran
- Middle East
Trump says Strait of Hormuz blockade ‘will now be lifted’
US President Donald Trump said on Friday, May 29, that a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz “will now be lifted” and reiterated that Iran must permanently abandon any pursuit of nuclear…
- Middle East
US, Iran agree 60-day ceasefire extension plan, Trump approval pending
The United States (US) and Iran have reached a preliminary agreement to extend their ceasefire for an additional 60 days, according to four sources familiar with the matter cited by Reuters. The…
- World
Oil rebounds nearly 4 pc as US-Iran tensions fuel supply fears
New Delhi: Global oil prices rebounded nearly 4 per cent on Thursday, May 28, after declining sharply in the previous session, as fresh US military strikes on Iran revived concerns over supply…
- Middle East
US military conducts another defensive strike against Iran
Washington: The US military on Wednesday conducted its second defensive strike this week against Iran after officials said they observed aggressive activity from the Iranian military. Two US officials told The Associated…
- Middle East
Trump says US not satisfied with Iran talks amid rising Lebanon violence
US President Donald Trump said negotiations with Iran were continuing but stressed that Washington remained dissatisfied with the current state of talks, as military tensions intensified in southern Lebanon and disputes over…
- Middle East
IRGC warns Iran’s coastline could become ‘graveyard for aggressors’ if war resumes
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) warned on Wednesday, May 27, that the country’s coastline could become a “graveyard for aggressors” if conflict with the United States resumes, even as Tehran said…
- Hyderabad
Gold, silver rates rise in Hyderabad amid geopolitical uncertainty
Hyderabad: Gold and silver rates in Hyderabad and globally surged amid continued geopolitical uncertainty and cautious optimism surrounding possible progress in US-Iran peace negotiations. On Wednesday, gold futures (June 5) were trading…
- Middle East
Iran releases 10 Indian seafarers detained in MV Harbour Phoenix case
Tehran: Iran has released 10 Indian seafarers detained after the MV Harbour Phoenix was intercepted near Jask Port in July 2025, India’s shipping authority said on Tuesday, May 26. In a statement…
- Business
Stock markets trade lower amid volatile trends
Mumbai: Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty drifted lower after rising in early trade on Wednesday, May 27, amid volatile trends in the equity market as investors remained cautious due to geopolitical uncertainties…
- Middle East
Israel escalates Lebanon attacks as US-Iran ceasefire tensions persist
As the American-Israeli war on Iran entered its 89th day on Wednesday, May 27, tensions remained high across the Middle East after Iran accused the United States of violating the ceasefire, while…
- Business
Stock markets turn flat after falling in early trade
Mumbai: Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty were trading flat after falling in early trade on Tuesday, May 26, amid mixed trend in Asian equities and a rise in crude oil prices.…
- India
CNG prices hiked again, fourth increase in two weeks
Compressed natural gas (CNG) prices were hiked by Rs 2 per kg on Tuesday, May 26, marking the fourth increase in less than two weeks, as fuel retailers continued to pass on…
- Middle East
US launches ‘self-defence strikes’ on southern Iran
The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran came under renewed strain on Tuesday, May 26, the 88th day of the American-Israeli war on Iran, after US forces launched fresh strikes…
- Middle East
Trump calls for Arab nations to join Abraham Accords as part of Iran deal
US President Donald Trump has called on several Middle Eastern countries to join the Abraham Accords as part of a broader agreement linked to ongoing negotiations with Iran, saying talks with Tehran…
- India
Iran consulate in Hyderabad takes swipe at Rubio’s Taj Mahal visit
Hyderabad: The Iranian Consulate in Hyderabad on Monday, May 25, took a swipe at the visit of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to the Taj Mahal, saying the monument was crafted…
