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.

Israel-Lebanon 10-day ceasefire takes effect amid fragile calm

Jerusalem — A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon came into force at midnight, aiming to halt over a month of intense cross-border violence that has claimed more than 2,000 lives.

The truce follows an announcement by Donald Trump…

UK sends largest-ever drone package to Ukraine; Russia warns of escalation

Ukraine has begun receiving drones from what is being described as the United Kingdom’s largest-ever military drone package, according to the Ukrainian Defence Ministry.

In a statement, the ministry said the drones—already arriving—are…

US Ramps Up Pressure on Iran, Targets Global Oil Trade Links

The Trump administration has intensified its economic offensive against Iran, signalling a tougher stance that could impact countries and financial institutions involved in Iran’s oil trade.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described…

Iran Rejects Compromise on Nuclear Rights, Criticises US Role in Hormuz

Iran has firmly ruled out any compromise on its nuclear enrichment programme, asserting that its rights are protected under international law and cannot be negotiated away.

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei stated that Iran’s…

Europe eyes independent Hormuz security mission amid shifting global alliances

European nations are preparing a post-conflict plan to secure one of the world’s most critical oil routes—the Strait of Hormuz—without direct involvement from the United States, according to reports.

A Europe-led maritime…

Cyclone Maila Devastates Papua New Guinea, Death Toll Rises to 23

Melbourne: Severe Tropical Cyclone Maila has left a trail of destruction across Papua New Guinea, with the death toll rising to 23 after 12 additional fatalities were confirmed on Wednesday.

In the hardest-hit East New Britain Province,…

'Iran Will Never Have Nuclear Weapons': Trump Signals Tough Stance, Confirms Naval Blockade

US President Donald Trump has reiterated a firm stance against Iran’s nuclear ambitions, declaring that Tehran will “never have a nuclear weapon,” while confirming that a US naval blockade has already been put into effect.

Speaking…

Jaishankar, Israeli FM Discuss West Asia Tensions and Strait of Hormuz

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a telephonic conversation with Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar on Tuesday, focusing on the evolving security situation in West Asia and concerns surrounding the strategically…