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India-Bound US-Sanctioned Ship Carrying Iranian Oil Reroutes Midway To China
The Aframax tanker Ping Shun, built in 2002 and sanctioned by the US in 2025, is now signalling Dongying in China as its destination instead of Vadinar in Gujarat.
Why Iran's Drone Strikes On Data Centres Signal A New War Frontier
Iran's state media issued a statement on March 31 that it will target American companies, including Microsoft, Google, Apple, Meta, Oracle, Intel, HP, IBM, Cisco, Dell, Palantir and Nvidia.
How The Epstein Files Dogged Pam Bondi's Tenure As Attorney General
The furor over the "Epstein files," as the trove of investigative records came to be known, wasn't the only controversy of Bondi's tenure.
Puppies, Kitten, Power: North Korea's Kim Jong Un Steals Spotlight At Pet Shop
Images released by state media showed a visibly delighted Ju Ae watching cats with her father and petting one perched on a tower.
Kash Patel To Tulsi Gabbard: Who Could Be Next On Trump's Firing List?
The potential high-level shuffling is reportedly focused on Cabinet officials Trump feels have "underperformed or who have generated too much negative attention".
Trump Imposes 100% Tariffs On Patented Drugs: Its Impact On India
The bigger picture threatens a move away from established production hubs like India.
The Fallout That Cost US Army Chief Randy George His Job
General George was appointed chief of staff of the Army in 2023. He was nominated by former President Joe Biden and confirmed by the Senate in 2023
Trump Immunity Ruling Puts Spotlight on Indian-Origin Judge Amit Mehta
Last August, Amit Mehta had ruled that Google had broken anti-trust laws to maintain its dominance in online search.
Drone Firm Backed By Trump Sons Is Pitching UAE On Weapons Deal
Defence manufacturers have been sending staff to crisscross the Gulf amid heightened demand for their products as the war embroils the region.
Opinion: Opinion | India Just Decided To Let Chinese Capital In Again. But There's A Catch
In March 2026, India eased regulations that had restricted Chinese capital in local companies, in a development that marks New Delhi's cautious approach towards capital flows from Beijing.
Trump's Iran 'Knocked Out' Claim Blown Up By US Intel On Missiles, Drones
Donald Trump claimed this week the war would end in two to three weeks as he threatened to send Iran back to the Dark Ages. But based on these reports the fighting is far from over, even if US President wants to push a contrary narrative.
Who Is Randy George, US Army Chief Asked To Step Down By Pete Hegseth
Gen. George was appointed as the 41st Chief of Staff of the Army on September 21, 2023. His term was set to expire in 2027.
Pete Hegseth Permits Troops To Carry Personal Firearms On Military Bases
Denial of a service member's request to carry privately owned firearms must be explained in writing, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said.
3 Ships Escape Hormuz Chokehold Through New Route Along Oman Coast
Iran has begun to negotiate transit for a few vessels tied to friendly nations, despite the Strait of Hormuz being blocked since the start of the war.
Trump Threatens Iran Infrastructure As He Presses For A Deal
Trump's comments and the continued strikes on Iran complicate efforts by the US and its allies to broker a peace deal with the Islamic Republic.
Kuwait's Oil Refinery Units On Fire After Iranian Drone Attack
Refineries are key to Kuwait's oil production because without them, oil wells would have to be shut down for lack of a destination for the oil.
Pak's Khawaja Asif's "Calibrated" Response Warning Before Pahalgam Anniversary
The Pakistani minister's remarks came in response to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's comments, who earlier said that any "misadventure" from India's neighbour in the prevailing situation would invite an "unprecedented and decisive" action.
Tehran's 'Hit-List' Of 8 Gulf Bridges After US Destroys The Biggest In Iran
US-Israeli strikes on Thursday partially destroyed the tallest bridge in the Middle East. Several people were injured in the strike that came after President Donald Trump warned of bombing Iran "back to the Stone Age"
US Allies Work On Plan B For Hormuz Strait If Trump Walks Away
Trump has strongly criticised North Atlantic Treaty Organization countries for being unwilling to deploy their own militaries to the waterway -- going as far as to threaten leaving the alliance.
