India Holds Back on US Trade Deal as Tariff Uncertainty Grows After Court Ruling

India has decided to adopt a cautious approach toward finalising its trade agreement with the United States, choosing to wait for clarity on Washington’s revised tariff framework following a landmark court ruling. The proposed deal, which was expected to be signed earlier, has now been put on hold after the US Supreme Court invalidated tariffs […]

Iran Denies Seeking Ceasefire With US, Demands Reparations and Security Guarantees

Iran has rejected claims from the United States that it is seeking a ceasefire, insisting instead that any end to the ongoing conflict must include reparations and firm guarantees against future attacks. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran has never requested negotiations or a truce and will continue its military operations until Washington acknowledges […]

Israel Says Strike on Iran Planned After PM Modi’s Visit; Envoy Clarifies Timing

Israel’s Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, has addressed speculation surrounding the timing of the recent US-Israel military strike on Iran, clarifying that the operation was carried out only after Prime Minister Narendra Modi completed his visit to Israel in February 2026. Speaking to ANI, the envoy said the security situation in the Middle East was […]

Drone Debris Fire Disrupts Oil-Loading Operations at UAE’s Fujairah Energy Hub

Some oil-loading activities at the United Arab Emirates’ Fujairah port were temporarily disrupted on Saturday after debris from an intercepted drone sparked a fire, according to industry and trading sources. Fujairah, located along the Gulf of Oman and outside the Strait of Hormuz, is one of the UAE’s most critical energy centres. The emirate functions […]

Japan Issues Emergency Alert After North Korea Launches Suspected Ballistic Missile

Japan issued an emergency alert on Saturday after North Korea launched what is believed to be a ballistic missile, prompting the government in Tokyo to activate crisis monitoring protocols. The Japanese Prime Minister’s Office confirmed the development through an alert posted on social media, stating that a suspected ballistic missile had been launched from North […]