Why South Asia Is Turning to India—Not China—During the Fuel Crunch

New Delhi — As tensions in the Middle East disrupt oil supplies and push global prices upward, countries across South Asia are increasingly looking toward India rather than China for immediate energy support. This trend is highlighted in a recent…

US-Iran talks on edge as tensions rise and ceasefire deadline nears

Washington — Efforts to revive dialogue between the United States and Iran appear to be losing momentum, as uncertainty clouds the next round of peace talks and Donald Trump adopts a tougher public stance ahead of a looming ceasefire deadline.

Iran won’t negotiate under threat, says envoy amid fragile ceasefire

Washington: Iran has reiterated that it will not engage in negotiations under pressure, as diplomatic efforts with the United States remain uncertain.

Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, said in a post on X that talks…

India-South Korea relations gain new strength! Lee Jae-myung concludes successful visit

New Delhi: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday concluded his three-day State Visit to India and departed for Vietnam. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal noted that President Lee's…

Iran Declines Participation in Second Round of US Peace Talks

Tehran — Iran has rejected reports suggesting it would take part in a second round of peace talks with the United States, according to its official news agency IRNA.

IRNA stated that Tehran’s decision stems from what it described…

Bangladesh fuel crisis deepens as panic buying leads to long queues at pumps

Dhaka — Bangladesh is grappling with worsening fuel disruptions as panic buying triggered by a recent price hike has led to long queues at petrol pumps, severely affecting daily life across the country.

The government revised fuel prices…

IRGC Claims Strait of Hormuz Blocked, Seeks End to US Naval Restrictions

Tehran — Iran’s elite force, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), has announced that the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz has been blocked since Saturday evening, escalating tensions in the region.

In a statement published…

Iran Sees ‘Progress’ in US Talks, but Says Final Deal Still Distant

Tehran — Iran has reported some headway in its ongoing discussions with the United States, but officials caution that a final agreement remains far from reach as the current two-week ceasefire nears its April 22 deadline.

Speaking in…

US Extends Waiver on Russian Oil Shipments Till May 16 Amid Global Energy Concerns

Washington: The United States Department of the Treasury has extended a key waiver allowing the delivery and sale of already-loaded Russian oil shipments, pushing the deadline to May 16.

The earlier 30-day waiver had expired on April 11. The…

India Raises Alarm Over Hormuz Firing Incident, Seeks Safe Passage for India-Bound Ships

New Delhi — The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday expressed serious concern over a firing incident involving Indian-flagged vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and called on Iran to help ensure the safe passage of ships heading to India.