US Launches Fresh Strikes on Iran After Reimposing Strait of Hormuz Naval Blockade

Washington: The United States launched a seven-hour military operation targeting dozens of Iranian military sites near the Strait of Hormuz and along Iran's coastline, hours after reimposing a naval blockade on vessels travelling to and from Iranian…

Indian Sailor Killed, Eight Injured as Missiles Strike UAE Tankers in Strait of Hormuz

Abu Dhabi: An Indian crew member was killed and eight others were injured after two United Arab Emirates (UAE) oil tankers were reportedly hit by Iranian cruise missiles while passing through the Strait of Hormuz in Omani territorial waters, according…

India Urges Safe Passage Through Strait of Hormuz, Calls for De-escalation After Attack on Merchant Ships

New Delhi: India on Tuesday renewed its call for safe and uninterrupted navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, stressing that the free movement of commercial vessels through the strategic maritime route is essential for global economic and energy…

Netanyahu Backs Trump's Iran Diplomacy, Says Israel Can Gradually Phase Out US Military Aid

Washington: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed support for US President Donald Trump's efforts to negotiate a nuclear agreement with Iran, while also saying Israel is becoming self-reliant enough to eventually eliminate its…

Iran Expands Retaliatory Strikes, Targets US Military Assets Across Gulf Region

Tehran: Iran has launched a fresh wave of retaliatory strikes against US military assets across the Middle East, with missile alerts and air defence responses reported in several Gulf countries as regional tensions escalated sharply.

According…

Vietnam Boat Tragedy Claims 15 Indian Lives, Including 10 Tourists from Tamil Nadu

Chennai: A tourist excursion turned tragic on Saturday after a boat carrying Indian visitors capsized off Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island, leaving 15 people dead, including 10 tourists from Tamil Nadu. The vessel was carrying 32 Indian tourists along…

India, Australia Strengthen Strategic Ties with Major Defence, Energy and Technology Deals

Melbourne: India and Australia on Friday elevated their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with a series of landmark agreements covering defence, security, energy, critical minerals, cyber technologies and trade following the Annual Leaders'…

PM Modi is a 'true friend of Australia', says Albanese at Melbourne community event

Melbourne- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a "true friend of Australia" as he welcomed him at a packed Marvel Stadium during the 'Melbourne Meets Modi' event attended…

Trump declares Iran ceasefire 'over' after fresh US strikes on Tehran's military targets

Ankara- US President Donald Trump on Wednesday declared that the ceasefire with Iran was "over", saying he no longer wished to negotiate with Tehran following renewed tensions between the two countries.

Speaking to reporters on the…

India and Indonesia Deepen Strategic Ties with BrahMos Missile and Maritime Security Agreements

Jakarta: India and Indonesia on Tuesday signed a series of strategic agreements, including a landmark defence pact for the supply of BrahMos missile systems to the Indonesian military, giving a major boost to India's indigenous defence exports.