'Deputy caliph' of Islamic State killed in Iraq

The Iraqi Prime Minister said that personnel of the country's national intelligence service, working with coalition forces commanded by the United States, had killed the head of Islamic State in......

'Don't drop those bombs': Trump uses F-word to slam Israel

United States President Donald Trump has expressed strong disapproval of Israel and Iran 'violating the ceasefire' he announced earlier in the day and said the two countries have been fighting 'so......

Why Do We Believe Israel, And Not Iran?

At the end of the day, for many worldwide, the ongoing mutual attacks between Israel and Iran would seem a contest devoid of any moral high ground and only a bout between two ordinary adversaries,......

Israel-Iran: What Are Trump's Options?

Trump has a major decision to take in coming days -- specifically, how to rescue Israel from the attritional war that lies ahead, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar. IMAGE: A drone photo shows......

Strait of Hormuz closure: How it will impact India

US strikes on Iran's three main nuclear facilities have once again raised concerns that Tehran might shut down the Strait of Hormuz - one of the world's most critical chokepoints, through which a......

FY25 trade deficit with China close to $100 bn amid dumping concerns

India’s trade deficit with China neared $100 billion in FY25, amid escalating concerns of dumping, data released by the commerce department on Wednesday showed. Photograph: Reuters Chinese......

India's Crude Imports Could Face Problems in 2025

However, copious oil supplies amid growing global output and slowing Chinese oil consumption will put India in a better bargaining position with Gulf suppliers. Kindly note the image has only been......

West Asia tensions stall India's plans to import crude oil from Iran

The latest flashpoint in West Asia has derailed India’s preliminary plans to resume crude oil imports from Iran, officials said. Photograph: Raheb Homavandi/Reuters In January, officials of......

WC Qualifiers: Aus seal spot; Uruguay close in

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup qualifiers played on Tuesday Australia book WC berth with win over Saudi as Oman deny Palestine IMAGE: Australia's Mitchell Duke celebrates scoring their second goal......

Brazil's FIFA World Cup qualification hanging by a thread

Brazil shocked and other big upsets at World Cup qualifiers played on Tuesday IMAGE: Brazil's Marquinhos and Estevao look dejected after their defeat to Paraguay in the South American World Cup......